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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-15-2010 Housing & Community Development CommissionAGENDA HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010 6:30 P.M. 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Approval of the March 25, 2010 Minutes 3. Public Comment of Items Not on the Agenda 4. Staff/Commission Comment 5. Review of the Citizen Participation Plan • Recommendation to Council 6. Review of the FY11 Annual Action Plan and FY08, FY09 & FY10 Annual Action Plan Amendments Recommendation to Council 7. Discussion of FY10 Projects that have not Performed per the Unsuccessful or Delayed Projects Policy 8. Review of the FY11 Allocation Process 9. Discussion of the Community Development Celebration 10. Monitoring Reports • Shelter House — New Construction & Operations (McMurray) • United Action for Youth — Facility Rehabilitation (Gatlin) • Aid to Agencies — United Action for Youth, Elder Services Inc., MECCA (Douglas) 11. Adjournment MINUTES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION PRELIMINARY MARCH 25, 2010 — 6:30 PM EMMA HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Andrew Chappell, Andy Douglas, Charlie Drum, Jarrod Gatlin Holly Jane Hart, Michael McKay, Rebecca McMurray, Brian Richman, Rachel Zimmermann Smith, MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Tracy Hightshoe, Steve Long OTHERS PRESENT: The Housing Fellowship: Maryann Dennis, Charlie Eastham, Mayor's Youth Employment Program: Roger Lusala, Kim Downes, Katie Lammers Dolphin International: Rafael Crespo BBSJC/ISU Extension: Gene Muhling, Scott Hansen The Free Medical Clinic: Sandy Pickup Isis: Yolanda Spears Iowa City Housing Authority: Steven Rackis Extend the Dream: Jeff Edberg, Tom Walz MECCA: Heidi Cada General Public: Libris Fidelis RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (become effective only after separate Council action): The Commission voted 9-0 to recapture the FY10 CDBG/HOME allocation to The Housing Fellowship and to recommend that City Council reallocate the funds back to the same project. The Commission voted 9-0 to approve the allocation recommendations as presented, and to encourage the City Council to fund Extend the Dream's rehabilitation project on a leased space with the $40,000 left unallocated for that purpose; to increase the developer fee on the Isis Housing project by an additional $4,000 in lieu of funding the agency under Public Services; to adopt the staff recommended financial terms for The Housing Fellowship and Shelter House/NAMI Housing projects, and to increase the period of affordability for the Isis Housing project to 20 years. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FY11 CDBG/HOME ALLOCATION RECOMMENDATIONS Requested Amount Allocated Amount HOUSING: Shelter House/NAMI- Rental $200,000 $200,000 Isis Investments — Rental $250,000 $208,000 HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MARCH 25, 2010 PAGE 2 of 14 ICHA/DVIP - TBRA $ 40,000 The Housing Fellowship - CHDO $ 40,000 The Housing fellowship - Rental $682,443 IV Habitat for Humanity - Home $190,000 Ownership Housing Total: PUBLIC FACILITIES: MYEP - Facility Rehab Johnson County Extension/Big Brothers & Big Sisters DVIP - Facility Rehab MECCA - Facility Rehab IC Free Medical Clinic Public Facilities Total: PUBLIC SERVICES: Crisis Center - Operations Shelter House - Operations Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program/ FAS TRAC Iowa City Free Medical Clinic - Operations Public Services Total: TOTAL: CALL TO ORDER: $1, 986,443 $ 97,237 $200,000 $ 76,000 $ 15,850 $ 97,975 $687,062 $ 40,000 $ 34,000 $408,451 $114,000 $1,004,451 $ 90,000 $127,000 $ 70,000 $ 11,000 $ 43,000 $341,000 $ 10,625 $ 3,177 $ 10,000 $ 2,888 $ 8,332 $ 2,625 $ 10,000 $ 62,061 $2, 735, 566 $ 2,610 $ 11,300 $1, 356, 751 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Brian Richman at 6:35 p.m. APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 11, 2010 MEETING MINUTES: Chappell motioned to approve the minutes. Hart seconded. The minutes were approved 8-0 (Zimmermann Smith not present at time of vote). PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MARCH 25, 2010 PAGE 3 of 14 None. STAFF/COMMISSION COMMENT: None. DISCUSSION OF THE FY10 HOME/CDBG ALLOCATION TO THE HOUSING FELLOWSHIP • Recommendation to Council per the Unsuccessful or Delayed Projects Policy (Additional correspondence received 3-22-10): Hightshoe explained that in FY10, The Housing Fellowship received $220,000 in HOME/CDBG funds for a low-income housing tax -credit application. The Unsuccessful or Delayed Projects Policy states that applicants seeking funding from other sources must apply for that funding in the next available funding round. The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) administers the low-income housing tax -credit program, and their most recent funding round had a deadline of March 15, 2010. The Housing Fellowship was not able to apply at that time. Hightshoe said that The Housing Fellowship has requested that HCDC allow them to retain the funds for a LIHTC application next year. She noted that the policy in place requires the Commission to recapture the funds. Hightshoe explained that the funds can be recaptured and then reallocated to the same project, or they can be reallocated to any of the projects under consideration for the current fiscal year. She said that approximately $191,000 of the funds must be reallocated to a HOME eligible activity, and the rest must be CDBG eligible. Hightshoe said that Maryann Dennis of The Housing Fellowship is present to address the Commission on this matter. The Housing Fellowship has also submitted a letter from their syndicator for consideration. Dennis asked the Commission to recommend to the City Council that the FY10 allocation of $220,000 be reallocated to The Housing Fellowship for the same purpose. Dennis noted the letter from herself and the syndicator, Dan Garret of Midwest Housing Equity Group (MHEG). Tax -credit applications are submitted to IFA, Dennis said, and IFA reserves the credits for the project. The developer must then take that reservation of tax credits and find an investor to buy the credits. Dennis said that this is typically done by working with a tax credit syndicator. The Housing Fellowship has partnered with MHEG as a syndicator in the past. Dennis said that very few tax -credit developers secure investors without the assistance of a syndicator. Dennis provided a handout that outlined the pre -development costs incurred by The Housing Fellowship for its most recent tax -credit project, Aniston Village. The costs listed were only those costs that related to the tax -credit application to IFA. The pre -development, out-of-pocket cost to The Housing Fellowship for the application for Aniston Village was $156,195. Dennis said those expenses were paid throughout 2008 and 2009. She said that the application fee alone is $6,500. Once the tax credits are reserved, The Housing Fellowship then has seven days to pay the IFA-required tax credit fee, which is 10% of the reservation. In the case of Aniston Village, $597,000 was reserved, and The Housing Fellowship had to pay $59,700. Dennis said these costs are paid with funds from developers fees from previous projects and from rental income. Dennis said that in forgoing the most recent IFA funding round, The Housing Fellowship had been heeding advice from their syndicator. The syndicator had advised against applying in March due to the market forces at play. Dennis said The Housing Fellowship will continue to work closely with its partners to plan and implement tax -credit projects that are feasible and HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MARCH 25, 2010 PAGE 4 of 14 present minimal risk to them as a non-profit. Dennis said The Housing Fellowship is confident they can find a suitable site and submit an application for the FY11 funding cycle. She said they would appreciate the Commission taking that under consideration. Richman outlined the options available to the Commission on this matter. The Commission could: 1) recapture and immediately reallocate funds to the same project, 2) recapture the funds and allocate the money to other housing projects, or 3) recapture the funds and do nothing at this time, choosing to reallocate them at a later date. Richman noted that the time limit for the funds to be committed has already begun so recapturing and not allocating may not be the best option. Richman noted that there had been challenges with the tax -credit market over the last couple of years, and asked Hightshoe if she had any insight on what the market would look like going forward, and whether these kinds of projects would be viable in the near future. Hightshoe said she had spoken with a tax -credit analyst from IFA, and that she was told that because the value of the tax credits had been reduced in the current year, the federal government had provided $72 million in gap financing. The gap financing is provided as a loan to the developer. The IFA analyst said that expectations were that gap financing of a similar amount would be available next year as well. Richman asked Dennis for clarification on this. Dennis explained that all of the financing that goes into a tax -credit project must be in the form of a loan in order for the investor to be eligible to get the tax -credit. She noted that these loans are, however, structured in many different ways. Richman asked if it was correct that the gap financing consisted of IFA making a loan to the developer. Dennis said that was correct. Richman asked how the loan was ultimately repaid. Dennis noted that Aniston Village had received gap financing from IFA in the form of a cash -flow loan; if The Housing Fellowship continues to meet all of the underwriting criteria, and if there is money left over, then The Housing Fellowship will renegotiate with IFA concerning how much, if any, they will be required to repay. Dennis said the gap financing comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to fill the gap in the decrease in the investment pool. Dennis said that syndicators pool the investments and then court other investors. She said that recently Wells Fargo had agreed to come into MHEG's investment pool to fund projects in Iowa. Hightshoe noted that because the funds in question are FY10 funds, the clock to have the funds committed began running on July 31, 2009. The funds must be committed by July 31, 2011. She explained that "committed" means the applicant has entered an agreement with the City, located a site, and completed the environmental review. Funds need to be fully spent within five years of being allocated. McMurray asked Dennis if The Housing Fellowship had other sites in mind for this project. Dennis said that they do have another site in mind. McMurray asked if she felt certain a site would be in place prior to the committal date. Dennis said she did. Chappell said that he would be happy to make a motion to recapture the funds and then immediately reallocate them to The Housing Fellowship. However, he noted that the City Council would continue to have the same options that currently lay before the Commission. Hightshoe said that was correct; the Commission is merely making a recommendation. Chappell asked if there was a benefit to the Commission indicating how they would like to see the money spent if Council disregards a recommendation to reallocate to The Housing HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MARCH 25, 2010 PAGE 5 of 14 Fellowship. Long said it is likely that the Council would send the matter back before the Commission, though they would be under no obligation to do so. Chappell motioned to recapture the FY10 HOME/CDBG allocation to The Housing Fellowship and reallocate those funds back to the same project. Drum seconded. Richman clarified that from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) perspective, The Housing Fellowship did not have to have applied for a tax -credit by next year. Hightshoe said that was correct; The Housing Fellowship need only locate a site, complete the environmental review, (get Council site approval) and enter an agreement with the City. Richman noted that failure to apply for a tax -credit prior to next year would not be out of compliance with HUD but would still be out of compliance with Commission policy. A vote was taken and the motion carried 9-0. DISCUSSION REGARDING FY11 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTENERSHIP PROGRAM (HOME) REQUSTS: Richman explained that funding allocation recommendations to City Council for FY11 CDBG/HOME funds had to be finalized in this evening's meeting. He proposed starting with Public Services, since that is an independent category, whereas Housing and Public Facilities have some flexibility in relation to one another. He proposed making one motion at the end of the discussions to adopt the recommendations all at once, rather than adopting them one by one. Hightshoe noted that the allocation amounts reached by the Commission are only recommendations to the City Council. Once the recommendations are finalized, they will be included in the FY11 Annual Action Plan (a HUD required document). Two or three HCDC members will form a Justification Committee which will provide written explanations of the funding recommendations; that document will also be included in the plan. The plan will be posted for a 30-day public comment period from approximately April 9`h to May 101h. On May 101h, the City Council will have a final public hearing on the plan in which they will either approve the document or modify it. From there, the plan is sent to HUD. Long noted that the applications listed on the Allocation Worksheets appear in rank order, with H1 representing the highest rank. Hightshoe added that HUD still has not finalized Iowa City's entitlement amount, so the available funding is subject to change. She advised the Commission to formulate a plan at the end of the meeting to deal with potential increases or decreases to the entitlement amount. Richman said that in the interest of fairness to all, applicants that wished to address the Commission should request to be heard, unless a direct question had been asked of them. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MARCH 25, 2010 PAGE 6 of 14 PUBLIC SERVICES: Richman said it looked as though there were three projects that had a broad consensus for some level of funding: The Crisis Center, Shelter House and the Free Medical Clinic. Richman proposed filling in the average allocation for those three agencies as a way of getting the discussion started. He noted that the Commission has a policy of allocating a minimum of $2,500 to Public Services applicants. Hightshoe added that CITY STEPS has a stated policy of considering the highest ranked priorities first, the medium priorities second and the low priorities last. Richman clarified that the applications just needed to be discussed in ranked order, not necessarily funded that way. Richman asked about a notation on the Allocation Worksheet under Public Services that said "Isis $4,000 moved to Housing." Chappell explained that the notation was actually his. As the Isis Public Service request is also a HOME eligible activity, he had moved their Public Services funding to Housing. Richman asked if this essentially meant adding $4,000 to the developer fee requested by Isis. Hightshoe said that while Isis cannot at this point request more money, the Commission could recommend a higher developer fee if it chose to. If that was done, Isis would have the flexibility to spend the money as they chose, rather than being confined to only HOME - eligible tenant -based counseling. Richman asked for comments on where to put the remaining $3,000 in Public Services. Gatlin said that Mayor's Youth Empowerment Project (MYEP) had received a notably higher average allocation than some of the other applicants and may be a place to put some funding. Gatlin proposed beginning with a $2,500 allocation to MYEP and working from there. Richman asked if any Commissioner felt strongly in favor of a Public Services project that is not funded under the current scenario. Hart said she was looking at Extend the Dream, as well as The Arc as funding possibilities. Chappell said he suggested funding Isis at $4,000, but doing so through Housing. He noted that, at best, the Commission could fund four agencies under this category. He said that given that, Extend the Dream was not in his top four, though he did support sizable funding for Extend the Dream in another category. Chappell said that he had recommended funding for The Arc, but that he seemed to be in a pretty small minority in that. McMurray asked if there was anyone present from MYEP, and several representatives were present. McMurray asked if their Public Services funding request was for vending equipment for the youth to operate and work at during local festivals. Roger Lusala of MYEP said that was correct. McMurray asked if the youth had been involved with the planning of the project and were excited about taking the project on. Lusala said that the program was part of MYEP's employment program, and that the youth who participate will be paid for their work. McMurray asked if it was something the kids actually wanted to do. Lusala said that the youth were very excited about it and about the opportunity to have summer jobs. Hart said she believed it was this group that had run the popcorn stand downtown, and several Commissioners commented that it had in the past but did no longer. Richman said that if the current allocations were acceptable, then there was still $525 to allocate in Public Services. He proposed adding $200 to Crisis Center, $200 to Shelter House, and $125 to MYEP. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MARCH 25, 2010 PAGE 7 of 14 Hart asked what this meant as far as funding for Isis, and Richman responded that Isis would be discussed further during the Housing allocations. The Commission indicated preliminary general consensus for the Public Services allocation recommendations. Richman reminded Commissioners that the allocations would be approved as one motion at the end of discussions, so there would be more opportunity to discuss things if need be. HOUSING ACTIVITIES: Richman proposed discussing Housing issues next. He noted that there is an issue that potentially affects both Public Facilities and Housing, so he asked Hightshoe to provide an update on that. Hightshoe said that she and Long had met with Tom Walz, Director of Extend the Dream, the day before, and had been informed that Extend the Dream is no longer pursuing the purchase of the Linn Street building. Instead, Extend the Dream has the opportunity to lease the Public Access Television (PAN) building at 730 South Dubuque Street. Extend the Dream could rent the top floor of the facility for $2,000/month less than what they pay now; however, there is some rehabilitation work that needs to be done to make the space suitable for their needs. Hightshoe said that the rent savings would greatly increase Extend the Dream's financial viability. Walz had submitted some bids for rehab work that indicate a budget of $38,014 is needed to complete the necessary work. Hightshoe said that the City's Legal Department had reviewed the matter and had found that HCDC could not technically make a recommendation for a rehabilitation project, since the submitted application was for an acquisition project. However, Extend the Dream will submit a letter directly to the City Council explaining the reasons behind their change in request, and will request the rehabilitation budget directly from the City Council. Hightshoe noted that the Commission did have the option of not actually allocating funding that they may wish to see go to Extend the Dream; i.e., if the Commission wished to allocate $38,000 to Extend the Dream, but could not technically do so, they could leave $38,000 available for City Council to allocate directly to Extend the Dream if Council decided to fund them. Otherwise, City Council could choose to draw the funding from one or more of the other projects, or could choose not to fund Extend the Dream at all. Zimmermann Smith asked if this meant that the Commission could set aside whatever amount Extend the Dream was asking for and simply not allocate it; Hightshoe said that was correct. Douglas asked if Extend the Dream was revising their requested amount. Hightshoe said that HCDC could not pay for money to lease a building out of Housing or Public Facilities; Extend the Dream can only apply for the rehabilitation costs. Richman noted that essentially the request was changing from $200,000 to $38,000. Richman noted that the improvements would be tenant improvements to a leased space, so no mortgage would be held on the property. Hightshoe said that rehab funds for leased buildings have been provided in the past; however, the landlord has to agree to have a lien put on the property. Richman asked if that was what had been done with the Planned Parenthood project, and Hightshoe said it was. Hightshoe said that in the past the City has tried to assure that the lease is a long-term lease when providing rehab funding. Extend the Dream has worked out a HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MARCH 25, 2010 PAGE 8 of 14 three year lease with its landlord, Hightshoe said, with the option to renew the lease for an additional three years with only a cost of living increase. Walz requested permission to address the Commission. He said that initially Extend the Dream's concern was that they desired to move toward sustainability. He said that the rents on Gilbert Street have increased dramatically in their time there. Walz said that Extend the Dream simply cannot self -generate enough income to be able to meet those ever -rising rents. The organization has found in each of its locations that the micro -enterprises housed within it can generate enough income to pay the rent and be self-sustaining. The only location where this is not the case is the Small Mall on Gilbert Street. Walz said that their application had been to buy a building at a price that, with HCDC funding, would allow sustainability through micro - enterprises. Late in the game, Walz said, several roadblocks appeared that required Extend the Dream to go looking for other buildings. Walz said that the former location of the Everett Conner Center had come to his attention, and this building is already fully handicap accessible and located downtown. He said that the fact that the space is owned by PATV, another non- profit, makes the tenant/landlord relationship ideal, in part because there is a synergy between the kinds of programs they run and the kind of people they attract. Walz said PATV gave them a very good deal, with a monthly rental fee of $1,750 for three years, with a renewable lease, and no annual increments. Walz said the agreement makes Extend the Dream immediately sustainable. However, to make the building really work, a little money must be put into it and Extend the Dream simply does not have the budget to be able to do that. Walz said that he is asking the Commission to recommend to the City Council that some portion of the funds that they would have allocated toward the purchase of a building be put toward the rehabilitation of this building. Walz said he guaranteed that the Commission would be proud of what happens there. He said it was going to be a fabulous concept for both programs. Richman said that he presumed the PATV building did not have the same kind of foot traffic that the Gilbert Street location has. Walz said that Extend the Dream is going to provide what they call an "alcohol -free coffee house." He said this was not going to be another coffee shop modeled after Starbucks, but would be a coffee house based on music without alcohol. He said this concept would attract students and youth. He said that the low-income group that frequents their micro -enterprises is very into them, very loyal, and will move locations with them. He pointed out that the location was on the route between Shelter House and MECCA and across the street from human services agencies. Walz said he believes they can develop a really interesting mix of low-income, handicapped and student populations. Long asked how big the space is compared to their current location. Walz said the new space is exactly the same size as their current location, 2,800 square feet. Walz reiterated that the space is perfect for the Extend the Dream Foundation; their rehabilitations to the building and presence would enrich another non-profit; the community prospers from this change; and it provides an anchor and stable program in southern downtown, which is ideal in an alcohol -sated environment. Libris Fidelis, a member of the general public addressed the Commission in support of Extend the Dream's funding request. He said that he had occasionally used the facilities at Uptown Bill's Small Mall and had completed their course in electronic commerce. He said that Uptown Bill's is in actuality a cultural center. He said there are a lot of music groups and community meetings that are held there. He said this is about more than a non-profit trying to find a new location; it is about retaining Uptown Bill's as a center in the community. Fidelis said that the landlord at the Gilbert Street location had been very unfair toward Uptown Bill's. Fidelis said HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MARCH 25, 2010 PAGE 9 of 14 that when the air conditioning had gone out, the landlord had wanted Uptown Bill's to pay the entire cost of the repairs and upgrades. Losing Uptown Bill's has always been a threat, Fidelis said, and there are a lot of vulnerable people in this community that would really miss that support. Richman asked if it was correct that PATV was a non-profit and Hightshoe said that was correct. Hightshoe said that HCDC had provided funding for automatic, handicap -accessible doors to the Everett Conner Center when it was housed at that location. Richman proposed beginning with Housing and addressing Extend the Dream's funding request when they got to that point. Hart asked for further clarification on what exactly the Commission could do as far as allocating money to Extend the Dream. Hightshoe said that if the Commission chose to fund Extend the Dream they would simply not allocate whatever funding they wanted to see go toward Extend the Dream, and make a recommendation to City Council to use that money for that purpose. Otherwise, Hightshoe said, if Council decides to fund Extend the Dream, they would need to pull money from other allocation sources. Richman noted that there seemed to be unanimous agreement on an allocation of $40,000 for the ICHA/DVIP project. He said that there also seemed to be some level of funding for The Housing Fellowship's CHDO Operating Expenses, and he proposed beginning with $31,111 for that project, as that was the average allocation. Hightshoe noted that $34,000 was the cap for CHDO. The Shelter House/NAMI project was supported at some level by all of the Commissioners but McMurray, Richman pointed out. McMurray said she had changed her mind about that after reading the minutes from the last meeting. She said she was fine with some level of funding. She proposed funding it at $80,0004100,000. Chappell suggested filling in the average allocation amount of $145,000 for now, since that was what was done with the CHDO application. There was consensus for this idea. Richman said that he likes the Isis projects because units are in service relatively quickly since the projects involve rehab rather than new construction. He noted that the proposed affordability period for the project is currently set at 15 years. He compared this to The Housing Fellowship project, which has proposed an affordability period of 20 years. He asked if Isis would consider a longer affordability period. Yolanda Spears, Isis representative, said that she could not make that decision, but that she was sure Salome Raheim would consider it. Hightshoe reminded everyone that the affordability period and the financing period do not necessarily need to be the same under HOME rules. Richman drew Commissioners' attention to a handout from Hightshoe that outlined the proposed financial terms and the financial terms recommended by staff. Richman asked Zimmermann Smith if she wanted to comment on her allocation of zero to the Isis project. Zimmermann Smith said that the figure was based on concerns she had raised at the last meeting. However, she said, she does like the project and she does appreciate that Isis voluntarily limits their projects to the City Council map. She said she would be comfortable funding the project at the level of the average allocation. Richman said that Isis had requested funds for five units, which is basically $50,000 per unit. He proposed funding Isis at $200,000. Hightshoe said that when staff does the Annual Action Plan they must estimate the number of units. Typically, she said, they pro -rate based on the percentage of the request the Commission funded in order to determine an estimate for the number of units funded. The Commission agreed to begin with a figure of $200,000 for Isis. