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AGENDA
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
DALE HELLING CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
410 E. WASHINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2013
6:30 P.M.
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Approval of the March 7, 2013 Minutes
3. Public Comment of Items Not on the Agenda
4. Staff/Commission Comment
5. Discussion Regarding FY14 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Requests
Review Financial Terms for Housing Projects
6. Review of the FY14 Annual Action Plan (www.icgov.org/actionplan)
Recommendation to City Council
7. Discussion of FY13 Projects that have not Performed per the Unsuccessful
or Delayed Projects Policy
8. Discussion of the Community Development Celebration
9. Review Allocation Process — CDBG/HOME and Aid to Agencies
Appoint Subcommittee
10. Monitoring Reports
• FY13 HACAP — Rental Rehab. (Bacon Curry)
• FY13 Neighborhood Centers — Facility Rehab. (Bacon Curry)
• FY13 Neighborhood Centers — Operations (Zimmermann Smith)
• FY11 Iowa City — Fairmeadows Park (Jacobson)
• FY11 ICHA — Tenant Based Rent Assistance (Jacobson)
• FY11 Visiting Nurse Association — Acquisition (Jacobson)
11. Adjournment
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CITY OF I O W A CITY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Housing and Community Development Commission
FROM: Community Development Staff
DATE: April 12, 2013
RE: April Meeting Packet
Thank you for your time and dedication during the allocation process. The following is a short
description of the April agenda items.
Discussion Regarding FY14 CDBG and HOME Funding Requests — Financial Terms for
Housing Projects
Staff must complete an underwriting analysis for all rental projects per the HOME regulations that
went into effect last year. Until project costs are better defined and all sources of funds identified,
staff can't complete the analysis. This analysis must be completed before we fund the applicant.
Staff will follow HOME rules and the underwriting guidelines as adopted in the application guide
before setting up the project in HUD's reporting and disbursement software. This year, this rule
applies to Charm Homes LLC.
Review of the FY14 Annual Action Plan
At the March 7 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 includes 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 12 and runs through May 14. The
City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the Plan on Tuesday, May 14 and formally
approve the Plan that same evening following a 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 FY13 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 151h
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.
Community Development Celebration
Will appoint a subcommittee to discuss and set this year's celebration.
Review of Allocation Process
Will appoint a subcommittee to review and formulate recommendation if sufficient interest.
Monitoring Reports — Please see agenda. Contact info. will be emailed to those providing reports
this month.
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.
MINUTES
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MARCH 7, 2013 — 6:30 PM
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY, MEETING ROOM A,
123 S. LINN STREET
PRELIMINARY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Andrew Chappell, Michelle Bacon Curry, Scott Dragoo, Charles
Drum, Holly Jane Hart, Rachel Zimmermann Smith, Cheryll
Clamon, Jim Jacobson
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Tracy Hightshoe, Jeff Vanatter, Steve Long, Doug Ongie, Steve
Rackis
OTHERS PRESENT: Courtney Callahan, Stefan Duran, Levi Lynott, Kaleb Hays,
Danielle Wilde, Jake Richter, San Stewart, Casey Levigne,
Barbara Vinograde, Mike Kaolzills, Kari Wilken, Roger Lusala,
Bruce Teague, Maryann Dennis, Ron Berg
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
Motion to recommend approval of the ICHA Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan and
Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan with one modification: Burglary in the 2nd degree be
changed to Burglary in the 3 d degree or higher (non -automotive related). Approved 8-0.
Motion to approve FY14 CDBG/HOME budget recommendation to City Council with the
following stipulations: if the final HOME/CDBG budget is reduced by no more than 10%, each
application will be reduced pro-rata. If the budget increases by no more than 10% each
application will be increased pro-rata up to their initial funding request. If the final budget
decreases/increases by more than 10%, HCDC will reconsider their recommendation.
Approved 8-0.
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PAGE 2of6
Housing
FY14Funding
Request
HCDC3-7-13
Recommendation
CHARM Homes
$61,C50
$61,650
City of Iowa City- Owner -occupied Rehab
$300,000
$300,000
THF CHDO Operating
$23,250
$22,000
3 Diamond Development
$350,000
$0
HousingTotal
$734,900
$383,C50
Public Facilties
Iowa City Fapade
$50,000
$0
IC Free Med
$85,371
$20,000
Mayor's Youth Emp. Program
$114,270
$70,000
MECCA
$50,645
$23,850
NCJC Playground
$55,000
$55,000
SudaneseAmercian Community Services
$50,000
$0
Public FaciltiesTotal
$405,286
$168,850
Total Requested
$1,140,186
$552,500
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Chair Andrew Chappell at 6:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF JANUARY 3 & 17, 2013 MINUTES:
Zimmermann Smith moved to approve the minutes of January 3, 2013.
Drum seconded.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 8-0.
Clamon moved to approve the minutes of January 17, 2013, with one correction.
Jacobson seconded.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 8-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Chappell announced that Gatlin resigned from the Commission.
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PAGE 3of6
STAFF/COMMISSION COMMENT
None.
MONITORING REPORTS
Dragoo reported MECCA's progress - it will have an invoice to the City by the end of March to
close out the project.
Dragoo reported on Habitat for Humanity acquisition and rehab of home on Nevada using
CDBG funds estimated at $32,000. The home will be finished in May. Another home was
identified on Franklin St. with the closing in late March. Habitat is negotiating home purchase on
Lower Muscatine, should be finalized in the next 90 days. Property in Industrial Park acquired
and rehabilitated. A certificate of occupancy issued this month.
Zimmermann Smith will report on the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County at the next
meeting.
DISCUSSION REGARDING FY14 CDBG AND HOME FUNDING REQUESTS:
Staff stated the funding amount available was reduced by approximately 5% due to anticipated
sequestration of federal programs. At this time, this is only an estimate and it is not final.
Hightshoe confirmed $341,800 must be spent on housing, CHDO funds are a HOME eligible
expense, however does not get spent directly on housing but for operational funds for the
management and ongoing operations of housing providers. Only certified community housing
development organizations are eligible for these funds. The max. amount that can be allocated
is 5% of the HOME entitlement. Hightshoe explained CDBG-eligible projects and reported on
the status of the 3 Diamond's project and the existing Council resolution of support for this
project.
Commission discussed 3 Diamond's request, mixed support due to discussion of need, funding
and an out-of-town developer. Agreement to recommend no allocation.
Commission discussed Charm Homes' request, supported full funding of $61,650 without 3
Diamond's allocation.
Commission discussed City of Iowa City's request for $300,000, supported full funding.
Commission discussed The Housing Fellowship's request, supported funding at full amount (up
to 5% of HOME entitlement).
Commission discussed Sudanese American Community Services'request for funding and
partnership with Habitat for Humanity, acquisition of a site in question. Agreement to
recommend no allocation.
Commission discussed MECCA's request, agreed to recommend partial funding.
Commission discussed Broadway Neighborhood Center's request, support for full funding of
$55,000.
Commission discussed Downtown Fagade Project's request, funding not supported
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PAGE 4 of 6
Commission discussed Mayor's Youth, agreed to recommend partial request.
Commission discussed Iowa City Free Medical Clinic's request, agreed to recommend partial
funding.
Motion by Bacon Curry. Second by Zimmermann Smith to approve the FY14 CDBG/HOME
budget recommendation (below) to City Council with the following stipulations: if the final
HOME/CDBG budget is reduced by no more than 10%, each application will be reduced pro-
rata. If the budget increases by no more than 10% each application will be increased pro-rata
up to their initial funding request. If the final budget decreases/increases by more than 10%,
HCDC will reconsider their recommendation.
Vote was taken and the motion carried 8-0.
FY14 HCDC Recommendation
Housing
FY14 Funding
Request
HCDC 3-7-13
Recommendation
CHARM Homes
$61,650
$61,650
City of Iowa City - Owner -occupied Rehab
$300,000
$300,000
THE CHDO Operating
$23,250
$22,000
3 Diamond Development
$350,000
$0
Housing Total
$734,900
$383,650
Public Facilities
Iowa City Fa ade
$50,000
$0
IC Free Med
$85,371
$20,000
Mayor's Youth Emp. Program
$114,270
$70,000
MECCA
$50,645
$23,850
NCJC Playground
$55,000
$55,000
Sudanese American Community Services
$50,000
$0
Public Facilities Total
$405,286
$168,850
Total Requested
$1,140,186
$552,500
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REVIEW UPDATES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE ICHA'S HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER
(HCVI ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN AND ACOP:
Rackis, ICHA, presented updates and amendments to the Plan. Zimmermann Smith
questioned why the plan did not cover burglary in the 3 d degree or higher. Rackis explained the
types of crime that resulted in denials of assistance.
Motion by Jacobson, second by Hart to recommend approval of the ICHA Housing Choice
Voucher Administrative Plan and Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan with one
modification: Burglary in the 2"d degree be changed to Burglary in the 3 d degree or higher (non -
automotive related).
A vote was taken and the motion carried 8-0
ADJOURNMENT:
Drum moved to adjourn.
Dragoo seconded.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 8-0.
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FY14 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
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GENERAL
The Annual Action Plan (Action Plan) is submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and serves as
the formal application for the use of entitlement funds that are received by Iowa City.
The Action Plan defines the one-year activities in relationship to the five-year goals and objectives of CITY STEPS, Iowa City's
Consolidated Plan for Housing, Jobs and Services for Low -Income Residents, covering City Fiscal Years 2011-2015.
The Action Plan provides a brief description of the programs and projects of Iowa City for FYiq (July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014), the
fourth year of CITY STEPS, as well as funding announcements for the CDBG, HOME, ESG and other state and federal programs.
Table of Contents
Standard Form 424: CDBG & HOME Program.................................................................. i
ExecutiveSummary 91.220(b)...................................................................................... 1
Objectives and Outcomes
Evaluation of Past Performance
Citizen Participation 91.200 & 91.220(b)......................................................................3
Resourcesand Objectives 91.220(c)............................................................................4
Federal Resources
Other Resources & Leverage
Annual Objectives (Table 3A)
Activities to be Undertaken & Outcome Measures 91.220 (d)(e).................................7
Table 3C - Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects......................................................... 8
Geographic Distribution 91.220 (f).............................................................................22
Comparison of LMI Block Groups and Minority Concentration Map ............................... 24
FY14 Project Locations......................................................................................... 28
Allocation Priorities - HCDC Memo......................................................................... 29
Affordable Housing Goals 91.220 (g).......................................................................... 33
Table 3B - Annual Housing Completion Goals
PublicHousing 91.220 (h)..........................................................................................34
Homeless & Other Special Needs Activities 91.220 (i)................................................34
Barriers to Affordable Housing 91.220(j)...................................................................36
OtherActions 91.220 (k)............................................................................................38
HOME Program Specific Requirements 91.220 (1).......................................................41
Recapture/Resale Provisions
Fair Housing
Affirmative Marketing
Monitoring91.230.......................................................................................................48
Certifications91.225................................................................................................... 51
Appendix A - Comments Received & Staff Response ................................................... 61
5F 424
The SF 424 is part of the CPMP Annual Acti on Plan. SF 424 form
fields are included in this document. Grantee information is linked
from the 1MAP. xls document of the Mv2 tool.
Complete the Tillable fields (blue cells) in the table below. The other items are pre -filled with values from the
Grantee Information Worksheet.
