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Housing & Community Development
Commission (HCDC)
Thursday, April 19, 2018
6:30 P.M.
Senior Center, Room 202
28 S. Linn Street, Iowa City
Use the Washington Street entrance or
2nd floor skywalk via Tower Place parking garage
1. Call meeting to order
2. Approval of the March 15, 2018 minutes
3. Public comment of items not on the agenda
4. Review and consider recommendation to City Council on approval of Iowa City
Housing Authority 2018 Annual Report
5. Review and consider recommendation to City Council on approval of FY19
Annual Action Plan — plan available online at http://www.icgov.org/actionplan
6. Discussion of projects that have not complied with the `Unsuccessful or Delayed
Projects Policy'
• FY18 New Creations Daycare
• FY18 Crisis Center Remodel
• FY18 Successful Living SRO CDBG Acquisition
7. Monitoring Reports
• Housing Fellowship
• Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program
• Successful Living
8. Discussion of the Community Development Celebration
9. Staff/commission comment
10. Adjournment
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CITY OF I O WA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 9, 2018
To: Housing and Community Development Commission
From: Neighborhood Service Staff
Re: April 19, 2018 meeting
Thank you for your time and dedication during the funding allocation process. The following
is a short description of the agenda items. If you have any questions about the agenda, or if
you are unable to attend the meeting, please contact Kirk Lehmann at 319-356-5247 or Kirk-
Lehmann(Mowa-City.ore.
Item 4: Review and consider recommendation to City Council on approval of Iowa
City Housing Authority 2018 Annual Report
The Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA) prepares an annual report which provides details
about ICHA's current programs, the resident population served, the annual application for
grants to support public housing improvements, as well as its strategy for addressing the
housing needs of currently assisted families and the larger community. The strategies for
meeting ICHA's mission, goals, and objective are stated in its 5-Year Plan for Fiscal Years
2015-2019 and are contained in Iowa City's Consolidated Plan title CITY STEPS 2016-2020.
Be prepared to review and consider recommendation of the ICHA's 2018 Annual Report to
City Council. Public copies are available in the office of the Iowa City Housing Authority,
City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City.
Item 5: Review and consider recommendation to City Council on approval of FY19
Annual Action Plan — plan available online at www.iceov.ore/actionplan
At the January 18 and March 15 meetings, HCDC approved City Fiscal Year 19 budget
recommendations for Aid to Agencies and CDBG/HOME housing and public facilities
projects. Staff will provide an overview of the draft CFY19 (Federal FY18) Annual Action
Plan which incorporates your funding recommendations for the upcoming fiscal year,
followed by discussion, proposed changes, and a consideration of recommending the draft
Plan to City Council.
The Annual Action Plan provides a summary of actions and resources that will help address
the needs and goals in the 2016-2020 CITY STEPS for the City's 2019 fiscal year. The Plan
includes the budget for CDBG and HOME funds, a description of the projects to be funded,
and several U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) -required
documents. After approval by City Council, the Plan is submitted to HUD for approval. Final
CDBG and HOME entitlement amounts are currently unknown, and the City cannot submit
an Annual Action Plan to HUD until the allocation is finalized. However, draft Plan's
allocations will be adjusted proportionally if the final allocation is within 20 percent of FY18
grant amounts, per the decision at the March 15 meeting.
The Annual Action Plan's 30-day public comment period began on April 13 and runs through
May 14, 2018. The City Council is scheduled to hold a public meeting and formally approve
the Plan on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Public copies are available at the Iowa City Public
Library, Neighborhood Services Department at City Hall, and online at
www.icgov.org/actionplan.
Item 6: Discussion of projects that have not complied with the `Unsuccessful or
Delayed Projects Policy'
Staff will provide updates on projects that have not spent at least 50% of their funding award
by March 15. The `Unsuccessful or Delayed Projects Policy' permits HCDC to recommend
recapturing unspent funds or to allow the recipient to retain the project funds. Currently, the
following projects are out of compliance with the policy:
• FYI New Creations Daycare
• FY18 Crisis Center Remodel
• FYI Successful Living SRO CDBG Acquisition
Item 7: Monitoring Reports
Staff or project recipients will provide updates on open projects.
• Housing Fellowship
• Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program
• Successful Living
Item 8: Discussion of the Community Development Celebration
Be prepared to discuss whether HCDC wishes to form a subcommittee to plan and implement
a Community Development celebration highlighting the local uses of CDBG and HOME
funds.
Item 9: Staff/Commission Comment
The following three members of HCDC have terms that expire on June 30, 2018:
• Syndy Conger
• Harry Olmstead
• Maria Padron
Expiring members and new applicants may apply for the next three-year term which will
run from July 1, 2018 to July 1, 2021. Applications are due by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, May
8, 2018. Applications can be found online at https://www.icgov.org/city-government/boards-
commissions-and-committees or by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 410 E. Washington
Street. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and reside within the city limits of Iowa
City. The City encourages diversity in the appointment to boards and commission.
MINUTES
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MARCH 15, 2018-6:30 PM
SENIOR CENTER, ROOM 202
PRELIMINARY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Syndy Conger, Charlie Eastham, Vanessa Fixmer-Oraiz, Christine
Harms, Bob Lamkins, John McKinstry, Harry Olmstead, Paula Vaughan
MEMBERS ABSENT: Maria Padron
STAFF PRESENT: Sue Dulek, Stan Laverman, Kirk Lehmann
OTHERS PRESENT: Maryann Dennis. Brian Loring, Ron Berg, Angel Taylor, Ashley Gillette,
Carla Phelps, Maryann Dennis, Kan Wilken, Roger Goedken, Roger
Lusala, Scott Hawes
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
By a vote of 8-0 the Commission recommends that no CDBG allocation be made to the Arthur Street
Healthy Life Center but that City Council considers offering tax abatement for the same services as a for -
profit provider.
By a vote of 7-1 (Eastham dissenting) the Commission recommends to the City Council the following
FY19 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Program Funding:
Housing
Requested
Amount
CDBG
Recomm.
HOME
Recomm.
The Housing Fellowship Operating
$25,000
NA
$21,000
Habitat for Humanity Ownership
$80,000
$0
$80,000
Mayor's Youth Rental Acq.
$75,000
$0
$75,000
Successful Living Rental Acq.
$310,000
$0
$194,000
The Housing Fellowship Rental Acq.
$100,000
$0
$100,000
Prelude Rental Rehab.
$82,010
$34,000
NA
City of Iowa City Rehab./Resell
$100,000
$0
$100,000
Unlimited Abilities Rental Acq.
$200,000
$0
$0
Subtotal
$972,010
$34,000
$570,000
Public Facilities
Arthur Street Healthy Living Center
$100,000
$0
NA
NCJC— Siding Rehabilitation
$51,467
$41,000
NA
Subtotal
$151,467
$41,000
$0
Total
$1,123,477
$75,000
1 $570,000
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By a vote of 8-0 the Commission recommends that City Council have Staff analyze the neighborhood
stabilization and racial equity impacts of the South District Partnership as it is carded out, including the
use of the racial equity toolkit.
By a vote of 8-0 the Commission recommends to the City Council that should federal funding not be
within 20 percent of FY18 grant amounts, then the HCDC will review the allocations. Otherwise, staff will
proportionally adjust funding as needed to match the CDBG and HOME grants for FY19.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
Olmstead called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 15, 2018 MINUTES:
Eastham moved to approve the minutes of February 15, 2018. Harms seconded the motion. Avote was
taken and the motion passed 7-0 (Conger not present for vote).
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR TOPICS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Maryann Dennis (The Housing Fellowship) wanted to announce that their project, Del Ray Ridge Limited
Partnership, was awarded low-income housing tax credits yesterday at the Iowa Finance Authority Board
meeting. The Board received 29 applications, 12 of which were approved. Dennis reminded the
Commission that they recommended to the Council that they receive the $330,000 that they set aside
and now they will move forward to build at 628 South Dubuque Street with 33 units, 29 affordable and 4
at market value, 4 will be ADA compliant and 1 will be adapted for visual impaired and the income
targeted is 60/40/30 percent of median income. Overall it will be $6.5 million project.
Lehmann used a spreadsheet to track the discussions and keep track of the recommended amounts. He
noted there was extra monies available, they thought they would have $570,000 total to allocate, and it will
actually be $645,000 total. $570,000 in HOME funds and $75,000 in CDBG.
Eastham noted he had submitted a revised scoring criteria and funding recommendations. Lehmann
noted he updated the funding recommendations but did not realize the scoring criteria had been revised.
Eastham noted he revised the scoring criteria for the Systems Unlimited application, he changed the score
from 17 to 66. Lehmann made that change on his spreadsheet.
Eastham suggested beginning the review by looking at the CDBG funds and reviewing those applications
by the highest score and going on from there, everyone agreed.
Olmstead began with review of the Arthur Street Healthy Living Center Project.
Eastham noted he gave it a score of 66 but does feel it is an interesting project, but to him since it is a
privately -owned entity it will be subject to property taxes and he suggests the applicant and the City, with
this commission's encouragement, look at a property tax abatement method of doing the necessary
financing.
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Olmstead asked how much extra the Commission had, Lehmann replied an extra $75,000 for HOME.
CDBG is still only $75,000 total to allocate.
Eastham moved that no CDBG allocation be made to the Arthur Street Healthy Life Center but that
City Council considers offering tax abatement for the same services as a for -profit provider.
McKinstry seconded the motion.
Olmstead echoed this motion believing it was a great idea.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 8-0.
Olmstead moved to the next application, the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County (NCJC) siding
project, which has a median proposed allocation of $42,000 and an average of $43,400. The request of
$51,467.
Conger asked about the proposal and noted there was mention of going with a less expensive siding so
on that basis allocated $30,000.
Brian Loring (Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County) said they would not change out the siding
completely but might do some of the unexposed sides in a cheaper siding. He would have to talk with the
contractor on that and what it would look like in total cost.
McKinstry feels that the allocation has to be higher than $30,000 to achieve the project, it is a high need
category and a great organization. Lamkins agreed, noting that using cheaper siding now would result in
replacement needed sooner, so better to go with a higher quality product now. Eastham feels the
organization can do some fundraising or use other funds to contribute to the project as well.
Olmstead moved to the Prelude —Transitional Housing Upgrades project, Lehmann noted the median
proposed allocation is $29,000 and the average is $23,800.
Vaughn noted that the City is the only entity that will fund this type of project for Prelude, it is not
necessarily something people will get excited about and fundraise for, and so for that reason feels the
funding is important. She questioned the water heaters and if the type of water heater purchased might
alter the total cost.
Ron Berg (CEO Prelude) noted the project is for carpeting and stair trends in the transitional housing and
replacing the water heater that serves all 12 apartments. They would like to replace that with two or three
tankless heaters that would be installed in sequence as the advantage to having a couple tankless in
sequence is if one goes down there can still be some hot water in the building. He stated that the total
cost of the project is pretty split between the floors and water heaters, the water heaters will cost $34,665.
Vaughn asked about the carpet cost and the architect fee. Berg said the cost estimates came from the
architects and when they go out to bid the architects would prepare the bid documents, collect them and
make sure all requirements are met. However after learning that they will not have to go out for
construction sealed bids, the cost will decrease and the architect fee will not be needed.
Harms asked about prioritizing and if the Commission was only able to award partial funds, how would
Prelude prioritize carpet over the water heater. Berg said he would move forward with the water heater
first.
Harms recommends $41,000 to NCJC and $34,000 to Prelude so it would allow at least forthe purchase
of the water heater. Vaughn agreed. All other Commissioners agreed.
Olmstead moved onto the HOME Eligible allocations. First is The Housing Fellowship — CHDO
Operating. The median proposed allocation is $21,000, the average is $21,400 and the request is
$25,000.
Eastham believes the maximum available is $21,000. Lehmann confirmed. Therefore Eastham suggests
an allocation of $21,000, all are in agreement.
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Olmstead moved on to the Habitat for Humanity — Homeownership request. The median was $70,000
with an average of $62,000 and the request was $80,000.
Eastham suggests an allocation of $80,000 due to the additional funds now available and therefore would
allow forthe purchase of two lots. Vaughn agreed as did the rest of the Commission.
Olmstead next discussed Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program — HOME Acquisition. $75,000 was the
median, $75,000 was the average and the request was $75,000. He noted that it appears everyone is in
agreement for $75,000.
Next is Successful Living —four new rental houses. Olmstead noted $155,000 is the median, $124,200 is
the average and the request is for $310,000.
Eastham noted his allocation was based on a response to Tracy Hightshoe's recommendation to not
allocate funding for housing acquisition projects that are proposing to not acquire all the buildings within
the coming program year. However he would like to come back to this application after reviewing the
rest. Olmstead and others agree. Lehmann noted he will put the allocation at $155,000 since that seems
to be the median and use that as a marker as the other applications are discussed. All agree.
Olmstead moved on to The Housing Fellowship — Rental. The median is $100,000 the average is
$96,000 and the request was $100,000. Eastham suggested moving forward with the $100,000
allocation and all agree.
Next is the City — South District Home Investment Partnership. Olmstead stated the median was $86,000
the average was $57,200 and the request was $100,000.
Eastham noted this project proposes buying two duplexes for housing units on Taylor and Davis Streets
and doing modifications and then selling those units as owner occupied. The application states that the
City would purchase duplexes that are now being rented and Eastham looked at the 2010 Census for the
race and ethnicity for residents on Taylor and Davis Streets and it appears 38% of residents on those two
streets are black or African American households and that is about six times the City-wide average.
Eastham stated that the City Council is in the process of adopting a racial impact toolkit for the purpose of
making sure City policies and practices have a racially neutral impact across the community and he does
not see this proposal as conforming to that upcoming City Council goal. He also does not see this
proposal as being fair for black or African American households; if Staff is convinced there is an
overriding policy need for decreasing the proportion of rental households in parts of the community, there
are plenty of other streets in this neighborhood that have a more balance of white, African American and
Hispanic households closer to that of the city. Eastman also notes the houses are being sold to
homebuyers and it has been documented that black and African American households have a harder
time obtaining financing than white households. Therefore, he does not feel this proposal passes the test
of a reasonable treatment of African American households.
Vaughn noted that if the houses are for sale, then anyone can buy them. Eastham agreed but the notion
is that the City is interjecting themselves into the process. Vaughn is questioning how the racial piece
comes into play. Conger agreed. Eastham said the African American households are being displaced.
