Make improvements to public facilities and City systems to provide services to citizens, especially in low and moderate income areas. Table 3: Physical Improvements Program/ Activity Description IDIS Matrix Code CDBG Funding Expended Proposed vs. Actual Accomplishments Physical Improvements to City Systems and Public Facilities Upgrade and replace street systems including water, sewer, drainage, streets, sidewalks, traffic signals, trees and landscape improvements. O3K CDBG $231,330.26 Proposed: Improve living conditions in designated low and moderate income neighborhoods. Outcome: Construction of roadway improvements on Alexander, Eliot and Trout Avenues was completed, improving quality of life for low- mod and disabled residents and promoting livable communities. Designs for envelope improvements and construction are underway to improve conditions at the Medford Senior Center. Provide handicap access on sidewalks, crosswalks, parks and public buildings. 03L CDBG $36,052.70 Outcome: Removal of Architectural Barriers to parks and recreational facilities. Outcome: The City improved accessibility at the community school pool and locker room for low-mod and disabled residents. Retainage was also released on the Hickey and Morrison Parks projects, Remove Architectural Barriers at the Shepherd Brooks Estate Manor historic property 03 CDBG $24,450.50 Construction of the handicapped accessible lift was completed creating improved access for disabled residents. Rehabilitation of Public and Recreational facilities. 03F CDBG $303,411.15 Reconstruction of Magoun Park that included installation of accessible play structures and pathways was completed, improving quality of life and recreational resources for low income neighborhoods and residents. Columbus Park was also closed out, releasing retainage and completing punch list items. The City’s expenditures were consistent with proposed accomplishments anticipated for the 40th program year.
Station Landing The City worked with National Development, private developer of the “Station Landing” growth mixed-use development, located at Census Tract 3398.01, to permit a new 152 room boutique hotel at 90 Station Landing. The 83,000 square foot hotel is under construction and will be the last building at Station Landing. AC Hotel by Marriot finalizes the project, joining luxury apartment complexes, Arborpoint and 75 Station Landing, several restaurants, retail stores, offices and parking garage along the Orange Line at Wellington Circle. Objective #1 – Suitable Living Environment Revitalize existing commercial centers by supporting economic development activities. Table 4: Economic Development Program/Activity Description IDIS Matrix Code CDBG Funding Expended Proposed vs. Actual Accomplishments Energy Conservation Environmental Protection through use of strict standards in public and private development projects No CDBG funds expended Outcome: Energy was conserved and air and water quality improved through the appeals process and City monitoring of new developments by the Conservation Commission. Open Plan Continue implementation of Open Space plan The City expended $363,914.35 on barrier removal and park improvements Outcome: Continued improvements to and the expansion of City’s Open Space and recreation system, including Magoun Park, promote more suitable living environments and neighborhoods,. Objective #2 - Creating Economic Opportunities Revitalize existing commercial centers by supporting economic development activities. 5: Economic Development Program/Activity Description IDIS Matrix Code CDBG Funding Expended Proposed vs. Actual Accomplishments Program Partner with ACCION, USA to support low to moderate income 18C None in PY40 Outcome: Provided financial education and/or to 9 low/mod micro-enterprises to enable support of business expansion during
representation free of charge. Using these ‘panel attorneys’, individuals who otherwise would not have legal representation, are able to appear in court with a competent advocate representing their legal rights. $5,604.00 in CDBG funds was expended for the Pro Bono Legal Project (PBLP) that provides a wide range of legal services in the areas of housing, family law, bankruptcy law, consumer law and Social Security Disability. Tri-CAP, working in partnership with Mediation for Results, provides alternative dispute resolution between landlords and tenants in an effort to resolve tenancy problems before they progress into eviction problems. The Pro Bono Legal Project places a particular emphasis on cases that have the potential to have a significant impact on the lives of low income people. For that reason, the PBLP prioritizes cases in which families might become homeless, lose income, or suffer abuse. 188 low to moderate income Medford residents benefited from this activity. West Medford Community Center provides an increasing number of elderly services programs each year. Activities include the senior lunch program a computer class, yoga, knitting, blood pressure clinic, games and cards and various medical presentations. These programs provide meaningful social and recreational activities for Medford seniors. $20,571.00 of CDBG funds were expended for the Elder Services Director, who oversees current programming that, benefited 78 Medford seniors, 100 percent of whom were low to moderate income in this presumed elderly category. Accomplishments Community Development Block Grant Public Services Programs Year 40 July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015 Table 6: Public Services Programs Agency Program/Activity Description Goals IDIS Matrix Code CDBG Funding Inputs Proposed versus Actual Accomplishments Proposed Outcomes A Better Tomorrow Services An Adult Day Program for Haitian seniors, providing social and emotional support. 05A $3,794.00 Funded 3,794.00 Expended Provided 14 Medford Haitian seniors with recreational, educational and social support programs one day per week. All residents were provided with the services they requested. Increased access to and use of community recreational activities and resources for Haitian elderly. Decreased isolation for these residents.