Date Submitted: May15, 2013
Applicant Identifier
2-6004805
Type of Submission
Date Received by state
State Identifier
kpplication
Pre -application
Date Received by HUD
Federal Identifier
2-6004805
Z Construction
❑ Construction
® Non Construction
❑ Non Construction
Applicant Information
Jurisdiction: City of Iowa City, Iowa
LOG Code
Street Address Line 1: 410 E. Washington St.
Organizational DUNS: 145409996
Street Address Line 2
Organizational Unit: Municipality
City: Iowa City
Ilowa
Department: Planning & Community Dev't
ZIP: 52240
ICountry U.S.A.
Division: Community Development
Employer Identification Number (EIN):
Johnson
-County:
42-6004805
Pro ram Year Start Date MM/DD : 07/01/2013
Applicant Type: Municipality
Specify Other Type if necessary:
Local Government: Township
SpecifV Other Tvpe
Program Funding
U.S. Department o
Housing and Urban Development
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
CDBG Project Titles
Description of Areas Affected by CDBG Project(s)
$605,694 CDBG Grant Amount
$0 Additional HUD Grant(s)
Levera ed
Describe
$0 Additional Federal Funds Leveraged
$0 Additional State Funds Leveraged
$463,577 Locally Leveraged Funds
$15,380 Grantee Funds Leveraged
$Anticipated Program Income
$75,000
Other (Describe)
Total Funds Leveraged for CDBG-based Project(s)
$478,957
Home Investment Partnerships Program
14.239 HOME
HOME Project Titles
Description of Areas Affected by HOME Project(s)
$365,340 HOME Grant Amount
$0 Additional HUD Grant(s)
Levera ed
Describe
$0 Additional Federal Funds Leveraged
$0 Additional State Funds Leveraged
$424,213 Locally Leveraged Funds
$0 Grantee Funds Leveraged
$80,000 Anticipated Program Income
Other (Describe)
Total Funds Leveraged for HOME -based Project(s)
$424,213
Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS - NA
14.241 HOPWA
HOPWA Project Titles
Description 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 - NA
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 Project Districts: 2nd
Is the applicant delinquent on any federal debt? If
"Yes" please include an additional document
explaining the situation.
❑ Yes
This application was made available to the
state EO 12372 process for review on DATE
M No
Program is not covered by EO 12372
❑ Yes
®No
❑ N/A
Program has not been selected by the state
for review
Person to be contacted regarding this application
First Name: Thomas
Middle Initial: M.
Last Name: Markus
Title: City Manager
Phone: 319.356.5010
Fax 319.356.5217
eMail:
homas-markus Iowa-ci .or
Grantee Website: www.icgov.org
Other Contact: Tracy Hightshoe
Signature of Authorized Representative
Date Signed
May 8, 2013
91.220 (B) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Objectives & Outcomes
The Annual Plan articulates funding decisions for the next year of Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment
Partnerships Program funds according to the long-term goals established in CITY STEPS, the city's 2011-2015 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 city, 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 Consolidated Plan 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.
Priorities
Iowa City is committed to allocating funds that serve the needs of low -to -moderate income residents. Households with incomes
less than 50% 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 Consolidated Plan planning process requires the city to specifically address needs and proposed strategies in the following
three areas: housing, homelessness and community development.
Based upon outreach efforts, the following community development and housing needs were determined to have a high priority
and will continue to be an emphasis of CDBG funding:
• Housing
• Non -student renter households up to 50%of MFI
• Persons and families at -risk for homelessness
• Owner -occupied housing units (elderly, small family, special needs)
• Public Services
• Crime prevention
• Child care services
• Youth programming
• Life skills
• Financial literacy
• Substance prevention and care
• Mental health
• Public Facilities and Improvements
0 Facility improvements to the structures housing the public service providers
Economic Development
• Micro -enterprise development
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.
Three specific objectives are relative to each activity funded. 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).
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.
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 FY2012
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), the most recent report filed.
During FYzoiz, the City of Iowa City expended $2,402,893 in CDBG funds and $864,797 in HOME funds and leveraged $4,080,495
in private and public funds. Leverage and beneficiary information for CDBG and HOME projects are realized when the project is
closed.
In administering its CDBG and HOME programs, the city continued to implement the priorities established in CITY STEPS, the 2011-
2015 Consolidated Plan. The plan's three major priorities and the FY12 projects to address these priorities are identified below:
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1) 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;
By the end of the fiscal year, 26 owner -occupied rehabilitation projects were completed, zl households received tenant based rent
assistance, six lots acquired to construct homes for sale to income eligible households and one lot acquired to construct a home
with four SRO units for persons with disabilities.
z) Provide a suitable living environment through safer, more livable neighborhoods, greater integration of low and moderate
income residents throughout the city, increased housing opportunities and reinvestment in deteriorating neighborhoods;
FY12 funding provided needed additions and or rehabilitations to six public facilities and one elementary school: Grant Wood
Elementary, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, Domestic Violence Intervention Program, Mayor Youth Empowerment
Program, Arc of Southeast Iowa, MECCA and Old Brick.
These organizations serve the following clienteles: youth, persons with disabilities, persons with alcohol and drug addiction and
families in crisis, homeless or at risk of being homeless.
FY12 operational funding was provided to Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, Crisis Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Table
to Table, Successful Living, Emma Goldman Clinic, Domestic Violence Intervention Program and the Iowa City Free Medical Clinic.
CDBG funds assisted 1,995 persons who are homeless with support services and shelter upgrades and provided operational funding
to non-profit organizations that assisted 6,650 persons.
Program beneficiaries are counted in the fiscal year the project is completed.
3) Expand economic opportunities through morejobs 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.
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. All CDBG economic
development activities must meet the National Objective of benefiting lowto moderate income persons. The program rule requires
that 51%ofthejobs 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. The City approved funding for three businesses in FYiz: Trumpet Blossom Cafe,
Molly's Cupcakes and (Blitz Boxing and Fitness. Project accomplishments to be reported in FY13's CAPER.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Throughout the year the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) holds public hearings to oversee the
operation of the Community Development Division, the Iowa City Housing Authority, monitor CDBG and HOME projects, and listen
to public input into these and other programs.
The City of Iowa City's current 5-year Consolidated Plan (2011-2015 CITY STEPS) was adopted in December zoog. Numerous public
meetings and hearings were held to solicit public comment regarding the development of the CITY STEPS plan in accordance with
the City's Citizen Participation Plan. The city ensured broad public participation in the development of CITY STEPS. The
stakeholders invited to participate in the Plan are identified on Page lz of CITY STEPS as well as the comments and staff responses
received (p. iq & 16).
HCDC and the City Council have held a number of meetings for the preparation of the FYiq Annual Action Plan and other HUD
related documents. The public has been invited to participate in all of the meetings and efforts were made to encourage and
increase citizen participation. The following is a chronology of the events, meetings, public hearings and actions taken in relation
to the FYiq Annual Action Plan and Iowa City's 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS).
Dec. lz, 2012
Public notice that CDBG and HOME applications are available
Dec. 19, 2012
CDBG/HOME Applicant Workshop
Jan. 8, 2013
CDBG/HOME Applicant Workshop
Jan. 18, zoi3
Applications due to City of Iowa City by lz noon
Feb. zi, zoi3
HCDC meeting question/answer discussion with applicants (Cancelled due to inclement weather)
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March 7, 2013
HCDC meeting review of rankings & average funding; recommendation on funding awards
April 12,z013
Draft Annual Action Plan —3o-day comment period begins
April 18, 2013
HCDC meeting — recommendation on the Annual Action Plan to Council
April 23, 2013
Council Sets FY14 Action Plan Public Hearing
April 30, 2013
Public Hearing Notice Appears in Press -Citizen
May 14, 2013
Expiration 3o-day comment period on the FY14 Annual Action Plan
May 14, 2013
City Council: public hearing on the FY14 Annual Action Plan
May 14,z013
City Council: resolution -approving the FY14 Annual Action Plan
Anticipated Dates
May 15,z013
FY14 Annual Action Plan submitted to HUD
May 30, 2013
Submission of Environmental Review Record and FONSI (as applicable)
June 15, 2013
Submission of Request for Release of Funds
JUly 1, 2013
Start FY14 CDBG and HOME projects
In accordance with Iowa City's Citizen Participation Plan, the draft Annual Action Plan was available during the public comment
period at the Iowa City Library, the Planning Community Development Office and on the city's website at
www.icgov.org/action plan. Special accommodations were available for persons with physical disabilities if the request was made at
least seven days prior to the scheduled meeting date. In FY14 no special requests were made.
PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED
A 3o-day public comment period regarding the FY14 Annual Action Plan ran from April lz, 2013 to May 14, 2013. A public hearing
was held on May i4, z013. Comments received and staff response can be found in Appendix A.
RESOURCES & OBJECTIVES
Federal Resources
The city anticipates receiving the following funds during FY2014 to help support affordable housing projects, housing rehabilitation
programs, and homeless outreach and prevention activities, along with its other CDBG/HOME initiatives.
Funding Sources, FYiov,
Entitlement Revenue $1,126,035
CDBG
CDBG Annual Entitlement
$605,694
Anticipated CDBG Program Income
$75,000
Uncommitted/Returned Projects
$0
TotaICDBG
$680,694
HOME
HOME Annual Entitlement
$365,340
Anticipated HOME Program Income
$80,000
Uncommitted/Returned Projects
$0
Total HOME
$445,340
Non -Entitlement Revenue
(Federal & Other)
$7,560,000
City General Obligation Bonds (GRIP)
$200,000
City Funds (UniverCity Project)
s16o,000
Housing Choice Vouchers, Public Housing and Family
Self -Sufficiency Contracts (All sources) - ICHA
$7,200,000
Total Resources Anticipated
$8,686,035
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Other Resources and Leverage
Iowa City is fortunate to have active and vital organizations that provide housing and supportive services within the community. As
such, multiple resources (federal, state, local and private) are available for activities including housing, jobs and human services. In
addition to these funds, other resources like donations and volunteers are utilized.
According to the applications, we have been able to estimate that $903,170 in otherfunds will be leveraged. This amounts to $0.93
leveraged for each dollar of local CDBG and HOME funds allocated by the City of Iowa City. In addition, other municipal resources
such as general fund expenditures, infrastructure improvements and tax exemptions may be used to meet the City's HOME match
liability.
Actual leverage and HOME match figures will depend on the outcomes of the projects proposed in this annual action plan. Upon
completion of the FY14 projects the exact amount of other resources leveraged by these projects will be known and included within
the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. The City currently has $2,591,555 in excess match carried overfrom
previous years.
Private banks and lending institutions often provide significant capital to both Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) projects. Both the City and local organizations recognize this mutually beneficial
relationship. To promote the goals and objectives of the Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS) both parties have taken steps to
strengthen and expand our partnerships.
As stated above, other resources include in -kind donations, volunteers, foundations and businesses. The following is a list of
organizations or groups identified as contributing to FY14 CDBG and HOME projects:
Private (donations)
Private (loans)
Public funds
United Way
Johnson County
In -kind Donations (skilled labor, goods, materials, waived fees)
Volunteers
City of Iowa City
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Table 3A
Summary of Specific Annual Objectives — Program Year 4
Obj
Specific Objectives
Sources of
Performance
Expected
Actual
Outcome/
#
Funds
Indicators
Number
Number
Objective*
Rental Housing Objectives
1.
Increase the capacity of nonprofit
HOME
Organizations
1
DH-2
organizations that develop affordable
housing
Owner Housing Objectives
2.