Lamkins noted that these programs do help with lower -affordable housing purchasing options and is
similar to the UniverCity Program. The City will purchase these homes, go in and upgrade them and not
pass that charge onto the buyer so they will get a pretty nice home way below the market price.
McKinstry noted he lives in a neighborhood where the UniverCity Program worked, the Northside, and
within a couple blocks of his house there are a number of these homes that he thinks created a significant
positive impact in the neighborhood with increased stability, so he feels there is a positive social good in
the program. He understands Eastham is saying that perhaps up to four African American families may
be displaced out of their rentals, and that the people who buy the homes are less likely to be African
American due to financing challenges, but McKinstry wonders how to avoid that racial bias. Eastham
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believes they could choose different streets, and not two streets that are predominately occupied by
African Americans.
Conger believes one of the purposes of this program is neighborhood stabilization in the sense of too
many rentals in one area.
Lamkins disagrees that this would be discrimination against African American and based on the numbers
he feels there is more likelihood an African American family would purchase the four homes as well.
Harms feels that if this was put in an all -white neighborhood it could be seen as stabilizing only white
neighborhoods which could also be discrimination. Eastham noted it should be done on streets that have
a better mix of white, African American and Hispanic residents, not in a just white neighborhood. Harms
added that worst case scenario is if all four homes are purchased by white families it will actually help
diversify those streets. Eastham is not worried about diversification he is worried about displacement.
Stan Laverman (City of Iowa City) stated that one of the reasons they chose Taylor and Davis Streets is
because of the high concentration of rentals, the number of nuisance complains, and the success they
have seen with UniverCity Programs to stabilize neighborhoods. An example is Douglass Court where
there were able to go in and purchase a few homes there and really turn that neighborhood around.
Laverman noted that Taylor and Davis are the two streets that need stabilization, and they are looking at
houses where the occupants have been transient in nature, not looking at acquiring homes that have had
long term tenants.
Eastham asked if those occupants that are transient primarily black. Laverman could not say, he cannot
affirm nor deny, they have not looked at that data; they were looking more at types of landlords they would
like to incentivize to sell. Eastham asked why they cannot look at other streets that are more diverse.
Laverman said due to the ratio of rentals the Taylor and Davis area is the place to start because it would
get the most bang for the buck. Lehmann added that those two streets also had more nuisance complaints
than other streets. Eastham stated then because those two streets are majority transient and have the
most nuisances the City wants to move blacks out of there. Laverman stated that was not at all what he
was saying, those are facts and reasons to stabilize the neighborhood.
McKinstry said the focus needs to be on what good the program will do for the neighborhood and weigh
that against if some families will be displaced. Harms noted that no matter where this happened in the city
that would be true. Lamkins agreed and feels it is a good program for neighborhood stabilization and the
UniverCity Program has proven to work over the long term.
Conger noted she is not discounting Eastham's concems and feels it should be in the Commission purview
when looking at applications. She would like to move forward in terms of funding while still addressing the
concern. She asked if Eastham was against funding this program completely. Eastham noted that if the
supposed purpose of reducing the percentage of rental occupied housing in an area can be accomplished
without the cost of displacing people of color he is in favor, so the program could be done on other streets
and in other areas so it won't have the racial disparity.
Fixmer-Oraiz noted that if the current landlords decide to sell the duplexes, they would be displacing these
tenants as well, so fails to see the difference.
Laverman added it is not just the stabilization of the neighborhood, it will be four families that will be able to
buy a home who wouldn't likely otherwise be able to buy a home. Eastham still feels that can be done in
other areas in such a way. Lamkins understands Eastham's argument however the only way to
accomplish what he wants, creating affordable home buying opportunities for African Americans is to target
that group which cannot be done when selling houses.
Lamkins recommends allocating $100,000 to this project. Majority of the Commission agrees.
Olmstead notes that this issue is important and wonders if City Council could request that staff might look
at the effects of this program in terms of racial impacts.
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Conger notes that she would like the City to arrange some sort of follow up study or check in to see what
has happened to the housing and the neighborhood.
Vaughan suggested potentially expanding the study to all neighborhoods and how stabilization has worked
overall for the City.
Eastham adds that it makes sense for City Council to analyze this project using the available racial equity
toolkit. Staff already has access to these analytical tools, and the City is focusing on racial equity.
Conger notes that would be a piece of the analysis, but that she hopes it wouldn't be the whole follow up.
Conger wants to be sure the City looks at neighborhood and housing improvement as well.
Fixmer-0raiz notes that she's not sure what the Commission wants to motion. She suggests having the
City evaluate the impact of this project, and one of the ways to do this is using the racial equity toolkit.
Lamkins states what exactly did the Commission want staff to do, evaluate just this project or all
neighborhood stabilization efforts?
Fixmer-0raiz said she's surprised a study has not already been done regarding stabilization for other
neighborhood stabilization programs.
Conger asked whether the City has done other studies already.
Laverman noted that staff has looked at other neighborhoods for stabilization, such as the Douglass Court
area, however it is important for the City to be able to justify actions in these neighborhoods and not take
credit for everything good that happens in the neighborhoods just because the City had some interaction in
the neighborhoods. They keep track of areas with nuisance complaints, and realized with the new
occupancy standards there will be a lot of revisiting of these issues over the next few years.
Eastham suggests that the study be confined to the South District Partnership rather than the City at -large.
Fixmer-0raiz agrees.
Olmstead adds that the City Council will receive a copy of these minutes, so they should have an
understanding of this discussion.
Conger moved that City Council have staff analyze the neighborhood stabilization and racial
equity impacts of the South District Partnership as it is carried out, including the use of the racial
equity toolkit. McKinstry seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed 8-0.
Olmstead moved on to Unlimited Abilities, the median was $65,000 average was $67,000 and the request
was $200,000
Fixmer-Oraiz noticed the scoring was for this application was low and was curious why Eastham changed
his allocation. Eastham noted he sees this application as basically a MYEP, a home for people with
special needs, specifically for people with intellectual disabilities. Their application was to buy one home
entirely using City funds, so given the total amount of money available for all applications, to fund
Unlimited Abilities as they attempt to establish a group home agency is something he feels he can
support for one home initially using City funds for down payment and financing the rest through private
mortgage lenders. He realizes it is a new program and not established like MYEP but he does think the
federal money available to the City should be used to help establish new organizations where there is a
need.
Angel Taylor (Unlimited Abilities) came forward to answer questions. The home would be for adults with
disabilities so the funding to support the residents would come from Medicaid.
McKinstry noted that with cuts in Medicaid funding that may not be sufficient. Eastham is not concerned
about the Medicaid issues, he feels they have a plan in place to achieve enough income from the three to
four residents in this one house. Taylor confirmed they do have private funding sources as well. Taylor
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stated the request was for $200,000 however just to get enough for a down payment would be helpful and
they can look to a private lender for the rest.
Fixmer-Oraiz agrees with using funds to support start-ups, especially where there is a need such as
housing for adults with disabilities, however her concern is the application asked for $200,000 and stated
the City was the only source forfunding, and then now saying they could seek funding elsewhere is
confusing.
Lamkins is fine with leaving the $39,000 in the Unlimited Abilities allocation, he also likes the idea of
supporting a start-up, but also would be okay with putting those funds into one of the other two larger
project applications, like Successful Living.
Lehmann noted that HOME funds cannot fully fund a project, at least 25% must be matched so the
Commission could not allocate the entire award to fully purchase the home.
Vaughn asked if there would be 24/7 staffing at the Unlimited Abilities home. Taylor said it would be 24/7
staffing so there would need to be two to three staff members supporting the home.
Harms feels there is not enough information with this application to know that they will be stable enough
to be able to fulfill this project. She is concerned that the plan is not developed and that is why she didn't
allocate any funds to this in her projections.
Vaughn agrees there was not enough information in the application to base an allocation on and seeing a
cash flow in today's climate. Olmstead is also concerned with the instability of Medicaid and what
happens when it falls through or payments are late.
Eastham stated he will not defend the application, he just felt after thinking about it there was a similarity
to MYEP except MYEP has larger support, budgets, staffing etc., and this is a start-up and should be
supported.
Harms noted that the Commission has been very sympathetic to start-ups in the past (such as Inside Out)
but they had a clearer objective and requests that could be met. It took a couple years for them to show
they could sustain and effectively use the money.
Taylor added that the Foundation will also generate income through rentals. Eastham acknowledged that
is common in group home support.
Harms is leaning towards an allocation of zero this year and placing the $39,000 into another application
that can put the funds to good use this year. Lamkins is also leaning towards zero.
Lamkins suggested moving the remaining $39,000 in HOME funds to the Successful Living allocation.
Lamkins moved to recommend the following to City Council regarding applications for FY19
Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Program Funding:
o $21,000 HOME funds to The Housing Fellowship for Community Housing
Development Organization Operations
o $80,000 HOME funds to the Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity for homeownership
o $75,000 HOME funds to Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program for home
acquisition
o $194,000 HOME funds to Successful Living for new rental houses
o $100,000 HOME funds to The Housing Fellowship for rental acquisition
o $100,000 HOME funds to the City of Iowa City for the South District Home
Investment Partnership program
o $34,000 CDBG funds to Prelude for transitional housing improvements
o $41,000 CDBG funds to the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County for the
Broadway Center siding improvements
McKinstry seconded.
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Eastham noted he will not vote in favor of this recommendation due to the allocation to the City of Iowa
City South District Home Investment Partnership Program.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-1 (Eastham against)
Lamkins moved to that should federal funding not be within 20 percent of FY18 grant amounts,
then the HCDC will reviewthe allocations. Otherwise, staff will proportionally adjust funding as
needed to match the CDBG and HOME grants for FY19. Conger seconded. Passed 8-0.
Lehmann noted the next meeting is Thursday, April 19, and they will be reviewing the Annual Action Plan
for recommendation to City Council. There is a change that the deadline normally followed may be
delayed due to federal funding. At the April 19 meeting they will also discuss delayed and unsuccessful
CDBG and HOME projects from FY18.
Meeting announcement regarding the League of Women Voters on Sunday, March 19 where the panel will
discuss housing in Iowa City.
Sarah Barren of the Affordable Housing Coalition invites interested Commissioners to a panel discussion
on Friday, March 23 at noon at the County Health Services Building. Lehmann reminded the Commission
they need to avoid a quorum if possible so please sign up.
Tuesday, April 17 is the third fair housing training session, it is complimentary, and it will celebrate the 50rh
anniversary of the Fair Housing Act and there are two sessions at 10am and 130pm.
ADJOURNMENT:
Conger moved to adjourn. Fixmer-Oraiz seconded. Passed 8-0.
Housing and Community Development Commission
Attendance Record
2017 - 2018
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Syndy
7/1/2018
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O/E
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m, Charlie
7/1/2020
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-Oraiz,
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Christine
7/1/2019
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X
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X
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is, Bob
7/1/2019
X
O/E
X
X
O/E
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O/E
X
O/E
X
.try, John
7/1/2020
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
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ad, Harry
7/1/2018
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X
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Streamlined Annual U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development OMB No.2577-0226
PHA Plan Office of Public and Indian Housing Expires: 02/29/2016
(High Performer PHAS
Purpose. The 5-Year and Annual PHA Plans provide a ready source for interested parties to locate basic PHA policies, rules, and requirements concerning the
PHA's operations, programs, and services, and informs HUD, families served by the PHA, and members of the public of the PHA's mission, goals and
objectives for saving the needs of low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income families
Applicability. Form HUD-50075-HP is to be completed annually by High Performing PHAS. PHAS that meet the definition of a Standard PHA, Troubled
PHA, HCV-Only PHA, Small PHA, or Qualified PHA do not need to submit this form.
Definitions.
(1) High -Performer PHA —A PHA that owns or manages more than 550 combined public housing units and housing choice vouchers, and was designated as
a high performer on both of the most recent Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) and Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP)
assessments.
(2) Small PHA- A PHA that is not designated as PHAS or SEMAP troubled, or at risk of being designated as troubled, and that owns or manages less than
250 public housing units and any number of vouchers where the total combined units exceeds 550.
(3) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Only PHA -A PHA that administers more than 550 HCV s, was not designated as troubled in its most recent SEMAP
assessment, and does not own or manage public housing.
(4) Standard PHA- A PHA that owns or manages 250 or more public housing units and any number of vouchers where the total combined units exceeds
550, and that was designated as a standard performer in the most recent PHAS or SEMAP assessments.
(5) Troubled PHA- A PHA that achieves an overall PHAS or SEMAP score of less than 60 pacmt.
(6) Qualified PHA -A PHA with 550 or fewer public housing dwelling units and/or housing choice vouchers combined, and is not PHAS or SEMAP
troubled.
A.
PHA Information.
A.1
PDA Name: Iowa City Housing Authority PDA Code: IA022
PDA Type: ❑ Small 0 High Performer
PHA Plan for Fiscal Year Beginning: (MM/YYYY): 07/2018
PDA Inventory (Based on Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) units at time of FY beginning, above)
1,215 HCVP
Number of Public Housing (PH) Units 81 Number of Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) 1,298
Total Combined 1,3f9 83 VASE
PDA Plan Submission Type: 0 Annual Submission ❑Revised Annual Submission
Availability of Information. In addition to the items listed in this form, PHAS must have the elements listed below readily available to the public.
A PHA must identify the specific location(s) where the proposed PHA Plan, PHA Plan Elements, and all information relevant to the public hearing
and proposed PHA Plan are available for inspection by the public. Additionally, the PHA must provide information on how the public may
reasonably obtain additional information of the PHA policies contained in the standard Annual Plan, but excluded from their streamlined
submissions. At a minimum, PHAS must post PHA Plans, including updates, at each Asset Management Project (AMP) and main office or central
office of the PHA. PHAS are strongly encouraged to post complete PHA Plans on their official website. PHAS are also encouraged to provide each
resident council a copy of their PHA Plans.
❑ PHA Consortia: (Check box if submitting a Joint PHA Plan and complete table below)
Participating PHAS
PDA Code
Program(s) in the Consortia
Programs) not in the
No. of Units in Each Program
PH
HCV
Consortia
Lead PHA:
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B.
Auuual Pfau Elements EL
B.1
Revision of PHA Pfau Dements.
(a) Have the following PHA Plan elements been revised by the PHA since its last Annual PHA Plan submission?
Y N
❑ ❑ Statement of Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs.