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MARCH 25, 2010 PAGE 10 of 14 Richman moved to The Housing Fellowship's Rental application. He noted that the funding request was for ten units for the UniverCity Partnership. Richman asked Dennis if The Housing Fellowship could make a partial repayment of the funds in the amount of 30%, per staff recommendations. Dennis said that the staff recommended terms were acceptable. Richman noted that the original proposal was for a totally forgivable loan, so the repayment would, in theory, recapture some of those dollars to reinvest in future projects. Hightshoe said that she wished to issue a disclaimer concerning the staff recommended financing terms. She said that in making recommendations, staff had relied on the numbers provided by the applicant on the application. Richman asked if someone could propose a number for The Housing Fellowship. Drum proposed $350,000. Richman asked if Shelter House/NAMI was present, and there was no representative. He said he recommended that any allocations the Commission makes be subject to the financial terms recommended by staff. Concerning the Dolphin Lake Point project, Richman noted that five commissioners had allocated partial funding and four had allocated zero. Gatlin said that he had moved from a zero allocation initially to a partial allocation this time because he does not have a good sense for what direction the area would go in if there was no funding at all. He asked if the developers would drop the project altogether and the City would wind up looking for another housing provider there. Richman said that there was someone present from Dolphin who might be able to answer that question. Gatlin asked the representative if the project would proceed if the Commission did not fund it. The representative from Dolphin said that they had taken over the property in 2007, and that they have changed the whole environment in that time. He said that their track record and law enforcement records demonstrate the work they have done in order to create this improved environment. He said that he should receive some support from the City for this project and for the work they have done in the area. Richman said that the reason he funded the project at zero is because it is difficult for him to see the purpose of funding a project that, in his estimation, is going to be there regardless. He said that he thinks the market rate for those units is affordable already, so there is no point in subsidizing them. He acknowledged that the units might be nicer if the Commission funded them, but said he did not think they would not be there or not be affordable without HCDC funding. Zimmermann Smith said she agreed with Richman. She said she also thought the original purpose of the allocation had been diluted. The allocation had been for homeownership units, and the current request was to rehab rental units. She said she too feels the public purpose is not served by funding this project. Chappell said that his understanding is that Richman likes Isis in part because units come on- line quickly. He said that the tour of Dolphin demonstrated that getting those units on-line could also be a speedy process, as the units are down to the bare walls. Chappell said he likes the size of the units, and finds them uniquely small, and not a size prone to large gatherings or unauthorized tenants. He said he continues to be comfortable funding the project at some level; however, he is less comfortable with pushing forward a recommendation with a bare majority of the Commission supporting it. He said he knows some people would see a majority as a majority, but that he thinks more can be done to try to reach consensus. Douglas asked if Richman's primary concern was funding a for -profit entity. Richman said that was a not a concern for him at all. He said that for the past two years he had recommended funding for this project and it had been a for -profit organization then as well. He said that his concern is that the building in question will be affordable rental units regardless of whether HCDC allocates money to it. McKay said that he agreed with Richman. He said that developers are sometimes unsuccessful in their efforts, and that he was sorry to see that this particular model was unsuccessful because he had supported it in the past. McMurray asked if Commissioners were HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MARCH 25, 2010 PAGE 11 of 14 changing their minds about supporting the project because it changed from a homeownership project to a rental project, or because the units would be there regardless. Richman said that the last two years HCDC had allocated money for down -payment assistance for an owner - occupied project. Richman said that because that project is now defunct, HCDC has recaptured that money. The developer is now asking HCDC to reallocate that money as direct support of the project, rather than down -payment assistance. Drum said that his support was changing because the homeownership project was a unique program, whereas the proposed rental program is not. Drum said he agreed with Richman's points about the project, adding that HCDC could likely only give them a fraction of what they want anyway and who knows how far that money would stretch. McMurray asked what the per -unit cost for the project is, and was told that it is $20,104 per unit. Douglas said that it could be argued that any of the projects applying for funds could go out and seek other funding sources, and that this was not something that should count against Dolphin. Richman replied that those projects that have not yet been started would likely not go through without HCDC funding. Hart said that her rationale for funding the project was that it would make affordable, rehabilitated units available quickly. Richman said that the developer already owns the property and is committed to it. He said his personal opinion is that the building will be rehabilitated so the developer can get income from it regardless of HCDC action. He said that putting $100,000 of City money into that project will not create any additional units because those units will be rehabilitated eventually anyway. Hightshoe asked the developer what the rental rate for the rehabilitated units would be in comparison with their current units. The developer's response indicated that the rents would be at a comparable rate. Richman said that this showed the units would already be affordable without HCDC assistance. Douglas said that in actuality these 29 units are not yet on the market. Richman said he would much rather allocate $100,000 to another project so that additional units come on-line. He said that no additional affordable units will be created in the city by allocating to this project. Gatlin said that he would recommend not allocating money to this project after all. Chappell said that pretty much ended the conversation. Douglas pointed out that the majority had swung the other way by only one member. The Commission reached consensus on allocating no money to this project. McMurray asked if the Habitat application was for one house, and she was told that it was for five houses. Richman said the per -unit cost was $38,000. McMurray asked how much money was left to allocate, and was told that approximately $235,000 was left for consideration. Richman noted that there is also the option of not allocating all of the money. Hightshoe advised that if there was a large amount of money left over the Commission might want to consider another mid -year allocation. Gatlin noted that Commissioners should keep in mind that the Extend the Dream allocation request had been decreased by $160,000. Richman proposed funding three units at $114,000 for the moment, and the Commission indicated agreement. Richman said that this left the Commission with about $123,000 to potentially roll over to the next funding cycle. Zimmermann Smith said she would recommend fully funding the Shelter House/NAMI project. She said it would only be $55,000 more than what the Commission has already allocated and that the project is a really good one. She said she did not know if the project would come to fruition without full funding, and it was the Housing project with the highest ranking. Drum indicated agreement. Gatlin said he would agree to that if the Commission could also agree to give additional money to The Housing Fellowship. Richman said that he, Hart, Douglas, and McMurray had notably lower allocations than the other HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MARCH 25, 2010 PAGE 12 of 14 Commissioners for the Shelter House/NAMI project, and asked if anyone cared to comment. McMurray said that one of her biggest concerns with this project is the timeline; as they do not have the site yet, she wonders if it is really feasible to get the project done in the given timeframe. Hightshoe said that the project would have five years to spend the money, two years to commit. Zimmermann Smith said that they were working with someone who had done similar projects before and is consulting on the process. Chappell said he likes the idea of fully funding the highest ranked project. Richman asked if there were any zoning issues to be concerned about. Hightshoe said the building could be built in any residential zone as it is classified as a group -care facility. Hightshoe said she did not anticipate there being a problem with finding a building, though it may take them a while to rehab it. McMurray said she did agree with Gatlin that if more went to Shelter House/NAMI then more should go to The Housing Fellowship too, as Shelter House/NAMI was only providing six bedrooms of affordable housing. Zimmermann Smith noted that the Shelter House/NAMI project was very specialized, and is not entirely comparable. Drum suggested adding to The Housing Fellowship's CHDO Operating expenses to bring it to the maximum $34,000, and several Commissioners agreed. McMurray asked if Chappell was still proposing giving ISIS $4,000 under Housing. Hart said she supports that, as did a number of other Commissioners. Hightshoe said to do that Commissioners would recommend an allocation of $204,000 with a developer fee increased by $4,000. Gatlin proposed funding The Housing Fellowship's UniverCity project at a higher rate. Zimmermann Smith said she felt that the Commission had allocated judiciously in that matter, and that she felt allocating half the requested amount for a new, unproven concept/project in the downtown area was a good start. She said they could always apply for more funding at a later date. Richman clarified that this project would be a different focus than that currently underway under the name of the UniverCity project, and that the I -Jobs funded program concerned rehabilitating rental stock into owner -occupied homes, whereas this would be a rental program. Long said that the UniverCity was a broad concept intended to stabilize and invest in downtown and near - downtown neighborhoods. Gatlin recommended moving on to Public Facilities and coming back to Housing after that. Richman said that there was still $443,000 to allocate, and agreed that moving on to Public Facilities was a good idea. Chappell said he would like to recommend under -funding this category by $40,000 and sending a strong message of support to City Council for funding Extend the Dream's rental rehabilitation project. He said he would like it to be clear that if the Commission had had it within their purview to recommend an allocation of $40,000 they would have, and that they support Extend the Dream in their efforts to acquire funding directly from the Council. There was general agreement to this. Richman suggested filling in the average allocations for each of these projects as a way of beginning the discussions. McMurray said she thought that it was important to think about what the money would cover as far as each applicant's priorities when allocating to Public Facilities. Lusala said that MYEP's first priority was the air conditioning and the second was the roof. Richman said he would be willing to allocate higher than the average to this project. McMurray said that since MYEP was the only project ranked as high priority it should be considered as such. Chappell said that everyone had recommended some level of funding for this project. Zimmermann Smith said that one of the reasons she came in low for MYEP was because she had fully funded Extend the Dream. She said she would be comfortable seeing the difference divided between MYEP and Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Richman proposed $90,000 for MYEP and there was general agreement. Gatlin said that he too liked the idea of allocating higher to Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Hart said she would suggest a higher allocation to DVIP, as the average allocation will not accomplish their aims. Richman said he agreed with Hart on that as HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MARCH 25, 2010 PAGE 13 of 14 that was sort of an all -or -nothing project. He said that while it might be possible for them to raise the money another way, most likely they would be forced to delay until HCDC chose to fund it. He proposed taking DVIP up to the full amount. Chappell said he would rather not go to the full amount because the Commission is not even fully funding the project which received the highest priority ranking. McKay said the problem is that that project cannot be partially completed, or done in phases. Chappell said that there had only been one estimate for the project, which also concerned him. Hightshoe said that she had spoken with DVIP, and that while they would prefer full funding, they would certainly continue to look at their options. She said that she felt like if the majority of the project was funded, it could proceed at some level. Gatlin asked to see what the numbers looked like if MYEP and DVIP were both fully funded. Gatlin said he would not be against fully funding MYEP if it meant DVIP was fully funded as well. Chappell said that he had actually been saying the converse, though he would be happy to see DVIP up to just short of fully funded. Chappell said he was comfortable taking DVIP up to $70,000, and several Commissioners indicated agreement. Zimmermann Smith recommended adding money to the Big Brothers/Big Sisters project. Richman said that his concern with that was the idea that that project is going forward regardless of HCDC funding. Gene Muhling, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, said that the Big Brothers/Big Sisters portion of the new facility represented 25% of the budget. Their application asked for 12% of the total budget. If HCDC funds the project at half the requested amount, they leave Big Brothers/Big Sisters to find 75% of their building costs. He said funding at that level would likely mean scaling back the project. Chappell said he did not have a problem with additional money for that project. Zimmermann Smith proposed an additional $25,000, taking the funding up to $127,000. Gatlin reiterated that he would like to see additional funding go to The Housing Fellowship's rental program. Richman said that if the Commission wanted to spend the remaining $62,000, it should probably go to The Housing Fellowship, Isis, or Habitat. Hart asked about simply splitting it between the three. Richman said that the remaining amount represented approximately one unit. Yolanda Spears, Isis, asked for a funding level of $208,000 rather than the proposed $204,000, and Richman said he was comfortable with that. Gatlin proposed that the remainder go to The Housing Fellowship, and several Commissioners indicated agreement. Chappell noted that the City Council may not go along with the Commission's recommendation to reallocate The Housing Fellowship's FY10 funding back to them. If that is the case, Chappell said, he would like the Commission to set allocation recommendations for alternative projects. Hart said she thought the Commission should wait and see. Hightshoe said it was possible that Council would redirect the Commission to open up another funding round for Housing. Richman said that if that was the scenario, he would propose that the FY10 money be substituted into the current funding cycle and the FY11 money would be set aside for future allocations. Hightshoe said that would be done automatically by staff. Richman said he would be hard-pressed to put $220,000 more into the current projects, and would be more comfortable with another funding round. Richman asked if Hightshoe had any sense of how City Council might react to some of the allocation recommendations given some of their recent discussions about affordable housing. Hightshoe said she did not. She did note that the UniverCity Partnership map does match up fairly well with areas identified in the current City Council map. She noted that Isis too has a history of following the map. She said that so long as providers find locations within the designated areas she did not think there would be a problem, but that she did not know for sure. Long said there are a number of property owners in the UniverCity area who are willing to sell to the City. Gatlin offered to make a motion. Chappell asked that the $40,000 allocated to Extend the Dream be removed and that a statement be included indicating the Commission's desire to see HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MARCH 25, 2010 PAGE 14 of 14 that project funded. Hightshoe noted that if the staff recommended financial terms were to be adopted then that would have to be included in the motion. Richman said that his understanding is that the staff recommended financial terms should be adopted for The Housing Fellowship, and Shelter House, and that the affordability period for Isis be extended to 20 years. Richman noted that if Isis says that it cannot do that affordability the Council certainly has the discretion to override the Commission's recommendations. Gatlin motioned to approve the allocation recommendations as presented, and to encourage the City Council to fund Extend the Dream's rehabilitation project on a leased space with the $40,000 left unallocated for that purpose; to increase the developer fee on the Isis Housing project by an additional $4,000 in lieu of funding the agency under Public Services; to adopt the staff recommended financial terms for The Housing Fellowship and Shelter House/NAMI Housing projects, and to increase the period of affordability for the Isis Housing project to 20 years. McKay seconded. A vote was taken and the motion carried 9-0. ADJOURNMENT: Zimmermann Smith motioned to adjourn. McKay seconded. The motion carried 9-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. �`r �®,;, CITY OF IOWA CITY NO MEMORANDUM TO: Housing and Community Development Commission FROM: Community Development Staff DATE: April 8, 2010 RE: April Meeting Packet Thank you for your time and dedication during the allocation process. It is a long and sometimes difficult process, but we appreciate your efforts and ability to form a consensus and make the necessary recommendations. With your recommendations complete, we can now concentrate on the administration of current projects and finish the remaining monitoring reports. The following is a short description of the April agenda items. Discuss Recommendation to Council: Citizen Participation Plan The Citizen Participation Plan sets forth the steps Iowa City uses to encourage citizen participation in the development of the Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS), Annual Action Plan, any substantial amendments and the Performance Report. The Citizen Participation Plan describes how the City will provide citizens, particularly those directly affected by programs through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), with opportunities to express views on housing and community development needs and to participate in planning, reviewing and assessing actions to meet those needs proposed and performed by the City. This is a HUD required document. Discuss Recommendation to Council: FY11 Annual Action Plan & FY08, FY09 and FY10 Annual Action Plan Amendments ("Amendments") At the March 25 meeting, you made your budget recommendations to Council. As you may know, the budget is only one part of the Annual Action Plan. The Plan and Amendments include the budget for CDBG & HOME funds, a description of the projects and activities to be funded and several HUD -required documents. The 30-day public comment period began on April 9 and runs through May 10. The City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the Plan and Amendments on Monday, May 10 and formally approve the Plan and Amendments that same evening following the public hearing. Public copies are also available at the Iowa City Public Library, Planning Department, City Hall and online at www.icgov.org/actionplan. Discussion of FY10 CDBG Projects that have not Performed per the Unsuccessful or Delayed Projects Policy Staff will identify the projects that have not spent at least 50% of their CDBG award by March 15th and provide project updates. The Unsuccessful or Delayed Projects Policy states that HCDC may recommend the recapture of unspent funds or HCDC may allow the recipient to retain the funds for the previously approved project. (Over) Review of the FY11 Allocation Process With the FY11 allocation process fresh in your mind, staff is interested in hearing your suggestions for next year. The commission may decide to appoint a subcommittee for further review or simply offer suggestions for next year. Community Development Celebration We will need to discuss the future of the community development celebration. Comments and suggestions will be reviewed. Monitoring Reports • Shelter House — New Construction and Operations (McMurray) Contact Crissy Canganelli at 338.5416 x102, crissy@shelterhouseiowa.org • United Action for Youth — Facility Rehabilitation (Gatlin) Contact Jim Swaim at 338.7518, jimswaim@unitedactionforyouth.org Aid to Agencies — United Action for Youth, MECCA, Elders Services Inc. (Douglas) Contact MECCA, Ron Berg at 351.4357 or rberg@meccaia.com Contact UAY, Jim Swaim at 338.7518, jimswaim@unitedactionforyouth.org Contact Elder Services Inc., Mary Wiemann at 338.0515, mwiemann@elderservicesinc.com If you have any questions about the agenda, or are unable to attend the meeting, please contact Tracy Hightshoe at 356-5244 or by email at trace-hightshoe(a�iowa-city.org. r CITY OF IOWA CITY Z-- �=P'Q'F -T4 MEMORANDUM Date: April 8, 2010 To: Housing and Community Development Commission From: Steve Long, Community Development Coordinator Tracy Hightshoe, Community Development Planner Re: FY11 CDBG and HOME funds We recently received the final dollar amounts from HUD for the FY11 CDBG and HOME allocation. We also reviewed all of our HUD accounts one last time before the adoption of the FY11 Annual Action Plan. We will be receiving $722,192 in CDBG funds and $677,991 in HOME funds which is an increase of 8.2% in CDBG funds and a decrease of 0.64% in HOME funds. We were anticipating a 5% increase in CDBG funds and no increase in HOME funds. There will not be any changes to the HCDC recommended CDBG allocations because the amount of CDBG program income that we projected for FY10 is down by about the same amount as the increase. However, we have some additional HOME funds that we set aside in contingency for cost overruns and unexpected expenses. We would like to propose that $70,000 in HOME funds be allocated to the Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation program. As you may know, the Housing Rehabilitation program has not been able to assist as many homeowners over the past two years because of the extra flood recovery work. Therefore, there is a backlog of housing rehabilitation projects. The additional funds will allow for an additional three or four comprehensive housing rehabilitation projects in FY11. �ID) WAFp CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN for the Iowa City Consolidated Plan (aka CITY STEPS) TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction............................................................. 2 II. Development of Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans ...................2 III. Amendments to CITY STEPS and Annual Action Plans ............................3 IV. Performance Reports .............................................. .............................4 V. Citizen Access..........................................................................................4 Outreach Efforts ........... .. .......................4 PublicMeetings ................ ........................................5 PublicHearings.............................................................................6 Information and Records Availability...............................................7 Technical assistance ..............................................................8 ActivityPromotion...........................................................................8 VI. Complaints .............................................................................................8 VII. Amendments to Citizen Participation Plan.................................................9 VIII. Section 108...............................................................................................9 1 Section I. Introduction This CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN (the "Plan") is a revision of a plan adopted by the City of Iowa City, Iowa (the "City") on December 4, 2004. This Plan shall provide for and encourage citizens to participate in the development of the Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS) and each Annual Action Plan, any substantial amendments to CITY STEPS or the Annual Action Plan and the annual Performance Report. CITY STEPS and each year's Annual Action Plan guide the City's use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME and other federal funds which are made available from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban ;Development (HUD). The Performance Report provides an assessment of funds expended and a quantitative analysis of program or project outcomes. The CITY STEPS process shall be integrated into the City's overall yearly goal -setting and budget process and shall provide for citizen access designed to encourage participation by low and moderate income persons, as well as the general public. The Housing and Community Development Commission (HC'DC) will play a key role in the citizen participation process. The Commission will hold public hearings, collect comments, and provide forums for the annual review of CITY STEPS. In addition, other groups, such as, the Local Homeless Coordinating Board and the Iowa City Housing Authority will be asked to participate. This document is designed to meet HUD's basic requirements for citizen participation in preparing CITY STEPS in accordance with Section 104 (a) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, codified at 42 U.S.C. Section 5304 (a) and 24 CFR Part 91.105. " Section II. Development of CITY STEPS and Annual Action Plans The Housing and Community Development Commission will hold a series of public meetings during the development of CITY STEPS and/or Annual Action Plan that would include identification of community housing and non -housing needs, prioritization of needs, strategy development to meet identified needs and budget recommendations to implement those strategies. Citizen access opportunities, as identified in Section V of this Plan, shall be utilized to increase participation in the development of CITY STEPS. The Housing and Community Development Commission will hold at least one meeting annually to provide information regarding CITY STEPS, priorities, and proposed activities to citizens and to allow citizen input regarding the City's community development needs. Citizens may propose amendments to CITY STEPS. A summary of the CITY STEPS draft and Annual Action Plan shall be published in one or more newspapers of general circulation. Prior to the City Council public hearing, 2 "draft" copies of the Plan will be available for review. The complete document shall be available for review as outlined in Section V of this Plan. The City shall provide no less than a 30-day public comment period before final action by the City Council. Prior to adoption of CITY STEPS and the Annual Action Plan, the City Council will hold a public hearing. Any public comments received during the comment period or at the public hearings shall be considered and shall be summarized and attached to CITY STEPS and/or Annual Action Plan prior to submission to HUD. This shall include a summary of any comments or views not accepted and the reasons therefore. Section III. Amendments to CITY STEPS and Annual Action Plans Amendments to CITY STEPS and Annual Action Plan shall be required whenever the City seeks to: a) make a change in its allocation priorities or a change in the method of distribution of funds; b) carry out an activity, using funds from any program covered by CITY STEPS (including program income), not previously described in the Annual Action Plan; or c) change the purpose, scope, location or beneficiaries of an activity. Amendments shall be categorized as "substantial" or "non -substantial". "Substantial" amendments shall mean: • Change in Purpose: if any activity changes with respect to the objectives as originally described in CITY STEPS; • Change in Scope: if the scale and/or nature of the activity changes to the extent that there is a significant increase or decrease in funds budgeted for the activity. For activities with an original allocation of $50,000 or more, an amendment to the applicable Annual Action Plan is required if the change in scope exceeds $50,000 or 25% of the original budget allocation. • Change in Location: if the originally approved project is "neighborhood specific" or in a designated urban revitalization area (e.g. elimination of slum and blight) and the project location is changed to an area outside of its census tract; and Change in Beneficiaries: if the number of Low to Moderate Income persons or number of units being assisted decreases by 25% or more. All other amendments shall be considered "non -substantial". Non -substantial amendments may be approved administratively by the City Manager. Changes in financial terms shall be reviewed and approved by the City Manager. At the City Manager's discretion, he/she may request the Housing and Community Development Commission to provide a recommendation to Council for consideration and approval. In the case of substantial amendments, the Housing and Community Development Commission shall review and forward a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council shall, following a 30-day public comment period, hold a public hearing as outlined in Section V of this Plan. The City Council shall approve any amendment by Resolution prior to submission to HUD. Amendments shall be submitted to HUD as each occurs or at the end of the program year. Any public comments received during the comment period or at the public hearing shall be - considered and shall be summarized and attached to the substantial amendment prior to submission to HUD. This shall include a summary of any comments or views not accepted and the reasons therefore. Section IV. Performance Reports A Performance Report identifies the final budget expenditure and performance results for each Annual Action Plan activity from the currently completed program year and any outstanding activities from prior program years. Performance Reports shall be submitted to HUD within 90 days after the close of the City's CDBG/HOME program year. The City's program year corresponds to the City's fiscal year which runs from July 1 to June 30 of each year. A Performance Report shall be submitted to HUD by September 30. Prior to submission to HUD, the Housing and Community Development Commission shall, following a 15 day public comment period, hold a public hearing as outlined in Section V of this Plan. Any public comments received during the comment period or at the public hearing shall be considered and shall be summarized and attached to the Performance Report prior to submission to HUD. Section V. Citizen Access Outreach Efforts The City is committed to making reasonable and timely access to the needs assessment, strategy development and budget recommendation process of CITY STEPS possible for all members of the community, especially low and moderate income persons. The following outreach efforts are illustrative of measures that may be taken as appropriate to provide citizen access to the CITY STEPS process. Failure to use any one of these shall not be considered a violation of this Plan. Mailing List (including electronic mailing lists): Develop a comprehensive mailing list of interested parties, adjacent local governments, religious organizations and public and private agencies that provide affordable housing, assisted housing, economic development, business assistance, health services and social services and use to send summary information, public hearing or comment period notices. E Targeted Survey: Survey service providers, community agencies and key informants prior to CITY STEPS or Annual Action Plan development for information regarding community needs, existing services to meet those needs and their assessment of any gaps in meeting those needs, including new strategies to address outstanding needs. City Government Channel: Create and run public service announcements about the CDBG and HOME programs and the CITY STEPS process to inform, educate and promote citizen participation. Neighborhood Organizations: Invite neighborhood groups to participate and to coordinate with their own neighborhood planning and implementation efforts. Iowa City Housing Authority: Invite public housing residents and Section 8 Voucher holders to participate in CITY STEPS development and implementation'. Community Development Week: Use this national recognition week to promote local success stories related to CDBG, HOME and other community development funding. This may include awards, special project open ' houses, keynote speakers and neighborhood walks with City Council members or other promotion activities. All Media: Use media releases about the CITY STEPS process and citizen participation opportunities throughout the CDBG/HOME program year. City Website: Use this electronic format to publicize public