Increase affordability of decent housing
Housing Units
0
DH-2
by rehabilitating and resale of owner
housing to income eligible households
includes new construction).
3.
Increase affordability of decent housing
HOME/
Housing Units
31
DH-2
by rehabilitating owner -occupied
CDBG
housing.
Homeless Objectives
4.
Increase affordability of decent housing
HOME
Housing Units
0
DH-2
for special needs populations
Special Needs Objectives
5.
Increase affordability of decent housing
HOME
Housing Units
8
DH-2
for special needs populations
6.
Provide rental assistance to special
DH-2
needs populations.
Community Development Objectives
Infrastructure Objectives
Public Facilities Objectives
7.
Assist with the renovation of avariety of
CDBG
Public Facility
4
SL-1
facilities that provide benefits to LW
persons.
Public Services Objectives
8.
Address the greatest needs of the City's
CDBG
Persons
2.500
SL-1
LMI and special needs populations with
needed services.
Economic Development Objectives
9.
Provide working capital, job training
CDBG
Businesses
2
EO-2
funds to micro -enterprises or small
businesses to create jobs for LW
persons
10.
Provide financial assistance to private
CDBG
Businesses
1
EO-2
business for facade improvements in an
URA
Other Objectives
*Outcome/Ob' ectiveCodes
Availability/AccessibilityAvailability/Accessibility
Affordability
Sustainabilil
Decent Housing
DH-1
DH-2
DH-3
Suitable Uving Environment
SL-1
SL-2
SL-3
Economic Opportunity
EO-1
EO-2
EO-3
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ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN & OUTCOME MEASURES
The following table summarizes the FY2014 CDBG/HOME budget for the City of Iowa City. The Housing and Community
Development Commission recommended the allocation of $1,126,034 for activities related to CDBG and HOME. The City's FY2014
program activities are anticipated to specifically benefit 39 housing units/households, 4 public facilities, 2,500 persons receiving
public services, two micro -enterprises and/or businesses creating jobs for low -moderate persons and benefit one business
completing a facade renovation to prevent slum and blight. The City anticipates that 92%ofthe CDBG funds will be used for
activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income.
CDBG & HOME Activities, FY2014
Category
Activity
Requested
Allocated
Units/HH Assisted
Source
Charm Homes LLC- Rental Housing
$ 61,650
$ 61,650
8
HOME
The Housing Fellowship - CHDO Operating'
$ 23,250
$ 22,000
NA
HOME
Housing
Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation Program
$ 184,851
12
CDBG
Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation Program
$ 17,156
1
HOME
Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation - Targeted
$ 300,000
$ 300,000
18
HOME
Total Housing:
$ 394,900
$ 595,657
39
Facilities Assisted
Iowa City Free Medical Clinic
$ 85,371
$ 20,000
1
CDBG
Public
Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program
$ 114,270
$ 70,000
1
CDBG
Facilities
MECCA
$ 50,645
$ 23,850
1
CDBG
Neighborhood Centers
$ 55,000
$ 55,000
1
CDBG
Total Public Facilities
$ 305,296
$ 168,850
4
Persons Served
Aid to Agencies:
DVIP
$ 32,120
150
CDBG
Public
Services
MECCA
$ 16,880
2,000
CDBG
Neighborhood Centers
$ 51,000
350
CDBG
Total Public Services
$ 100,000
2,500
Entities Assisted
Iowa City Economic Development Fund:
Micro-Enterprise/For Profit Assistance
$ 43,150
2
CDBG
Econ. Dev
Building Change- FaSade Improvements
$ 47,704
1
CDBG
Total Economic Development
$ 90,9541
3
HOME Program Administration
$ 44,534
1 NA
HOME
Admin.
CDBG Program Administration
$ 136,139
NA
CDBG
Total Administration
$ 180,673
NA
Total CDBG $ 680,694
Total HOME $ 445,340
Combined Total $ 1,126,034
' The Housing Fellowship - CH DO. Limited to 5% of HOME entitlement. Fin a l a l l ocati on may not exceed this maximum.
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TABLE 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
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City of Iowa City Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project: Charm Homes LLC — Rental Housing
Priority Need: Non -Student Renter Households up to 50% MI - High
Activity: Acquisition of Existing Units for Rental Housing
Project Description: Acquisition of two four -bedroom accessible homes to provide supportive
housing to frail elders or persons with disabilities to avoid premature
placement into more institutional settings.
Local Objective: Development of affordable housing options for frail elders with low
incomes. (See CITY STEPS p. 84)
Location/Target Area: Citywide
Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ® Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ® Affordability ❑ Sustainability
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
001
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
01
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Subreci lent Private
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01 /2013
06/30/2014
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Housing Units 10
8
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2014.001
8
Staff Recommended Financial Terms:
To be determined after underwriting analysis.
Period of Affordability: 10 Years
Funding Sources:
CDBG
HOME
$61,650
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private)
$370,050
Grantee Funds
Total
$431,700
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑the Homeless ❑Persons with HIV/AIDS ®Persons with Disabilities ❑Public Housing Needs
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City of Iowa City Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project: The Housing Fellowship — CHDO Operating Expenses
Priority Need: Other Public Services - High
Activity: CHDO Operating Expenses
Project Description: As a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), applicant is
eligible to receive funds for operational expenses. Applicant owns and
manages over 147 affordable rental units and has placed 17 owner -
occupied homes in a community land trust.
Local Objective: Utilize local CHDOs to provide financial and technical assistance in
developing/maintaining housing for low income households. (See CITY
STEPS p. 48)
Location/Target Area: 322 E. 2nd St., Iowa City
Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ® Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ® Affordability ❑ Sustainability
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
002
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
19B
NA
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
CHDO
NA
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01 /2013
06/30/2014
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Or anizations 9
1
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2014.002
1
Financial Terms: Grant
Period of Affordability: NA
Funding Sources:
CDBG
HOME
$22,000
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private)
$54,163
Grantee Funds
Total
$76,163
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑the Homeless ❑Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑Persons with Disabilities ❑Public Housing Needs
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City of Iowa City Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project: Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation Program
Priority Need: High — Owner Occupied Housing Rehab.
Activity: Rehab; Single Unit Residential
Project Description: Provide rehabilitation services to low -to -moderate income homeowners.
Services include comprehensive rehabilitation, exterior rehabilitation,
emergency repair, accessibility and mobile home repairs.
Local Objective: Weatherization, emergency rehabilitation, rehabilitation and handicap
accessibility for elderly and small family owner households.
(See CITY STEPS p. 92)
Location/Target Area: Citywide
Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ® Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ® Affordability ❑ Sustainability
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
003
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
14A
570.202
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Local Government
LMH
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01 /2013
06/30/2014
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Housing Units 10
31
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2014.003
31
Funding Sources:
CDBG
$184,851
HOME
$317,156
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private)
Grantee Funds
Total
$502,007
Financial Terms: Various terms based on homeowner's ability to repay the loan under main rehabilitation program
($184,851 CDBG). HOME targeted to specific neighborhoods. Within these targeted neighborhoods, 50% of loan to
homebuyer shall be forgiven in 5-10 years based on amount of funding.
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑the Homeless ❑Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑Persons with Disabilities ❑Public Housing Needs
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City of Iowa City Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project: Iowa City Free Medical and Dental Clinic - Rehabilitation
Priority Need: Health Facility - Low
Activity: Public Facility
Project Description: Renovation of the lower level for clinic services, paving and foundation
improvements to building that provides medical services to the uninsured
and/or underinsured.
Local Objective: Increase accessibility to physical/mental health care (See CITY STEPS
p. 93)
Location/Target Area: 2440 Towncrest Drive, Iowa City
Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
004
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
03P
570.201 c
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Subrecipient Private
LMC
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01 /2013
06/30/2014
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Public Facility 11
1
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2014.004
1
Funding Sources:
CDBG
$20,000
HOME
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private)
Grantee Funds
Total
$20,000
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑the Homeless ❑Persons with HIV/AIDS ®Persons with Disabilities ❑Public Housing Needs
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City of Iowa City Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project:
Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program - Rehabilitation
Priority Need:
Handicap Center — Medium, Youth Service Facility - High
Activity:
Public Facility
Project Description:
Interior rehabilitation of upper level to allow for administrative space to
allow the main level to be used almost exclusively for programming and
services.
Local Objective:
Support affordable child care for children with disabilities (See CITY
STEPS p. 78)
Location/Target Area:
407 Highland Court, Iowa City
Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
005
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
03B
570.201 c
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Subrecipient Private
LMC
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01 /2013
06/30/2014
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Public Facility 11
1
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2014.005
1
Funding Sources:
CDBG
$70,000
HOME
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private)
$9,000
Grantee Funds
Total
$79,000
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑the Homeless ❑Persons with HIV/AIDS ®Persons with Disabilities ❑Public Housing Needs
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City of Iowa City Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project: MECCA — Rehabilitation
Priority Need: Substance Abuse Facility - High
Activity: Public Facility
Project Description: Upgrades to the waiting, reception areas as well as residential flooring and
improvements to the facility that provides residential services and
substance abuse programs.
Local Objective: Invest in physical facilities to enhance substance abuse services. (CITY
STEPS p. 92)
Location/Target Area: 430 Southgate Ave., Iowa City
Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
006
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
03P
570.201 c
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Subrecipient Private
LMC
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01 /2013
06/30/2014
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Public Facility 11
1
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2014.006
1
Funding Sources:
CDBG
$23,850
HOME
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private)
$3,600
Grantee Funds
Total
$27,450
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑the Homeless ❑Persons with HIV/AIDS ®Persons with Disabilities ❑Public Housing Needs
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City of Iowa City Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project: Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County — Playground
Priority Need: Youth Service Facility/Child Care Center - High
Activity: Public Facility
Project Description: Landscaping and improvements to the playground area at the Pheasant
Ridge Center.
Local Objective: Invest in physical facilities to enhance childcare centers and youth
services. (See CITY STEPS p. 92)
Location/Target Area: 2651 Roberts Road, Iowa City
Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
007
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
03M
570.201 c
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Subreci ient Private
LMC
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01/2013
06/30/2014
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Public Facility 11
1
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2014.007
1 1
Funding Sources:
CDBG
$55 000
HOME
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private)
Grantee Funds
Total
$55,000
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑the Homeless ❑Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑Persons with Disabilities ❑Public Housing Needs
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City of Iowa City Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project: Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County — Aid to Agencies
Priority Need: Youth Services - High
Activity: Operations
Project Description: Agency provides licensed child care to approximately 150 low income
children at their Broadway and Pheasant Ridge Centers.
Local Objective: Promote programs that provide youth services/childcare. (See CITY
STEPS p. 92)
Location/Target Area: 2105 Broadway St., 2651 Roberts Rd., Iowa City
Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
008
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
05D
570.201 e
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Subreci ient Private
LMC
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01/2013
06/30/2014
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
People 01
150
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2014.008
1 150
Funding Sources:
CDBG
$51000
HOME
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private)
$199,000
Grantee Funds
Total
$250,000
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑the Homeless ❑Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑Persons with Disabilities ❑Public Housing Needs
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City of Iowa City
Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project:
DVIP — Operations
Priority Need:
Battered and Abused Spouses - Medium
Activity:
Operations
Project Description:
Provide operational funding (staff salaries) to operate shelter for victims of
domestic abuse.