7 ❑ Deconcentration and Other Policies that Govern Eligibility, Selection, and Admissions.
❑ ❑ Financial Resources.
❑ ❑ Rent Determination.
❑ ❑ Homeownership Programs.
El Safety and Crime Prevention.
❑ ❑ Pet Policy.
❑ ❑ Substantial Deviation.
❑ ❑ Significant Amendment/Modification
(b) The PHA must submit its Deconcentration Policy for Field Office Review.
(c) If the PHA answered yes for any element, describe the revisions for each element below:
B.2
New Activities.
(a) Does the PHA intend to undertake any new activities related to the following in the PHA's current Fiscal Year.?
Y N
❑ ❑ Hope VI or Choice Neighborhoods.
❑ ❑ Mixed Finance Modernization or Development.
❑ ❑ Demolition and/or Disposition.
❑ ❑ Conversion of Public Housing to Tenant Based Assistance.
❑ ❑ Conversion of Public Housing to Project -Based Assistance under RAD.
❑ ❑ Project Based Vouchers.
❑ ❑ Units with Approved Vacancies for Modernization.
❑❑ Other Capital Grant Programs (i.e., Capital Food Community Facilities Grants or Emergency Safety and Security Grants).
(b) If any of these activities are planned for the current Fiscal Year, describe the activities. For new demolition activities, describe my public
housing development or portion thereof, owned by the PHA for which the PHA has applied or will apply for demolition and/or disposition approval
under section 18 of the 1937 Act under the separate demolition/disposition approval process. If using Project -Based Vouchers (PB V s), provide the
projected number of project based units and general locations, and describe how project basing would be consistent with the PHA Plan.
B3
Progress Report.
Provide a description of the PHA's progress in meeting its Mission and Goals described in the PHA 5-Year Plan.
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B.4.
Most Recent Fiscal Year Audit.
(a) Were there any findings in the most recent FY Audit?
Y N
I E
(b) If yes, please describe:
Other Document and/or Certification Requirements.
CA
Certification Listing Policies and Programs that the PDA has Revised since Submission of its Last Annual Plan
Form 50077-ST-HCV-HP, Certification of Compliance with PHA Plans and Related Regulations, must be submitted by the PHA as ao electronic
attachment to the PHA Plan.
C.2
Civil Rights Certification.
Form 50077-ST-HCV-HP, Certification of Compliance with PHA Plans and Related Regulations, must be submitted by the PHA as ao electronic
attachment to the PHA Plan.
C.3
Resident Advisory Board (RAB) Comments.
(a) Did the RAB(s) provide comments to the PHA Plan?
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If yes, comments must be submitted by the PHA as an attachment to the PHA Plan. PHAs must also include a narrative describing their analysis of
the RAB recommendations and the decisions made on these recommendations.
CA
Certification by State or Local Officials.
Form HID 50077-Si.. Certification by State or Local Officials ofPHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan, must be submitted by the
PHA m an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan.
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housing and receive funding from the Capital Fund Program (CFP).
D.1
Capital Improvements. Include a reference here to the most recent HUD -approved 5-Year Action Plan(HUD-50075.2) and the date that it was
proved by HUD.
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Annual Report — 201 8
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410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City • Iowa • 52240 • 1826
To improve quality of fife, the Iowa City Housing Authority acts as a
community leader for affordable housing, family self-sufficiency, and
homeownership opportunities.
Date: May I, 2018
Annual Report — 2018
Table of Contents Pages
Staff
3
Executive Summary
4-5
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program
6
Public Housing Program
7
Family Characteristics
8
Family Characteristics and Working Families
8-9
Public Housing Waiting List 10
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Waiting List I I
Promoting Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS) & Homeownership 12-15
Funding for Calendar Year 2017 16
Housing Authority Funding Sources Summary 17-18
Partnerships and Community Collaborations 19
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Staff
Housing Program Assistant Robin Butler
Housing Program Assistant Denise Kinnison
Housing Program Assistant Carri Fox-Rummelhart
Housing Program Assistant Diana Huff
Office Manager Virginia Stroud
Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS) Mary Abboud
Coordinator
Public Housing/Homeownership Pat MacKay
Coordinator
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Heidi Wolf
Program Coordinator
Housing Administrator Steven J. Racki s
Intake/Customer Service Clerk Anna Mohrhauser
Intake/Customer Service Clerk Benjamin Roberts
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Executive Summary
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Veterans Supportive Services
(VASH) & Public Housing Program Highlights:
• The top 5 participant Heads -of -Household characteristics in the Housing
Authority's rental assistance programs are: Disabled and/or Elderly (57%);
Households without minors (56%), White (52%), One -person households
(50%) and Workingfamilies (49%).
• Total voucher utilization for Calendar Year (CY) 2017 = 100.6%.
• Average Public Housing occupancy for CY 2017 = 97% or 3 vacancies.
• Achieved "High Performance" status for the HCV program for Fiscal Year
(FY) 2016.
• Total available vouchers = 1,298
• Diversity of participants is increasing due to an influx of North African,
Middle Eastern and Congolese families.
Comparing the Iowa City Housing Authority to the other 70 Housing
Authorities in the State of Iowa. Effective dates included: November
I, 2016—February 28, 2018:
• ICHA participants have higher average annual incomes - $15,293 vs.
$12,651;
• The ICHA assists more working families — 49%vs. 33%;
• The ICHA assists fewer families receiving welfare —4%vs. 18%;
• ICHA participants pay a higher average monthly amount of the contract
rent - $361 vs. $294.
CY2018 Funding Summary (source: National Association of Housing
and Rehabilitation Officials NAHRO):
The FY 2018 omnibus spending package contains $63 billion in additional funding
for domestic programs and a 10 percent increase in spending for HUD.
Tenant -Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Housing Assistance Payments (HAP): The omnibus
includes $19.6 billion for HAP renewals. This is an increase of $1,245 million
from the FY 2017 enacted budget. At this time, NAHRO believes that this rep-
resents full funding (i.e., a 100 percent proration) of this account.
HUD-VASH: The omnibus allocates $40 million for new HUD-VASH vouchers.
HUD will make the funding available to PHAs that partner with eligible United
States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers or other entities
based on geographical need, PHA administrative performance, and other factors.
The FY 2017 enacted budget allocated $40 million for HUD-VASH vouchers
also. Additionally, the omnibus allocates $5 million for HUD-VASH renewals "to
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serve Native American veterans that are homeless or at -risk of homelessness
living on or near a reservation or other [Native American] areas."
Ongoing Administrative Fees: The omnibus allocates $1.730 billion for ongoing
administrative fees, a $90 million increase from the FY 2017 enacted levels. At
this time, NAHRO believes that this represents a 77 percent proration.
Public Housing Operating Fund
The omnibus provides $4.55 billion to support the operation and management
of public housing. This is $150 million more than funding for FY 2017, $50 mil-
lion more than what was proposed by the Senate, $150 million more than the
House bill and $650 million more than what was proposed by the President's FY
2018 budget request. According to HUD's Congressional Justifications, funding
provided by the Senate bill would be sufficient to fund 94 percent of public
housing agencies' (PHAs') anticipated formula eligibility - although this may
change as the year progresses and HUD provides PHAs with true -ups to ac-
count for underfunding in January, February, and March.
Public Housing Capital Fund
The omnibus provides $2.75 billion for the Capital Fund, $808.5 million more
than FY 2017 funding. The omnibus includes $2.122 billion more than the Presi-
dent's 2018 budget, $805 million more than the Senate bill, and $900 million
more than the House bill. NAHRO has long worked to see increases to the
Capital Fund and is pleased that the omnibus provides such a significant increase
compared to 2017 funding levels. That said, funding for the Capital Fund still
remains lower than the $3.4 billion annual accrual baseline established by HUD's
2010 Capital Needs Assessment.
Calendar Year 2018 Capital Improvement Funds
The Iowa City Housing Authority's 5-Year Plan for Fiscal Years 20 15-20 19 was
approved by HUD on May 18, 2016. The Capital Improvement funds are ear-
marked for general maintenance and repair of the Public Housing units. As nec-
essary, these funds will also be used to upgrade structures, interiors, HVAC
systems, and appliances.
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Housing ChoiceVoucher Program
The Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) is fund-
ed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban De-
velopment (HUD) with the intent of increasing afforda-�f=
ble housing choices for elderly, persons with disabilities. z
& low-income working families. Participants with a
HCV voucher choose and lease safe, decent, and af-
fordable privately owned rental housing. Total number
of available HCV and Veterans' Affairs Supportive
Housing (VASH) vouchers = 1,298.
HCV Economic Impact: For Calendar Year 2017 (CY17), the Housing Choice
Voucher program paid approximately $7.6 million in Housing Assistance Payments
(HAP) to landlords/owners of rental properties in Johnson County. The vouchers in
use, as of 3/14/2018, in Iowa City (860) represents 4.6% of the total number of rental
units (18,531) in the City of Iowa City.
Following is the Johnson County breakdown by city. Overall voucher utilization in
Johnson County shows fifty-five percent (55%) were households without minor chil-
dren.
Voucher Utiliza-
tion by City As
of 3/14/2018
(total = 1,262)
Total Population
% of Total
Johnson County
Incorporated
Population
Total Vouchers
By City
% Total Voucher
Utilization
Households
without Minors
% Total Vouch -
ers By City
Iowa City
67,862
50.00%
860
68.1%
509
59.1%
Coralville
18,907
13.90%
202
16.0%
101
50.0%
North Liberty
18,228
13.40%
123
9.7%
54
43.9%
Solon
2,037
1.50%
151
1.1%
IS
100.00%
Oxford
807
0.607/x
6
0.004%
5
83.3%
Tiffin
1947
1.40%
5
0.003%
2
40.0%
Lone Tree
1,300
0.96%
3
0.002%
2
66.6%
Hills
703
0.52%
6
0.004%
3
50.00%
Johnson County
Total Population
135,736
ohnson County
Incorporated
114,SS8
% of Johnson County Population I-ving in Incorporated areas = 84%
* Source: U.S. Decennial Census 2010 and North Liberty S edal Census 2015.
41 VASH Vouchers (3% of total vouchers) are being utilized in the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area.
I NOV Voucher <I% of total vouchers is being utilized in Iowa County.
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Public Housing Program
Public housing was established to provide
affordable, decent and safe rental housing for
eligible low-income families, elderly persons,
and persons with disabilities. The U.S. Depart-
ment of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) distributes federal subsidies to the
Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA), which
owns and manages the housing.
The eighty-one (81) Public Housing units are low -density and constructed to
conform and blend into the existing neighborhood architecture. The 81 Public
Housing units represent half (1/2) of 1% of the total number of rental units in
the City of Iowa City.
Public Housing Economic Impact for the City of Iowa City:
• Total CY 17 rental income from Public Housing properties = $318,964
• Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) paid to the Johnson County Assessor for
the Public Housing properties in CY 17 = $30,847
• In CY 17, the Housing Authority paid $306,264 to private sector Iowa City
contractors for the capital improvement, general maintenance and repair of
the Public Housing properties.
Public Housing
Units by Iowa
City Planning
Districts
Total by
Location
Total
Occupied
3/ 14/2018
Occupied Units
No Minors
Occupied Units w/
Minors (includes non -
school a ed minore
Northeast
6
5
1
4
Central
7
6
1
5
Southeast
1 31
31
1 14
17
Southwest
3
3
0
3
South
35
27
1
26
TOTAL
81
72
17
55
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Family Characteristics
ICHA Participant Characteristics. Definition of Participant (participant
family): A person or family that has been admitted to the Iowa City Housing
Authority's HCV, VASH or Public Housing program and is currently receiving
housing assistance.
Head of Household (HOH) Characteristics. Total Families = 1,312 as
reported to HUD: November 1, 2016 — February 28, 2018 (multiple
category reporting eliminated — like characteristics will equal 100%)
• Disabled and/or Elderly HOH
= 748 (57%)
• Households without Children
= 737 (56%)
• White HOH
= 682 (52%)
• One Person Household
= 656 (50%)
• Working Households
= 643 (49%)
• Black/African American HOH
= 590 (45%)
• Households with Children
= 575 (42%)
• Disabled HOH
= 533 (41 %)
• Female HOH with Children
= 471 (36%)
• Elderly & Disabled HOH
= 145 (12%)
• Elderly HOH
= 70 (5%)
• Hispanic HOH
= 52 (4%)
• All Other Races HOH
= 26 (2%)
Income Sources: Total Families = 1,312 as reported to HUD: Novem-
ber I, 2016 — February 28, 2018 (All Family Members: Many Families
Have Multiple Sources of Income):
• Social Security (SS)/Supplemental Security (SSI) = 60%
• Employment = 49%
• Family Investment Program (FIP/Welfare) = 4%
• With any Other Income = 13%
• No Income = 5%
* Child Support, Self -Employment, Unemployment Insurance, Other Non -Wage Sources.
As of February 28, 2018, only thirteen (1 3) of the total 1,371 assisted households
are reporting RIP as the sole source of household income. This equals .009% of all
currently assisted households.
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Family Characteristics (continued)
Length of Participation as reported to HUD: 1,312 as reported to HUD:
November 1, 2016 — February 28, 2018.
• Less than I year = 191 (15%)
• 1 to 5 years = 486 (37%)
• 5 to 10 years = 288 (22%)
• 10 to 20 years = 283 (22%)
• Over 20 years = 60 (5%)
Residence prior to admission — Currently Assisted:
Based on the residence identified on the preliminary
application and/or prior residence for port -ins. Residency preference does
not apply to HUD/VASH. (ICHA jurisdiction is Johnson County, Iowa
County, & Washington County North of HWY 92):
• ICHA Jurisdiction = 1,125 (86%)
• All Other State of Iowa Counties = 63 (5%)
• State of Illinois = 82 (6%)
• All Other States = 39 (3%)
Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) information 2017-2018;
Total Enrollment & Free/Reduced (F/R) Lunch:
• Total ICCSD Enrollment K-12 = 13,845@
• Total ICCSD Eligible for F/R (37.4% of total) = 5,184
• Total ICHA (Al Programs) Minors K-12 * = 1,040
• Total ICHA (Al Programs) K-12 Eligible F/R = 958
(d Source: Page 26 of the ICCSD Enrollment, Demographics & Class Size Report, October 2017.
* Total may include children enrolled in the Clear Creek Amana School District, or children who have re-
ceived scholarships to attend Reginal.
