Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant

Funding Agency: Maricopa County
Award Date: September 2009; Council approval 9/22/2009 (funding expires 2/28/2013)
Amount: $740,863
Money Spent to Date: $0
Status: RFP has been issued.
Overview: The purpose of this project is to purchase new software for the Police Department’s CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) and RMS (Records Management System).
Description: Items in this replacement package would include modules for booking, records management, dispatch, field reporting, property and evidence management and crime analysis. This funding will enhance the current system to include access to ‘real time’ crime data for crime response and analysis and enhanced access to critical information for officers responding to calls for service.

STOP Violence Against Women Grant

Funding Agency: Arizona Governor’s Office for Children, Youth and Families
Award Date: Aug 2009; Council approval 4/28/2009 (funding expires 3/31/2011)
Amount: $136,960
Money Spent to Date: $61,688.71
Status: Currently Spending
Overview: This purpose of this project is to enhance the ability of the Police department to investigate and support the successful prosecution of offenders.
Description: The STOP Violence Against Women grant will fund training and equipment for victim assistance case workers and detectives assigned to investigate and prosecute crimes of violence against women and children. Equipment includes the purchase of a portable camcorder, which will assist with filed interviews of victims and suspects when conducting interviews at medical facilities or other locations. It will also fund alternate light sources equipment for detectives, which helps identify and preserve biological evidence at crime scenes. Case management software will be updated with this funding, so the department can continue to maintain full compliance with Federal and State victim’s rights mandates.

Public Safety Stabilization Fund

Funding Agency: Governor’s Office of Economic Recovery
Award Date: October 2010 (awaiting official award letter) (funding expires 9/30/2011)
Amount: $150,000

CDBG-R (Community Development Block Grant)

Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Award Date: Went to Council May 12, 2009
Amount: $597,820
Money Spent to Date: $390,771.53
Status:

Visual Improvement Program: To date five (5) projects have been completed. The projects range from landscape improvements to new signage and a complete façade renovation.
Floralcroft Neighborhood Improvements: This project is 100% complete.
Valley of the Sun School and Habilitation Center: This project is 100% complete.
O’Neil Community Park Sports Field Project: The exterior painting of these public housing units was completed. Currently the appliances and the bathroom fixtures are in the bidding for a vendor and contractor. This project is 70% complete.

Overview: The ARRA, through CDBG-R, provides stimulus funding that is intended to quickly create jobs and address physical improvement needs. These are the “bricks and mortar” part of the program which can be used to provide funding for a variety of projects that help revitalize the eligible areas.
Description:

Visual Improvement Program: $140,000 to continue this very popular and successful redevelopment tool in the eligible City Centerline area. The program is designed to assist in the improvement of commercial or industrial properties by offering rebates of up to 50% of any qualified improvement costs, with most projects receiving funding in the range of $15,000-$30,000. All commercial or industrial properties in the city’s Redevelopment Area (Orangewood-Maryland, 43rd- 67th) are eligible.
Floralcroft Neighborhood Improvements: This downtown neighborhood received a previous Neighborhood Improvement Grant for formal design work to improve the rights-of-way in the area of State-Myrtle, 59th-Grand. It is recommended $240,000 be used to install historic streetlights (with the necessary electrical improvements), grading and drainage, improvement to the existing curb and gutter, ADA ramps, modifications to existing driveway aprons, new landscaping (trees) and required irrigation to the trees.
Valley of the Sun School and Habilitation Center: $50,000 for upgrades (bathrooms, ADA upgrading, etc.) of existing scattered site group homes. This non-profit organization requested funding in the year prior’s CDBG application process, however, only a portion of the funds were available. Additional funding of this project will allow the organization to continue the modernization of its facilities.
O’Neil Community Park Sports Field Project: $135,000 for the reconstruction of a new sports field at the O’Neil Park. The project would include necessary survey work, site grading and preparation, irrigation modification and the installation of 150, 960 square feet of new sod. All who use the field will benefit from this new construction.

Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Award Date: Went to Council May 12, 2009
Amount: $914, 122
Money Spent to Date: $688,347.00
Status: This quarter the grant provided assistance to the city of Glendale residents and worked on improved processing of clients. This resulted in sustained expenditure amounts compared to previous quarters. 76% of the funding that was allocated has been spent. The funds are projected to be fully expended by the end of 2010.
Overview: The Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program funds will be used to target two populations of persons facing housing instability: 1) individuals and families who are currently in housing but are at risk of becoming homeless and need temporary rent or utility assistance to prevent them from becoming homeless or assistance to move to another unit (prevention), and 2) individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness (residing in emergency or transitional shelters or on the street) and need temporary assistance in order to obtain housing and retain it (rapid re-housing).
Description: 80% (approximately $694, 733) of the Glendale HPRP funds are earmarked for assistance to eligible Glendale persons in need of rental/utility assistance.
20% (approximately $173,683) will be used for “Rapid Re-housing” portion of the program, targeting to families that were recently foreclosed on in Glendale.
Under this program, the city’s Community Revitalization division will partner with the Community Housing division, Community Action Program, and outside non-profits (St. Vincent DePaul and Homeward Bound).