Local Objective:
Promote programs that provide services or support to homeless or at risk
populations. (See CITY STEPS p. 70)
Location/Target Area:
Confidential, Iowa City
Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
009
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
05G
570.201 e
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Subreci ient Private
LMC
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01/2013
06/30/2014
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
People 01
350
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2014.009
1 350
Funding Sources:
CDBG
$32120
HOME
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private)
$83,022
Grantee Funds
$15,380
Total
$130,522
The primary purpose of the project is to help: Xthe Homeless ❑Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑Persons with Disabilities ❑Public Housing Needs
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City of Iowa City Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project: MECCA — Aid to Agencies
Priority Need: Substance Abuse Facility - High
Activity: Operations
Project Description: Provide operational funding for the medical director's salary to provide
substance abuse services.
Local Objective: Support public service activities that focus on substance abuse services.
(CITY STEPS p. 92)
Location/Target Area: 430 Southgate Ave. Iowa City
Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
010
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
05F
570.201 e
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Subreci ient Private
LMC
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01/2013
06/30/2014
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
People 01
2,000
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2014.010
1 2,000
Funding Sources:
CDBG
$16 880
HOME
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private)
$33,120
Grantee Funds
Total
$50,000
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑the Homeless ❑Persons with HIV/AIDS XPersons with Disabilities ❑Public Housing Needs
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City of Iowa City Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project: City of Iowa City — Economic Development Fund
Priority Need: High — Micro -enterprise Assistance, For Profit Financial Assistance
Activity: Economic Development
Project Description: These funds will be primarily used for assisting micro -enterprise
businesses and for small businesses creating jobs for primarily low to
moderate income persons. (HUD matrix codes 18A or 18C)
Local Objective: Increase employment opportunities and assist micro -enterprise
development for low -moderate income persons. (See CITY STEPS p. 79
& 92)
Location/Target Area: Citywide, Iowa City
Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ® Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ® Affordability ❑ Sustainability
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
011
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
18C
570.203 b
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Local Government
LMJ
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01 /2013
06/30/2014
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Businesses 08
2
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2014.011
2
Funding Sources:
CDBG
$43,150
HOME
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private)
$64,725
Grantee Funds
Total
$107,875
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑the Homeless ❑Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑Persons with Disabilities ❑Public Housing Needs
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City of Iowa City Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project: City of Iowa City — Economic Development, Building Change
Priority Need: Low— Rehab. of Commercial Buildings
Activity: Economic Development
Project Description: Assist privately owned commercial buildings renovate exterior facades in
an urban renewal area or buildings designated as slum and blight.
Local Objective: City will fund its Economic Development Fund annually. Undertake urban
renewal activities that promote new economic, commercial and housing
development such as rehabilitation and conservation of properties (p. 59)
Location/Target Area: City -University Urban Renewal Area, Iowa City
Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ® Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ® Sustainability
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
012
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
14E
570.202 (a)(3)(commercial
buildings)
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Local Government
SBA/SBS
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01 /2013
06/30/2014
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Businesses 08
1
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2014.012
1
Funding Sources:
CDBG
$47,704
HOME
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private)
$71,560
Grantee Funds
Total
$119,264
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑the Homeless ❑Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑Persons with Disabilities ❑Public Housing Needs
City of Iowa City Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Project: City of Iowa City — Planning & Administration
Priority Need: NA
Activity: Planning & Administration
Project Description: Successfully administer the CDBG & HOME programs. Research and
plan for projects and activities designed to meet the needs of low and
moderate income households.
Local Objective: Administration of the CDBG and HOME programs.
Location/Target Area: 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City
Objective Number
Project ID
See above
013
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
21 A
570.206
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Local Government
NA
Start Date
Completion Date
07/01 /2013
06/30/2014
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Organizations 09
1
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
2014.013
1
Funding Sources:
CDBG
$136,139
HOME
$44,534
Federal Funds
other
State Funds
Local Funds
(private)
Grantee Funds
Total
$180,673
GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION
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 2000 and 2010, Iowa City's population increased by 5,642 residents, a g.i% increase. The racial minority
share of Iowa City's population rose from 12.7% to 17.5% or 7,886 to 11,858. The largest increase was in the
number of Hispanics (of any race), with an increase of 1,794 persons, followed by white persons with an increase
of i,67o and black persons by 1,579. The largest minority in Iowa City remains Asian/Pacific Islanders with 6.9% of
Iowa City's population.
Population by Race and Hispanic Origin, 1990 - 2010
Total
White
Black
Indian/Alaskan
Native
Asian/Pacific
Islander
Other
Persons of Hispanic
Origin
Location
Population
# %
# %
# %
# %
# %
# %
Iowa City
59,738 54,41019&6
1990
1,516 2.5 116 0.2 3,341 5.6 355 0.6
1,019 1.7
Johnson Co.
96,119
99,649
1,979
2.1
176
0.2
3,837 4
479
0.5
1,435 1.5
Iowa
2,776,755
2,683,090
48,090
L7
7,349
1 0.3
25,476 0.9
12,570
0.5
32,647 L2
2000
Iowa City
62,220
54,334
87.3
2,333
3.7
191
0.3
3,536
5.7
1,826
2.9
1,833
2.9
Johnson Co.
111,006
100,051
90.1
3,223
2.9
313
0.3
4,626
4.2
2,793
2.5
2,791
2.5
Iowa
2,926,324
2,784,640
93.9
61,953
2.1
8,989
0.3
37,644
L3
69,198
2.4
92,473
2.8
Iowa City
67,962
56,004
825
3,912
5.8
144
0.2
4,708
6.9
3,094
4.6
3,627
5.3
Johnson Co.
130,992
112,W3
85.6
6305
4.8
287
0.2
6870
5.2
5,337
4.0
6200
4.7
Iowa
3,046,355
2,781 %l
91.3
89,148
2.9
11,0M
0.4
55,097
1.9
109,465
3.6
151 544
5.0
Sources: U.S. Census 1990, 20002010
Concentrations of Minority and Hispanic Persons
The following table presents population by race and Hispanic origin at the census tract level. CITY STEPS defines
areas of racial or ethnic concentration as census tracts or block groups where the percentage of a specific minority
group is io percentage points or higher than the City overall (for that group).
Based on the CITY STEPS definition for racial or ethnic concentration, there are three census tracts that meet this
criterion based on the 2010 Census. Census Tract 4 with 21.2% Asian/Pacific Islander residents. The overall
percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander is 6.9%. Census Tract 18, Block Group i and 2 with 16.o% and 16.7% Black
residents, City overall is 5.8%, as well as Block 2 with 16.7% Hispanic origin, City overall is 5.3%. Census Tract io4
with 25.3% Hispanic origin, City overall is 5.3%.
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Population by Race, Hispanic Origin by Census Tract, 2010
Persons of One Race
Am.
Indian/Alaskan Asian/Pacific Persons of Two Persons of
Census Total White Black Native Islander Other or More Races Hispanic Orie
1(part)
5,816
4,846
83.3%
172
3.0%
12
0.2%
358
6.2%
262
4.5%
166
2.9%
526
9.0%
4(part)
6,566
4,167
63.5%
704
10.7%
14
0.2%
1,394
21.2%
82
1.2%
205
3.1%
208
3.2%
5(part)
6,134
4,929
80.4%
307
5.0%
15
0.2%
657
10.7%
70
1.1%
156
2.5%
249
4.1%
6
3,001
2,322
77.4%
171
5.7%
7
0.2%
402
13.4%
29
1.0%
70
2.3%
109
3.6%
11
3,934
3,577
90.9%
77
2.0%
9
0.2%
155
3.9%
28
0.7%
88
2.2%
140
3.6%
12
1,928
1,830
94.9%
26
1.3%
4
0.2%
39
2.0%
10
0.5%
19
1.0%
59
3.1%
13
3,006
2,753
91.6%
74
2.5%
6
0.2%
73
2.4%
31
1.0%
69
2.3%
76
2.5%
14(part)
4,587
3,988
86.9%
329
7.2%
18
0.4%
103
2.2%
44
1.0%
105
2.3%
146
3.2%
15
2,553
2,304
90.2%
126
4.9%
9
0.4%
35
1.4%
17
0.7%
62
2.4%
73
2.9%
16
7,267
6,631
91.2%
139
1.9%
14
0.2%
288
4.0%
51
0.7%
144
2.0%
221
3.0%
17(part)
2,814
2,480
88.1%
153
5.4%
1
0.0%
35
1.2%
57
2.0%
88
3.1%
144
5.1%
18 Block
4,601
3,216
69.9%
736
16.0%
6
0.1%
218
4.7%
281
6.1%
144
3.1%
529
11.5%
18 Block
3,790
2,490
65.7%
634
16.7%
12
0.3%
210
5.5%
291
7.7%
153
4.0%
632
16.7%
21
3,784
3,299
87.2%
102
2.7%
4
0.1%
271
7.2%
24
0.6%
84
2.2%
159
4.2%
23
4,510
3,943
87.4%
92
2.0%
7
0.2%
330
7.3%
48
1.1%
90
2.0%
176
3.9%
104(part)
475
376
79.2%
28
5.9%
1
0.2%
3
0.6%
51
10.7%
16
3.4%
120
25.3%
105(part)
3,096
2,853
92.2%
42
1.4%
5
0.2%
137
4.4%
19
0.6%
40
1.3%
60
1.9%
Iowa Gtv
67.862
56.004
82.5%
3.912
5.9%
144
0.2%
4,708
6.9%
L395
2.1%
1,699
2.5%
3.627
5.3%
Source: U.S. Census 2010 Summary
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 (MFI). In its 2009
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 876,000.
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 51% or more of the population have incomes of
8o% or less of the MFI. According to these criteria, 13 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.
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Low/Moderate Income Persons by Block Group, 2009
Census
Tract
Block
Group
Number of LMl
Persons
Percent LMl
Persons
Census
Tract
Block
Group
Number of LMl
Persons
Percent LMl
Persons
1 (part)
1
684
28.0 %
15
2
448
38.8%
1 (part)
2
916
46.0 %
16
1
2,874
81.6%
4 (part)
1
2,886
54.3%
16
2
2,747
96.7%
5 (part)
1
0
0.0 %
17 (part)
1
340
35.0%
5 (part)
2
2,449
42.2%
17 (part)
2
279
38.4%
6
1
2,163
71.1%
17 (part)
3
6911
56.2%
11
1
1,191
74.0%
18(part)
1
2,184
57.0%
21
1,534
84.1%
18(part)
2
1,866
57.4%
12
1
241
28.3%
21
1
27
100.0%
12
2
326
32.5%
21
2
1,091
90.3%
13
1
315
17.7%
23
1
354
40.1%
13
2
284
20.5%
23
2
796
50.7%
14 (part)
1
177
26.5%
23
3
0
0.0%
14 (part)
2
519
31.7%
104 (part)
41
6991
60.5%
14 (part)
3
8661
39.0%
105 (part)
1
188
23.4%
15
1
7601
52.0%
Iowa City
29,895
53.2%
Note: Data includes all city residents.
Source. U S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Concentrations of LMI Persons and Minority Persons
Census tracts q, 18 and 104 were previously identified as areas of racial concentrations, they area lso considered
LMlareas with apercentage ofLMlpersons above 51%. The following map illustrates this area.
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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
• Sustainabilityand/or long-term impact, and
• The ability to demonstrate measurable progress and success.
Iowa City will invest its CDBG funds in areas primarily impacted by non -student LMI persons. CDBG and HOME
funds will be focused in areas that are home to families, the elderly, the disabled and the homeless. 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. In zolo, the City working in collaboration with
the University of Iowa and several community partners, initiated the UniverCity project. The project's goal is to
create a healthy balance of owner occupied and renter households within downtown/university neighborhoods.