Examples of Participants' Places of Employment:
Aramark Food Service, Best Friends Veterinary Care LLC, Blue Sky Satellite Service, Caring
Hands & More LLC, Check & Go, Crisis Center, Deadwood Tavern, Dept. of Veterans Affairs,
Destiny Cruises & Tours Inc. (Owner), Dial Silvercrest Corp, Durham School Services, EPC
Inc, Faith Academy, Handicare, Happy Trails Daycare, HD Supply Management Inc, Hy-Vee,
Innovative Software Engineering Inc., ICCSD, John Roffinan Construction, Legacy Pointe Assist-
ed Living, Loparex, Lucky's Market, Mass Markets, Mercy Hospital, Mid -Prairie Community
School District, Self -Employed (cleaning services, private child care), Plank Family Dental Cen-
ter, Reach for Your Potential, Remedy Intelligent Staffing, Staff Management, STS Transporta-
tion Inc., Systems Unlimited, Team Staffing, University of Iowa, Vangent, WalMart, West Liber-
ty Foods, Whirlpool Corporation, Wig & Pen East.
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Public Housing Waiting List March 13, 2018
Applicant (applicant family): A person or family that has applied for admission to
the Iowa City Housing Authority's Public Housing program but is not yet a participant.
Elieibildy for housingyrograms is not established until applicants reach the top of the wading
list and their Preliminary _AA00 ication for Assistance is processed.
The Iowa City Housing Authority's jurisdiction is Johnson County, Iowa; Iowa County,
Iowa; and, Washington County, Iowa, North of Highway 92. The general applicant
pool from which the Housing Authority draws to determine program eligibility are
elderly, disabled, and families with children under the age of 18 who are residents
(have a legal domicile) or are employed, in our jurisdiction (Johnson County, Iowa
County, and Washington County N of HWY 92).
When vacancies exist, the Housing Authority draws applicants from this pool by date
and time of application and only those applications of families who qualify for the bed-
room size of the available Public Housing units. The eligibility determination process
includes verification of residency, family composition, eligibility status, and a national
criminal background check conducted through the Iowa Department of Criminal In-
vestigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Public Housing Waiting List
Elderly, disabled, and families with children under the
age of 18 who are residents (have a legal domicile) or
are employed, in our jurisdiction.
Number of
Applicants
% of Applicants
533 *
100%
Elderly
66
12%
Disabled
262
49%
Families w/minor Children
256
48%
White Head of Household
247
46%
Black/African American Head of Household
236
44%
Multi le races or none re orted
38
3%
All Other Races Head of Household
12
2%
His anic Head of Household
34
6%
* An additional 8,722 applicants are on the list in lower preference categories (Head -of -
Household totals do not add up to 100% because individuals can be counted in multiple
categories):
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HCV Waiting List March 13, 2018
The HCV waiting list shares the majority of the characteristics described in the Public
Housing section. There is a great deal of duplication as the majority of applicants apply
to both lists. For HCV applications, bedroom size is not taken into consideration.
When vouchers are available, the Housing Authority draws applications, by date &
time of application, from the applicant pool that contains elderly, disabled, and families
with children under the age of 18 who are residents (have a legal domicile) or are
employed, in our jurisdiction (Johnson County, Iowa County, and Washington County
N of HWY 92).
The eligibility determination process includes verification of residency, family composi-
tion, eligibility status, and a national criminal background check conducted through the
Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List
Elderly, disabled, and families with children under the age
of 18 who are residents (have a legal domicile) or are
employed, in our jurisdiction.
Number of
Applicants
% of Appli-
cants
1,208
100%
Elderly
121
10%
Disabled
508
42%
Families w/minor Children
724
60%
White Head of Household
507
42%
Black/African American Head of Household
594
49%
Multiple races or none reported
80
7%
All Other Races Head of Household
27
2%
,Hispanic Head of Household
1 70
1 6%
* An additional 21,460 applicants are on the list in lower preference categories (Head -of
-Household totals do not add up to 100% because individuals can be counted in multiple
categories):
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Promoting Self -Sufficiency & Homeownership
The lack of safe, decent, and affordable housing
undermines quality education, public health, and
economic growth. Affordable housing is a contrib-
uting factor to stabilizing families. Stable families are
better equipped to take advantage of educational
opportunities. With opportunities for and access to
advanced education and training families increase
their employability. Sustainable employment offers
opportunities to attain self-sufficiency. Economic self
-sufficiency leads to a better society and strengthens
the "sense of community."
Through our Self -Sufficiency programs, the Housing Authority is helping low
income families bridge the economic gap by building assets, improving employ-
ment opportunities, and transitioning from renters of units to owners of homes.
The Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS) Program: Promotes self-sufficiency
and asset development by providing supportive services to participants to in-
crease their employability, to increase the number of employed participants, and
to encourage increased savings through an escrow savings program.
Current FSS Enrollment Data (3/31/2018):
• Total FSS participants
=193
• Participants with an escrow savings account
=179 (93%)
• Average monthly escrow savings deposit
(participants with an escrow balance)
= $290
• Average escrow savings account balance
(participants with an escrow balance)
= $3,601
• Highest escrow savings account balance
= $26,51 3
Workshop Accreditations
• "Money Smart": Federal Deposit and Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
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Promoting Self -Sufficiency & Homeownership
(continued)
FSS Program Coordinating Committee
The FSS Program Coordinating Committee has been replaced with three (3)
already existing wider -reaching networks that have lessened the duplication of
effort in leveraging community resources to promote self-sufficiency among FSS
program participants.
The FSS coordinator has joined the Community Reentry Network of Johnson
County Area which includes representatives from educational institutions, em-
ployment services, government agencies, housing agencies, neighborhood cen-
ters, labor programs and family services. Participating entities:
• Center for Worker Justice.
• Goodwill of the Heartland.
• Inside Out.
• Iowa City Housing Authority.
• Iowa Department of Corrections, 6th Judicial District.
• Iowa Works.
• Jane Boyd Community House.
• Kirkwood Community College.
• Labor Ready.
• Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County.
• Shelter House.
• Teamsters Local 238.
The Iowa City Housing Authority is also a partner in the Workforce Innovation
& Opportunity Act (WIOA) one -stop career center service delivery system.
WIOA reinforces the partnerships and strategies necessary for one -stops to
provide job seekers and workers with the high -quality career services, educa-
tion and training, and supportive services they need to get good jobs and stay
employed, and to help businesses find skilled workers and access other sup-
ports, including education and training for their current workforce. Participating
entities:
• Kirkwood Community College.
• Iowa Workforce Development.
• Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation.
• Iowa Department for the Blind.
• Experience Works.
• AARR
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• Denison Job Corps.
• Ottumwa Job Corps.
• Proteus.
• Hawkeye Community Action Agency.
• Cedar Rapids Housing Authority.
• Iowa City Housing Authority.
Interagency Case Management Sub -Committee of the Local Homeless Coordi-
nating Board. This group meets to ensure coordination of services provided to
families, improve collaboration of services, identify unmet needs, and seek solu-
tions. Participating entities:
• City of Iowa City.
• Domestic Violence Intervention Program.
• Hawkeye Community Action Program (HACA)
• Iowa City Community School District.
• Iowa City Housing Authority.
• Iowa Legal Aid.
• Johnson County Social Services.
• Prelude Behavioral Services.
• Salvation Army.
• Shelter House.
• United Action for Youth.
Homeownership Programs:
FSS Homeownership: Through our FSS program, many families have used
their escrow savings accounts and private mortgages to attain homeownership
independent of the Housing Authority programs. Fifty-nine (59) FSS graduates
have moved to homeownership.
HCV Homeownership Program: Eligible participants have the option of
purchasing a home with their HCV assistance rather than renting.
• Forty (40) HCV Vouchers have been used to purchase homes since Janu-
ary 2003; Sixteen (16) HCV Vouchers are currently active.
Tenant -to -Ownership Program (TOP): The Tenant -to -Ownership Pro-
gram is funded by HUD. The TOP program offered opportunities for low to
very low-income families to purchase single-family homes owned by the Housing
Authority.
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• Twenty-six (26) homes have been sold and ten (10) resold since May
1998.
Affordable Dream Home Ownership Program (ADHOP): The Afforda-
ble Dream Home Ownership Program is operated, managed and funded solely
by the ICHA It offers opportunities for income eligible families to purchase
newly constructed homes, newer homes, or resale of homes purchased through
the TOP/ADHOP programs.
Sixteen (16) homes (10 "Universal Design" homes) were built and sold
since May 1999.
Down Payment Assistance Program — Grant Award $187,500: Funded
with Fiscal Year 2009 HOME funds. First-time homebuyers with a household
income of less than 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) may be eligible for a
forgivable loan for down payment assistance. At the date of this publication:
• 20 families purchased homes (total funds expended) _ $187,500
• Families with household income 60-80%of AMI = I I
• Families with household income <60%of AMI = 9
UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership: The UniverCity Neighborhood
Partnership is an effort by the City of Iowa City focusing on neighborhoods
located near the University campus that retain a single-family character and a
demand for single-family housing, but that also have a large renter population.
From May 2011 to May 2015, the Iowa City Housing Authority provided
$102,276 in down payment assistance to sixteen (16) families purchasing a Uni-
verCity home.
In FY2014, the ICHA allocated $170,000 to the UniverCity Neighborhood Part-
nership for the rehabilitation of homes purchased by the City of Iowa City. In FY
2015, an additional $20,000 was allocated for rehabilitation of homes. From June
2014 to September 2015, ICHA funds in the amount of $165,164.25 were used
for the rehabilitation of eight (8) homes purchased by the City of Iowa City.
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Funding for Calendar Year 2017
The United States Congress allocates funding and passes laws for all housing
programs. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD)
role in the locally administered housing programs is to allocate money to local
housing authorities and to develop policy, regulations and other guidance that
interprets housing legislation.
The Actual Funds Received for CY17. HUD will release the CY18 budg-
et details for individual Housing Authorities in May 2018.
Housing Choice Voucher Program CYI7
• Housing Assistance Payments
= $7,052,127
• Administrative Fees
= $839,504
• Family Self -Sufficiency Grant
= $121,721
• Fraud Recovery
= $131,040
• HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance (FBRA)
_ $200,000
Total HCV Program CYI7 = $8,3449392
Public Housing CYI7
• Operating Subsidy=$261,766
• Rental Income = $318.964
• Reimbursement of Expenses/Fraud Recovery = $20,198
• Capital Funds Program (CFP) _ $106,900
Total Public Housing CYI7 = $707,828
Total Housing Authority Funding CYI7 = $9,052.220
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Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA) Funding Sources
ICHA income and cash sources. The uses of the cash sources
are based on relevant HUD notices and signed agreements
between the Housing Authority and HUD.
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Fees
Administrative fees are available to the ICHA for the operation and manage-
ment of the HCV program. Starting January 31, 2004, HUD and Congress,
through the approval of the Annual Appropriations Act, restricted the use of ad-
ministrative fee income to activities related to the HCV tenant -based rental assis-
tance and related development activities (PIH Notice 2008-I5).
Housing Assistance Payments (HAP)
HUD provided funds to cover the housing subsidy paid to owners/landlords
directly by the ICHA on behalf of the participating family. The family pays the
difference between the actual rent charged by the landlord and the amount
subsidized by the program. Under certain circumstances, if authorized by the
ICHA, a family may use its voucher to purchase a modest home.
HUD/Veterans' Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)
This is tenant based rental assistance funds targeting homeless veterans partici-
pating in VA Case Management Services.
Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS)
The FSS program is a tenant self-sufficiency work incentive program. ICHA estab-
lishes cash accounts for FSS program participants that will be available to them if
they complete the program. ICHAs contributions to these accounts are funded by
HUD through the ICHAs regular funding process. FSS cash is not available to
ICHA for any other use.
Public Housing Operations
Under Section 9(3) of the Housing Act of 1937, Operating Funds are available
to the ICHA for the operation and management of the Public Housing program.
These funds assist the ICHA in bridging the gap between the rent collected and
the operating expenses of the program. Operating cash is only available for the
use and benefit of public housing units and residents.
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Housing Authority Capitol Fund Grants
HUD provides funds to the ICHA to improve the physical condition, upgrade
the management and operation and carry out other activities for Public Housing
developments. These funds are primarily used for general maintenance and re-
pair of the Public Housing units. As necessary, these funds will also be used to
upgrade structures, interiors, HVAC systems and appliances. Capital Funds are
calculated and allocated by an established formula
Affordable Dream Homeownership Program (ADHOP)
On September 3, 1993, the ICHA entered into a Section 5(h) Agreement with
HUD. The purpose of this program is to create affordable home ownership oppor-
tunities throughout Iowa City. This agreement authorizes the ICHA to sell Public
Housing units and use the sales proceeds to construct or purchase homes for reha-
bilitation to continue the cycle. To ensure affordability, the ICHA provides a sec-
ond mortgage for the homeowners.
Broadway Sales Proceeds
ICHA received approval from HUD for the sale of 18 units at I926/I946 Broadway
Street, Iowa City, Iowa Per the approved plan submitted to HUD, the sales pro-
ceeds were to be used for the development of 18 low -density scattered site re-
placement units that would be more efficiently and effectively operated as lower
income housing. There is no other permissible use of these funds per the agree-
ment.
Public Housing Tenant Security Deposits
The ICHA holds security deposits until tenants vacate units. At that time, the ten-
ants receive a full or partial refund depending on such factors as remaining rental or
other charges outstanding and reimbursement of damage repairs. Tenant security
deposit cash is not available to ICHA for any other use.
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Partnerships and Community Collaborations
• University of Iowa School of Social Work.
• Women's Resource and Action Center (WRAC).
• Montessori School.
• Goodwill of the Heartland.
• Habitat for Humanity.
• Iowa Women's Foundation.
• Iowa City Junior Service League.
• Shelter House.
• Iowa State University (ISU) Extension.
• Iowa City Area Association of Realtors.
• Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP).
• Foster Grandparents Program.
• The Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County (HTFJC).
• City of Iowa City Parks & Recreation.
• City of Iowa City Neighborhood Services.
• Iowa City Public Library.
• Iowa City Human Rights Commission.
• Domestic Violence Intervention Project (DVIP).
• Johnson County Department of Public Health.
• Horizons Community Credit Counseling.
• Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board.
• Cross Park Place.
• Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Partners.