hearing participation opportunities and to highlight CITY STEPS development, implementation and monitoring process (www.icgov.org). Public Meetings The Housing and Community ,Development Commission shall hold regular monthly public meetings at City Hall, Lobby Conference Room, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240, unless otherwise determined and proper notice given. Notice of public meetings shall be sent to all media in accordance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law and shall be posted on the City Clerk's Bulletin Board located on the First Floor of City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240. The agenda shall also be available online at www.icgov.org. Minutes shall be taken of all public meetings and shall be available for public review at the Planning and Community Development Department, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 during regular working hours. Minutes shall also be available online at www.icgov.org. Special Accommodations: A. Non -English speaking persons or persons with hearing impairments can be provided an interpreter at public meetings, if a request is made at least seven (7) days prior to the scheduled meeting date. B. Language Line, an over -the -phone interpreter service, has been created to translate English into more than 140 languages and is available 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week. C. Special accommodations will be made available for persons with physical disabilities at public meetings, if request is made at least (7) days prior to the scheduled meeting date. Meetings will always be held at an accessiblesite. Public Hearings The Housing and Community Development Commission and the City Council shall hold public hearings as required by the CITY STEPS 'process, at times and locations appropriate and convenient for maximum public participation. The Commission shall attempt to hold these hearings at their regularly scheduled meeting time and place. Alternate dates, times and locations may be used as necessary. Notice of all public hearings shall be published in a paper of general circulation not more than twenty (20) nor less than ten (10) days prior to the date of the hearing. The notice shall include the time, day and date of the hearing, its location, a general statement regarding its purpose and any other more specific information required by CITY STEPS, Annual Action Plan, amendments or Performance Report. Notices shall also be sent to all media in accordance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law and shall be posted on the City Clerk's Bulletin Board located on the First Floor of City Hall, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240. The agenda shall also be available online at www.icgov.org. Minutes shall be taken of all public hearings and shall be available for public review at the Planning and Community Development Department, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 during regular working hours. Minutes shall also be available online at www..icgov.org. Special Accommodations: A. Non -English speaking persons or persons with hearing impairments can be provided an interpreter at public hearings, if a request is made at least seven (7) days prior to the scheduled meeting date. B. Language Line, an over -the -phone interpreter service, has been created to translate English into more than 140 languages and is available 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week. C. Special accommodations will be made available for persons with physical disabilities at public hearings, if request is made at least (7) days prior to the scheduled meeting date. Meetings will always be held at an accessible site. 0 Information and Records Availability CITY STEPS [as proposed, adopted or amended], Annual Action Plan, Performance Reports and this Citizen Participation Plan shall be available in print format for public review during regular working hours at the following locations: Planning and Community Development 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 319.356.5230 Iowa City Public Library Reference Desk 123 S. Linn Street Iowa City, IA 52240 319.356.5200 These documents are also available online at www.icgov.org/commdev under Documents and Resources. The Community Development Department has additional information available for public review in print format during regular working hours and includes: a) amount of assistance the City expects to receive (including grant funds and program income); b) the range of eligible activities that may be undertaken; c) the estimated amount of funds anticipated to benefit low and moderate income persons; d) the adopted Uniform Relocation Act which regulates public responsibility and actions associated with the displacement of persons resulting from a HUD - funded project; and e) records relating to CITY STEPS, Annual Action Plan and the City's use of assistance during the preceding five (5) years. This information shall be provided in a format accessible to persons with disabilities, upon adequate notice. Requests for additional information may be made to the Community Development Coordinator at the address and phone listed above. A response shall be provided within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of the request, where practicable. Summary materials regarding CITY STEPS, Annual Action Plan, amendments and Performance Reports shall be available without charge. 10 free copies of CITY STEPS will be made available. One free copy will be provided to each individual or organization requesting said copy until the supply is exhausted. Photocopier charges and miscellaneous charges for other related services and materials shall be assessed in accordance with the City's Open Records Policy. Technical Assistance Technical assistance shall be provided to groups representative of persons of low and moderate income that request such assistance in developing proposals for funding under any of the activities covered by CITY STEPS. The level and type of assistance provided shall be on a case -by -case basis as determined by the City Manager or his or her designee and shall be subject to budgeted resources authorized by the City Council. Promotion After the adoption of each Annual Action Plan by the City Council, activities funded in the plan shall be actively promoted to ensure full access to and utilization of funds as budgeted. The Community Development Department shall have primary responsibility for activity promotion; however, other City departments and subrecipients shall be responsible for ensuring reasonable and timely promotion and access to the projects, programs and services made possible by CDBG, HOME and other HUD funding. Section VI. Complaints Complaint Procedure Citizen complaints related to CITY STEPS, Annual Action Plan, amendments and/or Performance Report shall be handled in the following manner: a) The Community Development Coordinator shall accept complaints at any time during the course of the CDBG/HOME program year. Although verbal complaints will be accepted, only written complaints will be responded to in writing. b) Written complaints shall contain a concise statement of the complaint and an explanation of the action desired. c) Complaints' shall be investigated and responses to written complaints shall be made within fifteen (15) working days, where feasible, after a complaint is received. d) Copies of the complaint and the response shall be forwarded to the City Manager. With limited exception, written complaints and the staff response to said complaints are open records under Iowa law. Should the complainant not be satisfied with the response, the aggrieved person(s) may submit a complaint to the HUD Omaha Field Office at US Department of HUD, Edward Zorinsky Federal Building, Suite 329, 1616 Capitol Avenue, Omaha, NE 68102-4908. Section VII. Amendments to Citizen Participation Plan This Plan may be amended by Resolution of the City Council as necessary or appropriate after review and recommendation by the Housing and Community Development Commission. All amendments shall be consistent with the requirements of HUD. Section Vill. Section 108 SECTION 108 LOAN PROGRAM Applications for assistance filed by the City for Section 108loan guarantee assistance authorized under HUD regulation 24 CFR Part 570, Subpart M, are subject to all provisions set forth within this Citizen Participation Plan. Such applications for Section 108 loan guarantee assistance may be included as part of the process for obtaining CDBG/HOME Entitlement funds, or may be undertaken separately anytime during the program year. The required public hearing to inform citizens of program requirements will be carried out by the City's Community Development department. 9 Substantial Amendments FY08 Annual Action Plan Amendment: FY08 CDBG — Blooming Garden IHA LP Applicant was awarded $80,000 in CDBG funds to provide downpayment assistance to up to four units on Catskill Court, Iowa City. Applicant terminated their CDBG agreement by convenience on February 17, 2010. HCDC reallocated the aforementioned funds to FY11 CDBG eligible projects per the FY11 Annual Action Plan and submitted their funding recommendations to Council. FY09 & FY10 Annual Action Plan Amendment: F09, FY10 HOME — Dolphin International LLC Applicant was awarded $188,000 in HOME funds (FY09 - $68,000, FY10- $120,000) to provide downpayment assistance to income eligible homebuyers. Dolphin International LLC purchased a 400 unit rental apartment complexat 2401 Highway 6E in Iowa City and was working on rehabilitating the units to convert to homeownership opportunities. Applicant submitted a request to the Housing and Community. Development Commission (HCDC) at their July 16, 2009 meeting to allow the previously allocated, but unexpended funds to be used for rental rehabilitation 'due to the downturn in the economy and the inability of the proposed homebuyers to obtain financing for these units. HCDC denied the request. HCDC reallocated the aforementioned funds to FY11 HOME eligible projects per the FY11 Annual Action Plan and submitted their funding recommendation to City Council. 2 Publication Notice April 9, 2010 Iowa City Press Citizen PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FY11 Annual Action Plan & FY08, 09 & FY10 Annual Action Plan Amendments The City of Iowa City is soliciting public comments on the proposed Federal Fiscal Year 2010 (City FY11) Annual Action Plan. The Annual Action Plan is a portion of Iowa City's 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS). The City is also soliciting public comments on the proposed amendments to the FY08, FY09 and FY10 Annual Action Plans. The FY11 Annual Action Plan will include information on, the proposed use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds for housing, jobs and services for low -moderate income persons. The FY11 Annual Action Plan will outline proposed activities, project locations, budgets and the scope of activities being funded. The FY09 and FY10 Annual Action Plan Amendments will include information on the change in scope for the FY09 and FY10 HOME funded Dolphin International LLC project. The FY08 Annual Action Plan Amendment will include information on the Blooming Garden IHA LP project that was terminated by convenience by the applicant. $188,000 in HOME funds and $80,000 in CDBG funds previously set aside for these projects will be reallocated to FY11 eligible projects (based on fund type) as identified in the FY11 Annual Action 'Plan. Copies of the FY11 Annual Action Plan and the FY08, FY09, and FY10 Action Plan Amendments are available from the Department of Planning and Community Development, City Hall, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 and the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn Street. The draft plan and amendments will also be available online at www.icgov.org/actionplan. Comments may be submitted to the Department of Planning and Community Development at the address above or by calling Tracy Hightshoe at 356-5230. Comments via e-mail will also be accepted and should be sent to the following address: tracy-hightshoe@iowa-city.org. A 30-day public comment period will begin with the publication of this notice and end on May 10, 2010. M Public Comments Received with Staff Response A 30-day public comment period regarding the FY08, FY09 & FY10 Annual Action Plan Amendments ("Amendments") ran from April 9, 2010 to May 10, 2010. On April 15, 2010 the Housing and CommunityDevelopment Commission held a public meeting to discuss the Amendments and the City Council held a public hearing on May 10, 2010. Comments Received: Staff Response: 4 City of Iowa City FY 2011 Action Plan Table of Contents Paae Part`1. 2009 Action Plan SF 424 Form Executive Summary 1 GENERAL General Questions 7 Mana ing the Process 11 Citizen Participation 15 Institutional Structure 18 Monitoring 20 Lead -based Paint 23 HOUSING Specific Housing Objectives 25 Needs of Public Housing 27 Barriers to Affordable Housing 28 HOME/ADDI 32 HOMELESS Specific Homeless Prevention Elements 34 ESG State 38 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Community Development 39 Anti -poverty Strategy 41 NON -HOMELESS SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING Non -homeless Special Needs 44 Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS 46 Specific HOPWA Objectives 47 Other Narrative 47 Part 2. Certifications Part3. Appendices A. Description of Activities to be Undertaken Project Activity Sheets B. HUD Tables • Summary of Specific Annual Objectives • Annual Housing Completion Goals C. Geographic Locations of Activities to be Funded D. I HCDC Recommendations for FY 2011 CDBG and HOME funding SF 424 The SF 424 is part of the CPMP Annual Action Plan. SF 424 form fields are included in this document. Grantee information is linked from the 1 CPMP.xls document of the CPMP tool. - Complete the fillable fields (blue cells) in the table below. The other items are pre -filled with values from the Grantee Information Worksheet Date Submitted Applicant Identifier 426004805 Type of Submission Date Received by state State Identifier Pre -application Date Received by HUD —Application Federal Identifier 426004805 Construction Construction Non Construction ❑ Non Construction Applicant Information City of Iowa City UOG Code 10 E Washington St. Orqanizational DUNS 145409996 Organizational Unit Municipality Iowa City IA Department Planning & Community Dev't 2240 U.S.A. Division Community Development Employer Identification Number (EIN): Eounty Johnson 2-6004805 Pro ram Year Start Date MM/DD 07/01/10 Applicant Type: Specify Other Type if necessary: Municipality U.S.Department o Program Funding Housing and Urban Develo men Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers; Descriptive Title of Applicant Project(s); Areas Affected by Project(s) (cities, Counties, localities etc.); Estimated Funding Community Development Block Grant 14.218 Entitlement Grant DBG Project Titles Description of Areas Affected by CDBG Project(s) CDBG Grant Amount $722,192 Additional HUD Grant(s) Leveraged I Describe Additional Federal Funds Leveraged Additional State Funds Leveraged Locally Leveraged Funds $Grantee Funds Leveraged Anticipated Program Income $65,000 Other (Describe) $155,665 Uncommitted/Returned Projects Total Funds Leveraged for CDBG-based Project(s) $942,857 Home Investment Partnerships Program 14.239 HOME HOME Project Titles Description of Areas Affected by HOME Project(s) HOME Grant Amount $677,991 —7Additional HUD Grant(s) Leveraged Describe Additional Federal Funds Leveraged Additional State Funds Leveraged Locally Leveraged Funds Grantee Funds Leveraged SF 424 Page 1 Version 2.0 Anticipated Program Income $90,000 Pther (Describe) $350,000 Uncommitted/Returned Projects Total Funds Leveraged for HOME -based Project(s) $1,117,991 Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS14.241 HOPWA HOPWA Project Titles 71Description of Areas Affected by HOPWA Project(s) HOPWA Grant Amount Additional HUD Grant(s) Leveraged Describe Additional Federal Funds Leveraged Additional State Funds Leveraged Locally Leveraged Funds Grantee Funds Leveraged Anticipated Program Income Other (Describe) Total Funds Leveraged for HOPWA-based Project(s) Emergency shelter Grants Program 14.231 ESG ESG Project Titles Description of Areas Affected by ESG Project(s) ESG Grant Amount Additional HUD Grant(s) Leveraged Describe Additional Federal Funds Leveraged Additional State Funds Leveraged Locally Leveraged Funds Grantee Funds Leveraged Anticipated Program Income Other (Describe) Total Funds Leveraged for ESG-based Project(s) Congressional Districts of: Is application subject to review by state Executive Order 12372 Process? Applicant Districts 2nd I Project Districts 2nd Is the applicant delinquent on any federal debt? If "Yes" please include an additional document explaining the situation. LJ Yes This application was made available to the state EO 12372 process for review on DATE X No Program is not covered by EO 12372 Yes X No N/A Program has not been selected by the state for review Person to be contacted regarding this application First Name Middle Initial Last Name Title Phone Fax Mail Grantee Website Other Contact Signature of Authorized Representative Date Signed SF 424 Page 2 Version 2.0 First Program Year Action Plan The CPMP Annual Action Plan includes the SF 424 and Narrative Responses to Action Plan questions to which CDBG, HOME, HOPWA and ESG grantees must respond to each year in order to be compliant with the Consolidated Planning Regulations. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Purpose of the Annual Plan The City of Iowa City has prepared a Year i Action Plan as required under 24 CFR 91.22o. The city's Action Plan for FY 2011 identifies the activities to be funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) program funds that will be available during the program year, in addition to allocations from other sources. The Annual Plan articulates funding decisions for the next year of specific federal funds according to the long-term goals established in CITY STEPS, the city's 2011-2014 Consolidated Plan. The CP was guided by three overarching goals that are applied according to community needs. These goals are: • To provide decent housing by preserving the affordable housing stock, increasing the availability of affordable housing, reducing discriminatory barriers, increasing the supply of supportive housing for those with special needs and transitioning homeless persons and families into housing. • To provide a suitable living environment through safer, more livable neighborhoods, greater integration of low and moderate income residents throughout the Consortium's cities, increased housing opportunities and reinvestment in deteriorating neighborhoods. To expand economic opportunities through more jobs paying self-sufficient wages, homeownership opportunities, development activities that promote long-term community viability and the empowerment of low- and moderate -income persons to achieve self- sufficiency. Focus of the Plan As required by the federal government, the identification of needs and the adoption of strategies to address those needs must focus primarily on low- and moderate -income (LMI) individuals and households. The CP must also address the needs of persons with "special needs" such as the elderly, persons with disabilities, large families, single parents and homeless individuals and families. Citizen Participation and Agency Consultation In developing the Consolidated Plan and Annual Plan, Iowa City engaged in an extensive consultation process with local public agencies and nonprofit organizations to demonstrate a commitment to (a) identifying priority needs and (b) engaging the participation of public agencies and nonprofit organizations in a productive and collaborative manner. As part of the CP development process, city staff organized a series of stakeholder meetings to identify current issues and trends impacting the agencies and organizations as well as their organizational priorities in today's recession. A list of identified stakeholders appears in the Managing the Process section of the CP. Additionally, public and private agencies which were identified as stakeholders in the process were asked to complete written questionnaires to provide data on special needs populations such as the elderly, youth, persons with HIV/AIDS, public housing residents, persons with disabilities and the homeless. Based on the focus group sessions, comments received from the Public Needs Hearing, and the housing market analysis, a set of priorities was established by the city for the next five years. The draft five-year strategic plan was made available at the following locations from November 13 through December 14, 2oog. A draft of the FY2011 Annual Action Plan will be available at the same locations from April g to May 10, 2020. Department of Planning and Community Development, 42o E. Washington Street Iowa City Public Library, 223 S. Linn Street. The final public hearing in regard to the Annual Action Plan will be held May 10,201o. A summary of citizen comments will be included in the final draft. Priorities Iowa City is committed to allocating funds that serve the needs of low -to -moderate income residents. Households with incomes less than 5o% of the area median income, particularly those with extremely low incomes (less than 30% of area median income), are particular priorities. The city has also identified special needs individuals as among those who face the greatest challenges and who should receive high priority in the expenditure of federal funds, including at -risk children and youth, low income families, the homeless and persons threatened with homelessness, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. The CP planning process requires the city to specifically address needs and proposed strategies in the following three areas: housing, homelessness and community development. Housing Needs and Strategies High housing costs reduce economic opportunities, access to jobs and services, and the ability of lower income households, including the elderly and persons with disabilities, to live in the communities and neighborhoods of their choice. The affordability gap results in a concentration of lower income households in older neighborhoods that have higher levels of substandard housing and overcrowding. HUD and regulatory requirements are restricted to assist households at Bo% of the area median income or lower. Given the current market conditions, homeownership costs remain high. As a result, the city is continuing to focus its CDBG and HOME funds to support primarily rehabilitation, tenant -based rental assistance activities and affordable rental housing. Homeless Needs and Strategies The priorities for ending homelessness are based on the recognition that homelessness results from more than just a lack of affordable housing, although providing housing is the ultimate objective. Iowa City participates in the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board. As a member, the City collaborates with numerous homeless assistance providers to provide the resources for homeless persons and families to transition to permanent housing and self-sufficiency. Community Development Needs and Strategies Based upon outreach efforts, the following community development needs were determined to have a high priority and will continue to be an emphasis of CDBG funding: Public Services Crime prevention Child care services Youth programming Life skills Financial literacy Substance prevention and care Mental health Public Facilities and Improvements Facility improvements to the structures housing the public service providers Economic Development Micro -enterprise development Summary of FY2o11 Activities The following table summarizes the FY2o2i CDBG/HOME budget for the City of Iowa City. The Housing and Community Development Commission recommended the allocation of $1,673,675 for housing, public facilities and public services projects, in addition to the Economic Development Fund, administrative costs and unallocated funds. The city's FY2011 program activities are anticipated to specifically benefit 45 housing units/households, 5 public facilities and 7,732 persons receiving public services. Proposed Activities, FY2011 Category Activity Requested Allocated Units/HHs Assisted Source Shelter HDuse/NAM Affordable Rental Housing $ 200,000 $ 200,000 6 HONE Isis Investments, LLC- Rental Housing $ 250,000 $ 208,000 4 HONE Iowa City Housing Authority/DVIP- TBRA $ 40,000 $ 40,000 4 HONE Housing The Housing Fellowship - CI-L0 Operating Expenses $ 40,000 $ 33,900 WA HONE The Housing Fellow ship - Rental $ 682,443 $ 408,451 6 HONE low a Valley Habitat for Humanity - Ow ner Housing $ 190,000 $ 114,000 3 HONE low a City Housing Rehabilitation Program - CDBG $ 179,790 20 CDBG low City Housing Rehabilitation Program - HONE $ 32,234 2 HONE Total HousIn $' 1,402,443 1 $ 1,216,375 45 Facilities Assisted Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program- Facility Rehab $ 97,237 $ 90.000 1 CDBG Extend the Dream Foundation - Acquisition $ 200,000 $ - CDBG Johnson Co. Extension/Big Brothers Big Sisters $ 200,000 $ 127,000 1 CDBG Public Facilities Domestic Violence Intervention Program- Facility Rehab $ 76,000 $ 70,000 1 CDBG MECCA - Facility Rehab $ 15,850 $ 11,000 1 CDBG IC Free Medical Clinic/Free Dental Clinic - Facility Rehab $ 97,975 $ 43,000 1 CDBG Total Public Factlifies S Persons Served Public Services Crisis Center - Operations $ 10,625 $ 3,177 1,482 CDBG Shelter House - Operations $ 10,000 $ 2,888 130 CDBG Mayor's Youth Errpowerrnent Prograrn/FAS TRAC- Operations $ 8,332 $ 2,625 49 CDBG low a City Free Medical Clinic - Operations $ 10,000 $ 2,610 143 CDBG Aid to Agencies $ 105,000 5,928 CDBG Total Pubfic Services $ 88,957 i 118,300 7,732 Entities Assisted low a City CDBG Economic Development Fund $ 108,329 TBD CDBG Econ. Dev TotalEconomlcDsvallopment $ 108,329 Administration HONE Program Administration $ 67,799 NA HONE CDBG Program Adrrinistration and Planning $ 157,438 NA CDBG Total Administration S 226,237 TOTAL $ 2,125,462 $ 2,U23,VU0 Evaluation of Past Performance The City of Iowa City's past performance in the administration and implementation of the CDBG and HOME programs has fulfilled the spirit and intent of the federal legislation creating these programs. The city has facilitated affordability for decent housing, availability and accessibility to a suitable living environment, sustainability of a suitable living environment and accessibility to economic opportunities. The following is a summary of Iowa City's past performance as reported to HUD in the FY 2oo9 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), the most recent report filed. During FY2009, the City of Iowa City expended $854,393 in CDBG funds and $821,793 in HOME funds. CDBG funded activities assisted 14,471 individuals, 19 households, and three microenterprises. HOME activities completed during FY2oo9 assisted 18 owner -occupied households and 57 households with Tenant Based Rent Assistance. In addition, 20 lots were acquired to construct affordable rental housing units for low income households as part of a LIHTC project. CDBG and HOME funds leveraged $3,667,367 in private and/or other public funds. Leverage and beneficiary information for CDBG and HOME projects are realized when the project is closed. Federal regulations require that 70% of CDBG funds expended are used to benefit low -to -moderate income residents of Iowa City. The city elected to calculate this benefit on an annual basis. In FY2009, 200% of CDBG funds expended by the city benefited low -to -moderate income residents of Iowa City. jol y In administering its CDBG and HOME programs, the city continued to implement the priorities established in CITY STEPS, the 2006-2010 Consolidated Plan. The plan's four major priorities were as follows: 1) Provide housing opportunities that are decent and affordable; 2) Support homeless facilities and services; 3) Support public facilities and services, and 4) Create jobs through economic development activities. To this end, the city utilized FYog CDBG and/or HOME funds in the following ways: i) Provide housing opportunities that are decent and affordable. In FY07, the city allocated Tenant Based Rent Assistance through the Iowa City Housing Authority to provide rental subsidies that were utilized in FYog for the elderly, persons with disabilities and households with children. The city also allocated funds to capital housing projects that provide new and/or improved permanent housing opportunities for low and moderate- income households in Iowa City. The recipients were: Iowa City Housing Authority— down payment assistance Hawkeye Area Community Action Program - transitional housing, Isis Investments and The Housing Fellowship- affordable rental units, City of Iowa City — owner -occupied housing rehabilitation. By the end of the fiscal year, 19 owner -occupied rehabilitation projects were completed, 12 households received down payment assistance to purchase a home, 2 units were acquired for affordable rental housing and 20 lots were acquired to construct affordable rental housing. Several prior -year HOME projects were also completed during FYog. 2) Support homeless facilities and services. Facilities and services specifically for homeless persons consisted of funding for the Shelter House Outreach Coordinator position. The Outreach Coordinator project assisted approximately 465 persons who are homeless or of extremely low income. Recently, the Iowa Department of Economic Development announced a s2.66 million award to complete construction of the new 7o bed Shelter House facility through the state's I -Jobs program. With the remaining funds in place, it is anticipated that Shelter House will complete the facility in the spring of 2010. The facility's foundation was completed in summer 2009. 3) Support public facilities, accessibility and services. FYog funding was provided to public facilities and public service projects that serve the community. The following identifies the FYog projects funded. Public Facilities ARC of Southeast Iowa — Facility Improvement Twain Elementary —Playground Improvements MECCA— Facility Rehabilitation Iowa City Free Medical Clinic— Building Acquisition Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County— Facility Rehabilitation Domestic Violence Intervention Program— Facility Rehabilitation Public Services Extend the Dream Foundation —Operational Expenses Iowa City Free Medical Clinic —Operational Expenses Community Mental Health Center— Operational Expenses (Compeer Program) Iowa City Free Medical Clinic— Building Acquisition Local Foods Connection —Operational Expenses MECCA — Aid to Agencies — Operational Expenses (]CARE and Aid to Agencies) ARC of Southeast Iowa — Operational Expenses United Action for Youth — Aid to Agencies — Operational Expenses) Elder Services Inc. — Aid to Agencies — Operational Expenses Shelter House - Operational Expenses (STAR Program) According to the reports submitted by these agencies, 12,644 persons were assisted in the public facilities and public services category supported with FFY2oo8 (City FYog) funding. Program beneficiaries are counted in the fiscal year the project is completed. 