Capital Fund for Glendale Community Housing

Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Award Date: Approved by Council 03/24/2009
Amount: $319,325
Money Spent to Date: $319,325
Status: Project is complete
Overview: The Glendale Community Housing Division received $314,325 in Public Housing Capital funds to assist it with the modernization of its public housing units.
Description: These funds were used by the Community Housing Division to remodel and update51 public housing rental units at Lamar Home, located at 61st Avenue and Lamar Road. This complex was originally constructed in 1951 and is the oldest complex owned and operated by the city. Specific improvements included interior kitchen remodeling such as the needed replacement of appliances, cabinets, countertops, and low-flow faucets. This funding resulted in providing employment for general laborers, cabinet and countertop installers, tile setters, and electricians.

Community Action Program Funding, FY2009-10

Funding Agency: Maricopa County Human Services Department
Award Date: Approved by Council on December 8, 2009
Amount: $92,248
Money Spent to Date: $92,248
Status: The funding has been spent.
Overview: CAP received an additional $92,248 due to funding Maricopa County received from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. It increased CAP’s funding received for its program for FY2009-10 from $242,047 to $334,295
Description: CAP provides direct services to low and moderate-income Glendale residents. Services include energy assistance payments, minor home repairs, crisis assistance for families, which includes homeless assistance and temporary rent/mortgage subsidies. The increase in funding will further assist the community with direct services.

Broadband Technology Opportunities Program

Funding Agency: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 along with the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records
Award Date: April 12, 2010
Amount: $39,861.98
Money Spent to Date: $39,861.98
Status: This project is complete
Overview: BTOP Stimulus Funds were used to purchase 39 laptops equipped with Internet capability, Office 2007, Winway Resume software to be distributed over the three library facilities. The citizens of Glendale will be able to utilize these laptops for job searching, applying for jobs online, and to create electronic resumes.
Description: A total of 39 laptops were distributed over the three library facilities; 14 at the Main Library, 11 at Velma Teague, and 14 at Foothills.

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)

Funding Agency: United States Department of Energy
Award Date: November 6, 2009, Council approval 3/24/2010
Amount: $2,324,000
Money Spent to Date: $1,309,876
Status: Substantial progress has been made with this grant since it is awarded. Approximately 50% of the funds have been obligated.
Overview: The goals of this Recovery Act grant are to improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions to improve air quality, increase public awareness of the importance of conserving energy, and stimulate the economy by incorporating new job creation or retention of existing jobs. Grant funds must be used to develop and implement short and long range strategies and programs that specifically address the grant goals. All projects must start within 4 months of the award, be completed in three years or less, and provide energy-related employment opportunities.
Description: The city of Glendale, AZ Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program is committed to improving energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions to improve air quality, increasing public awareness of the importance of conserving energy, and stimulating the economy by incorporating new job creation or retention of existing jobs in the public and private sector. The projects in this grant are projects that will have a long-term effect on the city's use of energy and consist of 9 activities, including:

1) Arrowhead Ranch Water Reclamation Facility UV System Improvement (Glendale Project #: 091033)
2) Well 43 Variable Frequency Drive Retrofit (Glendale Project #: 091033)
3) Public Safety/Court Complex Lighting Retrofit
4) Sports Courts Lighting Retrofit
5) Main Library Lighting Retrofit (Glendale Project #: 091004)
6) Building Safety Energy Program Enhancements
7) Traffic Signal LED Conversion
8) Energy Matters Public Education Program
9) Program Manager
10) Equipment Management Facility Lighting Retrofit
11) Glendale Municipal Office Complex (GMOC) Garage Lighting Retrofit
12) Downtown Parking Garage Lighting Retrofit
13) Material Recovery Facility Lighting Retrofit
14) Solar Parks Lighting Project

• Click here to view the Engineering Capital Improvement Projects page to look up engineering projects by corresponding numbers (noted above).

The objectives are to: 1) reduce energy and water consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and operating costs, and implementing the most cost effective measures available to the city, 2) deliver the highest impact, longest lasting programs with the greatest value to our citizens, 3) diversify programs among city facilities to spread the benefits and opportunities, 4) provide energy efficiency, conversation and sustainability training to staff to enhance their knowledge and obtain certifications, and 5) developing a long term relationship with the local utilities to build upon the momentum of the EECBG funded activities and sustain ongoing energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades.