• Veterans' Administration.
• Kirkwood Community College.
• Reentry Network of Johnson County.
• Crisis Center.
• ABBE Center for Community Mental Health.
• Iowa City Community School District.
• Community Transportation Committee.
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FAX: (319) 356-5459
Web: www.icgov.org/icha
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Iowa City
FY19 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Neighborhood and Development Services
CDBG - Community Development Block Grant
HOME - HOME Investment Partnerships Funds
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
Objectives & Outcomes
The City of Iowa City's Annual Action Plan articulates funding decisions for the next year of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds according
to the long-term goals established in CITY STEPS, the city's 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan. CITY STEPS was
guided by three overarching goals that apply according to community needs:
• 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. Consolidated plans 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.
Needs and proposed strategies must fit within the following three areas: housing, homelessness, and
community development.
Priorities
Iowa City is committed to allocating funds that serve the needs of low -to -moderate income residents.
Households with less than 50%of the Area Median Income (AMI), especially those with extremely low
incomes (less than 30%AMI), are particular priorities. The City 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, victims of domestic violence, the elderly, and persons with
disabilities.
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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 and HOME funding:
Housing
• Non -student renter households making less than 50%AMI
• Persons and families at -risk for homelessness
• Owner -occupied housing units (elderly, small family, special needs)
Public Services
• Homeless Services
• Transportation Services
• Child Care Services
• Mental Health
• Food Banks
• Domestic Violence (recommended bythe Housing and Community Development Commission
10/30/2017)
Public Facilities and Improvements
• Facility improvements to the structures housing the public service providers
Economic Development
• Micro -enterprise development
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to
another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs
assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan.
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.
This information provides a common format to summarize program outcomes at the national level. For
each activity funded, the City must determine the goal of the activity based on local intent, identify one
objective and outcome for each activity, input the data into IDIS, and report on applicable indicators in
IDIS and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). Each activity must have
an outcome statement, which in its most basic form is the activity's objective plus outcome.
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Three specific objectives are relative to each activity funded:
1. 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 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.
2. 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).
3. Creating Economic Development Opportunities. Applicable to activities that are related to
economic development, commercial revitalization, or job creation.
Three specific outcomes are relative to stated objectives:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or
projects.
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.
Each year, the City submits a CAPER to HUD, reporting on the activities that were funded with CDBG and
HOME dollars, the amount spent, and the beneficiaries assisted. The City has submitted the required
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reports each year, and HUD has accepted the reports each year. Electronic versions of the City's past
CAPER reports can be found on the City's website at www.iowa-city.org/actionplan.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
Throughout the year, the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) holds public
hearings to oversee the operation of Neighborhood Services (formerly the Community Development
Division) and the Iowa City Housing Authority, monitor CDBG and HOME projects, and listen to public
input into these and other programs. Staff also attends events to solicit additional input, such as the IC
Compassion Back -to -School event.
The City of Iowa City's current 5-year Consolidated Plan was adopted in May 2015. Numerous public
meetings and hearings were held to solicit public comment regarding the development of the Iowa
City's 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. 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 process are detailed in the Plan.
HCDC and the City Council held numerous meetings for the preparation of this Annual Action Plan and
other HUD related documents. The public has been invited to participate in all meetings and efforts
were made to encourage and increase citizen participation. A chronology of the events, meetings, public
hearings and actions taken in relation to the Annual Action Plan and CITY STEPS are contained in Section
A-12 Participation.
S. Summary of public comments
This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen
Participation section of the Con Plan.
A 30-day public comment period regarding the draft Annual Action Plan was provided per the adopted
Citizen Participation Plan. The draft Annual Action Plan was discussed in multiple public meetings of the
Housing and Community Development Commission, as well as made available online and distributed to
subscribers of the City's email listserv. Comments received, if any, and staff response can be found in
Appendix A.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
All comments or views that were received were accepted. The summary of public input provided during
public meetings of the Housing and Community Development Commission are attached in Appendix A.
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Summary
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, the City estimates leveraging more than $2.2 million in other funds for the
upcoming fiscal year. 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.
Additional resources include in -kind donations, volunteers, foundations, and businesses. The following
are organizations, groups, and resources identified as contributing to past and current CDBG and HOME
projects:
• Private funds (donations and loans)
• Publicfunds (federal and state)
• United Way
• Johnson County
• In -kind donations (skilled labor, goods, materials, waived fees)
• Volunteers
• City of Iowa City
• Iowa Finance Authority (Low Income Housing Tax Credits)
Private banks and lending institutions also often provide significant capital to both CDBG and HOME
projects. Both the City and local organizations recognize this mutually beneficial relationship. To
promote the goals and objectives of CITY STEPS, all parties have taken steps to strengthen and expand
our partnerships.
Actual leverage and HOME match figures will depend on the outcomes of the projects proposed in this
annual action plan. Upon completion of this year's projects the exact amount of other resources
leveraged by these projects will be known and included within the CAPER.
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onsible Agencies — 91.200(b)
responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
ntity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant
source.
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Name
Department/Agency
strator
IOWA CITY
Neighborhood and Development Services Department
strator
IOWA CITY
Neighborhood and Development Services Department
Table 1— Responsible Agencies
he City of Iowa City is organized under the Council -Manager form of government. Iowa City citizens elect seven Iowa City
incil for overlapping four-year terms. Four of the Council Members, known as the Council Members At -Large, are
)y the eligible electors of the City at large. The other three are known as District Council Members and are nominated by
ieir respective districts and elected by the qualified voters of the City at large. The Council, in turn, selects one of its
iyor for a two-year term. The Mayor presides at the City Council meetings and has one vote on the Council - the same as
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1. Introduction
The City of Iowa City consults with a variety of public and private entities during the development and
adoption of the Consolidated Plan and subsequent Annual Action Plans. This includes regular contact
throughout each year with current and past recipients of CDBG and HOME funding who carry out
housing, public facilities, and public service activities. In addition, citizen participation remains integral
to the ongoing management and oversight of housing and community development funds. City Council
appoints nine residents to the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) 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. HCDC provides a regular
opportunity for public participation in the planning and management of CDBG and HOME funds. HCDC's
bylaws also require representation, when possible, from persons with expertise in construction and
finance and one member that receives rental assistance.
Because of these open lines of communication, and through participation and leadership in local and
regional partnerships, the City maintains an active understanding of changing conditions, including new
programs and services, changes to existing services and the economy, and current housing needs.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(1))
The City of Iowa City actively strives to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing
providers and private and governmental health, mental health, and service agencies. The following
examples showcase these efforts:
Public Health: The City of Iowa City recognizes the interconnected nature of community
development, housing, and the physical and mental health of residents. For that reason, the City
helped spearhead the INVEST Health initiative through a partnership with the University of Iowa
College of Public Health, the Housing Fellowship, and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
INVEST Health emphasizes making changes in low-income neighborhoods to improve resident
health and well-being by bringing community development, public health, housing providers,
and health service providers togetherto discuss and address disparities in health outcomes for
low income residents. The City especially recognizes the importance of housing for physical and
mental well-being, leading to a collaboration with Shelter House to create the first "Housing
First" homeless shelter in the State of Iowa. This facility will pair 24 apartments with on -site
rooms for case managers and partnering health and behavioral health clinicians. Additional
affordable housing projects often showcase this same interdisciplinary approach.
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• Affordable Housing: The City works with numerous nonprofit and for -profit entities providing
permanent and temporary affordable housing. CDBG and HOME funds directly help nonprofit
and for -profit developers create and improve affordable housing options for low -to -moderate
income residents. These projects typically leverage significant public and private dollars,
including Low Income Housing Tax Credits, private investments, and other resources. Many of
the affordable housing units funded by HOME and CDBG also provide supportive services that
meet the physical and mental health needs of residents due to the high need for these kinds of
housing options. In addition, the City generates affordable housing through its Tax Increment
Financing policies and Inclusionary Zoning requirements in the Riverfront Crossings area.
• Public and Assisted Housing: The Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA) administers housing
vouchers awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from the
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, in addition to managing the City's public housing stock
and other assistance programs. As part of the Department of Neighborhood and Development
Services, ICHA regularly meets with staff administering CDBG and HOME funds to discuss
current needs and issues and partners on community development and affordable housing
efforts.
• Public Services: The City of Iowa City regularly funds agencies that meet the public service needs
of the community through CDBG, HOME, and alternative funding sources.
• Intergovernmental Coordination: The City strives to coordinates efforts with surrounding local
jurisdictions, Johnson County, and regional groups such as the East Central Iowa Council of
Governments.
The City also partners with the following entities to achieve the goals of the Consolidated Plan:
• Charm Homes, Inc.
• Crisis Center of Johnson County
• Domestic Violence Intervention Program
• Goodwill Industries of the Heartland
• Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity
• Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County
• The Housing Fellowship
• Iowa City Transit
• Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce
• Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program
• Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County
• Prelude Behavioral Services
• Successful Living
• Shelter House
• Systems Unlimited, Inc.
• Local lending institutions
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Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
The Consolidated Plan's homeless strategy includes the City undertaking extensive consultation as part
of its consolidated planning efforts, particularly through collaboration with the Johnson County Local
Homeless Coordinating Board (LHCB) Continuum of Care's planning process. The LHCB represents over
25 agencies in Iowa City that provide 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.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIs
The City of Iowa City does not receive ESG funds. Rather, funding for agencies that serve Iowa City
residents access funding through the State of Iowa.
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process
and describe the jurisdiction's consultations with housing, social service agencies and other
entities
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:, organizations who participated
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rganization Type
Housing
he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
ow the Agency/Group/Organization was
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Action Plans.
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SHELTER HOUSE
rganization Type
Housing
Services - Housing
Services -homeless
he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
ow the Agency/Group/Organization was
Input during the development of the Consolidated Plan and Annual
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Action Plans.
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Elder Services Inc.
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Services -Elderly Persons
he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non -Homeless Special Needs
ow the Agency/Group/Organization was
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
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Iowa City Housing Authority
rganization Type
PHA
he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Public Housing Needs
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This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
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follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
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SYSTEMS UNLIMITED, INC.
rganization Type
Services - Housing
Services -Children
Services -Persons with Disabilities
Services -Health
Services -Employment
he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Non -Homeless Special Needs
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This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
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rganization
Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County
rganization Type
Housing
Services - Housing
Other government - County
ie Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Market Analysis
ow the Agency/Group/Organization was
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
•eas for improved coordination?
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rganization
Successful Living
rganization Type
Housing
Services -Persons with Disabilities
he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non -Homeless Special Needs
owthe Agency/Group/Organization was
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
eas for improved coordination?
rganization
Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County
rganization Type
Other government - County
Regional organization
Planning organization
he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs -Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Anti -poverty Strategy
ow the Agency/Group/Organization was
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
easfor improved coordination?
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rganization
Iowa City Transit
rganization Type
Other government - Local
he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Market Analysis
Economic Development
ow the Agency/Group/Organization was
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
eas for improved coordination?
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
rganization
Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce
rganization Type
Services -Employment
he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Economic Development
ow the Agency/Group/Organization was
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
easfor improved coordination?
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
rganization
Iowa Workforce Development
rganization Type
Services -Employment
he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Economic Development
owthe Agency/Group/Organization was
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
eas for improved coordination?
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
rganization
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE HEARTLAND
rganization Type
Services -Employment
he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Economic Development
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ow the Agency/Group/Organization was
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
easfor improved coordination?
rganization
Iowa City Economic Development Division
rganization Type
Other government - Local
he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Economic Development
ow the Agency/Group/Organization was
Working in cooperation with other city departments and the Iowa City
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
Area Development Group, Economic Development assists developers
eas for improved coordination?
and businesses with specific commercial, office, and industrial
development projects.
rganization
IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
rganization Type
Services -Children
Services -Education
ie Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
ow the Agency/Group/Organization was
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
eas for improved coordination?
rganization
Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board
rganization Type
Services -homeless
Planning organization
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he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
ow the Agency/Group/Organization was
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
easfor improved coordination?
rganization
HACAP
rganization Type
Services -Children
Services -homeless
he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
ow the Agency/Group/Organization was
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
eas for improved coordination?
rganization
DVIP
rganization Type
Services -Victims of Domestic Violence
he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Strategy
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ow the Agency/Group/Organization was
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
easfor improved coordination?
rganization
Johnson County Democrats
rganization Type
Political Organization
he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
ow the Agency/Group/Organization was
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
easfor improved coordination?
rganization
Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department
rganization Type
Other government - Local
he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Economic Development
ow the Agency/Group/Organization was
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
easfor improved coordination?
rganization
Arc of Southeast Iowa
rganization Type
Services -Children
Services -Persons with Disabilities
he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non -Homeless Special Needs
owtheAgency/Group/Organization was
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
easfor improved coordination?
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rganization
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County
rganization Type
Services -Children
he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Non -Homeless Special Needs
ow the Agency/Group/Organization was
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
eas for improved coordination?
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
rganization
Compeer of Johnson County
rganization Type
Services -Persons with Disabilities
he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Non -Homeless Special Needs
ow the Agency/Group/Organization was
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
eas for improved coordination?
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
rganization
Access 2 Independence
rganization Type
Services -Persons with Disabilities
ie Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Non -Homeless Special Needs
ow the Agency/Group/Organization was
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
eas for improved coordination?
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
rganization
Johnson County Social Services
rganization Type
Other government - County
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he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
ow the Agency/Group/Organization was
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
easfor improved coordination?
rganization
Salvation Army
rganization Type
Services -Children
Services -Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services -Victims of Domestic Violence
Services -homeless
he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non -Homeless Special Needs
ow the Agency/Group/Organization was
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
eas for improved coordination?
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rganization
Abbe Center for Community Mental Health
rganization Type
Services -Children
Services -Persons with Disabilities
Services -Victims of Domestic Violence
Services -homeless
Health Agency
ie Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Strategy
Non -Homeless Special Needs
ow the Agency/Group/Organization was
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
eas for improved coordination?
rganization
Free Lunch Program
rganization Type
Services -Children
Services -Elderly Persons
Services -homeless
ie Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non -Homeless Special Needs
ow the Agency/Group/Organization was
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
eas for improved coordination?