Boys & Clubs Afterschool program for at-risk Medford Educational programs and social activities are provided. 05D $1,945 Funded $1,945 Expended Provided educational assistance and social programs for 30 youths, to meet the needs of underserved and at-risk youth. Improve quality of life by providing youth with a safe social program. Provide academic support for 30 youth. Bread of Life Emergency Food Pantry services provided to all needy individuals in the Area. Free cooked meals are provided 4 days per week. Holiday food baskets and coupons are distributed to needy families. 05 $1,052 Funded $1,052 Expended Provided nutritious meals and meal equivalents to 266 Medford residents. Provided food baskets and food coupons to local supermarkets for the holidays. Low income residents in need receive nutritious meals and food pantry supplies. Reduce hunger through counseling, referrals and outreach. Improve the quality of life for low income families and individuals. Community Family Memory Loss Center provides nursing care, social work services, therapeutic activities, daily nutrition and support for Alzheimer’s patients and their families. 05O $1,752 Funded $1,752 Expended Provided 5 individuals and their families with specific care and supportive services. Goals exceeded. Provided Alzheimer patients and their families with vital programs and support services. Improved quality of life. Goals exceeded. Consumer Advisory Advocacy program offers consumers advice and complaint mediation services on landlord/tenant issues, discrimination and labor complaints, credit problems and business transactions. 05C $6,830.00 Funded $6,825.00 Expended Provided 334 individuals and seniors with consumer advice or mediation services. Helped to decrease consumer fraud especially with elderly and low income residents. Increased consumer savings in business, credit situations, and mediating landlord/tenant issues.
Medford Afterschool Provide safe, quality afterschool care program for elementary school children 05L $8,541.00 Funded $7,965.85 Expended 12 Medford families were able to participate in these classes. Goals exceeded. Improved quality of life for Provide accessibility to services. Mystic Valley Services To provide transportation for critical medical appointments and day care for seriously ill or disabled residents. 05A $8,195.00 Funded $4,567.44 Expended Provided medical transportation and day care rides to 14 Medford residents. Services were provided to all that requested transportation. Goals met. Provided support for critically ill or disabled seniors, by assisting families to support these seniors. Provide accessibility to services. Salvation Army Emergency Service Program To provide emergency financial assistance and budget counseling in crisis situations. 05Q $1,167.00 Funded $1,167.00 Expended Provided emergency financial assistance and counseling to 26 extremely low income individuals in need. Goals exceeded. Increased support and hope for extremely low income families and individuals. Sustained living environment. SCM Transportation To provide transportation to Medford’s senior or mobility-impaired residents. 05A $84,236.00 Funded $84,236.00 Expended Provided 266 elderly, disabled and critically-ill people with much needed transportation. Increased accessibility to recreational, social and medical services to sustain good health and prevent isolation and loneliness. Tri-CAP Pro Bono Legal Project To provide free services to low income Medford residents for civil law cases. 05C $5,464.00 Funded $0.00 Expended Provided free legal advice and services to 83low and moderate income individuals and families in civil law cases. Accomplishments exceeded. Reduction in the number of homeless adults and families. Prevention of involuntary dislocation of low income families and individuals with disabilities. West Medford Community Center Elders provided with a lunch program, exercise program, health screening clinics and recreational activities. 05A $20,571.00 Funded $20,571.00 Expended 78 Medford seniors participated in the programs offered. Additional programs and services are continuing to be added. Exceeded goals. Increased accessibility to programs and services for West Medford seniors.
Housing Families Inc. Housing Families Inc. Disabled Family Leasing-1 $273,432 1 x Housing Families Inc. Housing Families Inc. Disabled Family Leasing-II 1 x Heading Home, Inc. Heading Home, Inc. Housing Now Expansion $35,928 1 X Heading Home, Inc. Heading Home, Inc. Homeless to Housing $554,357 1 x Heading Home, Inc. Heading Home, Inc. Medford Family Life $141,660 1 x Tri-City Community Action Program Tri-City Community Action Program Kaszanek Transitional House $173,961 1 x Tri-City Community Action Program Tri-City Community Action Program Mobile Homeless Outreach Team $172,458 1 x Malden Housing Authority Heading HOME, Inc. Tri-City Shelter+ Care $126,116 1 X Tri-City Community Action Program Tri-City Community Action Program Washington Street Residence $ 88,787 1 X Tri-City Community Action Program Tri-City Community Action Program CoC HMIS $ 6,420 1 X Tri-City Community Action Program Tri-City Community Action Program CoC Planning Project $ 22,343 1 X Total CoC Amount Received: $1,820,509 Specific Homeless Prevention Elements Identify actions to prevent homelessness. Program Year 5 Specific Housing Prevention Elements response: Medford has been an active participant in the Tri-City Continuum of Care Homeless Task largely made up of agencies that provide direct services to the homeless from Malden, Everett and Medford. Participation in this task