Although funds will not be used for student housing, funding will be available for rental housing in these
neighborhoods forfamilies(non-student households).
The City Council encourages the development of affordable housing throughout the city. With the goals of
avoiding placing new rental housing in areas with a concentration of poverty and to have diverse neighborhoods
in terms of a range of income levels, the City Council adopted a site location model on February 15, 2011 where
city funding would be available for the acquisition or construction of new affordable rental housing. This policy
does not apply to rental housing projects forthe elderly or persons with disabilities as well as the rehabilitation of
existing rental properties. This allows the city to improve and stabilize rental housing in low income
neighborhoods and provide decent, safe and affordable housing throughout the city. The Affordable Housing
Location Model identifies where the city will provide funding for applicable rental housing sites.
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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.
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Allocation Priorities
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
March 27, 2013
TO:
City Council
FROM:
Housing and Community Development Commission
RE:
Recommendations for FY14 CDBG and HOME Funding
I. CDBG/HOME 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. Projects withdrawn by applicant
I. Housing Projects Recommended for Funding
Requests totaled: $984,900 Amount allocated: $383,650
Applications received: 5 Applications funded: 3
Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation-
Housing Rank #H-1
Targeted Neighborhoods
Request $300,000
Recommended Allocation $300,000
(18+ Homes)
CDBG/HOME - housing
• Preserves affordable owner -occupied housing stock.
• Continues support for successful City operation of 25 years.
• Offers an innovative solution to assist cost burdens associated with home
ownership.
• Helps elderly residents remain in their homes.
Financial Terms: Targeted to specific neighborhoods. Within these targeted
neighborhoods, 0% interest with a variety of repayment terms: conditional
occupancy loan or monthly pay back loan with 50% forgiven after five - ten
years based on type of funding (CDBG or HOME).
Period of Affordability: Based on program, type and cost of rehabilitation.
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Charm Homes LLC - Rental
Housing Rank #H-2
Request $61,650
Recommended Allocation $61,650
(8 SRO Units - 2 properties)
HOME - housing
• Provides accessible homes for frail elders or persons with disabilities
• Will pay full property taxes.
• Helps keep elderly residents out of institutional settings.
Staff Recommended Financial Terms: To be determined after underwriting
analysis.
Period of Affordability: 10 years
The Housing Fellowship - CHDO
Operating
Housing Rank #H-3
Request $22 000
Recommended Allocation $22 000
HOME - housing
• Helps build financial and administrative capacity of a local non-profit.
• Improves transparency of public funding received by the organization.
• Efficient organization with history of working with other resources and proven
track record of successfully providing affordable housing.
• Assists the organization with achieving financial stability.
Financial Terms: Grant
Period of Affordability: NA
II. CDBG: Public Facilities Recommended for Funding
Requests totaled: $534,286 Amount allocated: $168,850
Applications received: 7 Applications funded: 4
Financial Terms for all public facility applicants: Conditional Occupancy Loan.
Neighborhood Centers of JC -
Public Facility Rank #PF1
Playground Improvements
Request $55,000
Recommended Allocation $55,000
Work to be done in compliance with the
Davis -Bacon Act.
CDBG - Public Facilities
• Youth services are a high priority need in CITY STEPS.
• Increases support for existing youth programs.
• The facilities are in urgent need of repair.
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Mayor's Youth Emp, Program -
Public Facility Rank #PF3
Facility Rehabilitation
Request $114,270
Recommended Allocation $70,000
Work to be done in compliance with the
Davis -Bacon Act.
CDBG — Public Facilities
• Part of a longer -term project in which the city has already invested
resources.
• Expands opportunities for employment -related programming.
• Youth services are a high priority need in CITY STEPS.
MECCA - Facility Rehabilitation
Public Facility Rank #PF4
Request $50,645
Recommended Allocation $23,850
Work to be done in compliance with the
Davis -Bacon Act.
CDBG — Public Facilities
• It is important to maintain highly utilized facilities such as MECCA.
• Public service activities that focus on crime prevention and awareness, child
care, youth services, life skills, financial literacy, substance abuse services,
mental health services, and employment training are high priorities.
Iowa City Free Medical Clinic -
Public Facility Rank #PF5
Facility Rehabilitation
Request $85,371
Recommended Allocation $20,000
Work to be done in compliance with the
Davis -Bacon Act.
CDBG — Public Facilities
Will begin the process of expanding space for case management and
wellness programs.
Continues investment in the Towncrest area, which is identified in the City's
strategic plan and important.
95% of clients are LMI.
III. CDBG: Public Services Projects Recommended for Funding
$100,000 Aid to Agencies Funding
Financial Terms for all public service applicants: Grant
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County allocated $51,000 for operational funding
at their two neighborhood centers: 2105 Broadway and 2651 Roberts Road.
• Youth services and childcare centers for low-income families a high priority in
CITY STEPS.
• This helps achieve neighborhood stability, which is an important goal.
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MECCA allocated $16,880 for operational funding at their substance abuse facility.
Substance abuse services are a high priority in CITY STEPS.
MECCA also aids people with rental assistance as part of its programming,
which is a high priority in CITY STEPS. Rental assistance, including rent and
utility deposits, achieves this objective and is a cost-effective method of
addressing homelessness and potential homelessness.
Domestic Violence Intervention Program allocated $32,120 for operation funding.
DVIP provides shelter, counseling and outreach for victims of domestic abuse.
• CITY STEPS goal to assist persons at risk of becoming homeless or in need of
services to prevent homelessness. DVIP provides safe shelter and crisis
intervention support services to victim of domestic violence.
• CITY STEPS also seeks to encourage people becoming self-sufficient. DVIP's
programming works toward that goal.
IV.Projects Not Recommended for Funding
The Commission notes that the need for housing and community development
funds far exceeds the availability. There were several projects that the
commission would like to fund or provide full funding, but given limited funds
were unable to do so.
Housing:
(H-4) 3 Diamond Development $350,000
Public Facilities:
(PF-6) Iowa City Facade Improvement Program
(PF-2) Sudanese American Community Services
V. Projects Withdrawn by Applicant
Iowa Valley for Habitat for Humanity $150,000
Crisis Center of Johnson County $120,000
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING GOALS
TABLE 3B ANNUAL HOUSING COMPLETION GOALS
ANNUAL AFFORDABLE RENTAL
HOUSING GOALS (SEC. 215)
Annual
Expected
Number
Completed
Resources used during the period
CDBG
HOME
ESG
HOPWA
Acquisition of existing units
8
r
F
L
Production of new units
0
F
1
L
Rehabilitation of existing units
0
1
,
L
L
Rental Assistance
F
F
L
Total Sec. 215 Rental Goals
8
F
F
L
ANNUAL AFFORDABLE OWNER
HOUSING GOALS (SEC. 215)
Acquisition of existing units
F
F
Production of new units
F
F
Rehabilitation of existing units
31
r
Homebuyer Assistance
F
F
r
Total Sec. 215 Owner Goals
31
F
r
F
r
ANNUAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING
GOALS (SEC. 215)
Homeless
0
F
F
F
F
Non -Homeless
31
F
F
F
F
Special Needs
8
F
F
F
F
F
Total Sec. 215 Affordable
Housing
39
F
F
ANNUAL HOUSING GOALS
Annual Rental Housing Goal
8
7
F
L
F
Annual Owner Housing Goal
31
r
r
L
F
Total Annual Housing Goal
39
F
F
F
F
For the purpose of identification of annual goals, an assisted household is one that will receive
benefits through the investment of Federal funds, either alone or in conjunction with the
investment of other public or private funds.
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PUBLIC HOUSING
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, Iowa County and part of
Washington County. In calendar year 2012, the Housing Authority received $7.7 million for Public Housing,
Housing Choice Voucher and Family Self -Sufficiency Programs. Of the total number of vouchers available to the
Housing Authority, approximately 65%are utilized in Iowa City.
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 81 units of public housing, while the ICHA serves as the landlord for the
units. In CYiz, the Housing Authority paid approximately $350,000 to private sector contractors for the capital
improvement, general maintenance and repair of the Public Housing properties.
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 higherthan $qgg.
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. This program is designed
to work with households on a five-year plan to attain financial self-sufficiency as well as provide rental assistance.
Addressing "troubled" designation
The Iowa City Housing Authority is not designated as a troubled agency by HUD.
HOMELESS AND SPECIAL NEEDS ACTIVITIES
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)
or HOPWA entitlement funds to assist with homeless needs, and it relies on a variety of community agencies to
provide basic needs assistance and other support forthe local homeless population.
During FYiq, CDBG and HOME funding for Iowa City will support programs to provide decent and safe living
environments for homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. The City will fund operations at the
Domestic Violence Intervention Program's shelter for victims of domestic abuse. HOME funds will be used to
acquire two properties providing eight single room occupancy units forfrail elders or persons with disabilities.
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
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area. These funds are also used to provide supportive services such as case management, counseling, job training
and life skills classes.
The Continuum of Care (CoQ 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 oraddition offacilitiesto meet increased demand.
Expand staff within existing system to provide improved service.
Support plans for improving day shelter opportunities.
• Expand available services such as sociallcase 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 forfamilies.
• 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).
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.
The 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 income,
very low income and extremely low income. The Authority also administers a Tenant -Based Rental Assistance
program using HOME funds.
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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.
BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The following public policy barriers were identified in the city's 2oo8Affordable 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 maybe 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.
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
(i) the land is too expensive, or (z) 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
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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.
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 publictransit 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.
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.
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FYiy Actions
The city is actively involved in presenting to organizations in the region to educate persons about what is
affordable housing and who needs it. Presentations will continue during FYiq. The city will also support the
Local Homeless Coordinating Board's efforts to develop a campaign to educate the community on affordable
housing and put a face on who needs affordable housing.
The city will continue to review housing to be constructed with City or CDBG/HOME assistance to ensure it meets
the city's Affordable Housing Design Guidelines. Quality design and neighborhood compatibility will assist with
neighborhood and community acceptance of affordable housing.
The city will support the rehabilitation of existing rental units in low income neighborhoods and work with private
property owners to preserve affordable housing throughout neighborhoods in Iowa City.
The City will also work with the Human Rights Coordinator to provide Fair Housing updates to educate our local
commissions and boards. The City will hire a consultant to prepare and finalize the Analysis of Impediments to
Fair Housing Choice, last updated in FYo8.
OTHER ACTIONS
Address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing
Evaluate and Reduce Lead Based Paint Hazards
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 distribute pamphlets and brochures
concerning lead based paint hazards to landlords when rental inspections are conducted. ICHA will continue to
ensure that all its public housing and Housing Choice Voucher rental units are lead safe.
The Housing Rehabilitation Office will continue to implement all aspects of the lead -based paint regulations. In its
efforts to evaluate and reduce lead -based paint hazards in all of its CDBG and HOME funded rehabilitation
projects, they provide information and outreach on the dangers of lead -based paint, as well as, guidance in the
identification and reduction of lead -based paint hazards to all program participants. Blood level tests may be paid
through the Housing Rehabilitation program fortargeted populations such as children under7when needed.