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rganization
Iowa4Cs
rganization Type
Services -Children
Child Welfare Agency
he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Non -Homeless Special Needs
owthe Agency/Group/Organization was
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
eas for improved coordination?
rganization
Crisis Center of Johnson County
rganization Type
Services -Health
Services - Victims
he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Non -Homeless Special Needs
ow the Agency/Group/Organization was
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
eas for improved coordination?
rganization
6th Judicial District Dept of Correctional Services
rganization Type
Other government - State
he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Non -Homeless Special Needs
ow the Agency/Group/Organization was
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
eas for improved coordination?
rganization
Visiting Nurse Association of Johnson County
rganization Type
Services -Health
Health Agency
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he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Non -Homeless Special Needs
ow the Agency/Group/Organization was
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
easfor improved coordination?
rganization
United Action for Youth
rganization Type
Services -Children
Services -Health
Services -Education
he Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Non -Homeless Special Needs
ow the Agency/Group/Organization was
This organization was consulted through in -person interviews and
ire the anticipated outcomes of the
follow-up telephone conversations, as necessary.
eas for improved coordination?
ypes not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
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state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
in
Lead Organization
How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of
each plan?
Strategic Plan incorporates needs and strategies identified by these
1CLHCB
groups
Neighborhood and Development
Strategic Plan is a means of implementing IC2030 visioning,
-e Plan
Services Department
including creating attractive and affordable housing for all
nts to Fair
Neighborhood and Development
Strategic Plan goals and objectives will intentionally, affirmatively
Services Department
further fair housing
able
Strategic Plan acknowledges and addresses needs identified in the
MPOJC
rsis
AHMA
Table 3— Other local / regional /federa l planning efforts
ed the development of the Consolidated Plan include Iowa City's IC2030 Comprehensive Plan update (adopted May
of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, the 2015 Update to the Affordable Housing Market Analysis (prepared by the
)rganization of Johnson County and Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County in collaboration with the cities of Coralville,
I University Heights), and planning documents generated by the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board
State Continuum of Care (CoC).
-R 91.100(4), the City will notify adjacent units of local government of the non -housing community development needs
ted Plan. The City will continue to interact with public entities at all levels to ensure coordination and cooperation in the
:onsolidated Plan and thereby maximize the benefits of the City's housing and community development activities for the
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i — 91.105, 91.200(c)
tizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
-ticipation process and how it impacted goal -setting
atlyvalues the participation of its residents, organizations, and others interest in community development. To that end,
!n Participation Plan (CPP) to help the public join in the development of the 5-year Consolidated Plan, each Annual Action
ial Performance and Evaluation Report, and the City's Assessment of Fair Housing. The CPP includes requirements for the
periods, when to hold public hearings, and when public notices must be published.
e Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) plays a key role in the resident participation process. HCDC
stings, collect comments, and provide forums forthe annual review of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans. In
ich as the Local Homeless Coordinating Board and the Iowa City Housing Authority are asked to participate in the
ie City of Iowa City sets its goals and priorities for community development and identifies and funds projects to further
ig is a brief timeline of public involvement for this Annual Action Plan:
:o Agencies Workshop for potential applicants (8/17/17)
Agencies applications due (9/7/17)
G/HOME Workshop for potential applicants (1/4/18)
HCDC recommended Aid to Agency awards to City Council (1/18/18)
/HOME applications due (1/19/18)
HCDC discussed CDBG/HOME applications with applicants (2/15/18)
HCDC recommended CDBG/HOME awards to City Council (3/15/18)
:omment period began on draft Annual Action Plan and notice was published in the Iowa City Press -Citizen (4/13/18)
HCDC recommended draft Annual Action Plan to City Council (4/19/18)
ieeting notice published in the Iowa City Press -Citizen (5/1/18)
ycomment period on draft Annual Action Plan expired (5/15/18)
City Council held public meeting on draft Annual Action Plan, followed by passing a resolution approving it (5/15/18)
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rvolvement process, the City also discussed needs and issues with numerous other groups. Moving forward, the City
=timeline:
Ian submitted to HUD (5/16/18)
ivironmental Review Record and FONSI as applicable (7/1/18)
equest for Release of Funds (7/1/18)
HOME projects (7/1/18)
also hold public meetings for the annual performance report in addition to the preparation of the City's upcoming
ing and Housing Needs Assessment. This will pave the wayforthe preparing a new Consolidated Plan in CFY2020.
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)utreach
Target of Outreach
Summary of
response/
attendance
Summary of
comments
received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
Minorities
Non -English Speaking -
Specify other language:
Notice to
translation available for all
solicit public
input on the
Persons with disabilities
draft Annual
Action Plan.
None to date.
Not Applicable
Non-targeted/broad
Advertised
-ommunity
online and
through direct
Residents of Public and
email
Assisted Housing
messages.
Non-profit agencies/service
providers
Notice to
solicit public
Non-targeted/broad
input on the
ommunity
draft Annual
Action Plan.
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Target of Outreach
Summary of
response/
attendance
Summary of
comments
received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
Minorities
Persons with disabilities
Approximately
_ attendees
Non-targeted/broad
and
-ommunity
members of
All comments offered
http://www8.iowa-
See attached.
Housing and
were accepted.
city.org/weblink/Browse.aspx?dbid=0
Residents of Public and
Community
Assisted Housing
Development
Commission
Non-profit agencies/service
providers
Minorities
Persons with disabilities
Approximately
Non-targeted/broad
_ attendees
-ommunity
and
All comments offered
http://www8.iowa-
_
None to date.
members of
were accepted.
city.org/weblink/Browse.aspx?dbid=0
Residents of Public and
the City
4ssisted Housing
Council.
Non-profit agencies/service
providers
Table 4— Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
sources — 91.220(c)(1,2)
lives CDBG and HOME funds for housing construction, rehabilitation initiatives, and other eligible activities. These
ected to be available over the next five years. In addition, other local funding sources and program income are
fle to finance projects.
ce of
Uses of Funds
Expected
Amount
Available Year
1
Expected
Narrative
nds
Annual
Program
Prior Year
Total:
Amount
Description
Allocation:
Income: $
Resources:
$
Available
$
$
Remainder
of Con Plan
-
Acquisition; Admin and
al
Planning; Economic
Development; Housing;
Public Improvements;
Public Services
567,507
70,000
25,000
662,507
0
-
Acquisition; Homebuyer
al
assistance; Homeowner
rehab; Multifamily rental
new construction;
Multifamily rental rehab;
New construction for
ownership; TBRA
425,846
85,000
300,000
810,846
0
Table 5 - Expected Resources — Priority Table
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ands will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
is will be satisfied
lized to leverage additional funds in larger rental developments. Depending on the actual applications received these
)uld include low-income housing tax credits; local, State, and other Federal funds; and private equity.
ages applicants and subrecipients to obtain other public and private resources that address needs identified in the
xample, most affordable housing acquisition projects include private financing. In FY17, the City of Iowa City and its
CDBG and HOME funds at a rate of $2.61 in non -formula funds for every $1.00 of formula funds. The CDBG program
atch requirements, but leveraging forthe HOME and CDBG programs helps stretch limited resources for low- and
ations. The City does not require matching funds for owner occupied rehabilitation projects funded through the housing
balance of excess matching funds that can be applied to projects in the future. In addition, matching funds are required
ities. These requirements are typically met through the receipt of non-federal grant funds and tax benefit programs by
OE program matching requirements are discussed under the HOME section of this report.
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If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
When the City has available property that would be appropriate for redevelopment, from time to time it
offers these lots to other entities for development, including both for profit and nonprofit developers. In
the event land is offered to a developer, the terms of the transfer are evaluated based on the need for
the development, the cash flow of the proposed development, and the ability of the receiving entity to
pay. Depending on the outcome of this evaluation, the land may be sold or donated to the receiving
entity according to terms negotiated on a case -by -case basis. Past examples include the donation of
foreclosed homes to nonprofit groups for rehabilitation and resale, the donation of single family lots for
the construction of affordable homes, and the transfer of commercial land for the construction of
affordable rental units.
The City owns property in the central business district that allows the city flexibility in developing and
encouraging affordable housing units and employment opportunities. Projects currently underway
include developing an existing surface parking lot at Iowa Avenue and Gilbert Street, The Chauncey
project at 404 East College Street, as well as 435 South Linn Street. As a condition of the sale for each
property, the City required affordable housing units in all three developments. The City has also
allocated over $600,000 in general funds for land banking for affordable housing and is in the process of
reviewing properties to purchase.
Discussion
No additional discussion at this time.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
s and Objectives
nation
ime
Start
End
Category
Geographic
Needs Addressed
Funding
Goal Outcome Indicator
Year
Year
Area
lualityof
2016
2020
Affordable
Citywide
Expanding Affordable
CDBG:
Homeowner Housing Added: 6
ig
Housing
Rental/Owner Housing
$235,000
Household Housing Unit
Preserve Existing
HOME:
Homeowner Housing
Affordable Housing
$270,000
Rehabilitated: 22 Household
Units
Housing Unit
ityof
2016
2020
Affordable
Citywide
Preserve Existing
CDBG:
Rental units rehabilitated: 12
ital units
Housing
Affordable Housing
$34,000
Household Housing Unit
Homeless
Units
�upplyof
2016
2020
Affordable
Citywide
Expanding Affordable
HOME:
Other: 14 Other
ital
Housing
Rental/Owner Housing
$369,000
ssto
2016
2020
Affordable
Citywide
Expanding Affordable
HOME:
Other: 1Other
iter
Housing
Rental/Owner Housing
$21,000
Homeless
Housing & Services for
Homeless/Those at
Risk
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ime
Start
End
Category
Geographic
Needs Addressed
Funding
Goal Outcome Indicator
Year
Year
Area
maintain
2016
2020
Public and
Citywide
Public Facility
CDBG:
Public Facility or Infrastructure
!s
neighborhood
Improvements
$41,000
Activities other than
facility
Low/Moderate Income
improvement
Housing Benefit: 2,000 Persons
Assisted
c services
2016
2020
Non -Homeless
Citywide
Public Facility
CDBG:
Public service activities other
Special Needs
Improvements
$95,000
than Low/Moderate Income
Public Services
Housing Benefit: 420 Persons
Assisted
Homeless Person Overnight
Shelter: 1,100 Persons Assisted
ntain
2016
2020
Publicand
Citywide
Infrastructure
CDBG:
Public Facility or Infrastructure
,ucture/
neighborhood
Maintenance &
$75,000
Activities other than
facility
Improvement
Low/Moderate Income
improvement
Housing Benefit: 300 Persons
Assisted
:onomic
2016
2020
Non -Housing
Citywide
Economic
CDBG:
Businesses assisted: 2
Community
Development
$50,000
Businesses Assisted
Development
2016
2020
Program
Citywide
Planning &
CDBG:
Other: 1 Other
n
admin
Administration
$127,501
HOME:
$51,085
Table 6 — Goals Summary
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Improve the quality of owner housing
Rehab of existing owner -occupied units and addition of new affordable owner -occupied units
Improve quality of affordable rental units
Rehab of existing renter -occupied units
Increase the supply of affordable rental housing
Acquire new rental units for affordable housing
Improve access to affordable renter housing
In FY16, the City allocated $200,000 to the Iowa City Housing Authority for TBRA, a project which is ongoing. In addition,
the City allocated $21,000 to help support a Community Housing Development Organization which will expand access
to affordable renter housing.
Improve and maintain public facilities
Upgrading and expanding public facilities
Provide public services
Increase the effectiveness of investments that improve conditions for the elderly, youth, low-income persons, and
other special populations
Improve/maintain public infrastructure/amenities
Improving or replacing outdated and deteriorating infrastructure
Strengthen economic development
Direct technical and business assistance
Planning and administration
Administrative and planning costs to operate the CDBG and HOME programs successfully
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Projects
AP-35 Projects — 91.220(d)
Introduction
The following project information for IFFY 2018 (City FY2019) provides a comprehensive overview on the
ranges of CDBG and HOME activities.
The project funding identified in this document was approved by the Housing and Community
Development Commission with the condition that if federal funding is not within twenty percent of the
amount of funds estimated for FFY18, then the Commission will review the allocations. Otherwise, staff
will proportionally adjust the funding to match the final CDBG and HOME funding amounts for FFY18.
Projects
#
Project Name
1
CDBG and HOME Administration/Planning
2
Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation
3
Other Housing Activities
4
Neighborhood and Area Benefits
5
Low -Mod Clientele Public Services/Facilities
6
Economic Development
Table 7 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
The primary obstacle to meeting the underserved needs is the limited resources available to address
priorities. Iowa City, like many cities across Iowa, has needs that far outstrip the funds available for
housing and community development projects. However, the City has sought to increase local support
for such projects through policies, programs, and additional local funding and to pursue outside grant
funds as well.
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Project Summary Information
1
Project Name
CDBG and HOME Administration/Planning
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Planning and administration
Needs Addressed
Planning & Administration
Funding
CDBG: $127,501
HOME: $51,085
Description
Coordinates, administers, and monitors the CDBG and HOME programs; prepares
reports and plans required by HUD, prepares environmental and historic
preservations studies per HUD regulations.
Target Date
6/29/2019
Estimate the
HUD does not require the reporting of beneficiary data for planning and
number and type
administration activities. It should be noted, however, that the housing, economic
of families that
development, and public service activities that are undertaken with CDBG and
will benefit from
HOME funds serve, on average, between 1,000 and 3,000 individuals, households,
the proposed
and businesses per year. Without the planning and administration funds available
activities
to carry out required planning, environmental, monitoring and oversight activities,
none of these activities would be able to receive CDBG and HOME funds and none
of the beneficiaries would be able to be served.
Location
Planning and Administration activities will be undertaken by City staff at Iowa City
Description
City Hall.
Planned Activities
Funds will be used to coordinate, administer, and monitor the CDBG program;
prepare reports and plans required by HUD, and to prepare Section 106 and
environmental reviews and historic preservation studies.
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Project Name
Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Improve the quality of owner housing
Needs Addressed
Preserve Existing Affordable Housing Units
Funding
CDBG:$235,000
HOME: $90,000
Description
With CDBG and HOME funding in accordance with rules and regulations,
assistance will be provided by the City directly to homeowners to rehabilitate
properties, correct substandard conditions, make general repairs, improve
energy efficiency, reduce lead paint hazards, and make emergency or
accessibility repairs. Housing units assisted will be single family housing, as
allowed by CDBG and HOME regulations. Beneficiaries of housing activities will
be low to moderate income households as specified by HUD regulations. Other
funding available includes program income generated by the repayment of loan
funds. Funding will also be utilized for project delivery costs and administration
of housing programs, as allowed by CDBG and HOME regulations.