Traffic Signals

Funding Agency: Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG)
Amount: $1,552,888.9
Status: 50% Completed
Overview: Installation of New Traffic Signal Cable at 36 intersections along with 61 New Traffic Signal Cabinets, 26 New Traffic Signal Controllers, 9 CCTV Cameras.
Description: New signal cable will replace and modernize older infrastructure. The new cable will reduce frequency of maintenance and on-going costs for repairs. The cabinets and controllers will reduce trouble calls and provide the city with the most up to date traffic signal equipment. The new equipment will provide more flexibility to adjust signal timing and phasing, which will enhance safety and provide for more efficient traffic flow by reducing vehicle stops and delays. This project will expand remote monitoring capabilities by installing closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras and connecting them to the traffic management center. These cameras provide real-time images of traffic giving instant access to current traffic conditions, and monitor the impact of signal timing adjustments.

Funding Agency: Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG)
Amount: $ 235,750
Status: Coordinating with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to obtain the required clearances for the project
Overview: Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrades.
Description: New traffic signal controllers will be purchased by Glendale to replace older equipment and continue the effort to standardize controllers through the city. The project will also replace older pedestrian signal heads with new countdown pedestrian heads and install replacement vehicle signal heads.

Intelligent Transportation (ITS)

Funding Agency: Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG)
Amount: $210,720
Status: Completed
Overview: Install wireless communication on Camelback Road from 47th to 83rd Avenues and on Bethany Home Road from 63rd to 83rd Avenues.
Description: This project will utilize wireless technology to establish remote communications to traffic signals along Camelback Road and Bethany Home Road. These enhancements will allow staff to actively monitor and manage traffic so that impact to motorists due to construction, events, and unusual traffic conditions can be minimized.

Pavement Preservation

Funding Agency: Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG)
Amount: $1,442,724
Status: Completed
Overview: Pavement Overlay on Glendale Avenue from 51st to 68th Avenue.
Description: This project consists of milling, paving, adjustment of utility covers, and an application f rubberized asphalt overlay.

Pavement Preservation

Funding Agency: Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG)
Amount: $ 554,254
Status: Completion Pending Road Striping
Overview: Pavement Surface Treatment on Litchfield Road from Missouri to Northern Avenues.
Description: This project consists of surface treatment application used to extend the pavement's useful life.

Pavement Preservation

Funding Agency: Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG)
Amount: $ 1,016,837
Status: ADOT to bid Project
Overview: Pavement overlay Bell Road from 59th to 70th avenues
Description: Construction of this project will include milling, repaving with a rubberized asphalt cap, and some full depth structural paving. The sections of Bell Road to be rehabilitated will also include utility cover adjustments, pavement markings, and traffic signal loop detectors.

Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG)

Amount: $208,511.33
Status: Completed
Overview: Thermoplastic pavement markings on 25 miles of Arterial Streets
Description: Pavement markings provide guidance information and separation to drivers and pedestrians, and are required for traffic safety. Thermoplastic pavement markings last approximately 5 times longer than standard paint markings.

Old Roma Alley Improvements

Funding Agency: Arizona Department of Transportation
Amount: $ 558,232
Status: Completion pending punch list items
Overview: The alleyway located between Glendale Avenue and Glenn Drive and east of 58th Avenue.
Description: This project had been previously approved for funding using $500,000 of Federal Transportation Enhancement funds and $256,982 of local match funding from the GO Program. This project would advance the effort of bringing the alley into conformance with the pedestrian improvements already implemented in the Catlin Court Historic District. ADOT has decided to apply ARRA funds on all previously-approved Transportation Enhancement projects that are shovel-ready.

Bike/Pedestrian

Funding Agency: Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG)
Amount: $ 199,528
Status: City Council approval required
Overview: Union Hills/Skunk Creek Multi-Use Pathway Improvements.
Description: Improvements will allow trail users to pass under the Union Hills bridge and connect to existing pathways on either side of Skunk Creek.

Federal Transit Administration Operating Funds

Funding Agency: Federal Transit Authority
Amount: $74,874
Status: Completed
Overview: Glendale received stimulus funding from the Federal Transit Authority to provide operating assistance to the Glendale Urban Shuttle (GUS) and for ADA paratransit services.
Description: Funding for Transit in the region has become available to local governments through ARRA. The ARRA funds for the region were initially allocated to projects chosen by individual jurisdictions and the Regional Public Transportation Authority (RPTA). Due to lower than expected costs, savings from these projects have been pooled and redistributed to member cities of RPTA. A process for allocating these regional funds was approved by the RPTA Board.

In order to expedite use of these funds the RPTA Board placed higher priority on fixed route, circulator and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit operating assistance. Based on the RPTA Board action, Glendale’s share of ARRA funds will be $74,874 of which $4,610 is operating assistance for the Glendale Urban Shuttle (GUS) based on the number of annual revenue miles and $70,264 is operating assistance for ADA paratransit service based on the number of ADA trips in FY 200809.
Phoenix is designated as the regional recipient of FTA grants, and distributes the federal funds to cities in the metropolitan area.