Community Development Consolidated Plan, Action Plan & Budget

2015-2019 CONSOLIDATED PLAN

AND

PY 2015 (FY 2016) ACTION PLAN & BUDGET

Community ServicesCommunity Development Division

July 9, 2015

Who We Are

• Funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development• Administered the Community Development Block

Grant (CDBG) since 1975 ($33,685,512)• Administered HOME Investment Partnerships

Program (HOME) funds since 1992 ($12,470,122)

What We Do

• Affordable Housing• Economic Development• Public Facilities• Code Enforcement• Public Services

Total Grant Amount – CDBG and HOME

20042005

20062007

20082009

20102011

20122013

20142015

$0

$500,000

$1,000,000

$1,500,000

$2,000,000

$2,500,000

FY 2016 Grant Amounts

CDBG: $1,002,441$1,002,492 last

year

HOME: $349,208$401,912 last

year

National Objectives

• Benefit low/moderate income persons• Elimination of slum and

blight• Meet an urgent need

While CDBG funds may be used for a variety of community development activities, HOME funds may only be used for affordable housing activities.

Gabbard Park

Eligible Activities

• Clearance, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and construction of buildings (including housing)• Relocation• Demolition• Acquisition of real property• Disposition of real property• Interim assistance• Down payment assistance

Eligible Activities (cont.)

• Housing development• Commercial rehabilitation• Rental rehabilitation• Community Housing Development Organization• Public services• Code enforcement• Tenant Based Rental Assistance• Public facilities and improvements

Eligible Activities (cont.)

• Economic development assistance for for-profit businesses• Technical assistance• Administration

Ineligible Activities

• Buildings for conduct of general government• General government expense• Political activities• Income payments

Low and Moderate Income Persons

2015 Income Limits – 80% AMIHousehold Size Income Limit

1 $34,1002 $39,0003 $43,8504 $48,7005 $52,6006 $56,5007 $60,4008 $64,300

Low Income Areas

Grant Process

How do we know what to do?

• Public input• 5-Year Consolidated Plan• 1-Year Action Plan• Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation

Report (CAPER)• Joint Relief Funding Review Committee• Council input and approval• HUD approval

5-Year Consolidated Plan

• Identifies local community needs• Includes housing/non-housing needs• Sets goals and objectives for the 5-year period• Prioritizes and guides activities• Required by HUD for funding

5-Year Consolidated Plan

• Five main components– Description of lead agency and process for developing

plan– Housing and homeless needs assessment– Housing market analysis– Strategic plan– Action plan

1-Year Action Plan

• Re-verifies and updates local needs• Addresses specific goals outlined in the City’s

Consolidated Plan and proposes activities for the upcoming year• Lists funded activities and amounts• Our formal application to HUD

Plan Development Process

• Data gathering– January to May

• Community Needs Survey, Service Provider Survey, Housing Market Survey– February to April

• Discussion groups– March to April

• Public Hearing– March 10th, July 7th

Plan Development Process

• Public Service Agency request for proposal– January to March

• JRFRC PSA review meetings– April 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd

– May 7th, 14th

• Public meetings– May 20th: Agency presentation and committee rating– May 21st: funding awards

Plan Development Process

• Begin 30-day public comment period for Consolidated Plan– June 22nd

• Public Hearing on proposed plans and budget– July 7th

• Presentation of plans and budget to City Council– July 9th

Plan Development Process

• End 30-day public comment period– July 21st

• Final review of Action Plan and Budget by Council– July 23rd

• Deadline for submission to HUD– August 14th

Public Input: Key Concerns

Community Facilities Rating Neighborhood Services Rating

Community centers for all ages 3.70 Neighborhood crime prevention 4.01

Youth Centers 3.46 Enforcing cleanliness and safety codes 3.61

Special Needs Services Rating Housing Rating

Abused/neglected children services 3.73 Affordable single family housing 3.76

Mental health facilities/services 3.44 Senior housing 3.41

Community Services Rating Businesses and Jobs Rating

Transportation Services 3.96 Job creation/retention 3.94

Youth activities 3.57 Employment/training services 3.76

Scores based on a typical Likert scale, with: 1 = do not fund and 5 = definitely fund

2015-2019 PlanGoals and Objectives

Objectives and Outcomes

• HUD – Objectives– Decent housing– Suitable living environment– Economic opportunity

• HUD – Outcomes– Availability/Accessibility– Affordability– Sustainability

Priority Needs

Rental Housing Special NeedsOwner Housing Public ServicesHomeownership Public FacilitiesHomelessness Economic Development