Target Date
6/29/2019
Estimate the
Homeowner housing units planned for rehabilitation: 22
number and type
of families that
will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location
Funding is available citywide. Exact addresses of housing projects are not known
Description
until applications have been received, processed, and approved.
Planned Activities
Assistance will be provided by the City directly to low -to -moderate income
homeowners of single family units to rehabilitate properties, correct
substandard conditions, make general repairs, improve energy efficiency, reduce
lead paint hazards, and make emergency or accessibility repairs.
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Project Name
Other Housing Activities
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Improve the quality of owner housing
Improve quality of affordable rental units
Increase the supply of affordable rental housing
Improve access to affordable renter housing
Needs Addressed
Expanding Affordable Rental/Owner Housing
Preserve Existing Affordable Housing Units
Housing & Services for Homeless/Those at Risk
Funding
CDBG: $34,000
HOME: $570,000
Description
With CDBG and HOME funding in accordance with rules and regulations,
assistance will be provided by the City directly to homeowners and developers,
as well as to nonprofits, for -profits, or CHDOs to acquire and/or rehabilitate
properties, correct substandard conditions, make general repairs, improve
energy efficiency, reduce lead paint hazards, and make emergency or
accessibility repairs. May include: acquisition/rehab/resale, refinance/rehab,
demolition/site preparation, new construction, down payment/closing cost
assistance and housing counseling. Housing units assisted will be single or
multi -unit affordable housing to be sold, rented, or lease/purchased, as
allowed by CDBG and HOME regulations. Beneficiaries of housing activities will
be low to moderate income households as specified by HUD regulations. Other
funding available includes program income generated by the repayment of loan
funds. Funding will also be utilized for project delivery costs and administration
of housing programs, as allowed by CDBG and HOME regulations.
Target Date
6/29/2019
Estimate the
The following are expected to benefit from the proposed activities:
number and type
0 Six low income owner households
of families that
will benefit from
• Thirteen low income renter households
the proposed
0 Approximately thirteen low income individuals in need of housing with
activities
supportive services
Those receiving services from the Housing Fellowship
Location
Funding is available citywide. Addresses of activities are unknown at this time.
Description
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Planned Activities I Planned activities at this time include:
• Purchase and rehabilitate two rental duplexes to resell as four
affordable, owner -occupied units
• Help Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity purchase and construct two
homes for affordable homeownership opportunities
• Provide the Housing Fellowship CHDO Operating funds
• Provide the Housing Fellowship appropriate leverage to acquire one
rental property
• Assist Prelude in replacing its single hot water heater with multiple
tankless water heaters for twelve affordable rental units
• Assist the Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program in acquiring three
supportive living SRO units
• Assist Successful Living in acquiring ten supportive living SRO units
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Project Name
Neighborhood and Area Benefits
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Improve/maintain public infrastructure/amenities
Needs Addressed
Infrastructure Maintenance & Improvement
Funding
CDBG: $75,000
Description
Improvements to the built environment that enhance the quality-of-lifefor
residents earning less than 80 percentAMI.
Target Date
6/29/2019
Estimate the number
Because the beneficiaries are dependent on the area to be served,
and type of families
beneficiaries cannot be estimated until the areas to be assisted have been
that will benefit from
identified. For a placeholder in this plan, three hundred persons peryear
the proposed activities
has been used. It is important to note, however, thatthis is only an estimate
and actual number assisted may vary.
In any given year, the ability to complete infrastructure projects is
dependent on funds available, eligible projects coming forward, and
availability of public works staff and contractors to carry out the projects.
Infrastructure projects may not be completed every year. In this plan, a
placeholder of $75,000 is being used to ensure that funds are available in
the event an appropriate project comes forward.
Location Description
Funding is available in low -to -moderate income areas, however, because
infrastructure in older parts of the City is older, funds will be concentrated
in these areas. With limited funding available, infrastructure funding will
likely be located in these areas.
Planned Activities
Infrastructure and area benefits to benefit low to moderate households and
areas, as allowed by CDBG regulations. This could include (but is not limited
to), blight removal, improvements to streets, sidewalks, gutters, sewer,
alleys, parks, etc.
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Project Name
Low -Mod Clientele Public Services/Facilities
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Improve and maintain public facilities
Provide public services
Needs Addressed
Public Facility Improvements
Public Services
Funding
CDBG: $136,000
Description
Funding for a variety of public service activities and publicfacility
improvements serving low to moderate income clientele including: advocacy,
case management, referrals, service coordination, education, counseling, and
legal assistance and funding forthe staff to implementthese activities, as well
as public facilities serving income eligible residents.
Target Date
6/29/2019
Estimate the number
Public Service and Public Facility activities serve on average 2,000
and type of families
beneficiaries per year.
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
Public service/facility activities are available citywide to low and moderate
income individuals.
Planned Activities
Funding for a variety of public service activities serving low -to moderate -income
clientele has been proposed for this year, including:
• Homeless and Transitional Housing: Provides shelter and transitional
housing for homeless adults and families. Services also include advocacy,
case management, referrals, service coordination. Meal sites, and
funding for the staff to implement these activities.
• Domestic Violence Services: Advocacy shelter aids and shelters victims
of domestic violence. Shelter staff provides crisis line, advocacy, and
assistance to victims in obtaining safe shelter, food, clothing, medical
attention, and basic needs. Program provides counseling, referrals, and
legal assistance to victims of domestic violence. Provides community and
prevention education programs to individuals age 3 to 18.
• Neighborhood Services: Provides resources to low-income residents at
neighborhood centers that include computer access, daycare, hang-out,
and English Language classes.
In addition, this project includes improving the Broadway Neighborhood Center
in a low-income neighborhood.
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Project Name
Economic Development
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Strengthen economic development
Needs Addressed
Economic Development
Funding
CDBG: $50,000
Description
Funding to facilitate the creation and expansion of businesses and create
new employment opportunities for low-income people.
Target Date
6/29/2019
Estimate the number
An estimated two businesses will be assisted, with at least one new job
and type of families
created or retained per $20,000 in assistance through the Economic
that will benefit from
Development CDBG Funds.
the proposed activities
Location Description
Funding is available citywide. The exact addresses of projects will not be
known until applications have been received, processed and funds awarded.
Planned Activities
Funding to facilitate the creation and expansion of businesses and create
new employment opportunities for low-income people.
Provide economic development assistance including loans, loan guarantees,
and grants to businesses locating to or expanding in Iowa City. At least 51%
of the jobs created by the assisted businesses must be made available to
low/moderate income people. Economic assistance may also be provided to
alleviate slum or blighted conditions in designated slum/blight areas or on
individual slum/blight properties. Small business loan program will address
the impact of credit access and reduction of capital for business startups or
expansion.
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
Though funds are available city-wide, the City of Iowa City strives to invest its CDBG and HOME funds in
areas primarily impacted by non -student low -to moderate -income (LMI) persons. Several of the City's
LMI census areas are located downtown and include rental housing stock that is predominantly
occupied by University of Iowa students. While resources other than CDBG and HOME funds may be
used in these areas to maintain and preserve housing, infrastructure, and public services, the City's
CDBG and HOME funds are focused in areas that are home to families, the elderly, the disabled, and the
homeless.
In order to achieve the greatest impact possible from the limited federal funds available, the City
intends to allocate its non -housing community development resources primarily to projects that will
have a focused neighborhood impact, as opposed to infrastructure projects of more dispersed expected
benefit.
The City's provision of funding for new construction and acquisition of affordable housing is governed by
its Affordable Housing Location Model. The model mathematically combines three factors, including
distance to existing subsidized family rental housing, elementary school poverty, and crime density, and
sets threshold scores below which funding for new city -assisted rental housing is not be available
(excluding units reserved for the elderly or disabled). This serves three goals of the City:
• Avoiding further burden on neighborhoods and elementary schools that already have issues
related to a concentration of poverty,
• Promoting diverse neighborhoods in terms of income levels, and
• Incorporating factors important to the Iowa City Community School District in affordable
housing siting as it relates to educational outcomes.
The affordable housing location model, now cited as a best practice, has successfully achieved its
intended objective of not placing additional assisted rental housing in areas of concentrated poverty and
other factors. The City does not restrict the location of funding for owner -occupied housing or for rental
rehabilitation, nor does it restrict the location of funding for projects for the elderly or persons with
disabilities.
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Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Citywide 100
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
In light of the limited amount of funds available to the City, not all of the City's housing and community
development needs can be addressed over the next five years. Therefore, priorities must be established
to ensure that scarce resources are directed to the most pressing housing and community development
needs. The following two points indicate the rationale behind the City's city-wide availability of funds
with certain restrictions:
1. Neighborhood -Level Focus: Addressing non -housing community development needs in non -
student low- and moderate -income neighborhoods reflects the City's desire to create positive
and lasting living environments despite limited funds. Byfocusing on non -student areas, those
most in need of assistance can receive it.
2. Specific Geographic Targeting: Targeting new family rental housing to different areas according
to the Affordable Housing Location Model reflects the need to affirmatively further fair housing
by directing this type of development to a broader range of neighborhoods, while combating
existing segregated settlement patterns. This prevents a concentration of poverty from being
reinforced in certain geographical areas.
Therefore, while funds are available city-wide, staff often tries to cluster public facility and services
investment in focused low -to moderate -income neighborhoods for increased effect while locating
additional affordable homes in areas without concentrations of poverty. Applying these priorities city-
wide allows flexibility in selecting projects.
Discussion
The City has some programs targeted to specific geographic areas, but the City does not do so with its
more general CDBG and HOME projects.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g)
Introduction
The City uses both HOME and CDBG funds to create new affordable housing opportunities and to
rehabilitate existing housing units. Special needs populations are often served through the acquisition
and/or rehabilitation of existing structures for rental housing. The homeless population is primarily
served through assistance grants to local service providers. Because of this, homeless populations do
not have easily quantifiable housing goals.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless
0
Non -Homeless
41
Special -Needs
13
Total
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Table 9 -One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported
Through
Rental Assistance
0
The Production of New Units
2
Rehab of Existing Units
38
Acquisition of Existing Units
14
Total
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Table 10 -One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
The goals noted above are extrapolated from expected projects in CFY19. These numbers may change if
projects expand or contractor due to future factors.
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AP-60 Public Housing— 91.220(h)
Introduction
The Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA) works to improve the quality of life for clients, acting as a
community leader on affordable housing by providing information and education, housing assistance,
and public and private partnership opportunities. ICHA was established in 1969 to administer housing
assistance programs throughout Johnson County, Iowa County, and Washington County north of
Highway 92. Today, it is part of the City of Iowa City's Department of Neighborhood and Development
Services.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
ICHA has several actions planned during the next year to address the needs of public housing. ICHA
targets its available assistance to the disabled, elderly, and families with children under 18 residing
within its jurisdiction. Tenant -based rental assistance such as the Housing Choice Voucher Program
(HCVP) is targeted to those with household incomes under 30 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI)
and public housing units to those with incomes under 80 percent AMI. The ICHA strives to maximize
HCVP and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) budget authority and voucher utilization and
lease -up rates for public housing.
The HCV Homeownership program permits eligible participants the option of purchasing a home with
HCV assistance ratherthan renting. Public Housing tenants are eligible for a Special Admission to the
HCV Homeownership program if they have lived in a Public Housing unit longerthan one year and their
total tenant payment (TTP) is higher than $499. In 2017, ICHA administered approximately 1,298
vouchers.
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 5-year plan to attain financial self-sufficiency as well as provide
rental assistance.
Public housing provides affordable, decent, and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families,
elderly persons, and persons with disabilities. ICHA owns and manages 81 public housing units with the
support of HUD. These units are low -density and constructed to conform to and blend with the existing
neighborhood architecture. They represent less than one percent of the total number of rental units in
the City of Iowa City.
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Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
Timeline and Analysis of the Housing Authority's efforts to create a Resident Advisory Board (RAB)
In March 2009, ICHA surveyed all active Public Housing tenants and Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS)
program participants (211 families) to identify interest in serving on a Resident Advisory Board (RAB). 26
families responded. In May 2009, ICHA sent the 26 interested survey respondents a copy of the survey
used to collect citizen input for CITY STEPS, Iowa City's Consolidated Plan for Housing, Jobs, and Services
for Low -Income Residents 2010 — 2015. 8 families responded.
In June 2008, flooding severely damaged ICHA's Public Housing unit in the 500-year floodplain at 608
Eastmoor, Iowa City. Due to the City of Iowa City's intent to purchase all properties located the 100- and
500-year floodplains, ICHA submitted a Demolition/Disposition application to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD requires RAB input/comment for Demolition/Disposition
applications. The 26 respondents to the survey were contacted in October 2010 to submit input and
comments, but none responded.
In December 2014, ICHA again surveyed all active Public Housing tenants (75 families) to determine
interest in serving on an RAB. 7 families responded, 3 stating an interest and 4 stating no interest.
Recommendations submitted by Resident Advisory Board (RAB) were analyzed and decisions were made
based on these recommendations.
ICHA-participating families show very little interest in serving on an RAB focusing solely on ICHA
programs and services. Most comments received via the 3 separate survey instruments are beyond the
scope, power, and authority of the ICHA to impact, or other City Departments and Community -Based
Agencies are better suited to meet these concerns. Examples include fixing streets, repairing abandoned
homes, empowering neighborhoods, dealing with perception of City-wide increase in criminal activity,
safety, events, neighborhood development and clean up, etc.
ICHA and the City of Iowa City Neighborhood Services will continue the "Good Neighbors —Strong
Neighborhoods" initiative launched in 2008. The idea is to partner with Neighborhood Associations to
develop strategies that promote the peaceful enjoyment of the neighborhood for all residents. The goal
is increased participation of ICHA clients in activities sponsored by the City of Iowa City's Neighborhood
Associations.
Through the Office of Neighborhood Services, the City of Iowa City supports and encourages
neighborhood action and provides ideas and resources that can help shape the future of a
neighborhood. The City coordinates with Neighborhood Associations to work through their short and
long-term needs that best serve the interests of the neighborhood within the goals of the larger
community. The City of Iowa City also provides assistance by providing information to neighborhoods
through social media and meeting notices.