4) Create jobs through economic development activities. The CDBG Economic Development Fund was created to stimulate private sector investment that results in the creation of permanent, private sector jobs with living wages for low -to -moderate income persons in Iowa City. The CDBG Economic Fund had a balance of $3.55,000 at the start of FYog. The City received two applications in FYog requesting $50,000 in CDBG funds to start or expand businesses in Iowa City. Atlas Home Services was funded at $35,000. The second applicant was able to secure private financing from a local lender. Before funding is approved for a micro -enterprise, staff reviews the income of the owner(s) and has employees (if any) submit income surveys to ensure that over 51% of.the owners and employees meet the criteria for a micro -enterprise under the CDBG program. Each microenterprise assisted in FYog is operated by an owner(s) who qualifies as low -to -moderate income. At the time the CAPER was filed, all the businesses remain in operation. In FYog, no projects were approved under job creation. All three businesses qualified as micro -enterprises. The Economic Development Fund provides assistance through low interest loans with interest rates ranging from o to 4% and repayment terms set at five or seven years. The loans approved are typically for permanent working capital and often in conjunction with a private lender who provides a majority of the funds needed for the business to open or expand. All CDBG economic development activities must meet the National Objective of benefiting low to moderate income persons. The program rule requires that 5i% of the jobs created or retained must be held or made available to low -to -moderate income persons based on family size or the business must qualify as a micro -enterprise. A micro -enterprise is a commercial enterprise that has five or fewer employees, one or more whom owns the enterprise. At least 52% of the employees and owners of a micro -enterprise business must be low to moderate income. As of the CAPER's filing date, there was $izo,000 remaining in the Economic Development fund. Due to the increased workload from Disaster Recovery programs and Stimulus funds (Recovery Act), Community Development staff were not able to market the Fund as extensively as in past years. The city hopes to foster partnerships with local providers in FYio to increase the number of microenterprises assisted. Expanded economic opportunities were provided through employment training assistance to persons with disabilities. Extend the Dream Foundation provided micro -enterprise training to persons with disabilities to learn e-commerce skills to start and operate their own home based businesses. GENERAL QUESTIONS 1. Description of the Geographic Area Priority CDBG funding areas in Iowa City include those areas where there is a high rate of low and moderate income (LMI) persons. The following narrative describes the characteristics of these areas. Between 1990 and 2000, the racial minority share of Iowa City's population rose from 8.9%to 12.7%, an increase of 2,558 residents, or 48%. Most of this increase was in the number of Blacks and persons of other races. Between 200o and 2007, the number of minorities in Iowa City rose from 7,886 to an estimated 8,868, an increase of more than 12%. Persons of Hispanic origin, who may be of any race, also increased as a segment of the total population. Between 19go and z000, Hispanic persons increased 8o% from i,o18, representing 1.7% of the population, to 1,833, representing 2.9% of the population. Estimates for 2007 for this ethnic group are not available due to a small sample size. Population by Race and Hispanic Origin, 1990 - 2007 low aMy 59,738 54,410 91.1%, 1,516 2.5% 116 02% Johnson Co 96,119 ; 89,649 93.3% 1,979 2.1% 176 0.2% low 2,776,755 2,683,090 96.6%' 48,0901 1.7%: 7,349 0.3%1 2000' bwaMy 62,220 54,334 87.3% 2,333j 3.7% 191 0.3%" Johnson Co 111,006� 100,051 90.1%I 3,211 23' 29% 1 11 313 0.3% low 2,926,3241 2,7481640 93.96/6 W61,853I �w 21% 8,989 0.3% 2007 .. low a City 65,219 56,351 86 4% 2,871 4 4% 2291 0 4 Johnson Co. 123,549 109,207 88.4%, 4,843 ! 3.9% 248 0.2%, lowa 2,972,066 2,759,947 92.9%' 71,030 2.4% 8,351 0.3% Sources: U S. Census 1990 (SF1), 2000 (SF1), 2005-2007 American Community Survey Concentrations of Minority and Hispanic Persons 3,341 5.6% 355 0.6% 1,018 1.7% 3,837 4.0% 478 0.5%': 1,435 1 5 25,476 0.9%, 12,750 0.5%'': 32,647 1.2% 3,536' 5.7%' 1,826 2.9% 1,833 2.9% _._... 4,626 . 4.2% 2,793i 25% 2,781 2.5% 37,644 1.3% 69,146 2461.. 82,473 2.8% 4,004 6.1% 1,764 2.7%- n/a n/a'. 6,082 4.9% 3,169 2.6% n/a n/all 47,669 1.6%' 85,069 2.9% 114,015 3.8% hree-Year Estimates The following table presents population by race and Hispanic origin at the census tract level. HUD defines areas of racial or ethnic concentration as geographical areas where the percentage of minorities or ethnic persons is zo percentage points or more than the City overall. Across Iowa City, racial minority persons comprised 12.7% of the population in 2000. Therefore, an area of racial concentration includes census tracts where the percentage of minority residents was 22.7% or higher. Only census tract 4 met this criterion with 22.3% Asian/Pacific Islander residents compared to 5.7%for the City overall. Persons of Hispanic origin represented 2.9% of the population in 2000. Therefore, an area of ethnic concentration includes census tracts where the percentage of Hispanics is 22.9% or higher. No census tract in Iowa City met this criterion in 2000. Population by Race and Hispanic Origin by Census Tract, 2000 1 (part) 5,381' 4,885: 90.8% 133' 2.5% 11 0.2%'' 195': 3.6%'I 76' 1.4% 81 1.5%' 153 28% 4 (part) 5,370 3,519 65.5% 463 8.6% 21 0.4% 1,146 21.36/6 83 1.5% 138 2 6% 183 3 4% 5(part) 5,8091 4,890 84.2% 226 3.9%' 16 0.3%' 511 8.8% 63 11%. 103: 1.8%'' 133 2.3% 6 3,157' 2.621 83 0 % 141 4.5% 9 0.3% 307 9.7% 28 0.9% 51 1.6% 77 2.4%' 11 3.853 3,556' 92 3%' 72 1.9% 10 0.3% 131 3.4% 38 1 0%'' 46 1.2% 97 2.5% 12 2052 1,952 951% 23 1.19/6 3 01% 41 2.0% 5 0.2%'' 28 1.4%' 28 1.4% 13 3,172' 2,996' 94 5%ii 71 2.2%' 0 0 0%' 61 < 1.9% 21' 0.7% 23 0.7%' 56 1.8% 14 (part) 4,524' 4,099 90.6%, 211 4.7% 14 0.3% 88 1.9% 37 0 8% 75 1.7% 113 2.5% 15 2,617 2,472' 94.5% 54'': 2.1% 11 0.4%I 32 1.2% 11 04%' 37 14%I 50 19% 16 6646 6,150: 925% 118 1.8% 13 02%I 220 3.3% 57 0.9%'. 88 1.3% 149 2.2%` 17 (part) 2,936 2,728' 92.9%'' 57 1.9% 6 0.2%' 56 1.9% 40 1.4% 49 1.7% 83 2.8%' 18(part) 7,142 5,767'' 80.7%. 574 8.0% 41 06% 355 5.0% 204 2.96% 201' 2.8% 466 6.5% 21 3,652 3,336' 91.3% 90 2.5% 13 0.4%: 99 2 7% 37 1.0% 50 1.4% 81 2.2% 23 3,979 3,581 ` 90.0% 63 1.6% 5 0 1 % 252 6 3% 28 0.7%' 50 1.3% 75 1.9 % 104(part) 1139'' 1,021 89.6% 22' 1.9% 12 11% 16 14% 50 44% 18 16%I 85 7.5% 105 (part) 818 761' 93 0%'' 15 1.8% 6 0.7%' 26' 3.2% 0 0 0% 10 1.2% 4 0.5 % Iowa City 62,220 54,334`. 67.3% s2,333 3.7% 191 0.3% 3,536 5.7% 778 1.3% 1,048 1.7% 1,833 2.9% Source: U.S. Census 2000 (SF-1, P1, P3, P4) 64� �n 7�_0 4, r,.: "OV 4 "A i Low and Moderate Income Areas The following table presents information regarding low and moderate income (LMI) persons in Iowa City. LMI persons, as determined by HUD, have incomes at or below 8o% of the median family income (MR). In its 2oo9 estimates, HUD determined that there were 29,895 LMI persons in Iowa City, equivalent to 53.2% of the population for whom this rate is determined. HUD reported that the FY 2009 MFI in Iowa City was $76,000. In Iowa City, the number of LMI persons includes university students who are living away from home while attending college (i.e., living in Iowa City for the purpose of attending college). The census counts these individuals in the location of their "usual residence." Usual residence is the place where a person lives and sleeps most of the time. This place is not necessarily the same as the person's voting residence or legal residence. Also, non -citizens who are living in the U.S. are included, regardless of their immigration status. HUD defines an LMI census tract or block group as one in which 52% or more of the population have incomes of 8o% or less of the MR. According to these criteria, i3 of the city's populated census block groups qualify as LMI areas. Details on the LMI status of each census block group appear in the following table. Low/Moderate Income Persons by Block Group, 2009 Ger►lue�, T +wfi 1 (part) �locl�'i 'tGrou.i 1 thMirn#terof 684 �r +erce'nt��°' F f otaa 28.0% 1 (part) 2 916 46.0% 4 (part) 1 2,886 54.3% 5 (part) 5 (part) mm 1 m... _ 2 0 ..__.._ 2,449 0.0% _ 42.20 ti 1 2,163 71,1% 11 1 1,191 74.0%; 11 = 13� 13 2 1 2 1,534 3_26 315 284. 84.1 % 28.3% 32.5% 17.7% 20.5% 14 (part) 1 177 26.5% 14 (part) 2 519 31.7% 14 (part) 3 866 39.0% 15 1 760 52.0% Note: Data includes all city residents. Source: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Concentrations of LMI Persons and Minority Persons Census tract 4, previously identified as an area of racial concentration, is also an LMI area with a percentage of LMI persons at 54.3%. The following map illustrates this area. ai:'`>,4 �, Comparison of LMI Block Groups and Minority Concentration ' 2 i f n / 23 5 5 Census Tracts - ---' i' Minority Concentration LM I Block Groups 2. Basis for Allocating Investments The federal CDBG and HOME funds are intended to provide low and moderate income households with viable communities, including decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities. Eligible activities include community facilities and improvements, housing rehabilitation and preservation, affordable housing development activities, public services, economic development, planning, and administration. The system for establishing the priority for the selection of these projects is predicated upon the following criteria: Meeting the statutory requirements of the CDBG and HOME Programs Meeting the needs of low and moderate income residents Focusing on low and moderate income areas or neighborhoods Coordination and leveraging of resources Response to expressed needs Sustainability and/or long-term impact, and The ability to demonstrate measurable progress and success. Iowa City will invest its CDBG and HOME funds in areas primarily impacted by non -student LMI persons. Several of the city's LMI census areas are located in the downtown area and include the University of Iowa and a significant rental housing stock that is predominantly occupied by students. While resources other than CDBG and HOME funds may be used in these areas to maintain and preserve housing, infrastructure and public services, the city's CDBG and HOME funds will be focused in areas that are home to families, the elderly, the disabled and the homeless. 3- Obstacles to Meeting Underserved Needs The primary obstacle to meeting underserved needs is the limited resources available to address identified priorities. Iowa City will partner with other public agencies and non-profit organizations, when feasible, to leverage resources and maximize outcomes in housing and community development. 4- Resources Expected to be Available Several funding sources have been identified to implement the CITY STEPS strategies for FYzoii. These sources are included in the following table. Funding Sources,FY2011 Entitlement 01160rrus $ 2,060,840 CDBG CDBG Annual Entitlement $ 722,192 Anticipated CDBG Program Income $ 65,000 Uncommitted/Returned Projects $ 155,665 TOTAL CDBG $ 942,857 HOME HOME Annual Entitlement $ 677,991 Anticipated HONE Program Income $ 90,000 Uncommitted/Returned Projects $ 350,000 TOTAL HOME $ 1,117,991 Non -Entitlement Revenue $ 2,460,078 City General Obligation Bonds (GRIP) $ 200,000 CDBG Supplemental Disaster Recovery $ 1,669,078 I -JOBS UniverCity Project $ 600,000 Total Resources Anticipated $ 4,29,92ti MANAGING THE PROCESS 1. Lead Agency The lead agency for the Consolidated Plan (CP) is the Community Development Office within the Department of Planning and Development in Iowa City. This office initiated the contracting, administration, organization and preparation of the CP. 2. Significant Aspects of the Process In March 2009, the city engaged the services of Mullin & Lonergan Associates, Inc. to serve as consultant to the project. A project schedule was developed with the goal of submitting the adopted CP and FY203.1 Annual Plan to HUD on or before July 1, 2010. The city made the decision to encourage a high level of agency consultation in an effort to demonstrate its commitment to (a) identifying priority needs and (b) engaging the participation of public agencies and non-profit organizations in a positive and collaborative manner. A list of stakeholders was developed and included public agencies and private non-profit organizations whose missions included the provision of affordable housing and human services to low and moderate income households and persons. These stakeholders were invited to participate in a series of focus group sessions and interviews held exclusively for the purposes of the CP. The CP and Annual Plan were developed using reliable data from sources such as the U.S, Census Bureau, HUD's State of the Cities Data System (CHAS data tables), the National Low Income Housing Coalition, and several planning documents produced by Iowa City. These included the city's 1.997 Comprehensive Plan, the 2oo8 Affordable Housing Study prepared for the Iowa City Metro Area, and the city's 2oo8 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. Additionally, public and private agencies which were identified as stakeholders in the process were asked to complete written questionnaires to provide data on special needs populations such as the elderly, youth, persons with HIV/AIDS, public housing residents, persons with disabilities and the homeless. Copies of the written questionnaires sent to the various entities are included in Additional Information — Appendix B. A detailed written questionnaire was also sent to Iowa City Housing Authority, a copy of which is also included in Additional Information —Appendix B. The first of two required public hearings was held on May 21, 2oo9 at the Iowa City Public Library. A second public hearing was be held on December 3. , at which time Council approved the five-year plan. The City anticipates submitting the CP and FY2osi Annual Plan to HUD in May 2010. Based on the focus group sessions and interviews, comments received from the first public hearing, the 20o8 Affordable Housing Study, and the 2oo8 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, a set of priorities was established by the City for the next five years. A draft of the Consolidated Plan for 2012-203.5 was be placed on public display for 3o days from November 13 through December 14, 2009. A draft of the FY2o3.i Annual Plan will be on public display from April 9 to May 10, 203.0. 3. Jurisdiction's Consultations The City of Iowa City engaged in an extensive consultation process with local public agencies and non- profit organizations in an effort to develop a community -driven CP. On May 20 through May 22, 2009, the Community Development staff and the consulting team began a series of six focus group sessions and nine individual interviews to identify current issues and trends impacting the agencies and organizations as well as their organizational priorities in today's recession. A summary of the focus group sessions and interviews are included in Additional Information —Appendix B. In addition, staff from the Community Development Office along with the consultant team attended breakfast at Agape Cafe on May 20 and lunch at the Wesley Center on May 21, 2oo9. Both meals are provided by non-profit organizations, and offered free to the public, primarily to persons who are homeless, disabled or in need of hot meals. Staff and the consultants enjoyed breakfast and lunch with the various guests, while inquiring about their housing, employment and social service needs. On May zo, zoog, a total of three focus group sessions and two interviews were hosted by the Community Development Office for the purpose of engaging public agencies and private non-profit organizations in the development of the CP. During the first session, held during a regular meeting of the Local Homeless Coordinating Board of Johnson County, homeless assistance providers were asked to discuss the needs of their respective agencies and organizations. Following this, a focus group was conducted with local human service providers with a focus on health and nutrition. A similar focus group was then conducted with general human service providers from the area. Interviews were conducted with representatives from City Planning and the Iowa City Police Department. On May zl, similar focus group sessions were hosted for local economic development entities, affordable housing providers and a group of Hispanic families residing at Pheasant Ridge, an assisted housing development in Iowa City. Interviews were conducted with representatives from Iowa City Transit, City Parks and Recreation, Housing Inspection Services, and the Iowa City School District. On May zz, interviews were conducted with representatives from Iowa City Housing Authority, Johnson County Council of Governments, and the Community Development Office. During the agency consultation process, several underlying themes were repetitively voiced by the participants in the interviews and focus group sessions. These themes included the following: The recession has substantially impacted contributions to local non-profit organizations. Resources are at an all-time low. The ability of these organizations to provide supportive services to their clientele is substantially impaired. However, consumers are dependent upon these public services as a safety net now more than ever. There is a diverse and highly motivated non-profit community in Iowa City that collectively possesses the organizational capacity to provide housing, services, and facilities to lower income households and persons. However, adequate funding to fully finance their programs, physical facilities and initiatives is lacking. There is a need for affordable rental housing for extremely low income and very low income households and persons, the working poor, and families with children. This need has increased recently due to employment layoffs, cutbacks in hours, and rising fuel and food prices. The relatively limited public transit service throughout Iowa City and the surrounding communities impedes the movement of people to employment centers. The needs of working poor families in Iowa City are not being adequately served. There is a need for additional emergency and permanent supportive housing facilities for homeless and non -homeless special needs populations. The following chart includes a listing of the stakeholders identified and invited to the focus group sessions. Stakeholders Invited to Participate in the CP Planning Process toi,� 0 c PT U-97MIE, ri 7 Mimi] P Public Ho us Ing Authority ziteve Rack,71s lowa CityHo using Authority M ary7Moud Iowa City Housing Authority Heidi Wolf Iowa City Housing Authority Community Development Steve Long Cityof Iowa City Tracy Hightshoe Cityof Iowa City Lead Based PaliTt— Vanatter Cityof Iowa City Affordable Housing Providers M aryann Dennis The Housing Fellowship Charlie as am M ark P atto n Habitat for Humanity Josh Weber MTN —rs o f H o p e A I Axeen H awkeye A rea C o m m unity A ct io n P ro gram Joyce Henderson TITMA7 on Olson R iver C ity H o us 1 ng Co Ilect ive Tracy Achenbach Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County Bob Burns Burns & Burns ane Holtze Vi—vian Davis Chatham Oaks Diane Brenneman Ecumenical Towers (ESI) Ed Zastrow Ronald McDonald House on Jo Ball Regency Ssome Raheim Ts-i s-Tn—ves t m ent s Bill Wittig Arvind Thakore Dolphin International LLC Human Service Providers Crissy Cangenell! Shelter House Steve Noack Successful Living nsite Fortmann Doser Domestic Violence intervention Program Ron Berg MECCA/ICARE Heidi Cuda MECCAMCARE Dion Williams Systems Unlimited Bill Reagan Arc of Southeast Iowa Jeff Nock Goodwill Industries M ike Townsend GoodWII Industries Scott Gill Evert Conner Center Tom Walz Extend the Dream to MaryWiemann Elder Services LizSelks Heritage Agency on Aging Suellen Novotny Visiting Nurse Association Amy Correia Johnson County Social Sery Jim Swaim United ActionforYout h 77FI-SV75—tt Juvenile Court Rogerl-usala M ayors out Jan Koch 4C's/HomeTies NancyChown HACAP Head Start Zach Schultz our Oaks Lane Plugge TC= Joan Vandenberg ICCSID Brian Loring Neighborhood Centers of JC StephenTrefz CommunityMental Health Center BecciReedus Crisis Center Susan Gray 4C's Terry& Jennifer Smith Salvation Army Sarika B hat Red Cross Karla M iller Rape Victims Advocacy P rogram M arcia Aco rd 775-sTe-y7 enter Linda Severson Local Homeless Coordinating Board Valerie Kemp W71 0-c i al C o u rt M ike Kannelis UofI College of Dentistry Doug Beardsley Johnson Co. Public Heat lh Dept. M ary Copper Uo I Hospitals Lynn M cA rthur Uo I Health Clinics Sany Plckup IC Free M edical Clinic Karen Kubby Emma Goldman Cinlic Tom Brass Johnson CountySeats Chris Q'B rjen IC Transportation Services Linda Severson JCCOG- Free Reduced Bus M aryPaimberg Free Lunch Program Cheri Cole Forest View (Spanish speaking) Stefani Bowers City of Iowa City Larry Wilson university Or Iowa 011 Economic Development Brenda Dodge Iowa Workforce Dev. Paul etis To7r-- RogerGoedken Goodwill Steve Ovel Kirkwoodovt Relations John Weih KirkwoodCommunity College P-55714eath Small Business Dev. Uenter en y Ford Iowa City Appointed Commissions Brian Richman Housing& Community Development Commission ayes Drum Ann reer s Planning & Zoning Commission LindsayBunting- u an s Historic Preservation Commission Other Tim Hennes Cityof Iowa CityHousing Inspection Services ann Ream 3. Actions to Enhance Coordination Annual on -site monitoring visits will be conducted to assist with all funded activities. Iowa City staff will continue to participate with the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board to stay informed of the needs and services of the other social service agencies in the area. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 1. Summary of Citizen Participation Process The required Public Needs Hearing for CITY STEPS, the city's Consolidated Plan, was held on May 22, 2009 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Iowa City Public Library. The hearing was scheduled in accordance with the City's Citizen Participation Plan. A public notice for the hearing was published in the Iowa City Press Citizen. In addition, staff provided notices of the public hearing to the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board, local area agencies, and previous CDBG and HOME recipients. In addition, the following scrolling advertisement ran hourly from Too a.m. to midnight on local cable television beginning on May 3.5 and ending on May 22: 66 WE NEED YOUR INPUT! The City of Iowa City is currently preparing CITY STEPS, a five-year Consolidated Plan for housing, jobs and services for Iowa City's low -moderate income residents. Please come and give your input on the housing, jobs and service needs of low and moderate income residents at 6:30 pm on May 21, 2oo9 at the Iowa City Public Library, meeting room A. For more info or; assistance, please contact Steve Long at steve-long@iowa-city.org or at 319.356.5230 or 319356-5493 TDD. In an effort to solicit broader citizen participation, the city conducted an online resident survey. The online survey was developed and registered at www.zoomerang.com for a period of approximately six weeks. A copy of the survey instrument is included in Additional Information —Appendix A. The survey, available in English and Spanish, was publicized on the city's website. A detailed analysis of the online survey also is provided in Additional Information —Appendix A. A summary of the survey responses is included under "Summary of Citizen Comments," To publicize the online survey, the city ran the following scrolling advertisement on local cable television: 64 The City of Iowa City is in the process of applying for federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. You can help to ensure that funds are directed to the most critical needs in the City by participating in our web survey at icgov.org/commdevsurvey. The results will enable City officials to establish budget and program priorities for the future. That web address again is icgov.org/commdevsurvey. 99 The draft five-year strategic plan was made available at the following locations from November 13 through December 14, 2009. A draft of the FY2011 Annual Action Plan will be available at the same locations from April 9 to May 10, 2010. Department of Planning and Community Development, 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City Public Library, 3.23 S. Linn Street. A the final public hearing on the Annual Plan will be held on May 3.0,2oio, after which the City plans to submit the CP and Annual Plan to HUD. 2. Summary of Citizen Comments The City of Iowa City administered an online survey for residents, business owners, and service providers to complete regarding their views and opinions on important housing and community development needs in the city. The results of the survey provided guidance to city officials to establish budget and program priorities for the next five years, specifically how to allocate CDBG and HOME funds received for housing and community development activities. The City of Iowa City Housing and Community Development Needs Survey was available on the Internet via www.zoomerang.com, an online survey tool. The survey posed a total of 46 questions. The survey was officially launched on May 18, 2oog and closed on July 20, 2009, giving area stakeholders and residents just over six weeks to complete the survey. The link was advertised on the city's website and announced via a scrolling public service announcement on local cable television. A total of 463 responses were received and analyzed. The majority of the questions posed a series of statements on economic development needs, public facility and service needs, housing needs, recreation and infrastructure needs, and neighborhood needs, and asked survey participants to express their level of agreement or disagreement with the statements provided. There were also two open-ended questions that provided comment boxes for participants to express their comments and ideas. The complete survey analysis is included in Additional Information — Appendix A. Summary of Efforts to Broaden Participation The City of Iowa City implemented several initiatives to engage non-English speaking residents, homeless individuals, and persons with special needs. For example, in the Pheasant Ridge housing community in Iowa City, there are many Spanish-speaking families and Sudanese families. In an effort to expand citizen outreach in the CP planning process, the city conducted one of six focus group sessions in the community room of Pheasant Ridge. To reach out to homeless individuals and persons with special needs, staff from the Community Development Office along with the consultant team attended breakfast at Agape Cafe on May 20 and lunch at the Wesley Center on May 21, 2009. Both meals are provided by non-profit organizations, and offered free to the public, primarily to persons who are homeless, disabled, or in need of hot meals. Staff and the consultants enjoyed breakfast and lunch with the various guests, while inquiring about their housing, employment and social service needs. The City translated the Housing and Community Development Needs Survey (the online resident survey) into Spanish and advertised the availability of the survey to Spanish-speaking groups. 4. Explanation of Comments Not Accepted [To be inserted in final document.] d'N 2,0 INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE 1. Institutional Structure In order to achieve its one-year and five-year goals, the City of Iowa City will continue to work within a strong, communicative network of public, private and nonprofit agencies. Ways in which each of the city's partner agencies affects housing, community development, homeless services and special needs populations in the city are described below. The institutions included here are only those involved in a direct way with the provision of affordable housing and related activities in Iowa City, either through programs, projects, or financing. However, dozens more entities are involved in providing services that indirectly (but no less importantly) keep people from losing their housing or assist them in finding housing. Many of these services are catalogued throughout this document. Public Institutions U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Iowa Department of Economic Development. Through the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the City, non-profit and for -profit developers utilize HOME funds from HUD. Approximately one-third of the funds received in Iowa City is used for acquisition and rehabilitation projects and the remaining two-thirds are used for new construction/conversion activities. Iowa Finance Authority. In addition to administering a Rental Rehabilitation Program, IFA administers the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program and the Housing Assistance Fund for acquisition, rehabilitation, new construction and home ownership programs. FA assisted with the capitalization of the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County. Iowa City Housing Authority. ICHA owns and manages gs units of public housing scattered throughout the City plus 1,214 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. More than s,soo households are on the waiting list for public housing and more than 2,3oo households are waiting for Section 8 vouchers. ICHA has more contact with individuals and families with housing problems than any other agency in the community. Department of Planning and Community Development. There are 5.75 FTEs in the Community and Economic Development Division to implement a range of affordable housing and community development activities, including research and planning; administration of the CDBG and HOME programs, preparation of the Consolidated Plan, the Annual Performance Report, and the Annual Plan; technical assistance for and cooperation with non-profit and for -profit housing developers; and, rehabilitation and other affordable housing projects. Non-profit Organizations Consultation of Religious Communities. The Consultation consists of 25 member congregations and is the umbrella organization for the Ecumenical Towers Housing Project and the Common Fund. Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP). DVIP serves victims of domestic abuse and their children. DVIP has a facility and children's area that can house approximately 45 people. This is the only emergency shelter of its type in Iowa City and the surrounding area. Access to Independence. Access to Independence is a private, non-profit agency teaching daily living skills to adults with developmental disabilities to greatly enhance their ability to participate independently in the community. Skills are taught through self -advocacy, support groups, counseling, and educational and vocational programs. Four Oaks Youth Homes, Inc. Four Oaks Youth Homes provides emergency and short-term care, counseling, and supervision to troubled or homeless unaccompanied adolescents. Services include crisis intervention counseling, emergency residential services, and group and individual counseling to youth, including pregnant teens orteenage mothers who are homeless. The Housing Fellowship (THF). The goal of the THE is to develop and provide decent, affordable housing for low-income residents of the Iowa City area, especially to holders of Section 8 vouchers. THE also has a program providing loans for rental deposits. Hawkeye Area Community Action Program. HACAP provides a variety of programs to help those in need in the Iowa City area, several of which are housing related. Programs include: Energy Assistance; Weatherization; Homeless Outreach and Support, Utility, Shelter and Financial Related Counseling; Mortgage Resolution Assistance; and, Transitional Housing, HACAP's Transitional Housing Program provides housing and supportive services for families for up to 18 months to enable them to become self- sufficient through counseling, referrals, job training, and household management skills. Hillcrest Family Services. Hillcrest Residence (a program of Hillcrest Family Services) helps clients become successful in the living, learning, and working environment of their choice, with maximum feasible independence from helping professionals. Hillcrest serves adults with histories of psychiatric or emotional problems that prevent them from living independently. Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County. The Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County is a private, non-profit organization that promotes affordable housing by providing public education, balanced information, and opportunities for dialogue, and supports affordable housing by providing funding for affordable home ownership, rental and transitional housing and emergency shelter needs. The Housing Trust Fund's revolving loan program makes low interest loans to help finance affordable housing initiatives. Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity. The Iowa Valley affiliate of this international housing ministry started its chapter in 3.994. Low-income families are selected to work with Habitat in the construction of a new family home. Habitat receives gifts, volunteer time, and no -interest loans to build or renovate decent homes for people who are inadequately sheltered. Construction is a cooperative venture between volunteers and homebuyers. Houses are sold at no profit and with a o% mortgage repaid over a 3.5-year period. The house payments are then recycled to build more homes. LIFE Skills, Inc. LIFE Skills provides services in many areas to many different groups, including teaching the skills needed for finding and sustaining housing such as budgeting, housekeeping, basic maintenance, etc. Shelter House Community Shelter and Transition Services. Shelter House is an emergency shelter serving homeless people. Shelter House provides shelter, showers, telephone, and referrals to appropriate agencies. Successful Living, Inc. Successful Living provides transitional housing and supportive services for persons who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. Systems Unlimited, Inc. Systems Unlimited provides permanent, long-term housing for people with developmental disabilities in group home and apartment settings. Respite care is available on an emergency basis, if space is available. Home services are also available. Private Industry Local developers. Over the last five years most of the new affordable housing in Iowa City has come from local for -profit developers. These projects typically leverage funds from many sources, including city and state HOME monies, the State Housing Assistance Fund, Low Income Housing Tax Credits and private mortgages. Local lending institutions. With the City's involvement, several of the local lending institutions have formed consortia to help fund several recent projects by The Housing Fellowship for affordable rental housing rehabilitation and new construction. The consortia have indicated interest in continuing assistance for rental and owner -occupied housing projects. ICHA works with lenders to provide loans to income -eligible families who were participating in TOP or ADHOP. These lenders have agreed to certain financing terms and conditions that have made the dream of home ownership a reality for many families in Iowa City. MONITORING Reporting The city requires each organization receiving CDBG and/or HOME funds to submit quarterly reports. The quarterly reports include information on the number of clients served, income level and race/ethnicity. The reports also include a brief narrative providing an update of the activity. Each organization must also submit a year-end report summarizing all required data as needed for entry into IDIS and for inclusion in the city's CAPER. Community Development staff perform on -site monitoring visits for each activity. All housing providers, during a stated period of affordability or as required by agreement, must also submit an annual tenant rental housing report to document compliance with all applicable regulations, specifically household income and program rents. In addition, members of the City Council appointed citizen commission, Housing and Community Development Commission, choose CDBG and/or HOME funded projects to visit and monitor. The members meet with the project stakeholders to discuss the project, ensure that the project is proceeding properly by serving the intended clientele and that it will be completed on time. The commission members then report back to the full commission at a regularly scheduled meeting. Timeliness of Expenditures Community Development staff require that each CDBG and HOME recipient attend a city -sponsored workshop just prior to the beginning of each year to review the CDBG and HOME regulations and reporting requirements. The timeliness of expending the funds is one of the topics discussed at the workshop. In addition, each recipient of CDBG and/or HOME funds signs a formal agreement after the funds have been released that includes a copy of the City's policy, as stated below: From time to time there may be Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and/or HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) projects that do not meet the anticipated schedule for implementation as presented to the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC). These circumstances may be due to unforeseen events (e.g. unfunded applications for other financing). HCDC recognizes the need to utilize CDBG, HOME and other funding as effectively and efficiently as possible to meet the needs of low -moderate income household for housing, jobs and services within Iowa City. To assist HCDC in evaluating a project's status and ability to proceed, the following policy is hereby adopted to begin with Fiscal Year'04 projects beginning July 1, 2003: 1. All CDBG and HOME projects will have entered into a formal agreement with the City of Iowa City for the utilization of federal funds by September 3o each year. Should a recipient fail to meet this threshold, the project, will be reviewed by HCDC to evaluate if extenuating circumstances exist. If extenuating circumstances exist and it is anticipated the project will proceed, a new timeline will be established for the completion of the project. If circumstances do not warrant an extension of time, HCDC may recommend the recapture and re -use of the funds to the City Council. All CDBG projects (except applicants for LIHTCs) will have expended a minimum of fifty percent (5o%) of the assistance provided for the proposed project by March 15 each year. This provides the recipient with approximately 255 days following the start of the fiscal year to reach this threshold for CDBG projects. All HOME projects will expend their funds on a timely basis per the applicable HOME regulation. Should a recipient fail to meet these thresholds, all unexpended CDBG/HOME funding will be recaptured by the City of Iowa City and recommendations be made by the HCDC for re -use of the funds or HCDC may allow the recipient to retain the funds for the previously approved project. 3. If housing projects are applying for other funds through various state or federal agencies, the recipient must apply for those funds in the first available application period offered. Should a recipient fail to meet this application threshold, all CDBG/HOME funding will be recaptured by the City of Iowa City and recommendations be made by the HCDC for re -use of the funds. 4. Should a recipient be unsuccessful in obtaining the funds listed in the application in the application round immediately following the allocation of local CDBG\HOME funds, and the project will not be able to proceed without the aforementioned funds, all CDBG/HOME funds will be recaptured by the City of Iowa City and recommendations be made by the HCDC for re- use of the funds or HCDC may allow the recipient to retain the funds for the previously approved project. 'If the project is unsuccessful in obtaining the required funds listed in the application after two consecutive funding rounds following the allocation of local CDBG/HOME funds, the City of Iowa City will recapture all CDBG/HOME funds. Housing Code Compliance Each agreement between the CDBG/ HOME recipient and the city states the following: "The project shall be completed in compliance with all applicable state and local building codes; and upon completion, shall be operated in compliance with all applicable state and local laws." Community Development staff verify that the appropriate permits are taken out and that the City's Housing and Inspection Services (HIS) department has inspected the structure for compliance with local building codes and local rental inspection housing codes (if the project is a rental project). HIS annually inspects each HOME funded rental unit where the tenant receives Section 8 funds to ensure compliance with housing codes. In addition, HIS inspects all rental units every two years to ensure compliance with rental housing codes. Outcome Performance Measures Based on guidance provided by HUD, the following performance measurement system is utilized by the City of Iowa City. Simply stated, performance measurement is an organized process for gathering information to determine how well programs and activities are meeting established needs and goals. HUD needs this information in a common format to summarize program outcomes at the national level. For each activity that the city funds, it must determine the goal of the activity based on local intent, identify one objective and one outcome for each activity, indicate the objective and outcome in IDIS and report on applicable indicators in IDIS and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). Each activity must have an outcome statement. This outcome statement in its most basic form is the activity's objective plus outcome. Activities are objects produced or services undertaken with inputs (resources dedicated to, or consumed by, an activity that is designed to target a specific objective, such as money; staff; volunteers, facilities, equipment, supplies, etc.) to fulfill a targeted objective. Included are strategies, techniques, and types of treatment that comprise a production process or service methodology. An example of an activity may be to rehabilitate deteriorated homes. Outputs are the direct products or services of an activity. They are usually measured in terms of the volume of (quantifiable) work accomplished, such as number of people served, number of loan applications processed, number of units constructed or rehabilitated, linear feet of curbs and gutters installed, or numbers of jobs created / retained. Outputs are always quantitative; a count of what's been produced, who's been served, etc. Outcomes are the benefits that result from an activity. Outcomes relate to a change in conditions, status, attitudes, skills, knowledge, or behavior. As a generalization, a common outcome is improved quality of life for program participants. Other, more specific examples of outcomes may be: improved quality of local housing stock; revitalization of a neighborhood; reduced crime; increased learning skills by youth; better ability for independent living by seniors; etc. Objectives quantify measurable stepping -stones targeted for attainment as progress is made through activity implementation toward solution of the problem or need (i.e., the goal). An example of an objective may be to'make' x" number of deteriorated homes safe, decent and sanitary every year. Three specific objectives are relative to program funding. These include: Creating (or Enhancing) Suitable Living Environments. Applicable to activities that are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals by addressing issues in their living environment. This objective relates to activities that are intended to address a wide range of issues faced by low and moderate income persons, from physical problems with their environment to social issues such as crime prevention, literacy, or elderly health services. Providing Decent Housing. Applicable to housing programs where the purpose is to meet individual family or community needs, and not programs where housing is an element of a larger effort (such as would otherwise be applied under the "Suitable Living Environment" Objective). 5 µSea, .�<�' Creating Economic Development Opportunities. Applicable to activities that are related to economic development, commercial revitalization, orjob creation. Three specific outcomes are relative to stated objectives. These include: Availability/Accessibility. Applicable to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services, public facilities, housing or shelter available or accessible to low- and moderate income people, including persons with disabilities. In this category, accessibility does not refer only to physical barriers, but also to making the affordable basics of daily living available and accessible to low- and moderate -income people. Affordability. Applicable to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways to low- and moderate -income people. It can include the creation or maintenance or affordable housing, basic infrastructure hook-ups, or services such as transportation or day care. Affordability is an appropriate objective whenever an activity is lowering the cost, improving the quality, or increasing the affordability of a product or service to benefit a low-income household. Sustainability. Applicable to activities or services that are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods, helping to make them livable or viable by providing benefit to low- and moderate -income persons or by removing or eliminating slums or blighted areas. LEAD -BASED PAINT Historically, very few children in Iowa City have been found to have elevated blood lead levels. The Iowa Department of Public Health estimates there were 147 children with elevated blood lead levels in Johnson County in zoog. When requested by parents or others, testing can be done by the Johnson County Health Department or private hospitals and clinics. Iowa City's current primary initiative is public education on the potential hazards of lead based paint. The City Department of Housing and Inspection Services distributes pamphlets and brochures concerning lead based paint hazards to landlords when rental inspections are conducted. Blood level tests may be paid through the Housing Rehabilitation program for targeted populations such as children under 7 when needed. Representatives from the Johnson County Department of Health, the Iowa City Apartment Owners Association, the Iowa City School District, and the Iowa City Department of Planning and Community Development meet occasionally to discuss the hazards of lead based paint and what actions are necessary to prevent lead poisoning. This committee continues to emphasize community -wide education. In order to adequately educate the general public on this issue the information on lead paint hazards will continue to be provided to public and private organizations, local cable television and radio. The city will also continue to provide for testing on rehabilitation projects as they are planned. ICHA will continue to ensure that all its public housing and Housing Choice Voucher rental units are lead safe. Further integration of actions to reduce lead based paint hazards will be developed as the need arises and information is provided to the public. SPECIFIC HOUSING OBJECTIVES The City of Iowa City will utilize its CDBG and HOME funds to enhance the availability and affordability of housing for extremely low, very low, and low income households. This will be accomplished through creating new housing, providing rental assistance and improving the existing housing stock through rehabilitation. The following are priorities and specific objectives: 1. Priorities and Objectives The City of Iowa City expects to focus its CDBG and HOME entitlement funds towards improving the quality of life in City neighborhoods for extremely low, very low, and low income households, and to preserve and increase the stock of affordable owner and renter housing units. With this in mind, the following housing priorities and objectives have been established: ➢ Development of Affordable Housing: Utilize local CHDOs and non-profit organizations to provide financial and technical assistance in developing housing for extremely low, very low, and low income renters and homebuyers. Objective: Assist with the development of 95 new housing units over the next five years, The specific objectives for FY2o21 are as follows: Shelter House will provide 6 units of permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals. Isis Investments, LLC will acquire and rehabilitate four homes to rent to low-income households. The Housing Fellowship will purchase property for the construction of six homes available for rental to income -eligible households. (This is part of Low -Income Housing Tax Credit project.) Habitat for Humanity will construct three affordable homes to rehabilitate and sell to income -eligible households ➢ Rehabilitation of Existing Housing Stock: Promote the rehabilitation and preservation of Iowa City's existing housing stock through the City's GRIP housing rehabilitation program. Objective: Assist with the rehabilitation of homes in the city during FY2013.. The city will continue its CDBG and HOME housing rehabilitation programs and assist another zz units/households. 2. Resources Expected to be Available The city anticipates receiving the following funds during FY203.1 to help support new affordable housing projects, housing rehabilitation programs, and homeless outreach and prevention activities, along with its other CDBG/HOME initiatives. Funding Sources, FY2011 6httlem06tRevenue $ 2,OSQ,848 CDBG CDBG Annual Entitlement $ 722,192 Anticipated CDBG Program Income $ 65,000 Uncommitted/Returned Projects $ 155,665 TOTAL CDBG $ 942,857 HOM E HOME Annual Entitlement $ 677,991 Anticipated HOME Program Income $ 90,000 Uncommitted/Returned Projects $ 350,000 TOTAL HOME $ 1,117,991 Non -Entitlement Revenue $ 2,469,078 City General Obligation Bonds (GRIP) $ 200,000 CDBG Supplemental Disaster Recovery $ 1,669,078 i-JOBS Univeraty Project $ 600,000 Total Resources Anticipated !F 4,5 99,926 NEEDS OF PUBLIC HOUSING 1. Public Housing Activities The Iowa City Housing Authority is a division of the City of Iowa City established in 1969 to administer housing assistance programs throughout its jurisdiction, including all of Johnson County and portions of Iowa and Washington Counties. In calendar year 2009, the Housing Authority received $6 million for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Of the total number of vouchers available to the Housing Authority, approximately 6o% are utilized in Iowa City. The Self-Sufficiency/Homeownership program received a $3.19,332 grant. The City of Iowa City owns and operates a public housing program. Public housing was established to provide affordable, decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities. HUD distributes federal subsidies to the Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA) to operate and manage the properties. The City of Iowa City owns 82 units of public housing, while the ICHA serves as the landlord for the units. In CYog, the Housing Authority paid approximately $325,530 to private sector contractors for the capital improvement, general maintenance and repair of the Public Housing properties. Under HUD's Public Housing Assessment System, the Iowa City Housing Authority qualifies as a High Performer, thus enabling them to receive bonus capital funds. The Housing Choice Voucher program also qualifies as a "High Performer" under HUD's Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP). The ICHA offers several programs to public housing residents to encourage and promote access to homeownership. Programs include the Affordable Dream Home Ownership Program (ADHOP), HCV Homeownership Program and the Family Self Sufficiency Program. The Affordable Dream Home Ownership Program is operated, managed and funded solely by the ICHA. It offers opportunities for income eligible families to purchase newly constructed or newer homes. The families may currently be assisted through the Public Housing or Section 8 Rental Assistance programs. . The HCV Homeownership program permits eligible participants, the option of purchasing a home with HCV assistance rather than renting. Public Housing tenants are eligible for a Special Admission to the HCV Homeownership program if they have lived in a Public Housing unit longer than i year and their total tenant payment (TTP) is higher than $499• The Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS) Program promotes self-sufficiency and asset development by providing supportive services to participants to increase their employability, to increase the number of employed participants, and to encourage increased savings through an escrow savings program. Addressing "troubled" designation The Iowa City Housing Authority is not designated as a troubled agency by HUD. BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING Strategies to Remove Barriers to Affordable Housing The following public policy barriers were identified in the city's 2oo8 Affordable Housing Study: Zoning There is an absence of developable land zoned for multi -family housing and available for purchase in Iowa City. Undeveloped land that is already zoned for multi -family housing is largely controlled by developers that bring the land to market on a gradual basis. Consequently, if a non-profit developer wishes to build multi -family units, he must apply for a rezoning and endure the public hearing process, where NIMBYism (Not in My Back Yard) can defeat the project. Other State and federal funding resources have continuously declined over the past several years with fewer resources made available to finance affordable housing projects. The following recommendations were identified in the 2oo8 Affordable Housing Study: Change Public Perception There is a perception amongst some that higher density, multi -family housing proposals consisting of affordable housing opportunities are not appropriate for single family neighborhoods. While this rationale may be justified in some instances, multi -family housing fronting along major thoroughfares, located at street intersections, and in transition areas between residential and non-residential uses are appropriate. And, contrary to public belief, well -designed and well -managed affordable housing developments do not decrease surrounding property values. Engage in public education and outreach to help residents understand that there are costs associated with an undersupply of affordable housing such as lower achievement scores among school -age children, increased traffic congestion, increased commuting times and distance, increased need for road maintenance, less time for volunteer and other civic activities, etc. Put a human face on workforce housing needs, such as a local teacher's aide, retail clerk, prep cook, home health aide or police officer. Illustrate that many people who fill vital community occupations cannot afford to purchase or rent a home today. Affordable housing developers can help change negative perceptions through quality design that is compatible with existing surrounding neighborhoods. Every effort should be made to insure that all affordable housing is well -designed, integrated into the neighborhood and effectively managed. Residents are sensitive to affordable housing being located in their neighborhoods due to the fear that affordable housing units will decrease property values. In reality, affordable housing developments that are well -designed, smartly -integrated and effectively managed have been shown to enhance property values rather than diminish them. Publicize this report to educate the public on the area's affordable housing needs. Public Policy Recommendations Increase the amount of land zoned for multi -family housing. Most, if not all, of the land currently zoned for multi -family housing in Iowa City is either developed or not on the market. Affordable housing developers are unable to make projects work financially on the few parcels that may be available because (1) the land is too expensive, or (2) it is not zoned to an adequate density. Proactive, selective rezoning of land within Iowa City by elected officials to expand the location of zoning districts that permit multi -family housing by right will eliminate the opportunity for NIMBYists to object to development proposals on a case -by -case basis. Zone concurrently with all annexation actions. Iowa City should continue to enforce its policy of zoning land upon annexation into the city, and Coralville, North Liberty and Tiffin should be encouraged to do the same. Multi -family housing should be given a high priority during these procedures. Adopt a mandatory inclusionary zoning ordinance. The Iowa City area is fortunate to have several highly motivated non-profit and for -profit affordable housing developers. While these organizations are highly capable, they lack the resources required to put a major dent in the region's unmet affordable housing need. Clearly, additional mechanisms are needed to expand the production of affordable housing. One way of expanding production is to capitalize on the region's dynamic real estate market by using market -rate development to create the supply of affordable housing. Inclusionary zoning is a "carrot and stick" approach to expanding affordable housing. The ordinance could provide financial and other incentives to developers in exchange for the provision of a percentage of housing units set aside for households with incomes at or below 8o% of the area median income. For an inclusionary ordinance to be effective, there must be specific incentives offered in exchange for specific measures to be undertaken by a developer. For example, the ordinance might require a developer to set aside at least 5% of all single family housing units in a project to be sold for no more than $135,000 each. For a multi -family development plan consisting of a minimum number of units, a specified percentage of the units (usually 5% to 1o%) would be required to be set aside for households under a specified income threshold. In exchange for providing the required set asides, a developer would be awarded one or more of the following incentives: Impact fee waivers or reductions Planning fee waivers or reductions Streamlining and priority processing Density bonuses, and/or Local funding to assist with the construction of the housing units made affordable to households at or below 8o% of the area median income. A key component to a successful inclusionary ordinance is the ability to make the affordable housing units indistinguishable from the market rate units. Strive for invisible product mixing. A casual observer should not be able to discern any exterior difference between a market rate unit and an affordable rate unit from the street. A certain degree of cost savings maybe achieved on less luxurious interior finishes (e.g., laminate instead of marble countertops, linoleum instead of stone tile or hardwood flooring, etc.) rendering the affordable units less expensive. ,_t. y.r .iA ,..a,. 