Consolidated Plan Goals

Sort Order

Goal Name Needs Addressed Goal Outcome Indicator

1 Rental Housing – Rehabilitation Rental HousingSpecial Needs

10 rental units rehabilitated

2 Rental Housing – Construction Rental HousingSpecial Needs

50 rental units constructed

3 Owner Housing – Rehabilitation/Reconstruction

Owner-Occupied Housing

16 homeowner units rehabilitated

4 Owner Housing – Demolition Owner-Occupied HousingPublic Facilities & Infrastructure

5 buildings demolished

5 Rental/Owner Housing – Code Enforcement

Rental HousingOwner-Occupied Housing

25,000 households receiving code enforcement

Consolidated Plan Goals

Sort Order

Goal Name Needs Addressed Goal Outcome Indicator

6 Homeownership – Down Payment Assistance

Homeownership 25 households assisted

7 Homeownership – Financial Literacy

Homeownership 375 households counseled

8 Homeownership – Construction Owner-Occupied HousingHomeownership

4 homeowner units constructed

9 Homelessness – TBRA Security Deposits

Rental HousingHomelessnessSpecial Needs

375 households assisted

10 Homelessness – Outreach and Assessment

HomelessnessSpecial NeedsPublic Services

20 meetings to support agency collaboration

Consolidated Plan Goals

Sort Order

Goal Name Needs Addressed Goal Outcome Indicator

11 Homelessness – Services HomelessnessPublic Services

1,200 persons assisted

12 Special Needs – Services Special NeedsPublic Services

1,100 persons assisted

13 Public Services – Health Care Services

Special NeedsPublic Services

3,600 persons assisted

14 Public Services – Youth Services Public Services 850 persons assisted

15 Public Services – Senior Services

Special NeedsPublic Services

100 persons assisted

16 Public Services – Domestic Abuse & Neglect

Special NeedsPublic Services

850 persons assisted

17 Public Services – Other Public Services 100 persons assisted

Consolidated Plan Goals

Sort Order

Goal Name Needs Addressed Goal Outcome Indicator

18 Public Facilities – Street Infrastructure

Public Facilities & Infrastructure

25,000 persons assisted

19 Public Facilities – Sidewalk Infrastructure

Public Facilities & Infrastructure

15,000 persons assisted

20 Public Facilities – Other Infrastructure

Public Facilities & Infrastructure

5,000 persons assisted

21 Public Facilities – Park Improvements

Public Facilities & Infrastructure

20,000 persons assisted

22 Economic Development – Business Loan Program

Economic Development

25 jobs created/retained

23 Economic Development – Job Training

Economic Development

250 persons assisted

PY 2015 Action Plan

andBudget

FY 2016 Budget

• CDBG funds ($1,002,441)– 20% Administration (up to 20% allowable)– 15% Public Services (up to 15% allowable)– 65% other eligible activities

• HOME funds ($349,208)– 10% Administration (up to 10% allowable)– 15% CHDO (at least 15% allocation)– 75% eligible affordable housing activities

CD Budget SummaryProject CDBG & HOME

Carry-OverCDBG & HOME

New AllocationsCDBG & HOME Total Proposed

Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation

$85,849 $22,500$26,243*

$134,592

Demolition $10,000 $0 $10,000

Interim Assistance $2,500 $0 $2,500

Homebuyer Assistance $7,915 $250,000$55,688*

$313,603

CHDO $0 $46,828 $46,828

CHDO Operating Expenses $0 $17,460 $17,460

Construction/Leveraged Development

$240,018 $0 $240,018

Housing Services $4,848 $15,000 $19,848

*Anticipated from recaptured funds

CD Budget SummaryProject CDBG & HOME

Carry-OverCDBG & HOME

New AllocationsCDBG & HOME Total Proposed

Rental Rehabilitation $6,917 $0 $6,917

Code Enforcement $0 $114,798 $114,798

Tenant Based Rental Assistance $17,639 $0 $17,639

Public Service Agency $25,026* $135,474 $160,500

Public Facility $488,033 $464,181 $952,214

Economic Development $0 $50,000 $50,000

Grant Administration $0 $235,408 $235,408

Recaptured Funds/Program Income

CDBGHOME

$0$81,931**

Total CD Budget $2,322,326

*Carry-over funds represent 4th quarter payments for FY 2015**To be utilized for Rehabilitation/Homebuyer Assistance when realized

Recommended Public Services

Agency Funding Funding City

Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas $15,000 Bryan

Brazos Maternal & Child Health Clinic $50,000 College Station

Brazos Valley Rehabilitation Center $39,000 College Station

Family Promise of Bryan-College Station $20,000 Bryan

MHMR of the Brazos Valley $32,715 College Station

Twin City Mission $29,316 Bryan/College Station

Project Unity $30,000 Bryan

Recommended Public Facilities

Activity FundingDominik Drive Sidewalks – Stallings to Munson $60,000Nimitz Street Rehabilitation $409,296Eisenhower Street Sidewalks $193,418Live Oak Sidewalks $146,254Cross Street ADA Sidewalks $124,509Staff salaries $18,737TOTAL $952,214

2015 Public Facility Map

1. Dominik Dr. Sidewalks

2. Nimitz St. Rehabilitation

3. Eisenhower St. Sidewalks

4. Live Oak Sidewalks

5. Cross St. ADA Sidewalks

Conclusion

• Formal application to HUD• Soliciting public input• Approval required at July 23rd meeting

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