Two rehabilitation staff members are certified lead inspector/risk assessors and conduct visual risk assessments
and clearance tests on all applicable projects. Because the City does not own an XRF device, XRF testing is done
by a third party. All rehabilitation staff continued to receive lead education and training that they pass on to all
contractors, sub -contractors and others affiliated or working with the rehabilitation program. The staff continued
to place an emphasis on training new contractors in lead safe work practices, and forwarded these workers and
companies to a third party entity for training. Because of City -sponsored training in the past, the Rehabilitation
Program has access to ioo+ workers representing a multitude of different companies that provide all of the
necessary contractor services (i.e. electrical, plumbing, painting, roofing, general contracting, cleaning
companies, etc.) which enable all rehabilitation projects to be completed in a safe and responsible manner. In
addition, the City now provides forgivable loans for portions of the lead costs on CDBG and HOME funded
projects.
Institutional Structure & Enhanced coordination
Form of Government - The City of Iowa City is organized underthe Council -Manager form of government. Iowa
City citizens elect seven Iowa City residents to the City Council for overlapping four-yearterms. Four of the
Council Members, known as the Council Members At -large, are nominated and elected by the eligible electors of
the City at large. The otherthree are known as District Council Members and are nominated by the eligible
electors of their respective districts and elected by the qualified voters of the City at large. The Council, in turn,
selects one of its members to serve as mayorfor a two-yearterm. The Mayor presides at the City Council
meetings and has one vote on the Council - the same as the other six members.
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Departments of the City - The city principally administers its housing and community development programs
through the Planning and Community Development Department, Community Development Division and the
Iowa City Housing Authority. The Community Development Division coordinates all Consolidated Planning
initiatives of the City, including plan preparation with citizen and community participation and directly manages
all housing and non -housing activities funded with either CDBG or HOME funds.
The City Council is authorized to administer housing vouchers awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development from the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. The Iowa City Housing
Authority provides staff to administer this assistance. In addition to the HCV Program, the Housing Authority also
administers a public housing program and homeownership assistance programs.
Citizen participation is integral to the ongoing management and oversight of the housing and community
development programs the City provides. The Council appoints a nine member citizen commission to assess Iowa
City's community development needs for housing, jobs and services for low -to -moderate income residents and to
promote public and private efforts to meet such needs. The Housing and Community Development Commission's
by-laws, when possible, require representation from persons with expertise in construction and finance and one
memberthat receives rental assistance.
With respect to the consolidated plan's homeless strategy, the City undertakes extensive consultation as part of its
consolidated planning effort; particularly in association with the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating
Board (LHCB) Continuum of Care's planning process. The LHCB represents over 25 agencies in Iowa City
providing services to the homeless and low-income persons in Johnson County. The City works closely with the
LHCB to increase coordination between housing providers, health, and service agencies in addressing the needs of
persons that are chronically homeless.
Reduce the Number of Poverty -Level families
The City, Housing Authority, and the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board, work together to
address homeless and poverty issues. In addition to the activities outlined in the Annual Action Plan, the Housing
Authority provides supportive services and coordination with the agencies making up the Local Homeless
Coordinating Board to support families and individuals achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency.
With respect to economic development, the City has had a long-term partnership with the Iowa City Area
Development Group (ICAD) and the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce. ICAD is a private non-profit
organization whose mission is to position the region as a quality place to work. ICAD works as a confidential
advocate for expanding businesses and new industries. ICAD helps businesses pursue state and local financial
assistance and serves as a liaison between the City of Iowa City Economic Development Division, the Iowa Economic
Development Authority, the University of Iowa and other entities. The Chamber of Commerce works to enhance
the business climate in Johnson County and provides educational programs on customer service, human resources,
and other issues relevant to small businesses.
Starting in FY03, the City of Iowa City set aside CDBG funds to promote economic development. Funds primarily
support gap financing or start-up capital to micro -enterprises or small business creating jobs for low -moderate
incomepersons. These funds are available throughout the year, instead of a once a year funding cycle to allow
greater flexibility and attract a greater number of applicants. Since the Economic Development Fund started in
July zooz, it has been successful in attracting 47 applicants. To date, the City Council has funded 23 economic
development projects for over $891 ioo. As of May 2013, the Economic Development fund has $144,000
available.
In 2013, the City Council expanded the use of the Economic Development Fund to be used forfa�ade
improvements in the City -University Urban Renewal Area as part of the Building Change program. The program
meets the objectives of the Urban Renewal Plan by i) eliminating substandard buildings blighting influence and
environmental deficiencies; z) improving the appearance of buildings and encouraging high standards of design;
and 3) encouraging the restoration and rehabilitation of structures in downtown Iowa City which are of
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architectural and/or historic significance. Three businesses were approved forfa�ade renovations in FY13 and one
additional project is planned for FYiq.
Minority Outreach
Community Development staff require that each CDBG and HOME recipient attend a City sponsored workshop
just priorto the beginning of each yearto go overthe CDBG and HOME regulations and reporting requirements.
At that workshop minority outreach is explained. In addition, staff sits down with the applicant after the
agreement has been signed, but prior to the letting of bids or the signing of contracts between the applicant and a
contractor, to go over each applicable regulation requirement. Staff provides a list of the minority plan rooms
and provides the website to search Iowa targeted small businesses by trade and county.
Other actions planned during the year to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs.
The City created a citizen advisory group, the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC), in
1995, to assess Iowa City's community development needs for housing, jobs and services for low and moderate
income residents, and to promote public and private efforts to meet such needs. HCDC leads the CDBG/HOME
allocation process to determine what projects will be awarded funds based on priorities established in CITY
STEPS, Iowa City's Consolidated Plan for Housing, Jobs and Services for Low -Income Residents.
Each yearthe City and HCDC reviews applications on a competitive basis. The fact that a program or agency was
funded in a prior year does not ensure funding in subsequent years. The lack of adequate financial resources, in
relation to need, is the greatest obstacle facing the community. Housing and non -housing needs and services
simply exceed available resources. If additional funding were available, existing services could be expanded to
meet the needs of the community.
Due to limited funding and the prospect of reduced funding in subsequent years, the following considerations will
be made when determining to fund a project:
i) The project must be an identified CITY STEPS priority. Applicant must document the ability of the
project to address the specific need.
z) The project budget is justified and leverages other financial resources, including human resources.
Applicant must document efforts to obtain outside funding as well.
3) The project has a measurable impact in the community. The project primarily targets low-income
persons, utilizes community partnerships, and provides adequate benefits in relation to costs.
q) The applicant can maintain regulatory compliance. Applicant must demonstrate it has strong financial
skills, administrative capacity to complete a federal grant, and the ability to complete the project within
the required time period.
Iowa City has a long history of successfully implementing HUD funded programs. Serving the needs of the city's
various special needs population drives the city's consolidated planning efforts. Addressing the needs of the
homeless and special needs populations are high priorities for use of resources within Iowa City.
Fragmentation and duplication of services in Iowa City is a minor obstacle due to the communication and
coordination of existing service providers. Service providers are members of the Johnson County Local Homeless
Coordinating Board and participate in the local Continuum of Care planning.
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HOME PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Recapture/Resale Provisions
Iowa City has elected to adopt the following recapture or resale provisions when HOME funds are used to create
affordable housing. Recapture guidelines are used for any homebuyer activity where the client receives direct
financial assistance (including any assistance that reduces the purchase price from the fair market value to an
affordable price), and resale is used when the homeowner does not receive direct financial assistance.
Recapture Provision
A recapture provision of the HOME regulations pursuant to CFR Part 24 92.254 (a)(5)(11) will be used when HOME
funded assistance is provided to reduce the selling price of a home from appraised value to one of affordability
(affordability subsidy) for people at income levels of 8o%or less of Iowa City's median income. This will include
an affordability period based on the amount of HOME funds used for that purpose as indicated in the following
table. If downpayment assistance will be provided, that amount will be added to the total amount to determine
the affordability period.
> $15,000 5 years
$15,000-$40,000 ioyears
> $40,000 15 years
Upon the sale of the home, the net proceeds (sale price, minus superior loan repayment and closing costs) shall be
distributed proportionately between the City, up to the Principal Amount, and the Buyer (Shared Net Proceeds).
The City and/or HUD are not responsible for covering negative net proceeds. The Principal Amount shall be
forgiven after the affordability period identified in the Recapture Agreement ends if the homeowner remains in
compliance with the agreement.
Example: How the money from the sale of the house will be distributed among the City, Recipient, and the Buyer.
The house is being sold for $150,000 before the end of the affordability period. The City is paid $19,585.5o. The
Buyer receives $53,414-50 from the sale of the home. The private lender will get $75,000. (The remaining $2,000
is "closing costs," such as abstract update, attorney fees, and recording costs). When the City receives
$19,585-50, the City will consider the promissory note fully paid and will release the mortgage. The Buyer will not
have to pay the City the difference between the principal amount of $36,667 and $19,585.50.
Appraised Value of
the Property at Acquisition:
$136,667
HOME Investment
(Principal Amount):
$36,667
($36,667/$136,667) = 27%
Buyer Investment
(First Mortgage with Recipient /private
lender)
$100,000
($100,000/$136,667)=73%
Homebuyer Principal Payments at time
of sale
$25,000
Sales Price (Upon Resale):
$150,000
Superior Loan Repayment
$75,000
($100,000 - $25,000)
Closing Costs
$2,000
NET PROCEEDS:
$73,000
HOME Recapture Amount to City:
$19,585.50
(36,667/(36,667+100,000))x
$73,000=19,585-50
Buyer Allocation:
$53,414-50
(100,000 1 (100,000 + 36,667)) x
$73,000 = 53,414-50
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Resale Provision
A resale provision deed restriction will be used with an affordability period based on the amount of HOME funds
provided perthe following table when HOME funds are used for a construction subsidy.
> $15,000 5 years
$15,000-$40,000 ioyears
> $40,000 15 years
The affordability period shall begin with the original HOME assisted owners closing date. If the home does not
continue to be the principal residence of the buyer during the duration of the period of affordability, then the
housing will be sold only to a buyerwhose family's income does not exceed 8o%of Iowa City's area median
income as determined annually by HUD. The City will target homeowners between 6o to 8o%of Iowa City's area
median income. The buyer shall use the home as their principal residence.
The purchase price must meet affordability requirements, defined in 24 C.F.R. 92.254 (a)(2)(111), that the sale price
must not exceed 95%ofthe area's median purchase price or set forth by HUD orthe Iowa City Housing Authority.
The original HOME -assisted owner is entitled to a fair return on investment (homebuyers downpayment plus
capital improvements made to the house). The City will determine the original homebuyers return on investment
by using the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) over the period of ownership. The value of
capital improvements will be based on the actual costs of the improvements as documented by the homeowner's
receipts. The City will determine whether the sale price meets said requirements and must approve the price
before Buyers accept a purchase offer.
Example:
Iowa City provides funds for the construction of a single family home. The homebuyer provides $5,000 for a
downpayment. The CPI is 3.5%over the period of ownership. The original homebuyer sells the home at a price
that permits the homebuyerto realize a full return on his/her investment.
The original homebuyer completed a sg,000 kitchen remodel as evidenced by receipts. The original homebuyer's
initial downpayment investment of $5,000 plus the sg,000 kitchen remodel would result in a fair return of $490.
Total return at sale, assuming price of sale permits a full return, would be $14,490.
($5,000 + $9,000) x 3.5% _ $490 fair return on initial and capital investments
$5,000 + $9,000 +490 = $14,490 total return to the original homebuyer at sale
There may be a declining housing market where home values are depreciating. If the home is sold for less or the
same price as the original price, the original homebuyer may not receive a fair return or any return on their
investment. The City and/or HUD are not responsible for covering a loss on the original homebuyer's investment.