1"" CY „7N U, 1_ F,Y' Finally, inclusionary zoning could be used to address a common objection to affordable housing —that there is too much of it concentrated in a few neighborhoods. Requiring a relative equitable distribution of affordable housing units throughout a community, or the entire study area, would assure that every area is providing a fair share. Identify potential redevelopment areas. Chapter 403 of Title IX of the Code of Iowa allows a city to establish urban renewal areas to assist in the removal and redevelopment of blighted and substandard properties. Cities can also undertake urban renewal activities that promote new economic, commercial, and housing developments. These initiatives typically include the acquisition and demolition of structures, utility and infrastructure installation, new infill housing, rehabilitation or conservation of properties, and other development assistance utilizing tax increment financing (TIF). Obtaining the designation of a Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) from HUD may be appropriate also. The redevelopment of residential areas near employment centers and public transportation access can help families decrease housing and transportation costs and their commuting time to work. Increasing higher density housing in these areas can increase public transit ridership as well. Preserve existing affordable housing units. Work with local non -profits that own and operate privately subsidized housing that is at risk for conversion to market rate units. The potential for market rate apartments occurs when HUD rental assistance contracts lapse. In a dynamic rental real estate market such as Iowa City, owners of older rental developments may be anxious to reap the rewards of higher rents. In many cases, these older affordable housing units are in need of rehabilitation. Iowa City and other local units of government should establish a preservation dialogue with the owners of these older properties in an effort to rehabilitate the units and maintain affordable rents. In many cases, these projects may require an infusion of housing tax credits and HOME financial assistance. Preserve existing manufactured home communities. Another affordable housing resource in Iowa City that is worthy of preservation is the existing supply of mobile home parks. As a matter of public policy, Iowa City has historically placed emphasis on the rehabilitation of existing mobile homes. The City requested and received special permission from HUD to rehabilitate mobile home units with CDBG and HOME funds. A strategy is needed to protect this public investment in mobile homes and mobile home parks. As the supply of development sites diminishes, the value of land in the Iowa City real estate market will continue to increase. Under these circumstances, it can reasonably be predicted that there will be increased pressure on the owners of mobile home parks to sell their land for redevelopment. This land will invariably be reused in a way that generates a higher economic return. In this process, households that rent pad space within a mobile home park will become economically displaced. Many of these households are lower income and their housing options will therefore be limited. The redevelopment of mobile home parks reduces the supply of affordable housing and the resulting displacement places increased pressure on scarce affordable rental resources. As a matter of public policy aimed at preserving mobile home parks, the city may wish to encourage the creation of cooperative organizations to purchase the land and manage the parks. Since it is often difficult for the occupants of a park to organize themselves into an acquisition and management entity, it is often necessary for an existing non-profit housing organization to intervene. The non-profit advocacy organization would assist the occupants in w� . ' f �.d negotiating the purchase of the land. Once the land is acquired, a new non-profit organization may be formed to hold the land in trust for the tenants. Each participating tenant would own one share of the new non-profit corporation. A Board of Directors would be elected from the members to manage the cooperative. The Board may operate the park itself or it may retain the services of a management company to take on certain responsibilities such as collecting payments, making the mortgage payment, paying insurance premiums or making capital repairs to infrastructure. The Board with input from its coop members would create the policies and procedures that govern the park. This process is similar to an existing rental property that is being converted to a condominium. The tenants and their non-profit advocate cannot force the owner of a mobile home park to sell. The acquisition must be negotiated. An appraisal will be required to establish the value of the land. As part of the due diligence process, the park's infrastructure would be evaluated to determine the need for capital repairs and an economic feasibility analysis will be required to determine if the cost of acquisition, improvements and operation could be sustained by the monthly contributions of the members. If the results of the study are positive, an offer would be made to the owner. Once the acquisition is successfully negotiated, a closing date would be scheduled and the Cooperative would secure a mortgage loan. Non-profit ownership insures that rent increases will be limited to the amount needed to responsibly operate the park. Residents enjoy greater participation in management and operating decisions. With cooperative ownership, the park is more likely to remain a mobile home park. With increased certainty and security, homes are easier to sell and the community is more attractive to new residents. The most significant challenge to such a strategy is the need to secure the assistance of a non- profit advocate to provide legal and technical assistance to the tenants. Significant expenses will be incurred by the non-profit in carrying out due diligence efforts. As a matter of public policy, the City may wish to support the non-profit in its journey towards cooperative ownership. Support may consist of the provision of seed money during the due diligence phase. Once the land is acquired, the City may wish to allocate CDBG and/or HOME funds for infrastructure improvements and residential rehabilitation. Encourage the development of new housing tax credit projects. New production is needed to expand the supply of affordable housing. Local units of government should play a proactive role in identifying sites for new affordable housing, including surplus property that is municipally - owned. Development teams would then be encouraged to prepare and submit proposals. Local government should be prepared to work with the development team to define an appropriate blend of expectations and incentives that will result in a high quality project. Treat non-profit organizations that specialize in affordable housing as a special class of developer. Non-profit housing developers cannot compete on a level playing field with for - profit developers in the absence of incentives. Non -profits typically do not have ready access to capital and are dependent upon highly competitive public resources to finance their affordable housing projects. Incentives provided by a municipality can foster a higher level of commitment from and a stronger desire to produce more affordable housing units by local non -profits. Streamline the permitting process for projects involving affordable housing. Participate in the cost of financing infrastructure improvements for projects involving affordable housing. Waive local fees for non-profit organizations that develop affordable housing. HOME/ AMERICAN DREAM DOWN PAYMENT INITIATIVE (ADDI) 1. Other Forms of Investment In FY 2011, the City of Iowa City anticipates receiving a total of $2,469,078 in non -entitlement revenue, including $200,000 in city general obligation bonds (GRIP), $i,668,078 as part of the CDBG supplemental disaster recovery program and $600,000 related to the I -JOBS UniverCity Project. Recapture/Resale Provisions Recapture guidelines are used for any homebuyer activity where the client receives direct financial assistance, and resale is used when the homeowner does not receive direct financial assistance. Iowa City has adopted provisions for resale and recapture in accordance with HOME program regulations at 24 CFR 92.254• Under the HOME program, certain requirements must be placed on properties by means of deed restrictions or a recorded note and mortgage. In FYzoii, Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity will provide direct homeownership assistance to five households. In regard to this activity, the city has chosen to enforce the HOME period of affordability via the recapture method. The recapture policy will be in effect for a time frame equal to the period of affordability as described by HOME program regulations at 24 CFR 92.254(a)(5): a minimum of five years for homebuyers receiving $3.5,000 or less in HOME funds; a minimum of 10 years for homebuyers receiving $15,001 - $40,000 in HOME funds; and a minimum of 15 years for homebuyers receiving more than $40,000 in HOME funds. Upon the sale by owner of these properties, or when the properties are no longer the primary residence for the assisted households, homebuyers will be required to repay t00% of net proceeds at o% interest. The homebuyer may resell the property on the open market to any willing buyer at whatever price the market will bear. The city will require an appraisal to ensure market value of the property. The Iowa City Housing Authority operates three homeownership programs and a down payment assistance program to increase homeownership opportunities for low-income households. The programs include the Section 8 Homeownership Program (HCV Homeownership Program), the Tenant to Ownership Program (TOP), the Affordable Dream Home Program (ADHOP), and Down Payment Assistance Program (DAP). The ICHA has implemented these programs in an effort to offer affordable homeownership options for low-income families, whether or not they receive rental assistance. The Tenant to Ownership Program (TOP) allows families residing in Public Housing rental units to purchase their unit or another city -owned property. The homes are sold at the appraised value and the family must secure a mortgage loan from a private lender. In some cases the City provides necessary gap financing to lower the monthly payment to an affordable level. The owner must repay, with interest, any financing provided by the city. The Affordable Dream Home Ownership program (ADHOP) is available for any Johnson County household with income up to 8o% of area median income. Reinvesting the proceeds from the sale of Public Housing units, the city builds homes that are made available to interested persons qualifying for this program. As with the Tenant to Ownership Program, the family secures financing from local lenders and in some cases the city provides the necessary gap financing to lower the monthly payments to levels affordable to the individual households. The owner must repay, with interest, any financing provided by the city. Since its inception in 1999, 16 units have been built. As part of the TOP and ADHOP programs, owners must sign a Resale and Occupancy Agreement. The agreement states that the home must always be owner -occupied and if it is sold prior to 15 years, the owner agrees to sell to an income -eligible Johnson County resident. The new owner must secure financing, though the city may provide the necessary gap financing to keep the monthly payments affordable. The DAP provides down payment assistance to income -eligible buyers wishing to purchase a home in Iowa City. The buyer, unit and financing must be approved by the ICHA in order to receive the funds. A Recapture Agreement is signed by the buyer. It states that the funds must be repaid in full, if in the first five years, the home is sold, transferred, rented or is no longer owner -occupied. After five years, if the home is owner occupied, the funds are forgiven at zo% per year. Use of HOME Funds to Refinance Existing Debt (Multi -Family Housing) Not Applicable — The City of Iowa City does not use HOME funds for this purpose. .. �. 6R -� n Use of ADDI Funds Not Applicable —The City of Iowa City does not receive ADDI funds. SPECIFIC HOMELESS PREVENTION ELEMENTS 1. Sources of Funds In light of the limited amount of CDBG and HOME funds available to the City of Iowa City, not all of the area's homeless needs can be addressed using federal monies. The city does not receive Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) entitlement funds to assist with homeless needs, and it relies on a variety of community agencies to provide basic needs assistance and other support for the local homeless population. During FY 2012, CDBG and HOME funding for Iowa City will support programs to provide decent and safe living environments for low-income households. Additionally, the city maintains support for the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board, the region's Continuum of Care (CoC) organization. Several of the nonprofit social and human service agencies that provide services to the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless receive public and private funds that are used to operate emergency shelters, transitional housing facilities and permanent supportive housing facilities throughout the area. These M,at:�e., R � a funds are also used to provide supportive services such as case management, counseling, job training and life skills classes. 2. Homeless Needs As a participant in the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board, the City of Iowa City is a participant in its plan to address homelessness and the priority needs of homeless individuals and families, including homeless subpopulations. The Continuum of Care (CoC) addresses the housing and supportive services needs in each stage of the Continuum of Care process to help homeless persons make the transition to permanent housing and independent living. The city will continue to support the CoC strategy to meet the needs of homeless persons and those at risk of becoming homeless. Additionally, the city has identified strategies designed to address the needs of homeless persons: Advocate human services coordination. Pursue a single application for service system entry. Pursue the formation of a local computerized system that connect clients with services, serves as a database, and provides inter -agency referrals. Support continued funding of Johnson County Council of Governments (JCCOG) Human Services Coordinator. Support the Local Homeless Coordinating Board (LHCB). Increase understanding of issues surrounding Johnson County homelessness. Conduct a study of rural homelessness coordinated with JCCOG to determine the level of unmet need, formulate outreach efforts and support requests for additional funding. Conduct a survey to determine community attitudes surrounding affordable housing and homeless organizations and participants. Expand/Rehabilitate Emergency Shelter. Improve and maintain existing shelter facilities. Support expansion or addition of facilities to meet increased demand. Expand staff within existing system to provide improved service. Support plans for improving day shelter opportunities. Expand available services such as social/case worker availability, facilities, childcare opportunities, improved public and private transportation access, showers. Supported Training and Access to Resources (STAR) program continuation. Improve transitional housing programs for families. Continue to develop scattered site, transitional housing programs requiring participation in supportive services. Provide transitional housing for single individuals. Continue to develop Single Room Occupancy (SRO) type housing for persons living alone with access to supportive services. Continue support of transitional housing for unaccompanied youth. Provide special needs transitional housing. Continue to support the development of transitional housing for persons with mental illness. Provide services to support special needs populations in non -facility based care environments (i.e. Compeer, Buddy System, Coaches). u!" C" f -ON PLPOT,,i y,. The City of Iowa City's Consolidated Plan identifies emergency shelter and supportive services for homeless or near -homeless persons as high priorities. As the needs of these groups are vast and numerous, Iowa City has allocated the maximum amount of CDBG funding possible to public services to assist human service organizations. To the extent possible, the City provides support to the system of facilities and service providers described in the homeless inventory above. 3. Chronic Homelessness Many of the actions described in the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan contribute to the elimination of chronic homelessness, More specifically, efforts by agencies affiliated with Iowa City and the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board will be focused on providing an adequate supply of permanent supportive housing and/or a comprehensive supportive services framework needed to maintain housing. These activities will combat the increasing risk factors for chronic homelessness posed by current economic conditions that have caused heightened unemployment and an increased need for increased supportive services. The city is proposing to fund various homeless prevention, homeless facility improvement, and homeless service activities in the next five years. To the extent possible, and as funding is available, the City is actively supporting the LHCB Continuum of Care's Strategic Plan. This includes the following five objectives and action steps specific to addressing chronic homelessness. Create new permanent housing beds for chronically homeless persons. Action Step: Develop 12-18 permanent housing beds designated for chronically homeless persons living in the Johnson County area. Increase percentage of homeless persons staying in permanent housing over 6 months to Action Step: Implement and identify process and procedures for measuring and evaluating 56 lengths of stay in permanent housing for homeless persons exiting Continuum of Care Programs. Increase percentage of homeless persons moving from transitional housing to permanent housing to 6i%. Action Step: Maintain investment in transitional housing and supportive services necessary for developing requisite independent living skills. Verify that Continuum of Care Programs continue to meet and exceed the HUD standard. Increase percentage of homeless persons becoming employed by ii%. Action Step: Maintain investment in supportive services necessary for developing employability skills, engagement in mainstreams resources and for making permanent employment placements. Verify that the Continuum of Care Programs continue to meet and exceed the HUD standard. Ensure that the Continuum of Care has a functional HMIS system. Action Step: Maintain current participation in the HMIS (Service Point) system. Continue to implement revisions to the system. 4. Homeless Prevention and Outreach Iowa City Housing Authority locally administers efforts that assist in homelessness prevention, including the Section 8 voucher program and administration of 81 units of public housing for residents who are low : � � A � N g: 'x��.z income, very low income and extremely low income. The Authority also administers a Tenant -Based Rental Assistance program using HOME funds. Many other social service agencies in Iowa City provide benefits to LMI individuals and families in order to prevent homelessness. The services provided by these organizations are essential in the Continuum of Care process and also serve the needs of those who have already become homeless. These organizations provide many services to their clientele, including but not limited to counseling, case management, life skills training, financial literacy classes and victim advocacy, all of which help residents to develop the skills and knowledge to transition into permanent supportive housing or independent living and to maintain steady employment. The ultimate goal of providing supportive services is self-sufficiency. Assistance with rent and utility deposits is available for eligible households through Shelter House, Successful Living, Inc. and the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP). In addition, some private entities provide small amounts of emergency assistance to those in need. However, access to such programs is extremely limited and often for one-time assistance only. The city's strategy to serve the needs of persons threatened with homelessness is as follows. Assist low-income households in maintaining and retaining their existing housing. Establish/Improve emergency rent, mortgage and utility assistance. Expand in -home support systems such as: living skills training; check in/on service; "buddy system" supports/mentor program. Increase accessibility to physical/mental health care. Facilitate the development of countywide housing rehab programs. Discharge Coordination Policy In establishing discharge policies to protect populations particularly vulnerable to the risk of homelessness, the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board applies the policies promulgated by the Iowa Council on Homelessness in 2005 and implemented by the State of Iowa. The State's Council on Homelessness was created via executive order in 2003 to evaluate existing policies, programs and rules to better coordinate efforts and resources to address and prevent homelessness. The State's discharge policies, described below, are based on the Council's findings. Foster Care Discharge Iowa law mandates that the case permanency plan for children in foster care include a written transition plan for services of youth, 3.6 years and older and the establishment of local transition committees to address the transition needs of youth at the time they leave foster care. These committees act to address gaps existing in services or supports available that would assist the youth in the transition from foster care to adulthood. This protocol will make every effort to ensure that the transition will not result in the youth becoming homeless. Health Care Discharge The discharge protocol that applies to those being released from health care treatment facilities is located in the Iowa Administrative Rules, which require that discharge planning begin at admission and provide for ongoing patient needs post -treatment, including housing. This protocol aims to ensure that patient discharge does not result in homelessness. Mental Health Discharge Mental Health organizations in Iowa are accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHCO), as well as governed by State statutes for all aspects of mental health care in the State's towns and counties. 1CAHCO standards require all organizations to have a set plan of care that moves along a continuum from entry and assessment to planning, treatment and coordination to referral, transfer of care and discharge. These standards are similar to the policy recommendations of the Iowa Council on Homelessness, which address discharge planning for a variety of populations at risk for becoming homeless. The Council recommended that each State department be instructed to implement a discharge protocol based on guiding principles that would make every effort to ensure that discharged individuals do not become homeless. The Council's policy recommendations are currently under consideration by the governor. Correctional Institution Discharge In response to the discharge policy developed by the Iowa Council on Homelessness, the Iowa Department of Corrections (DOC) established a new Discharge Planning Coordinator position and implemented a comprehensive re-entry case management system that is improving offender outcomes when they are released. Some of the elements include beginning to plan for release when offenders are admitted at the Iowa Medical and Classification Center (IMCC); completing a battery of assessments during reception to identify risk and needs that will be used at the next institution to develop a case management plan; identifying a targeted release date that will be used to prioritize treatment programming that addresses risk and needs; contacting Community Based Corrections (CBC) when an offender is within six months of that targeted release to begin engaging CBC staff in a dialogue to plan for the offender's release; another contact with CBC when the offender is within two months of the targeted release date to create a solid release plan so that when the offender is granted release by the Board of Parole (BOP), the offender is prepared for release, CBC is prepared to assume supervision and the offender walks out the prison door within a few days after the release decision is made. The case plan focuses on housing as well as treatment issues. The goal is to have appropriate housing arranged prior to release so that the likelihood of homelessness is reduced. EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS (ESG) Not Applicable —The City of Iowa City does not receive ESG funds. P' riPwF s 49 pp PA3 Pptl'P` S "� Y, :t ', i o".,f"; N��.. ., r�a 9`A w � ^.«5`A �x COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1. Priority Non -Housing Community Development Needs Owing to the diverse nature of the residents and neighborhoods in Iowa City, the non -housing community development needs within the City are varied, but there are some common elements. There are needs for public infrastructure improvements and public facility improvements throughout the City. There are significant social service needs and economic development needs as well. However, the limited amount of CDBG resources and the extensive competing demands for these resources severely restrict the number and type of projects that can be undertaken. Beyond these broad categories, there are specific needs within neighborhoods such as business district revitalization, sidewalk improvements, and park improvements. Finally, while some activities may appear to be the perfect answer to address specific needs, federal regulations limit funding to eligible activities only. In an effort to identify its non -housing community development needs, the City carefully considered input from citizens and agencies who engaged in the public participation process. The responses received through the City's online resident survey were weighed and considered along with the needs expressed by City staff. The responses received from the surveys provided to local social service agencies were also analyzed. Based on the aggregate of this input, the following priority needs are established for FYzoii: Public service activities that focus on crime prevention, child care, youth programming, life skills, financial literacy, substance abuse prevention and care, and mental health. As a result of the recession, there are many more households at -risk for becoming homeless due to job loss, etc. Assisting these families with day care, life skills, etc. to maintain their job and housing will be a priority. Public facilities, specifically the structural facilities that house the public service providers listed above. In addition, child care facilities that are affordable to LMI households or accept Title zo funding would be a high priority. Investing in the physical facilities used by non-profit organizations would prolong the life of their facilities and enable the agencies to continue their missions. Economic development activities, specifically employment training and micro -enterprise loan financing. Specific Objectives The city's FYzos.i allocations allow for the following activities: ➢ Public Facilities Improvements Exterior facility rehabilitation for the Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program New facility construction for the Johnson County Extension/Big Brothers Big Sisters Replacement of a handicap -accessible ramp and railing for the Domestic Violence Intervention Program Parking lot repairs and replacement of doors and carpet for MECCA HVAC and other remodeling and facility improvements at the Iowa City Free Medical Clinic ➢ Economic Development The CDBG Economic Development Fund was created to stimulate private sector investment that results in the creation of permanent, private sector jobs with living wages for low -to - moderate income persons in Iowa City, The Economic Development Fund provides assistance through low -interest loans with interest rates ranging from o to 4% and repayment terms set at five or seven years. The loans approved are typically for permanent working capital and often in conjunction with a private lender who provides a majority of the funds needed for the business to open or expand. All CDBG economic development activities must meet the National Objective of benefiting low to moderate income persons. The program rule requires that 52% of the jobs created or retained must be held or made available to low -to -moderate income persons based on family size or the business must qualify as a micro -enterprise. A micro -enterprise is a commercial enterprise that has five or fewer employees, one or more whom owns the enterprise. At least 53.% of the employees and owners of a micro -enterprise business must be low to moderate income. The city has allocated $3.05,o96 to the Fund for FYzoii. ➢ Public Services Operating funds will be provided for the following agencies: The Crisis Center Shelter House Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program Iowa City Free Medical Clinic Aid to Agencies (United Action for Youth, Elder Services, Inc., and MECCA) ANTIPOVERTY STRATEGY Actions to Reduce the Number of Poverty -Level Families The city assists human service activities through its annual budget allocations from the General Fund and CDBG funds to the city's Aid to Agencies Fund. These supportive funds assist local human service organizations with their operating costs. The city has also assisted with affordable housing projects through tax increment financing and tax exemption. Other funds from the federal and state governments pass through the city to human service agencies, Through HUD, Iowa City Housing Authority assists over 3.304 households each year, all below 500/0 of the median income, with subsidized rental housing, either with city -owned public housing units or with Housing Choice Vouchers. The scope of the Housing Authority's services has expanded with the start-up of the Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS) Program. CDBG funds benefit low -to -moderate income persons every year. The funding has been used for projects such as homeless services, housing support services, housing rehabilitation, new construction for low- income rental housing, and a program for youth business training. The greatest needs in addressing the problems of those living in poverty are: Affordable Housing Childcare Family Preservation Education/Job Training Community Attitudes Services Coordination. Affordable Housing HUD has mandated that the CP be coordinated with other programs and services intended to reduce the number of households with incomes below the poverty threshold. The majority of agencies interviewed for the CP planning process cited the lack of affordable housing in Iowa City as one of the most significant contributors to the problems faced by their clients. Strategies to meet these needs are addressed in the body of this document. Childcare The lack of funding for decent, affordable childcare is a major problem that prevents many low income people from making efforts at becoming self-sufficient. Childcare is not affordable for many if they choose to continue their education, and it simply does not pay for a single parent, or even a married parent, to take a job paying minimum wage when childcare is an issue. According to the Human Services Coordinator for Johnson County, childcare creates a real gap and a fundamental problem for the very poor. Currently, there is some progress being made in the Iowa City area. Handicare is an integrated daycare setting and a model nationwide that cares for children with disabilities as well as those without. In some traditional settings, some inroads are being made for children who are poor, disabled, or abused. Preliminary work is underway to determine the feasibility of developing day care centers in partnerships with local employers. The University of Iowa has a small program for its employees, but much more is needed in this area. Many people below the poverty level work or perhaps could work third shift at area manufacturing companies, but childcare during this time of the night is very difficult if not impossible to find. Usually, a second parent stays with the children when a parent works this shift. The key to solving this problem is finding adequate financial resources. Public investment in childcare is cost-effective when compared to the greater costs of job absenteeism, unemployment, and welfare dependence. The City of Iowa City, State Department of Human Services, and local agencies are not in a position to provide the needed funds. There are, however, Iowa Welfare Reform proposals that recommend extending childcare and child support programs after AFDC/FIP eligibility ends. This could be an important first step in assisting many poor children and their families. Family Preservation Census z000 indicates that a significant number of families, youth, and children are living in poverty. The agency interview responses also focused on the need for more services for families and children. There are currently many programs that provide various types of assistance; many of the programs could be improved by focusing more on preventive intervention and outreach. There is, however, the problem of limited and restrictive funding sources. Three programs in particular, Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP), the Johnson County Head Start Family Service Program and the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, are aimed at the needs of families, youth, and children. The Head Start Family Service Program provides comprehensive child development and family support services to high -risk families with preschool aged children. The Neighborhood Centers provide a range of supportive services for families living in the Pheasant Ridge and Broadway Street neighborhoods. They provide a variety of services such as parent education, financial management, childcare cooperatives, teen groups, family intervention, and preschool groups. The centers also assist families in finding other resources. In addition, Youth Homes provides transitional shelter for homeless parenting youth, and UAY has a program for teen mothers. These programs are in great demand in the community and often have waiting lists for certain services. Expanding neighborhood -based services throughout the community and creating more case management interaction would assist in earlier, comprehensive intervention. Early and expedient comprehensive intervention will contribute to improving and maintaining nurturing family environments. Education/Job Training/Self-Sufficiency Skills Assistance provided to people in poverty tends to be more oriented toward managing crises that arise rather than prevention of poverty or more long-term intervention that invests in a person's future. However, there are some important services available in Iowa City aimed at addressing the long-range goals of assistance -free, independent living. The development of self-sufficiency skills involves promoting programs for general job training, general and vocational educational opportunities, health care and nutrition, self-esteem enhancement, budgeting/money management, food management, family and parental counseling, skills development, childcare, and communication skills. Many of these are already available in the Iowa City area. Many y times the difficulty lies in getting the people who need them to the appropriate program, agency, or course, or in providing adequate financial support for the services. The city will continue to facilitate and enhance the development of self-sufficiency programs such as Successful Living's program, HACAP's Transitional Housing Program, ICHA's Family Self- Sufficiency (FSS) program, and the Shelter House Successful Training with Appropriate Resources (STAR) program. Together these four programs provide a