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ICHA will repeat the survey process in partnership with the City of Iowa City Housing and Community
Development Commission when citizen input is collected for CITY STEPS Iowa Cityh Consolidated Plan
for Housing, Jobs, and Services for Low -Income Residents 2021— 2025 and the Iowa City Housing
Authority 5-year plan for 2021— 2025.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
HUD has continually ranked ICHA as a "High Performance" housing authority and has not designated
ICHA as troubled.
Discussion
In the next year, ICHA expects to take possession of 11 affordable units in downtown Iowa City due to
recent Tax Increment Financing projects that require a portion of the units to be affordable.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i)
Introduction
As a participant in the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board (JCLHCB), the City is a partner
in its plan to address homelessness and the priority needs of homeless individuals and families, including
homeless subpopulations. During FFY2018, the Cityh federal funds will continue to support programs to
provide decent and safe living environments for homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless,
through funding such activities as emergency shelter operations, financial assistance for rent, utilities
and other critical expenses, and rapid re -housing. The City will maintain support for JCLHCB, the region's
Continuum of Care (CoC) organization.
The City will contribute CDBG, General Fund, and utility revenues to help assist local service agencies
provide services. Non-profit agencies will apply through the United Way Joint Funding process to access
these funds. Applicants can apply for Iowa City's Aid to Agency funds, in addition to those for United
Way, Johnson County, and Coralville funds, all under one application. Each funding entity determines
how they will allocate the funds they contributed.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness
including reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing
their individual needs
The Cityh strategies as they specifically relate to reaching out to homeless persons and understanding
their individual needs include:
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 the Local Homeless Coordinating Board (LHCB)
Increase understanding of issues surrounding Johnson County homelessness
• Conduct a study of rural homelessness coordinated with Metropolitan Planning Organization of
Johnson County (MPOJC) 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.
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Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
In light of the limited amount of CDBG and HOME funds available to the City, not all of the area's
homeless needs can be addressed using federal funds. The City does not receive Emergency Solutions
Grant (ESG) or HOPWA entitlement funds from HUD to assist with homeless needs, and it relies on a
variety of community agencies to provide basic needs assistance and other support for the local
homeless population.
However, the City will continue to support the JCLHCB in FFY18, and it will continue to implement
strategies related specificallyto addressing emergency and transitional housing needs forthe homeless,
including:
Expand/Rehabilitate Emergency Shelter
• Improve and maintain existing shelter facilities
• Support expansion or addition of facilities to meet increased demand
• Expand staff within existing system to provide improved service
• Support the FUSE Housing First project
Support plans for improving day shelter opportunities
• Expand available services such as social/case worker availability, facilities, childcare
opportunities, improved public and private transportation access, and showers
• Supported Training and Access to Resources (STAR) program continuation
Improve transitional housing programs for families
• Continue to develop scattered site, transitional housing programs requiring participation in
supportive services
• Provide transitional housing for single individuals
• Continue to develop Single Room Occupancy (SRO) housing units 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)
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Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families
with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to
permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that
individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals
and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were
recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The Continuum of Care (CoC) addresses the housing and supportive services needs in each stage of the
CoC 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.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly
funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities,
foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving
assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services,
employment, education, or youth needs.
In recentyears, 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 will provide support to
the system of facilities and service providers described in the homeless inventory. ICHA locally
administers efforts that assist in homelessness prevention, including the Housing Choice Voucher
program and administration of 81 units of public housing for residents who are low-income, very low-
income, and extremely low-income.
Discussion
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j)
Introduction:
The City of Iowa City finalized an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice in March 2014. The
impediments identified, along with recommendations to address the impediments, are outlined in SP-
55. In the upcoming year, the City will update the analysis.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve
as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning
ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the
return on residential investment
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 CFY19. The City will also
supportthe 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 supportthe 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 continue to review City and CDBG/HOME-supported housing to ensure it meets
the Cityh Affordable Housing Design Guidelines. Quality design and neighborhood compatibility will
assist with neighborhood and community acceptance of affordable housing. In addition, the City will
continually reevaluate parts of the Affordable Housing Location Model based on its implementation.
In the Riverfront Crossings district, the City will continue to support higher density development under
the condition that it provides some affordable housing. This, paired with affordable housing
requirements for Tax Increment Financing projects and the new land bank, will help provide additional
affordable housing opportunities.
Finally, the City will work with the Human Rights Coordinator to provide Fair Housing updates to educate
local commissions and boards, especially the Housing and Community Development Commission.
Discussion:
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AP-85 Other Actions — 91.220(k)
Introduction:
The following section provides information about the additional actions being undertaken by the City of
Iowa City related to community development.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
Iowa City has a long history of successfully implementing HUD funded programs. Serving the needs of
the Cityh various special needs population drives the cityh consolidated planning efforts. Addressing the
needs of the homeless and special needs populations are high priorities for use of resources within Iowa
City.
Due to limited funding and the prospect of reduced funding in future years, the following considerations
will be made when determining whether to fund a project:
1. The project must bean identified CITY STEPS priority. Applicant must document the ability of
the project to address the specific need.
2. 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.
4. 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.
The City will continue to work with area social service agencies and providers to address obstacles to
meeting underserved needs. Declining resources have been the key impediment to addressing needs.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The City will continue to support its goals of maintaining and expanding affordable housing by utilizing
its CDBG and HOME allocations to create new opportunities for affordable rental and homeownership
and rehabilitate existing affordable units. The GRIP program will continue providing $200,000 annually
for low -to moderate -income homeowners to rehabilitate their properties. The UniverCity Program will
continue as funds are available, and new programs such as the South District Home Investment
Partnership will further support these goals.
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Actions planned to reduce lead -based paint hazards
The City will continue to ensure compliance with the HUD lead -based paint regulations that implement
Title X of the Housing and Community Development Ad of 1992, which covers the CDBG and HOME
programs, among others. The State of Iowa passed legislation in 2009 to certify renovators who work in
housing and child -occupied facilities and to require all children entering kindergarten to be tested for
lead poisoning.
The City's housing rehabilitation programs 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, the City provides 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 for
targeted populations such as children under seven when needed.
Actions planned to 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, 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. The City also utilizes the Small Business
Development Center (SBDC) to provide technical assistance for early stage entrepreneurs.
Starting in FY03, the 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 and
moderate income persons. 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. Loans have been
provided to bakeries, restaurants, small construction contractors, craft retail stores, salons, fitness
studios, and more. These are further supported by groups such as the SBDC, ICAD, the Chamber of
Commerce, and local financial partners.
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Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City undertakes extensive consultation as part of its consolidated planning effort, particularly in
association with the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board (JCLHCB) Continuum of Care's
planning process. The JCLHCB 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 JCLHCB to
increase coordination between housing providers, health, and service agencies in addressing the needs
of persons that are chronically homeless.
The City facilitates coordination among its partner agencies that results in a broadly shared
understanding of community needs, collaborative and complementary approaches to addressing needs,
and responsiveness to changes in conditions. Additionally, resources such as Aid to Agencies and City
General Funds available for economic development indicate a real commitment to leveraging all
possible resources to meet needs.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The City created a citizen advisory group, the Housing and Community Development Commission
(HCDC), in 1995, to assess Iowa Cityh 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. Each year the City and HCDC reviews applications on a
competitive basis.
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.
Discussion:
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(I)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the
next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
70,000
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the
year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic
plan.
0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements
0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use
has not been included in a prior statement or plan
0
5. The amount of income from float -funded activities
0
Total Program Income:
70,000
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that
benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive
period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum
overall benefit of 70%of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and
moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 90.00%
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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(2)
1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is
as follows:
The City offers the General Rehab Improvement Program (GRIP) to provide low interest loans to
income eligible homeowners to rehabilitate their homes. Approximately $200,000 in general
obligation funds are allocated annually for this program. The City also continues to administer the
UniverCity program, focusing on neighborhoods located near the University campus that retain a
single family character and a demand for single family housing, but that also have a large renter
population. The City purchases rental homes that are rehabilitated and sold, some of which are
restricted to homeowners under 80%of median income. The City allocated $180,000 for the
program to purchase, rehabilitate, and resell 3 homes in CFY19.
2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used
for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:
Iowa City has adopted 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 HOME regulations pursuant to CFR Part 24 92.254(a)(5)(ii) will be used
when HOME -funded assistance is provided to reduce the selling price of a home from appraised
value to one of affordability for people with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income
(AMI) as determined by HUD. This will include an affordability period based on the amount of HOME
funds used as indicated in the following table. If down payment assistance will be provided, that
amount will be added to the total amount to determine the affordability period.
• Less than $15,000: 5 years
• $15,000 to $40,000:10 years
• Greater than $40,000: 15 years
Upon 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 afterthe affordability period identified in the
Recapture Agreement ends if the homeowner remains in compliance with their written agreement.
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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.
• Less than $15,000: 5 years
• $15,000 to $40,000:10 years
• Greater than $40,000: 15 years
The affordability period begins with the original HOME -assisted owner's closing date. If the home
does not continue to be the principal residence of the buyer during the affordability period, then the
housing will be sold only to a buyer whose family income does not exceed 80%AMI. The City will
target homeowners between 60 to 80%AMI. The buyer shall use the home as their principal
residence. The purchase price may not exceed 95%of the median purchase price for single family
housing in the Iowa City MSA as determined by HUD for new or existing housing.
The original HOME -assisted owner is entitled to a fair return on investment (homebuyer's down
payment plus capital improvements made to the house). The City will determine the original
homebuyer's return on investment by using the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index
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 if the sale
price meets said requirements and must approve the price before Buyers accept a purchase offer.
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 byforeclosure, transfer in lieu of foreclosure, or assignment of an FHA -
insured mortgage to HUD. Under the HOME program, certain requirements must be placed on
properties by means of deed restrictions or a recorded note and mortgage.
3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired
with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:
Iowa City utilizes the following recapture 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. The City prefers to use the recapture provision, though it may use the resale
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provision for projects such as for the South District Home Investment Partnership.
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. Under the HOME program, certain requirements must be placed on
properties by means of deed restrictions or a recorded note and mortgage.
Recapture and resale provisions used by the City are detailed in number 2 above.
4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is
rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that
will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:
The City of Iowa City does not use HOME funds for this purpose.
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Attachments
Appendix A: [Will be Citizen Comment (HCDC/City Council Minutes, written comments received)
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Appendix B
CFY19
Persons
Households /
CDBG
HOME
Facilities
Project
Planned activities
Award
Award
Assisted
Aid to Agencies Shelter House
$ 50,000
NA
1,100
Law -Mad Clientele PYbll6
Aid to Agencies NC1C
$ 10,000
NA
120
Servlces/Facllltles
Aid to Agencies WIP
$ 35,000
NA
300
NC1C Siding Improvement
$ 43,000
NA
2,000
Neighborhood and Area
Neighborhood Improvements Set Aside
$ 75,000
NA
Ana
Benefits
Homeowner Housing
Comprehensive rehabilitation
$235,000
$ 90,006
22
Rehabilitation
THE -CHDO Operating
NA
$ 21,000
NA
THE - Rental Acquisition
$ -
$100,000
1
Habitat for Humanity - Ownership
$ -
$ 80,000
2
Other Housing Activities MYLP- Rental Acquisition
$ -
$ 75,000
3
Successful Living- Rental Acquisition
$ -
$194,000
10
City of Iowa City- South Dist, Part.
$ -
$100,coc
4
Prelude- Transitional Houwa lmor,
$ 34.000
NA
12
Economic Development Economic Development Set -aside $ 50,000 NA 2
CDBG and HOME CDBG Administration $127,501 NA NA
Administration/Planning HOME Administratlon NA $ 51,085 NA
Total $657,501 $711,095 3,376
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Appendix C: Consolidated Plan Unique
Appendices
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NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need. Discussion - 91,205(6)(2)
aaciaaHhnic Concentration, 2097 .,..». �.,,. .W,.
Unique Appendices
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SP-80 Monitoring — 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor
activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term
compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business
outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements
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.
Neighborhood Services performs on -site monitoring visits for each activity at least
once after the project is funded. The City monitors projects on an annual hasis until
project c#ose-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
Neighborhood Services staff require that each CDBG and HOME recipient attend a City -
sponsored workshopjust 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
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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.
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To assist HCDC in evaluating a project's status and ability to proceed, the following
pollcy was adopted and became effective July 1, 2003:
1. All CDBC projects will have entered into a formal agreement with the City of
Iowa City for the utilization of federal funds by September 30 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.
2. 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 year to reach this
threshold for CDBG projects. Ali HOME projects will expend their funds on a
timely basis per the applicable HOME regulation. Should a reclpient fail to
meet these thresholds, all unexpended CDBG/HOME funding will be
recaptured by the City and recommendations will be made by the HCDC for
re -use of the funds or HCDC may allow the recipient to retain the funds for
the previously approved project.
3. If housing projects are applying for otherfund5 through various state or
federal agencies, the recipient must apply for those funds in the first
available application period offered. Should a recipient fail to meet this
application threshold, all CDBGJHOME funding will be recaptured by the City
and recommendations be made by the HCDC for re -use of the funds.
4. Should a recipient be unsuccessful in obtaining the funds listed in the
application 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 bythe City
and recommendations will be made by the HCDC for re -use of the funds or
HCDC may allow the recipient to retain the funds for the previously approved
project. If the project is unsuccessful in obtaining the required funds listed
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in the application after two consecutive funding rounds following the
allocation of local CDBG/HOME funds, the City will recapture all CDBG/HOME
funds.
Housing Code Compliance
Each agreement between the CDBGJHOME 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 he operated in compliance with all
applicable state and local laws." Neighborhood Services staff verify that the appropriate
permits are taken out and that Neighborhood and Development Services have
inspected the structure for compliance with local building codes and local rental
inspection housing codes (if the project is a rental project).
Neighborhood and Development Services annually inspect each HOME funded rental
unit where the tenant receives Section 8 funds to ensure compliance with housing
codes. In addition, the City inspects all rental units every two years to ensure
compliance with rental housing codes.
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M8E/W8E Policy
Each Cii agreement contains language specifying that the subrecipient will use its
best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, and women's
business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the
performance of its contract. As used in the contract, "small business' refers to a
business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as
amended (1 5 U.S.C. 632) and "minority and women's business enterprise" means a
business at least 51%owned and controlled by minority group members or women.
Sub -recipients may rely on written representations by businesses regarding their
status as a minority and female business enterprises in lieu of independent
investigations.
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