HOME regulations allow revocation of HOME's affordability restrictions if an ownership interest is terminated
prematurely by foreclosure, transfer in lieu of foreclosure, or assignment of an FHA -insured mortgage to HUD.
A recipient may propose a different resale or recapture provision for a proposed project, however the City of Iowa
City must submit the proposed provision to HUD (either in the Annual Action Plan or later in the year) for review
and approval before a recipient enters an agreement with the City for the proposed project.
Under the HOME program, certain requirements must be placed on properties by means of deed restrictions or a
recorded note and mortgage. In FY2014, there are no projects involving homeownership assistance. Prior
projects to be completed in FY14 were approved based on the recapture provision. 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 $15,000 or less in HOME funds; a minimum of io
years for homebuyers receiving $15,001 - $40,00o 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, the net proceeds of the home shall be distributed
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proportionately between the City and the homebuyer. 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
ma rket va lue of the property.
Justification of use of HOME funds for TBRA
The City did not allocate additional TBRA funds to the ICHA in FY14; however the Housing Authority will be
utilizing HOME funds from prior years until the funding is depleted. 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 $1,3501month. 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 437 verified Johnson County residents and an
additional3,412 applicants that are either non-residents, single non -elderly or non -disabled families (zolz
Annual Report). 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.
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 are
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 City's
first three years of participation in the FHAP, it would be eligible to receive up to sioo,000 per year (up to
$300,000 over three years) in capacity building funds. Capacity building funds may be used for enforcement
activities and other activities that produce increased awareness of fair housing rights and remedies. The City is
already fulfilling the requirements of 24 CFR Part 115.202 relative to administration 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 City's ordinance is more stringent than the Federal statute in terms of the number and types
protected classes does not preclude substantial equivalency.
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2013 Update: The Iowa City Human Rights Commission, the City Managers Office and City Attorney's Office
revisited the potential for achieving substantial equivalency between the Iowa City Human 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. In addition,
the Ordinance would also have to state that the Commission would provide the complainant with an attorney at
no cost to the complainant if the complainant chooses to pursue their claim in court. Both of 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 be financially difficult in the current recession. Therefore, because the city has always processed and
investigated housing complaints without federal funds, it will continue to do so and reevaluate becoming
substantially equivalent at anothertime.
B. Fair housing education and training to members of appointed boards and commissions
Impediment: Appointees to public boards and commissions may not have a working knowledge of fair housing
laws when making decisions on housing issues.
Recommendation: Provide fair housing education and training to members of the City'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 is a prerequisite to strategic
action.
Engage the services of the Iowa City Human 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 on the quality of life in Iowa
City. Their decisions should be as informed as possible in the area of fair housing law to avoid creating or
perpetuating impediments to fair housing choice for City residents.
203.3 Update: The Commission continues to provide training to City staff and members of the City's appointed
Boards and Commissions on a yearly basis when so requested by staff. The Commission also sponsors a yearly
fair housing training to the public at no cost.
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.
2013 Update: In recent years the housing market has slowed down; however the city continues its commitment
to creating and preserving affordable housing opportunities for lower income individuals and households through
CDBG- and HOME -funded activities.
Affirmative Marketing for Housing Containing 5 or More HOME -Assisted Units
As required by HUD, the City of Iowa City and its subrecipients (public and private) follow affirmative marketing
rules. The City's Affirmative Marketing Plan is below. Both public and private recipients of HOME funds are also
required to follow the affirmative marketing requirements in zq CFR 92.351. City staff reviews these efforts
during annual monitoring visits.
AFFIRMATIVE MARKETING PLAN (Revised 5/13)
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
i. Purpose
This Affirmative Marketing Plan is designed to conform to the requirements of the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published at zq CFR 570 (Community Development Block Grant
—CDBG) and zq CFR gz (HOME Investment Partnerships— HOME). The plan sets forth the City of Iowa
City's procedures and requirements for affirmatively marketing housing units assisted with federal funds.
2. General Policy
It is the City's policy to make available housing options to eligible persons from all socio-economic, racial,
ethnic and gender groups in the Iowa City housing market area and affirmatively market housing that is
assisted through programs administered by the City. To this end, the City will make efforts to
affirmatively market housing units to assure that individuals who normally might not apply because of
age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, sexual
orientation, the presence or absence of dependents, familial status or public assistance source of income
for housing:
• Know about rental vacancies and opportunities to purchase homes.
• Feel welcome to apply orfunds or receive housing assistance.
• Have the opportunity to live in units assisted with public funds.
The City will work with subrecipients to ensure that housing units assisted with federal funds are made
available to persons on an equal basis.
3. Outreach to the Public, Owners and Potential Tenants— City Procedures
a. Media. The City may utilize media to advertise (i) the availability of assistance and (z) the
availability of vacant housing units. Press releases will contain the Equal Housing Opportunity
slogan and a statement of affirmative marketing policy. Display ads, posters and other published
materials will contain the Equal Housing Opportunity logo and slogan.
The following media may be used for display advertising:
Iowa City Press -Citizen and/or Iowa City Gazette- newspapers
Local government access channel- cable TV
Press releases from the City are received by all area print and electronic media and may also be
found on the City's website.
b. Other Means. The City will utilize other appropriate methods to inform the public. This may include
personal and written contact with organizations, such as those listed below, encouraging them to
make information on the vacant units available to all persons on an equal basis.
• Business organizations- Iowa City Board of Realtors, Iowa City Apartment Owners and
Managers Association and local lending institutions.
University organizations such as the Iowa Memorial Union and other University of Iowa
web -based applications.
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• Other Organizations- Crisis Center, The Housing Fellowship, HACAP, and the Iowa City
Housing Authority
The Iowa City Housing Authority will be of particular value in that it serves as the local Public Housing
Authority, receives referrals through a network of local human service agencies and maintains a current
waiting list of Section 8 eligible rentals. Community Development staff will update the Iowa City Housing
Authority annually concerning new CDBG/HOME assisted rental properties.
Meetings of the Housing and Community Development Commission are open to the public and will serve
as another forum for announcing the availability of federal assistance and discussing the City's
affirmative marketing policy for the program. Other public meetings, as needed, will be scheduled to
explain the City's HUD funded programs to local organizations, property owners and tenants and discuss
the affirmative marketing policy and requirements of local and federal fair housing laws.
The staff of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission may be called upon to assist in explaining fair
housing laws and to review potential housing discrimination practices. In addition, the Iowa City Human
Rights office has added a full-time investigatorwho works with discrimination complaints.
y. Requirements and Procedures for Subrecipients
Property owners who participate in the CDBG and/or HOME programs will be required to comply with
the following affirmative marketing practices:
a. Include the Equal Housing Opportunity logo and slogan or statement in all advertisements
forvacant units in local media and printed material.
b. If a rental office is utilized or operated by the owner, whether on or off premises, display fair
housing posters in a conspicuous place.
c. Provide written assurance to the City that units will be made available to prospective
tenants on a non-discriminatory basis.
d. Maintain records of all efforts to affirmatively market vacant units. For example, copies of
newspaper ads and documentation of the owners' contacts with the local business,
University and community service organizations and other efforts to publicize the
availability of the vacant units.
All HOME agreements shall contain language as required by zq CFR 92.351.
5. Special Outreach Efforts
If, during the course of administering the CDBG and HOME programs, it is determined that special
outreach efforts are needed to attract persons of particular racial, ethnic or gender groups to vacant
units, the City may:
• Conduct outreach and contact service organizations, churches and University clubs.
• Notify the business, University and community service organizations listed in Section 3b
above of the special outreach needed.
• Assist owners to locate prospective tenants by making referrals from the Iowa City Housing
Authority's waiting list and target advertising as needed to expand the list.
The City can require that subrecipients begin their special outreach efforts immediately upon learning
that a vacancy will occur. Owners typically request a 3o-day notice from current tenants planning to
terminate their tenancy so that the outreach efforts can begin before advertising to the general public.
6. Record -keeping Requirements
All records pertaining to affirmative marketing efforts of the City will be maintained by the City in
accordance with HUD Regulations. The City will ensure the subrecipients also maintain records to
document their affirmative marketing efforts.
The City will maintain records of the following:
• Press releases and newspaper ads.
• Copies of notices and documentation of contacts with the business, University and community
service organizations.
• Documentation of monitoring visits with subrecipients.
7. Assessment of Affirmative Marketing Efforts
The City will conduct an annual assessment of the effectiveness of its affirmative marketing efforts for
the inclusion in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to HUD. At a minimum, the
assessment will include:
a. A summary of good faith efforts by the City and participating subrecipients to affirmatively
market units.
To determine if good faith efforts have been made, the City will compare information
contained on the records to be kept with actions that were taken to carry out affirmative
marketing. (See Affirmative Marketing Reporting form).
b. The results of the affirmative marketing efforts may include age, race, color, religion, creed,
national origin, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, the
presence or absence of dependents, familial status or public assistance source of income
occupying assisted housing units. To determine results, the City will examine whether or
not persons from a variety of groups and persons with disabilities in the area applied for or
became tenants, homebuyers, or received rehab assistance. If it is found that a variety is
represented, particularly the targeted groups determined to be in need of outreach, the City
would assume the procedures were effective.
If it is determined that a participating subrecipient is not making good faith efforts to affirmatively
market housing units, the City will take the following corrective actions:
a. The City will issue a written notice to the subrecipient stating reasons of non-compliance with
the terms of the CDBG and/or HOME agreement and corrective actions (e.g. advertising)
which must be taken by the ownerwithin a specified period of time, not to exceed 6o days.
b. Continued non-compliance within the specified time period and, thereafter, during the term
of the CDBG and/or HOME agreement, will result in the City taking legal action to recover
i00% of the assistance for the subrecipient's project.
All cases of apparent discriminatory practices by subrecipients will be referred to the Iowa City Human
Rights Commission for review and remedial action underthe housing provision of the Iowa City Human
Rights Ordinance.
8. Public Notice and Review
Copies of this Affirmative Marketing Plan will be made public and available for citizen review, upon
request, in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development.
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.
Use of ADDI Funds
Not Applicable —The City of Iowa City does not receive ADDI funds.
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Reporting
The city requires each organization receiving CDBG and/or HOME funds to submit quarterly reports until project
close-out. 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 at least once afterthe project is
funded. The City monitors projects on an annual basis until project close-out. 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 (HCDQ. 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'oq projects beginning July 1, 2003:
1. All CDBG projects will have entered into a formal agreement with the City of Iowa City forthe 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.
z. All CDBG projects (except applicants for LIHTCs) will have expended a minimum of fifty percent (50%) 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 yearto 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 forthe previously approved project.
3. If housing projects are applying for other funds through various state or federal agencies, the recipient
must apply forthose funds in the first available application period offered. Should a recipient fail to meet
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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.
q. 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 forthe 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.
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS (ESG)
Not Applicable —The City of Iowa City does not receive ESG funds.
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH AIDS
Not Applicable — The City of Iowa City does not receive HOPWA funds.
FY14 Action Plan - Specific Homeless Prevention:
The City of Iowa City does not receive entitlement funds to assist with homeless needs. Various social services
agencies in Iowa City apply to the State of Iowa and receive a small allocation of funds for homelessness through
the State. Iowa City continues to directly help low-income families avoid homelessness using CDBG and HOME
funds.