range of services to families and individuals, including child and parent counseling, employment opportunities, financial education, housing, daily living assistance, and semi-independent living services to persons with physical disabilities, mental illness or mental retardation. Community Attitudes The agencies interviewed often said that the lack of adequate information regarding the extent and existence of poverty in Iowa City creates misperceptions. Persons living in poverty are often difficult to distinguish visibly; therefore, many City residents do not realize the extent of poverty in Iowa City. There is often a stigma attached to people who receive assistance from local agencies. Some people avoid seeking assistance that could significantly improve their lives because of negative attitudes. In turn, this hampers the agencies' ability to serve clients in the early stages of a problem because people wait until their situations are more desperate. In order to begin to eliminate this stigma, city residents must be educated about poverty in their community. This can be a very difficult job. Currently, funding is the primary way that the city is choosing to deal with the problem of poverty. City Council's support of funding for affordable housing and human service agencies demonstrates to residents that it is important to address poverty issues, and that it benefits the community as a whole, Services Coordination Though wide ranges of services are available to low-income residents, some individuals are unable to take full advantage of these resources. This may be due to a lack of information on what is available or inexperience with how to access and coordinate services to best meet their needs. Throughout the CP planning process, both agencies and residents alike reiterated the need for the coordination of available services. Currently, the City assists with the funding of the JCCOG Human Services Coordinator who puts agencies in contact with each other, makes referrals and serves as a central location of information on community resources. The city also encourages the coordination of services through projects such as the City's CP and the United Way's allocation processes. NON -HOMELESS SPECIAL NEEDS (91.220 (C) AND (E)) 1. Priorities and Objectives The priorities and objectives identified below are not presented in order of preference. They are grouped by type of activity and are based on information obtained from affordable housing and social service providers. Priorities for the Elderly/Frail Elderly Populations Continue to support activities that provide affordable housing for elderly and frail elderly residents at or below 5o%of area median income. Continue to support activities that provide the elderly and frail elderly with benefits counseling, care coordination, transportation, and other services. The city will also support the efforts of organizations that seek to provide services to the elderly and frail elderly. The city will support such efforts by considering the issuance of certificates of consistency with the Consolidated Plan for any elderly service -related projects submitted to the city for approval by other entities in Iowa City. Priorities for Persons with Mental illness Continue to offer support and assistance to local agencies that provide supportive services and outreach programs to individuals with mental illness. Increase the supply of transitional and permanent supportive housing facilities for persons with mental illness and mental disabilities. These facilities should provide case management services to residents. The city will aid the efforts of area organizations that provide supportive services and transitional and supportive permanent housing options to persons with mental illness. The city will support such efforts by considering the issuance of certificates of consistency with the Consolidated Plan for any projects undertaken by other entities that include the provision of housing and other supportive services for persons suffering from mental illness. Priorities for Persons with Disabilities Increase tenant -based rental assistance subsidies to serve more individuals and families who have disabilities and are in danger of becoming homeless. Increase the supply of affordable accessible housing. Continue to support activities that provide persons with disabilities with the resources necessary to make improvements to their homes. The city will work with Iowa City Housing Authority and other entities to increase tenant -based rental assistance. The city will support efforts to increase the supply of affordable accessible housing by considering the issuance of certificates of consistency with the Consolidated Plan for projects that are submitted to the city for approval by other entities in Iowa City. Priorities for Persons with Alcohol and Drug Addiction Continue to offer support to local agencies that provide outreach programs to individuals with drug and alcohol problems. Increase the supply of transitional and permanent supportive housing for individuals with drug and alcohol addiction. The City will offer assistance to local agencies providing outreach services to individuals with drug and alcohol problems. Furthermore, the City will maintain dialogue with area service providers and non- profit organizations to evaluate the feasibility of developing additional transitional and supportive permanent housing for people with substance abuse issues. The City will consider the issuance of certificates of consistency with the Consolidated Plan for projects submitted for approval by area organizations. Such projects must support individuals with drug and alcohol addiction through the creation of transitional and supportive housing and the provision of supportive services. Priorities for Persons with HIV/AIDS Continue to support efforts that provide affordable housing to people living with HIV/AIDS. Continue to support organizations that provide supportive services to people living with HIV/AIDS. The city will support area organizations that provide supportive services and affordable housing options for people living with HIV/AIDS. The city will consider the issuance of certificates of consistency with the Consolidated Plan for any projects that are submitted for review. Resources Expected to be Available It is increasingly difficult for the city to fund non -homeless special needs projects due to the limited amount of funding the city receives annually to support housing and community development initiatives and the increasing amount of basic community needs resulting from current economic conditions. However, other resources are available on the federal, state, and local levels that area organizations can solicit to help provide affordable housing opportunities and supportive services to Iowa City's non - homeless special needs populations. There are several resources available to support non -homeless special needs housing initiatives, including HUD Section 202 housing funds (elderly projects), HUD Section 822 housing funds (housing for people with disabilities), Section 8 tenant and project based rental assistance, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Federal Home Loan Bank funds, funds from private foundations and other private entities, public housing funds, HOPWA funds, Iowa Finance Authority funding, the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County, the Iowa Department of Economic Development and other state and federal resources. HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH AIDS Not Applicable — The City of Iowa City does not receive HOPWA funds. SPECIFIC HOPWA OBJECTIVES Not Applicable — The City of Iowa City does not receive HOPWA funds. Justification of use of HOME funds for TBRA There are three primary reasons for using HOME funds for tenant based rental assistance in Iowa City. These include: High demand for affordable rental housing for non -student households. Much, if not most, of the rental housing stock located within the downtown area and within close proximity to the University of Iowa is marketed to student households. As a result, rental rates are based on a per -bedroom lease. For example, a three -bedroom apartment targeted toward students might rent for $45o/month per bedroom resulting in a total apartment rent of $2,35o/month. This rent is out of reach for a lower income family of four searching for a three -bedroom unit. In order to make the local rental market more affordable to lower income non -student households, the city uses HOME funds to subsidize the cost of monthly rent for eligible renters. The waiting list for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers includes over 2,300 applicant households with an average waiting time of 22-24 months. The use of HOME funds to supplement the Section 8 rental assistance program enables to city to make more rental units affordable to lower -income households. • Federal funding for the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program has been severely decreased in the recent past with no indication of increased budget authority in the near future. Consequently, the City has capitalized on the use of HOME funds for tenant -based rental assistance to complement other on -going affordable housing initiatives in Iowa City. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing The City of Iowa City prepared an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice in 2oo8. The following impediments were identified, along with recommendations to eliminate the impediments: A. Lack of substantial equivalency between the federal Fair Housing Act and the Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance Impediment: The city could be the recipient of additional federal funds in its mission to eliminate housing discrimination in Iowa City. 1,4 _ Recommendation: Revisit the potential for achieving substantial equivalency between the federal Fair Housing Act and the Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance. Communities that adopt fair housing legislation that is substantially equivalent to the Federal Fair Housing Act as eligible to receive financial assistance from HUD to administer local fair housing laws. Any City that receives a certification or interim certification of substantial equivalence and enters into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with HUD is eligible to participate in HUD's Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP).During the [ity's first three years ufparticipation inthe FHAP,itwould be eligible to receive op to s3.ou,noo per year (up to $300,000 over three years) in capacity building fonds. Capacity building fonds may be used for enforcement activities and other activities that produce increased awareness offair housing rights and remedies. The City isalready fulfilling the requirements of 24[FR Part 23.5.202 relative toadministration of its Human Rights Ordinance. It seems only logical for the City to pursue federal financial support of its on -going fair housing activities. While the process of becoming certified may require time and energy, the reward is significant. The fact that Iowa [ity's ordinance is more stringent than the Federal statute in terms of the number and types protected classes does not preclude substantial equivalency. 2o3.o Update: The Iowa City Human Rights Commission revisited the potential for achieving substantial equivalency between the Iowa City Homan Rights Ordinance and the federal Fair Housing Act. Even though communities that achieve substantial equivalency are eligible to receive funds for capacity building (e.g, funds to be used for increased awareness), such certification would require the Commission to provide in the ordinance for the prevailing party to collect attorney fees. |naddition, the Ordinance would also have to state that the Commission vvoo|d provide the complainant with an attorney at no cost to the complainant if the complainant chooses to pursue their claim in court. Bothof these requirements obligate the Commission (i.e, the City) to pay for such costs. The costs have the potential to be very high and would befinancially difficult inthe current recession. Therefore, because the city has always processed and investigated housing complaints without federal funds, it will continue todosnand reevaluate becoming substantially equivalent atanother time. B. Fair housing education and training to members of appointed boards and commissions Impediment: Appointees to public boards and coMMi5Sions may not have a working knowledge of fair housing laws when making decisions onhousing issues. Recommendation: Provide fair housing education and training to members of the [ity's appointed boards and commissions that oversee housing matters. A community's sensitivity to housing issues is often determined by people in positions of public leadership. The perception of housing needs and the intensity of a community's commitment to housing related goals and objectives are often measured by board members, directorships and the extent to which these individuals relate within an organized framework of agencies, groups, and individuals involved in housing matters. The expansion of housing choice requires a team effort and public leadership and commitment isaprerequisite tostrategic action. Engage the services of the Iowa City Homan Rights Commission to provide annual training to the Housing and Community Development Commission, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustment, in particular. The issues that come before these boards can have long-lasting impact onthe quality oflife inIowa City. Their decisions should beasinformed aspossible inthe area of fair housing law to avoid creating or perpetuating impediments to fair housing choice for City residents. 2.o:Lo Update: The staff of the Human Rights Commission conducted training on fair housing and illegal discrimination tothe Housing and Community Development Commission inthe spring ofuoog. Plans have been made todnadditional training with the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustments this year. C. Commitment to affordable housing activities Impediment: The recent housing boom in Iowa City has made it more profitable for developers to construct higher -end market rate housing. As a result, fewer affordable housing units are being developed by the private market. Recommendation: Continue the commitment by the City and the Community Development Office to affordable housing activities (rehabilitation, home ownership, new construction). These activities provide a valuable opportunity to improve housing choice for members of the protected classes who are most often low -moderate income households. 2030 Update: The city continues its commitment to creating and preserving affordable housing opportunities for lower income individuals and households through CDBG- and HOME -funded activities. Appendix A DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN (Project Activity Sheets) Grantee Name: City of Iowa City Project Name: �rmr v ,i , IShelter House/NAMI Affordable Rental Housing Description: I JIDIS Project #: I JU0GCode: JU0GCode Agency will build a single-family home with six bedrooms to provide a communal living environment with continued supportive services for chronically homeless individuals. Location: Pr+iiri ° Nye Cate o Select one: Homeless/HN/AIDS �--- --- — - Explanation: Expected Completion Date: Project is 50% publicly funded. Agency has budgeted $160,000 to buy a house with sufficient space for six bedrooms and $217,400 for site improvements and construction/rehabilitation. 5/31/2011 Iective tegory Decent Housing 0 Suitable Living Environment 0 Economic Opportunity 1 y Outcome Categories ❑� Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability 1 Increase the number of homeless persons moving into permanent housing - Z' - ---- -. -- -- C-- d 10 Housing Units Proposed 6 Accompl. Type: Proposed - Underway _- - Underway Complete Complete tAccompl. ++ u _ O£ Type: Proposed Accompl. Type: V Proposed Underway — - — - - Underway Complete Complete Lu IL Accompl. Type: — Proposed Accompl. Type: - Proposed _ Underway Underway Complete Complete Proposed Outcome Performance Measure Actual Outcome Expand availability of special -needs housing Satisfactory completion of units 03C Homeless Facilities (not operating costs) 570.201(c) Matrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes V Matrix Codes L HOME Proposed Amt. 200000 Fund Source: W Proposed Amt. Actual Amount �_ Actual Amount dFund >_ E i pf Source: -_ _ Proposed Amt. Fund Source: W I L- Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount Accompl. Type: v - Proposed Units Accompl. Type: V Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Accompl. Type: 'w Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units SH Rental 1 CPMP Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Fund Source: Proposed Amt. N Actual Amount — Actual Amount L d Fund Source: I v Proposed Amt. h Fund Source: w Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount �' -- R Proposed Units Accompl. Type: V Proposed Units Accompl. Type: Actual Units Actual Units C1 �.'� - Accompl. 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Type: V Proposed Units Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units IM O Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Accompl. Type: v I Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units a SH Rental 2 CPMP Grantee Name: City of Iowa City Project Name: Isis Investments LLC Rental Housin Description: I I IDIS Project #: I jU0GCode: IUOGCode Agency will acquire and rehabilitate four homes to rent to low-income households. Households will be allowed to spread their security deposit and utility deposits over seveal months to provide greater access to affordable units. Location: .. ''iii brilcrtri .. s, iced Select one: Rental Housing - Targeted investment CTs (City Council FY07 Location Map) Explanation: Expected Completion Date: 5/31/2011 7ective ategory Decent Housing 0 Suitable Living Environment 0 Economic Opportunity S ; Ob glygig Outcome Categories ❑ Availability/Accessibility Q Affordability ❑ Sustainability 1 Increase the supply of affordable rental housing -- sing Units Proposed 4 Accompl. Type: Proposed ._ --._Underway ;Accompl. Underway Complete Complete .0 *' ul---- CComplete Type: - Proposed Accompl. Type: Proposed Underway -- - Underway Complete L C 0. v Q Accompl. Type: v Proposed Accompl. Type: Proposed Underway _ Underway Complete Icomplete Proposed Outcome Performance Measure Actual Outcome Expand supply of affordable rental housing Satisfactory completion of units 14G Acquisition - for Rehabilitation 570.202 V Matrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes L HOME W1 Proposed Amt. 208000 m Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount dFund M pf a Source: Proposed Amt. Fund Source: �� T7Actual Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Amount Accompl. Type: v Proposed Units Accompl, Type: Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units — Accompl. Type: Pro osed Units I'�`'�' Accompl. Type: v Proposed Units Actual Units _ Actual Units Isis Rental 3 CPMP 7 R d E L O a v L M p1 O a d' L. M E M L. tM O a Frg' L 10 d M L. CA O a Fund Source: Proposed Amt. 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Location: N J ;; Y&i 7Z ili' . r Select one: rlio w tlii'FRW G'k+� �, Priority Need Category • -- ---- Various — — - Explanation: Expected Completion Date: Participants receive an average $400 voucher for 24 months. ICHA estimates that tenant contribution will reach $29,088 over the term period based upon full funding for 4 households. The HUD- calculated cost per unit is $720/month. 5/31/2011 Iectave tegory O Decent Housing 0 Suitable Living Environment Economic Opportunity ; ifc �ivQ+� k l 777 Outcome Categories ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑� Affordability ❑ Sustainability 1 Improve access to affordable rental housing _ • • 2— 3 • +�+ G=iComplete • Proposed 4 Accompl. Type: • Proposed 7Accompl.Type: UnderwayUnderway Complete s• 41, H GComplete Proposed Accompl. Type: • Proposed — - — Underway Underway Complete d v W Accompl. Type: IVProposed - Accompl. Type__ • _ Proposed Underway Underway Complete Complete Proposed Outcome Performance Measure Actual Outcome Assist housing affordability for special -needs Number of households assisted 31F Tenant based rental assistance • Matrix Codes - • i Matrix Codes • Matrix Codes • Matrix Codes • Matrix Codes • 0) M d1 a HOME • Proposed Amt. 40000 Fund Source: • Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount Fund Source: • Proposed Amt. Fund Source: • Accompl_Type: • Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount Proposed Units Accompl, Type: I • Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units Accompl. Type: - Proposed Units 1Accompl. Type: osed Units Proposed Actual Units ,I Actual Units ICHA TBRA 5 CPMP Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Fund Source: v Proposed Amt. N L ----- - ------ , s, Actual Amount Actual Amount Fund Source: Proposed Amt. _ Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount M Proposed Units Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Accompl. 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N+�ed CatEi o N/A Expected Completion Date: Select One: �ental Housing Explanation: This allocation is intended to increase the capacity of non-profit organizations that develop affordable housing, a need in Iowa City identified in the 2007 Affordable Housing Market Analysis. 5/31/2011 Objective Category * Decent Housing O Suitable Living Environment O Economic Opportunity Outcome Categories 0 Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Improve access to affordable rental housing - in dComplete 7Accompl, Proposed 1 Accompl. Type: V Proposed Underwa Yd --- Underway Complete t u_ OComplete — — - — Proposed Accompl. Type: Proposed Underway Underway Complete L.0 Q-- Accompl. 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Actual Amount Accompl. Type: Actual Amount Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units Accompl. Type: 7 v Proposed Units Accompl. Type: I1W Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units THFCHDO 8 CPMP Grantee Name: City of Iowa City Project Name: The Housing Fellowship - Rental Description: I JIDIS Project #: UOG Code: JU0GCode The Housing Fellowship will purchase real property for the construction of homes available for rental to six working families (earning 31% to 50% AMI). This is a part of a Low -Income Housing Tax Credit Project. Location:id� Citywide Select one: Rental Housing - ---� Explanation: Expected Completion Date: 5/31/2011 Iecbve ategory Decent Housing O Suitable Living Environment O Economic Opportunity S ific'Ob iV Outcome Categories Q Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Increase the supply of affordable rental housing —' 3 -. -- --' _ in 0) 04 Households Proposed 6 Accompl. Type: Proposed - -- — Underway Underway Complete Complete t *' u- CComplete Accompl. Type: Proposed Accompl. Type: W Proposed --- Underway Underway Complete IL v Q-- Accompl. Type: Proposed Accompl. Type: Pro osed Underway Underway Complete Complete Proposed Outcome Performance Measure Actual Outcome Expand availability of affordable rental housing Satisfactory completion of units 14G Acquisition - for Rehabilitation 570.202 V Matrix Codes Mrix Codes Matrix Matrix Codes V _ _ _ Matrix Codes Matrix Codes - ---: L, d M HOME - - - Proposed Amt. 408451 Fund Source: - - -- -- Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount Fund Source: Proposed Amt. P Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount Accompl. 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Type: Proposed Units P Actual Units Actual Units THE Rental 10 CPMP Grantee Name: Jurisdiction Project Name: IowaValley Habitat. for Humanity Description: I I IDIS Project #: I IUOG Code: I UOG Code Agency will purchase lots to construct three affordable homes to rehabilitate and sell to income -eligible households. Location: ° r �9r=P Select one: or CT 18, CT 17 .— - - __— - — -- -- — Owner Occupied Housing Explanation: All new construction will be handicap -accessible and energy -efficient with maintenance -free exteriors. The average monthly mortgage payment for a Habitat home in 2009 was $580. Recapture provisions apply. Expected Completion Date: 5/31/2011 Objective Category OO Decent Housing 0 Suitable Living Environment 0 Economic Opportunity : 1 Increase the availability of affordable owner housing y Outcome Categories 0 Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability 2' Improve access to affordable owner housing — 3 - _ �+ Gl C=i 10 Housing Units Proposed 3 Accompl. Type: Proposed -- -_— Underway Underway Complete Complete tAccompl. u CComplete Type: v Proposed Accompl. Type: Proposed — Underway — Underway Complete L. 0 IL uAccompl. Q Type: Proposed Accompl.Type: Propose d -- --- Underway _ Underway Complete Complete Proposed Outcome Performance Measure Actual Outcome Expand availability of affordable owner housing Satisfactory completion of units 14G Acquisition - for Rehabilitation 570.202 Matrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes .� L N 0) p1 HOME Proposed Amt. 114000 Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Fund Source: Accompl. 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Type: i Proposed Units P Accompl, T e: V P • yp Proposed Units Actual Units', Actual Units Habitat 12 CPMP Grantee Name: City of Iowa City c,PmF versmn c.v Project Name: Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation Program Description: I JIDIS Project #: I JUOG Code: I UOG Code Iowa City's Housing Rehabilitation Program, through both CDBG and HOME allocations, will improve the condition of owner -occupied housing stock Location:7' Owner Occupied Housing TBD Select one: � — --- ---- — -- Explanation: Expected Completion Date: 5/31/2011 Iective ategory 0 Decent Housing 0 Suitable Living Environment 0 Economic Opportunity77 1 Improve the quality of owner housing _ _ — • Outcome Categories 0 Availability/Accessibility • ❑ Affordability 2 -- -- ---- - ❑ Sustainability 3 i — --- 10 Housing Units • Proposed 22 Accompl, Type • Proposed Underway Underway — - —, Complete Gl 0)Complete t Accompl, Type: • Proposed Accompl. Type: • Proposed -------- Underway --- — Underway +' v !►! Complete Complete CC IZ u Accompl. Type: • Pro osed Accompl. Type: • Proposed --- Underway Underway a-- Complete Complete Proposed Outcome Performance Measure Actual Outcome Improving condition of Number of renovations owner housing stock completed 14A Rehab; Single -Unit Residential 570.202 • Matrix Codes • 14B Rehab; Multi -Unit Residential 570.202 • Matrix Codes • Matrix Codes • Matrix Codes • CDBG • Proposed Amt. 179790 Fund Source: • Proposed Amt. Actual Amount - -Actual Amount L 0 HOME • Proposed Amt. 32234 Fund Source: 7 Proposed Amt. Actual AmountActual Amount �- _' Accompl. Type: • Proposed Units Accompl. Type: • Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units pf --- --- Accompl. Type: • Proposed Units Accompl. Type: • Proposed Units L Actual Units Actual Units CL - - _ __ - City Rehab 13 CPMP V f0 L p� i Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Fund Sou rce: Actual Amount Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Fund Source: Proposed Amt. 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Type: Proposed Units P Actual Units Actual Units Ln dFund ` pf Fund Source: w Proposed Amt. Fund Source: w Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Proposed Amt. ° '' Fund Source: Accompl. Type: Actual Amount Proposed Amt. ----- Source: w Actual Amount Actual Amount Proposed Units Accompl Type: w — — _ Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units a Accompl. Type: i v Proposed Units Accompl. Type: • Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units City Rehab 14 CPMP Grantee Name: City of Iowa City CPMP Version 2.0 Project Name: Johnson County Extension Office/BBBS - Facility Description: -LLIDIS Project #: UOG Code: UOG Code Funds will be applies to a constructs new 12,000 SF facility to house the Johnson County` Extension Office and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Agency programs focus on crime prevention, child-care, youth programming, life skills, literacy, mental health and abuse prevention. Location: Oak Crest Hill Road SE (adjacen to Johnson County Fairgrounds) Public Facilities select one: — — - - Explanation: Expected Completion Date: 5/21/2011 7ective „ategory O Decent Housing Suitable Living Environment O Economic Opportunity ,i� .o itOV ., s Poo Improve quality /increase quantity of neighborhood facilities for low-income persons --- Outcome Categories _ _ _ - ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability 0 Sustainability 3 I_ — -- - -- - 11 Public Facilities Propose 1 Accompl. Type: r Proposed N a, -- - — " UnderwayUnderway _____------ d y Complete Complete > E = Accompl. Type: cc Proposed Accompl. Type: --- I Proposed *,y —_- _: _—_--' Underway Underway _ o. Complete Complete o Ca U Accompl. Type: Proposed Accompl. Type: Proposed v --_ — — — Underway Underway Q Complete Complete Proposed Outcome Performance Measure Actual Outcome Construction of new public Timely achievement of project facility milestones 03 Public Facilities and Improvements (General) 570.201(c) T'WMatrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes. --- -- � Matrix Codes W Matrix Codes -- CDBG Proposed Amt. 127000 Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount _- — — Actual Amount 4) Fund Source: Proposed Amt. P Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount �'' Actual Amount Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Accompl, Type: — Proposed Units pf ---- Actual Units Actual Units Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Accompl. Type: — Proposed Units a — - --- Actual Units _-- Actual Units ]CEO Facilities 15 CPMP N Fund Source: ♦ Proposed Amt. ®.; Fund Source: � ♦ Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount L ;, `� u Ip (D Fund Source: ♦ Proposed Amt. d Fund Source: ♦ Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount Accompl. Type: ♦ Proposed Units Proposed Units i Accompl. 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Actual Amount Actual Amount L Fund Source: ♦ Proposed Amt. Fund Source: ♦ Pro osed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount i Accompl. Type: ♦ Proposed Units Accompl. Type: ♦ Proposed Units Ct -- - Actual Units Actual Units O a Accompl, Type: ♦ Proposed Units Accompl. Type: L♦ Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units JCEO Facilities 16 CPMP CPMP Version 2.0 Grantee Name: City of Iowa City Project Name: Ma or's Youth Empowerment Program - Facility Rehab Description: I J1D31S Project #: I JU0GCode: JU0GCode Agency will improve its new facility, including replacement or rehabilitation of the roof, soffit and facia, air conditioning, siding and other features. Location: 407 Highland Court _- -_-- ---- - Select one: Public Facilities Explanation: Expected Completion Date: 5/31/2011 Objective Category 0 Decent Housing * Suitable Living Environment V Economic Opportunity a _ - Outcome Categories 1 Improve quality / increase quantity of neighborhood facilities for low-income persons Availability/Accessibility- ❑ Affordability 3 V 0 Sustainability 11 Public Facilities Proposed 1 Accompl, Type: V Proposed Underway Underway *' C Complete Complete t Accompl, Type: iv Proposed Accompl. Type: Proposed H 'a Underway -- --- Underway Complete Complete L 0. u Accompl. Type: IV Proposed Accompl. Type: v Proposed Q Underway ----------- Underway Complete Complete Proposed Outcome Performance Measure Actual Outcome Improvement of public Timely achievement of project facility milestones 03 Public Facilities and Improvements (General) 570.201(c) Matrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes V Matrix Codes CDBG Proposed Amt. 90000 " Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount } Fund Source: Proposed Amt. i Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Proposed Units i Accompl. Type: Actual Units Actual Units a Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Accompl, Type: Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units - MYEP Facilities 17 CPMP Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Fund Source_ Proposed Amt. N Actual Amount Actual Amount W Fund Source: Proposed Amt. INj Fund Source, Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount ML Accompl. Type: v Proposed Units' Accompl, Type: • Proposed Units O1 Actual Units �p� Actual Units Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Accompl. 