During FYiq, CDBG and HOME funding will support programs to provide decent and safe living environments for
homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. The City will fund operations at the Domestic Violence
Intervention Program's shelter for victims of domestic abuse. HOME funds will be used to acquire two properties
providing eight single room occupancy units for frail elders or persons with disabilities. CDBG funds will be used
to support additional clinic services at the Free Medical Clinic and improve services at MECCA's substance abuse
treatment facility.
The City will continue to maintain our owner -occupied rehabilitation program as this assistance helps in providing
a decent and safe living environment while avoiding the deterioration of the City's affordable housing stock.
The City will also provide continued funding for operations at MECCA and Neighborhood Centers of Johnson
County.
The City's Community Development Division is an active member of the Johnson County Local Homeless
Coordinating Board and assists in whateverways we can to facilitate services for homeless or near homeless
persons.
The City also administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program through the Iowa City Housing
Authority. As part of the Section 8 program, families may volunteerto participate in the Family Self -Sufficiency
program. This program is designed to work with households on a five-year plan to attain financial self-sufficiency
as well as provide rental assistance. The Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership program permits eligible
participants in the Section 8 Voucher Program, including participants with portable vouchers, the option of
purchasing a home with their Section 8 assistance rather than renting.
The City will continue efforts to assist those households at risk of homelessness. The community's current
network that provides homeless shelters, transitional housing, outreach, and services is extensive. Numerous
social service agencies assist with homelessness prevention. Some of those agencies include Shelter House,
HACAP, NAMI, DVIP, Successful Living, Home Ties, Crisis Center of Johnson County, Iowa City Housing Authority,
DVIP, MECCA, Systems Unlimited, Goodwill Industries, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, Salvation
Army and the Community Mental Health Center. These organizations provide many services including but not
limited to counseling, case management, life skills training, financial literacy classes, and victim advocacy. Our
goal is to assist households with the result of self-sufficiency.
The Local Homeless Coordinating Board follows the State of Iowa's Discharge Coordination Policy. This Policy
was adopted by the Iowa Council on Homelessness in 2005. The Policy represents a coordinated discharge policy
for children aging out of foster homes, people with disabilities and health conditions leaving nursing homes and
hospitals, and people with mental health issues leaving hospitals.
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electronically, however a signature must be manually applied and the
document must be submitted in paper form to the Field Office.
❑ This certification does not apply.
® This certification is applicable.
NON -STATE GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the
consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing -- The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which
means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take
appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and
maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard.
Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation
requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as
amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following a residential
antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with funding
under the CDBG or HOME programs.
Drug Free Workplace -- It will or will continue to provide a drug -free workplace by:
1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing,
possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying
the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition;
2. Establishing an ongoing drug -free awareness program to inform employees about —
a. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
b. The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace;
c. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and
d. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the
workplace;
3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given
a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1;
4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of employment
under the grant, the employee will —
a. Abide by the terms of the statement; and
b. Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute
occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction;
5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph
4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of
convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other
designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has
designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification
number(s) of each affected grant;
6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph
4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted —
a. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination,
consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or
b. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation
program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or
other appropriate agency;
7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -free workplace through implementation of
paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
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Anti -Lobbying -- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
8. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member
of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress
in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making
of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension,
continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement;
9. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection
with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit
Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with
its instructions; and
10. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti -lobbying certification be
included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants,
and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all
subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction -- The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable)
and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding,
in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA
funds are consistent with the strategic plan.
Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and
implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135.
Signature/Authorized Official
Thomas M. Markus
Name
City Manager
Title
410 E. Washington St.
Address
Iowa City,IA 52240
City/State/Zip
319.356.5010
Telephone Number
5/15/2013
Date
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❑ This certification does not apply.
® This certification is applicable.
Specific CDBG Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that
satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies
community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community
development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily for persons
of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570)
Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability
Strategy) that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria:
11. Maximum Feasible Priority - With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it
certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities
which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or
blight. The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet
other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a
serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources
are not available);
12. Overall Benefit - The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans during
program year(s) 222_, (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or three
specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a
manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit
such persons during the designated period;
13. Special Assessments - It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted
with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any amount against
properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or
assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements.
However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the
capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other revenue
sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public
improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.
The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with
CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or
assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other revenue
sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the
public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties
owned and occupied by moderate -income (not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be
made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the
jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment.
Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing:
14. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction
against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and
15. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from
a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its
jurisdiction;
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Compliance With Anti -discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in
conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC
3601-3619), and implementing regulations.
Lead -Based Paint -- Its activities concerning lead -based paint will comply with the requirements of
part 35, subparts A, B, 1, K and R, of title 24;
Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws.
Signature/Authorized Official
Thomas M. Markus
Name
City Manager
Title
410 E. Washington St.
Address
Iowa City, IA 52240
City/State/Zip
319.356.5010
Telephone Number
5/15/2013
Date
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® This certification does not apply.
❑ This certification is applicable.
OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION
CDBG
Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the
action plan are designed to meet other community development needs having
particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR 570.208(c):
The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified
CDBG-assisted activities, which are designed to meet other community development needs
having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to
the health or welfare of the community and other financial resources are not available to meet
such needs.
Signature/Authorized Official
Name
Title
Address
City/State/Zip
Telephone Number
Date
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Specific HOME Certifications
The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that:
Tenant Based Rental Assistance -- If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide tenant -based
rental assistance:
The use of HOME funds for tenant -based rental assistance is an essential element of the
participating jurisdiction's consolidated plan for expanding the supply, affordability, and
availability of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.
Eligible Activities and Costs -- it is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as
described in 24 CFR § 92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for
prohibited activities, as described in § 92.214.
Appropriate Financial Assistance -- before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the
project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more
HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing;
Signature/Authorized Official
Thomas M. Markus
Name
City Manager
Title
410 E. Washington St.
Address
Iowa City,IA 52240
City/State/Zip
319.356.5010
Telephone Number
5/15/2013
Date
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® This certification does not apply.
❑ This certification is applicable.
HOPWA Certifications
The HOPWA grantee certifies that
Activities -- Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by
available public and private sources.
Building -- Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose
specified in the plan:
1. For at least 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction, substantial rehabilitation, or
acquisition of a facility,
2. For at least 3 years in the case of assistance involving non -substantial rehabilitation or repair of a
building or structure.
Signature/Authorized Official
Name
Title
Address
City/State/Zip
Telephone Number
Date
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® This certification does not apply.
❑ This certification is applicable.
ESG Certifications
I, , Chief Executive Officer of Jurisdiction, certify that the local
government will ensure the provision of the matching supplemental funds required by
the regulation at 24 CFR 576.51. I have attached to this certification a description of
the sources and amounts of such supplemental funds.
I further certify that the local government will comply with:
1. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.53 concerning the continued use of buildings for
which Emergency Shelter Grants are used for rehabilitation or conversion of
buildings for use as emergency shelters for the homeless; or when funds are used
solely for operating costs or essential services.
2. The building standards requirement of 24 CFR 576.55.
3. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.56, concerning assurances on services and other
assistance to the homeless.
4. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.57, other appropriate provisions of 24 CFR Part
576, and other applicable federal laws concerning nondiscrimination and equal
opportunity.
5. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.59(b) concerning the Uniform Relocation
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970.
6. The requirement of 24 CFR 576.59 concerning minimizing the displacement of
persons as a result of a project assisted with these funds.
7. The requirements of 24 CFR Part 24 concerning the Drug Free Workplace Act of
1988.
8. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.56(a) and 576.65(b) that grantees develop and
implement procedures to ensure the confidentiality of records pertaining to any
individual provided family violence prevention or treatment services under any
project assisted with ESG funds and that the address or location of any family
violence shelter project will not be made public, except with written authorization
of the person or persons responsible for the operation of such shelter.
9. The requirement that recipients involve themselves, to the maximum extent
practicable and where appropriate, homeless individuals and families in
policymaking, renovating, maintaining, and operating facilities assisted under the
ESG program, and in providing services for occupants of these facilities as provided
by 24 CFR 76.56.
10. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.57(e) dealing with the provisions of, and
regulations and procedures applicable with respect to the environmental review
responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and related
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authorities as specified in 24 CFR Part 58.
11. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.21(a)(4) providing that the funding of homeless
prevention activities for families that have received eviction notices or notices of
termination of utility services will meet the requirements that: (A) the inability of
the family to make the required payments must be the result of a sudden
reduction in income; (B) the assistance must be necessary to avoid eviction of the
family or termination of the services to the family; (C) there must be a reasonable
prospect that the family will be able to resume payments within a reasonable
period of time; and (D) the assistance must not supplant funding for preexisting
homeless prevention activities from any other source.
12. The new requirement of the McKinney-Vento Act (42 USC 11362) to develop and
implement, to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate, policies
and protocols for the discharge of persons from publicly funded institutions or
systems of care (such as health care facilities, foster care or other youth
facilities, or correction programs and institutions) in order to prevent such
discharge from immediately resulting in homelessness for such persons. I further
understand that state and local governments are primarily responsible for the
care of these individuals, and that ESG funds are not to be used to assist such
persons in place of state and local resources.
13. HUD's standards for participation in a local Homeless Management Information
System (HMIS) and the collection and reporting of client -level information.
I further certify that the submission of a completed and approved Consolidated Plan
with its certifications, which act as the application for an Emergency Shelter Grant, is
authorized under state and/or local law, and that the local government possesses legal
authority to carry out grant activities in accordance with the applicable laws and
regulations of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Signature/Authorized Official Date
Name
Title
Address
City/State/Zip
Telephone Number
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❑ This certification does not apply.
® This certification is applicable.
APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
Instructions Concerning Lobbying and Drug -Free Workplace Requirements
Lobbying Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction
was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into
this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required
certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for
each such failure.
Drug -Free Workplace Certification
1. By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing the
certification.
2. The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the agency
awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false certification,
or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug -Free Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any other
remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized under the Drug -Free
Workplace Act.
3. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified on the
certification. If known, they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not identify
the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the grantee must
keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information available for
Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's
drug -free workplace requirements.
4. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or other
sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles
of a mass transit authority or State highway department while in operation, State employees in each
local unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio stations).
5. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant, the grantee
shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in question (see
paragraph three).
6. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in
connection with the specific grant: Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code)
Check if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. The certification with regard to the
drug -free workplace is required by 24 CFR part 21.
Place Name Street City County state Zip
Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and Drug -Free
Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular, to the
following definitions from these rules: "Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in
Schedules I through V of the Controlled
Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through
1308.15); "Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of no/o contendere) or imposition of
sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the
Federal or State criminal drug statutes; "Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non -Federal
criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any
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Jurisdiction
controlled substance; "Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the
performance of work under a grant, including:
a. All "direct charge" employees;
b. all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the
performance of the grant; and
c. temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under
the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers not on
the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement;
consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of
subrecipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces).
Note that by signing these certifications, certain documents must completed, in use, and on file for
verification. These documents include:
1. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
2. Citizen Participation Plan
3. Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan
Signature/Authorized Official
Thomas M. Markus
Name
City Manager
Title
410 E. Washington St.
Address
Iowa City,IA 52240
City/State/Zip
319.356.5010
Telephone Number
5/15/2013
Date
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Comments Received Regarding Annual Plan
& Staff Responses
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