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Type: j Proposed Units �� Accompl. Type: Proposed Units 0 Actual Units Actual Units O a -Type: ' Proposed Units 'Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units MYEP Facilities 18 CPMP M1. Grantee Name: City of Iowa City Project Name: Domestic Violence Intervention Project - Facilit Rehab Description: IDIS Project #: I IUOGcode: IUOGCode Agency will replace a handicap -accessible ramp and railing to maintain the integrity of the building foundation and improve accessibility. Location: Select one: Confidential �ublic Facilities Explanation: Expected Completion Date: 5/31/2011 �ective ategory 0 Decent Housing 0 Suitable Living Environment 0 Economic Opportunity Outcome Categories ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability 7 Sustainability 1 Improve quality / increase quantity of neighborhood facilities for low-income persons 2 - — - -- 3'' _ d 11 Public Facilities I Proposed 1 Accompl, Type: Proposed Underway ----------- -- - _ Underway Complete Complete sAccompl. u _ OComplete Type: Proposed Accompl. Type: Pro osed Underway Underway Complete L. a V QUnderway Accompl. Type: � Proposed P Accompl. Type: W Proposed jUnderway Complete Icomplete Proposed Outcome Performance Measure Actual Outcome Improvement of public facility Completion of rehabilitation Matrix Codes Matrix Codes W Matrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes a, CDBG Proposed Amt. 70000 Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount 0) L C1 Fund Source: 71 Proposed Amt. 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Type: Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units DVIP Facility 20 CPMP Grantee Name: City of Iowa City Project Name: IMECCA - Facility Rehab Description: I 11DIS Project #: I JUOG Code: JUOG Code Agency will replace the residential double doors and make parking lot repairs/replacement at two facilities. Location: � �NIP Public Facilities Select one: -- -� 430 Southgate (residential treatment), 438 Southgate (transitional housing) Explanation: Expected Completion Date: MECCA provides substance abuse counseling and treatment along with HIV/AIDS services to approximately 3,200 persons per year. The agency offers 12 transitional housing units and a 32-bed inpatient residential facility. 5/31/2010 Iective ategory O Decent Housing Suitable Living Environment O Economic Opportunity „ii° ect Outcome Categories ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability Q Sustainability 1 Improve quality / increase quantity of neighborhood facilities for low-income persons w 2' - "--- 3 C d 11 Public Facilities Proposed 1 Accompl. Type: Proposed _ - - -- - Underway -- -- - Underway Y Complete Complete C GComplete Accompl. Type: Proposed Accompl, Type: — Proposed Underway Underway Complete Ld u QUnderway Accompl. Type: Proposed Accompl. Type: Proposed Underway Complete Complete Proposed Outcome Performance Measure Actual Outcome Improvement of public facility Completion of rehabilitation 03 Public Facilities and Improvements (General) 570.201(c) V Matrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes 1W Matrix Codes Matrix Codes L. CDBG _ _._ Proposed Amt. 11000 Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount G Fund Source: Proposed Amt. �.Fund �i R Source: ��Proposed ' Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount i p1 Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Accompl Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units C L Accompl. Type: Proposed Units h , Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Actual Units,. Actual Units MECCA Facility 21 CPMP Fund Source: w Proposed Amt. ���, Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount N i, _. h` -- Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount ;, Actual Amount M Accompl.-Type: Accompl. Type: v Proposed Units Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units p1 --- — Accompl Type: Proposed Units Proposed Units P 0 �` Accompl. Type: Actual Units Actual Units - Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Fund Source: Proposed Amt. M L -- Actual Amount -- — -- Actual Amount WFund Source: Proposed Amt. NR Fund Source: w Proposed Amt. Actual Amount' Actual Amount Proposed Units Accompl. Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Accompl. Type: Actual Units Actual Units L* Accompl. 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Type: Proposed Units Actual Units,'; Actual Units a -- MECCA Facility 22 CPMP rpMp v. _i , 7_n Grantee Name: City of Iowa City Project Name: Iowa Cit Free Medical Clinic/Dick Parrott Free Dental Clinic Facility Rehab Description: I I IDIS Project #: I jU0GCode: JUCIGCode Agency will replace the building's HVAC system, complete exterior improvements, remodel the basement and complete other facility upgrades. Location:.ii6i.' 2440 Towncrest Dr. - - -- Public Facilities Select one: --------- Explanation: Expected Completion Date: The Free Medical Clinic/Free Dental Clinic (including pharmacy, lab, chronic and acute care) treats over 2,600 uninsured low-income patients annually. Access tp affordable health care is a critical 5/31/2011 �ecUve tegory O Decent Housing component to family and financial stability. * Suitable Living Environment O Economic opportunity 141 1_11- icc �►s;.' Outcome Categories 1 Improve quality / increase quantity of neighborhood facilities for low-income persons ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability- Q Sustainability 3 it Public Facilities w Proposed 1 Accompl. Type: Proposed AW Underway Underway _ C d Complete Complete .0 Accompl. Type. Proposed Accompl. Type: Proposed v — Underway Underway Complete OComplete L a v Accompl. Type: V Proposed Accompl. Type: Proposed Underway QUnderway --- -- -____ Complete Complete Proposed Outcome Performance Measure Actual Outcome Improvement of public Completion of renovations facility 03 Public Facilities and Improvements (General) 570.201(c) Matrix Codes Matrix Codes I I Matrix Codes `Matrix Codes Matrix Codes CDBG Proposed Amt. 43000 �e�,'� Fund Source: Proposed Amt. L �� ,. Actual Amount Actual Amount 4) Fund Source: i W Proposed Amt. Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount b = p =_ Actual Amount i Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Accompl Type; Proposed Units CM Actual Units Actual Units a Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Actual Units i', Actual Units ICClinic Facil 23 CPMP M L M E i Cn O a V L M 07 E M L IT O a r Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount :. Actual Amount Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount ''f Accompl. Type: Actual Amount Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Actual Units Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Actual Units Fund Source: VProposed Fund Source: Amt. Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Proposed Amt. �' ;' Fund Source: Actual Amount Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Proposed Units Accompl. Type: Actual Amount Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Actual Units --- Actual Units Accompl,Type: Proposed Units Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units Fund Source: V Proposed Amt. Fund Source: Proposed Amt. 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TOG Code Project is to cover 25% of the salary increase for the Food Bank Assistant Director position, which has had its house increased from 30/week to 40/week due to the emergency needs of families in Johnson County. Location: , Nk Pi^ipi*j " P id Gate irai'; 1121 Gilbert Ct. Select one: �— ---- Public Services --- Explanation: Expected Completion Date: The Crisis Center offers basic emotional and material support through trained volunteers and staff in an accessible, non- judgmental and caring environment. The Food Bank and Emergency Assistance Program provide weekly supplemental food bags and emergency financial assistance. 5/31/2011 IecGve tegory O Decent Housing OO suitable Living Environment O Economic Opportunity - ecrl° fE tiv�' Outcome Categories ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑� Sustainability 1 Improve the services for low/mod income persons 2 ---- 3 O 01 People __ ---- - Proposed 1482 Accompl. Type: - _. Proposed Underway Underway Complete Complete - uE Accompl. Type: Proposed Accompl_Type: Proposed Underway Underway Complete Complete L. IL v aUnderway Accompl. Type: Proposed Accompl. Type: Proposed Underway Complete Complete Proposed Outcome Performance Measure Actual Outcome Provision of needed public service Agency is subject to monitoring 05 Public Services (General) 570.201(e) V Matrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes L CDBG Proposed Amt. 3177 Fund Source: V Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount 4) Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount i Gt Accompl. Type: 'w Proposed Units Accompl. Type_ Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units a Accompl, Type: Proposed Units Accompl. Type: Proposed Units - - ----- Actual Units Actual Units CrisisCtr 25 CPMP Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Fund Source: w Proposed Amt. tV — Actual Amount ��„ Actual Amount Fund Source: � Proposed Amt. `' Fund Source: Proposed Amt. d Actual Amount } i Actual Amount Accompl. Type: Proposed Units �LM ��, �; Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Actual Units Cf Actual Units 'p d Accompl. Type. Proposed Units Accompl. Type: Proposed Units _ Actual Units Actual Units Fund Source: ,w Proposed Amt. o Fund Source: Proposed Amt. M L. _ Actual Amount -- . Actual Amount Fund Source. Proposed Amt. P Fund Source. Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount Proposed Units L Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Accompl. Type: Actual Units Actual Units IM Accompl, Type: j Proposed Units Accompl. Type: Proposed Units a Actual Units --- Actual Units Fund Source: w Proposed Amt. Fund Source_ v Proposed Amt. L Actual Amount Actual Amount 4) Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Fund Source: I Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount L Accompl. Type: w Proposed Units Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units pf O a Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Accompl, Type: I v Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units a N Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Fund Source: v Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount i dFund Source: Proposed Amt. Fund Source: Proposed Amt. i- Actual Amount Actual Amount Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Accompl. Type: Proposed Units L Cf Actual Units Actual Units L a Accompl. Type: Proposed Units " Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units CrisisCtr 26 CPMP Grantee Name: City of Iowa City Project Name: Shelter House STAR Program Cash Match/Client Services Description: I I IDIS Project #: I IUOGCode: IUOGCode Agency will use CDBG funding as a cash match for the STAR program to provide support for their .75 FTE Client Services Coordinator at the Shelter House. This person coordinates outreach and ensures that all demographic and outcome data is managed. Shelter House intends to use the funds to maintain the existing accessibility of staff at the facility. 777 Location: m Select one: _ 331 N. Gilbert St. Expected Completion Date: r --� I Public Services --- Explanation: STAR program is part of the Johnson County Continuum of Care, coordinating with treatment facilities, substance abuse counselors, psychiatrists and others. 5/31/2011 Objective Category 0 Decent Housing Suitable Living Environment 0 Economic Opportunity Outcome Categories ❑ Availability/Accessibility (] Affordability 0 Sustainability 1 Im rove the services for low/mod income P _ _ persons 2_-- 3 _ d 01 People Proposed 130 Accompl. Type: Proposed _ _._ Underway --- Underway Complete Complete tAccompl. ++ V) CComplete Type: - - - Proposed Accompl. Type: Proposed -- - Underway y Complete L C IL V Q--- Accompl. Type: Pro osed Accompl.Type: Proposed Underway Underway Complete I Complete Proposed Outcome Performance Measure Actual Outcome Provision of needed public service Agency is subject to monitoring 03T Operating Costs of Homeless/AIDS Patients Programs Matrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes 74 L, N p1 a CDBG Proposed Amt. 2888 Fund Source: w Proposed Amt. - ----- Actual Amount - _ _ Actual Amount Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Fund Source: Accompl. Type: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount Accompl. Type: w Proposed Units Proposed Units Actual Units Accompl. Type: Actual Units Accompl. Type: V — - - Proposed Units Proposed Units Actual Units — - Actual Units SH STAR 27 CPMP Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Fund Source: rR Proposed Amt. N L - Actual Amount , � I,,n Actual Amount Fund Source:.Proposed Amt. Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount 1 Actual Amount Proposed Units E�Iu, M Proposed Units Accompl. Type: Accompl. 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Location: purl ' iy ._ Public Services Select one: - --- -- - 1060 Cross Park Ave. Explanation: Expected Completion Date: Project calls for 50 volunteer hours at $10 per hour. 5/31/2011 Objective Category 0 Decent Housing Suitable Living Environment 0 Economic Opportunity =. -CiTC�t tvlar" Outcome Categories ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability 0 Sustainability 1 i Improve the services for low/mod income persons 2 - — 3 _ d 01 People Proposed 49 Accompl, Type: Proposed - ---- Underway Underway Complete Complete > E s C .E Accompl. Type: Proposed Accompl. Type: Proposed _ -- - --- Underway - ----. -- - Underway Y Complete Complete a v U Accompl. Type: V froposed Accompl. Type: Proposed - --- Underway -- Underway Y Complete Complete Proposed Outcome Performance Measure Actual Outcome Provision of needed public service Agency is subject to monitoring 05D Youth Services 570.201(e) V Matrix Codes I Matrix Codes V ' Matrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes dFund M0 C1 CDBG Proposed Amt. 2625 Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount --- Source: Proposed Amt. i Fund Source: Accompl Type: • v Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount Proposed Units Accompl. Type: V Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units �' Accompl. Type: v ----- Proposed Units F�'.� Accompl. Type: � v --- - Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units MYEP 29 CPMP 4) i pf IL Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Proposed Amt. — �� Fund Source: Actual Amount -- — Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount ° u3 Accompl, Type: Actual Amount Proposed Units Accompl. Type: Proposed Units -- Actual Units I Accompl. Type: V yp Actual Units Accompl. 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Actual Amount Actual Amount Accompl. Type: , _-- Proposed Units ,Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units 0 '' a Accompl. Type: v Proposed Units �" Accompl. Type: Pro posed Units Actual Units Actual Units MYEP 30 CPMP CPMP Version 2.0 Grantee Name: City of Iowa City Project Name: Iowa City Free Medical Clinic/Free Dental Clinic Pharm. Assistance Program Description: I I IDIS Project #: I JU0G Code: JUOG Code This project will provide medication to 250 patients with diabetes, high blood pressure or other chronic medical problems. Last year, 457 patients were enrolled in the program. Location: °" y Prior 2440 Towncrest Dr. Select one: Public Services - -- Explanation: Expected Completion Date: The Free Medical Clinic/Free Dental Clinic (including pharmacy, lab, chronic and acute care) treats over 2,600 patients annually, providing free services to uninsured low-income persons. 5/31/2011 �ective ategory 0 Decent Housing Suitable Living Environment 0 Economic Opportunity 0"i Outcome Categories ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑Affordability ❑ Sustainability 1; Improve the services for low/mod income persons 2 ____ ---- 3' _ FA _ 01 People Proposed 143 Accompl. Type: Proposed — — Underway Underway Complete Complete 4) s 4 !� v _ OComplete Accompl. Type: -- - --- -- - Proposed Accompl Type: - -- - Proposed Underway Underway Complete L. ILU aUnderway Accompl. Type: Proposed Accompl. Type: V Proposed Underway Complete Complete Proposed Outcome Performance Measure Actual Outcome Provision of needed public service Agency is subject to monitoring 05M Health Services 570.201(e) V Matrix Codes V Matrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes V Matrix Codes V ,. WFund i Cf CDBG V Proposed Amt. 2610 Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount Source: Proposed Amt. Fund Source: wl Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount Accompl. Type: V Proposed Units Accompl. Type: v Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units O a Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Accompl, Type:LJ Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units ICClinic 31 CPMP Fund Source: ♦ Proposed Amt. Fund Source: ♦ Proposed Amt. N L Actual Amount g��"n Actual Amount Fund Source: ♦ Proposed Amt. Fund Source: ♦ Proposed Amt. Actual Amount ��p.� Actual Amount Accompl. Type: ♦ Proposed Units w Accompl. Type: ♦ Proposed Units Of 1 Actual Units Actual Units Accompl. Type: ♦ Pro osed Units Accompl. 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Actual Amount 99 Actual Amount M Accompl. Type: ♦ Proposed Units - Accompl, Type: ♦ Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units im - - _ _ ___ _ _ O a Accompl. Type: ! ♦ Proposed Units Accompl. Type: ♦ Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units ICCIinic 32 CPMP Grantee Name: Jurisdiction Project Name: t_ rm r —....„ Cit of Iowa City - Aid to -Agencies Description: I JIDIS Project #: I IUOGCode: IUOGCode These funds are provided to a pool of human service agencies that assist low- to moderate -income clients. Location: Select one: Various Public Services ----- Explanation: Expected Completion Date: 5/31/2011 Objective Category 0 Decent Housing Suitable Living Environment 0 Economic Opportunity # 0'b 14_w�ia Outcome Categories ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑Affordability Q Sustainability Improve the services for low/mod income persons - --------------------- ----- 2 7=:Accournpl. ople Proposed 5928 Accompl. Type: Proposed Underwa YComplete Underway Complete +r .�, a Type: Proposed Accompl. Type: I Proposed -- - - Underway _.— - - Underway Complete Complete O E IL v a— Accompl. Type: Proposed Accompl. Type: Proposed 21 - Underway Underway Complete Complete ! Proposed Outcome Performance Measure Actual Outcome Provision of needed public services Agencies are subject to monitoring 05 Public Services (General) 570.201(e) Matrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes � CDBG - - Proposed Amt. 105000 Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount d M p1 d Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Fund Source: �" : p' �, g Accompl. Type: v Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Proposed Units - Actual Units Actual Units Accompl. Type: v Proposed Units Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Actual Units �' - — �. `. Actual Units AidToAgencies 33 CPMP N L d IL Fund Source: v Proposed Amt. Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount - — Actual Amount __-- -- --- Fund Source: Proposed Amt. P Fund Source: 1 v Proposed Amt. 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Type: Proposed Units Accompl, Type: j w — Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units Ln i, dFund i IM i a Fund Source: - — — - Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Fund Source: Fund Source: — -- �', Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Source: Proposed Amt. Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount -- Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units - Accompl. Type: v Proposed Units P Accompl. T e: p yp Proposed Units Actual Units, Actual Units AidToAgencies 34 CPMP Grantee Name: City of Iowa City Project Name: t,rrir vervun <.v Citx of Iowa City - Economic Develo ment Fund Description: I JIDIS Project #: I JU0GCode: JU0GCode These funds will be used primarily for assisting micro -enterprise businesses with job creation and/or retention of low- to moderate -income persons. Funds may be used by both small and large businesses (HUD Matrix Code 18A and 18C) along with micro -enterprises for capital improvements, job training or working capital. Location: „f Economic Development Select one: — --- -— — - Citywide Explanation: An average of one business will be assisted per every $35,000 allocated. Expected Completion Date: 5/31/2011 Objective Category O Decent Housing 0 Suitable Living Environment 0 Economic Opportunity v " Outcome Categories F Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability 1 Improve economic opportunities for low-income persons 2 ----------- - ' -- - _ 3 +�+ d d usinesses V Proposed 3 Accompl. Type: Proposed -- Underway Underway Complete Complete t u ,�—_ OComplete EAccoipl. Type: _ ___- Proposed Accompl. Type: Proposed Underway Underway Complete i O d V Accompl. Type: Proposed Accompl. I T a p Type: _- _-_ Proposed Underway Underway Complete Complete Proposed Outcome Performance Measure Actual Outcome Increase opportunities for low-income workers Businesses are subject to monitoring 05 Public Services (General) 570.201(e) V Matrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes Matrix Codes V Matrix Codes CDBG — � d Fund Source: Accompl. Type: pf -- O" � Al.ccompType: � a — - Proposed Amt. 108324 Actual Amount Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Proposed Units Actual Units Proposed Units Actual Units 0 " = Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Accompl Type: Proposed Units Actual Units Accompl. Type: � � - Proposed Units Actual Units Econ 35 CPMP N 16. d pf Fund Source: Proposed Amt. H Fund Source; Proposed Amt. "-- — — Actual Amount Actual Amount Fund Source: Proposed Amt. 4 " Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount Accompl. Type: v Proposed Units' Actual Units J Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Actual Units -- a Accompl. 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Actual Amount ---- Actual Amount Fund Source: Proposed Amt. Fund Source: -- — Accompl. Type: Proposed Amt. Actual Amount Actual Amount Accompl. Type: Proposed Units Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units d Accompl. Type: i v Proposed Units i Accompl. Type: ." Proposed Units Actual Units Actual Units Econ 36 CPM P Appendix D HCDC Recommendations for FY 2011 CDBG and HOME Funding DATE: TO: FROM: RE: MEMORANDUM April 7, 2010 City Council Housing and Community Development Commission Recommendations for FY11 CDBG and HOME Funding I. Housing projects recommended for funding II. CDBG public facilities recommended for funding III. CDBG public services projects recommended for funding IV. Projects not recommended for funding V. Applications withdrawn by applicant I. Housing Projects Recommended for Funding Requests totaled.' $2, 009, 943 Amount allocated., $1, 004, 451 Applications received., 8 Applications funded. 6 She/ter House/NAMI- Rental Housing Housing Rank #H-1 Request $200, 000 Recommended Allocation $200, 000 6 SRO Units Category HOME/CDBG eligible housing Increases rental housing supply for very -low income individuals with chronic mental illness. Responds to a high-level need identified in CITY STEPS. Offers an innovative approach to combining housing and support services for a niche population. Recommended Financial Terms: 50% repayment of total principal, 30-year loan at 0% interest, 5-year deferment, balance at end of term. Period of Affordability: 20 years Isis Investments LLC- Rental Housing-Housin Rank #H-2 Request $250, 000 Recommended Allocation $208, 000 (4 Homes) Increases rental housing supply for very -low income families in scattered locations. • Responds to a high-level need identified in CITY STEPS. • Helps low-income families transition to self-sufficiency. • Has the potential to help people transition from renting to homeownership. • Gets new affordable housing units online quickly. • Focuses on areas underserved by affordable housing. Financial Terms: 30-year loan at 0% interest, 15-year deferment, balance at end of term. Developer fee $15,500 grant. Period of Affordability: 20 years Iowa City Housing A uffiorftylDVIP Housing Rank #H-3 Request $40, 000 Recommended Allocation $40, 000 4 Households Category HOME eligible housing Rental housing for households with incomes at or below 30% AMI is a high priority need in CITY STEPS. Will allow the ICHA to provide immediate assistance to victims of domestic abuse obtaining services from the Domestic Violence Intervention Program; serves a vulnerable population. Benefits to the Iowa City economy from payments to landlords participating in the program. Financial Terms: Grant. Period of Affordability: NA The Housing Fellowship - CHDO Housing Rank #H-4 Operating Expenses Request $40, 000 Recommended Allocation 34 000 Category HOME eligible housing • Helps build financial and administrative capacity of a local non-profit. • Improves transparency of public funding received by the organization. Financial Terms: Grant Period of Affordability: NA The Housing Fellowship — Rental Housing Rank #H-5 Request $682, 443 Recommended Allocation $408, 451 6 homes Category HOME/CDBG eligible housing • Increases rental housing supply for low -to -moderate income families in the UniverCity Partnerships Program selected neighborhoods. • Responds to a high-level need identified in CITY STEPS. • Rehabilitates under -maintained housing units; spurs neighborhood revitalization. Financial Terms: 30% repayment of total principal, 30-year loan at 0% interest, 10-year deferment, balance at end of term. Period of Affordability: 20 2 Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity IHousing Rank #M-1 Request $190, 000 Recommended Allocation $114, 000 (3 homes) • Benefits low -to -moderate income households. Financial Terms: Recapture Provision. Upon sale by owner or no longer principal residence, 100% of funds repaid from net proceeds at 0% interest. II. CDBG: Public Facilities Recommended for Funding Requests totaled. $706,562 Amount allocated.- $341,000 Applications received.- 7 Applications funded. 5 Financial Terms for all public facility applicants: Conditional Occupancy Loan. Mayor's youth Empowerment Public Facility Rank #H-1 program — Facility Rehabilitation Request $97,237 Recommended Allocation $90, 000 Work to be done in compliance with the Davis - Bacon Act. Category CDBG — Public Facilities i • Leverages outside resources. • Responds to a high-level need identified in CITY STEPS. • Provides programs for low-income youth and individuals with disabilities. Johnson County Extension/BBBS — Public Facility Rank #M-2 New Construction Request $200, 000 Recommended Allocation $127, 000 Work to be done in compliance with the Davis - Bacon Act. Category CDBG —Public Facilities i • Leverages outside resources. • Provides programming for at -risk youth. DVIP — Facility Rehabilitation Public Facility Rank #M-3 Request $76, 000 Recommended Allocation $70, 000 Work to be done in compliance with the Davis - Bacon Act. Category CDBG — Public Facilities • Emergency shelter is a high priority in CITY STEPS. 3 MECCA — Facility Rebabilitation Public Facility Rank #L-1 Request $15, 850 Recommended Allocation $11, 000 Work to be done in compliance with the Davis - Bacon Act. Cate ory CDBG — Public Facilities • CITY STEPS identifies health services as a high priority need. • Sole state funded provider of substance abuse intervention services in Johnson County. • Project will promote safety of persons served by the program. Iowa City Free Medical Clinic — Pub/ic Facility Rank #L-2 Facility Rehabilitation Request 97 975 Recommended Allocation 43 000 Category CDBG — Public Facilities • Health services are a high priority in CITY STEPS. • 90% of those served are very low-income (<30% AMI). • Services provided free of charge. III. CDBG: Public Services Projects Recommended for Funding Requests totaled • $62,061 Amount allocated: $11,300 Applications received: 8 Applications funded. 4 Financial Terms for all public service applicants., Grant. Crisis Center - Operations Public Service Rank #H-1 Request $10,625 Recommended Allocation $3,177 Category CDBG - Public Services • 90% of those served are very low-income (<30% AMI). • Services provided free of charge. • Low percentage of public funding. • Leverages high amounts of community resources. She/ter House — Outreach Coordinator Pub/ic Service Rank #H-2 Request $10, 000 Recommended Allocation $2,888 Category CDBG Public Services • Homeless services are a high priority in CITY STEPS • Helps to meet federal cash match requirement to leverage significant STAR funding • 100% of those served are very low-income (<30% AMI) • Increased capacity to provide case management services to prevent repeat episodes of homelessness. 2 Mayor's youth Empowerment Public Service Rank #H-5 Pro ram FAS TRAC Request 8 332 Recommended Allocation 2 625 category CDBG Public Services Provides part-time summer employment for at -risk youth. Iowa City Free Medical Clinic — Public Service Rank #M-Z Operations Re nest 10 000 Recommended Allocation Z 610 Category CDBG - Public Services Health services are a high priority in CITY STEPS. 90% of those served are very low-income (<30% AMI). • Services provided free of charge. • Low percentage of public funding. Leverages high amounts of community and corporate resources. IV. Projects Not Recommended for Funding Do/ hin International LLC Housing Rank #H-6 Re nest $584,0000 Recommended Allocation 0 Category HOME/CDBG eligible housing • No clear benefit for funding project aireaay unaerwdy. • HOME program rent restrictions not necessarily lower than area/unit market rent. Extend the Dream Foundation — Public Facility Rank #M-1 Public Facility Request 200 000 Recommended Allocation 0 Category CDBG Public Facility • Applicant changed scope of project from acquisition to rehabilitation of a leased space. Request must be reviewed by Council. HCDC unanimously encouraged Council to allocate $40,000 for tenant improvements at proposed rental property. Isis Investments - operations Pub/ic Services Rank #H-3 Request $8, 000 1 Recommended Allocation 0 Category CDBG Public Services • Commission increased developer fee for applicant's housing project to preserve limited public service funds. 5 Extend the Dream Foundation — ,3, 600 CDBG Public Services Public services Rank #H-4 Recommended Allocation Not a top priority for limited public service funds. Arc of Southeast Iowa - Eqi Request $3,184 Cateaory CDBG Public Services Public Service Rank #H-6 Recommended Allocation $0 Not a top priority for limited public service funds. EccoCoast Communications — ,8,320 CDBG Public Services Public service Rank #M-2 Recommended Allocation Not a top priority for limited public service funds. V. Applications Withdrawn by Applicant Chabad Lubavitch of Iowa RPauest $23,500 Chabad Lubavitch of Iowa Not Public