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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-01-21 ResolutionItem Number: 5.a. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 21, 2025 Resolution accepting the dedication of Outlot A, Hickory Trail Estates Subdivision as public open space. Prepared By: Susan Dulek, First Asst. City Attorney Reviewed By: Geoff Fruin, City Manager Josh Slattery, City Engineer Juli Seydell Johnson, Parks & Recreation Director Fiscal Impact: none Staff Recommendation: Approval Commission Recommendations: N/A Attachments: Resolution Executive Summary: The City and Nelson Development 1, LLC entered into a Subdivider's Agreement for Hickory Trail Estates with the final platting of the subdivision. Pursuant to said Subdivider's Agreement, Nelson Development 1, LLC agreed to dedicate Outlot A to the City for public open space, and the City agreed to accept the dedication of the outlot upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. Staff finds the conditions have been satisfied. Doc ID: 032420130003 Type: GEN Kind: RESOLUTION Recorded: 01/29/2025 at 11:58:29 AM Fee Amt: $17.00 Page 1 of 3 Johnson County Iowa Kim Painter County Recorder BK6626PG861-863 FIX STATE OF IOWA ) ) SS JOHNSON COUNTY ) a r 1 i' 10 moguls A co I, Kellie K. Grace, City Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify that the Resolution attached hereto is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 25-17 which was passed by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at a regular meeting held on the 21 st day of January 2025, all as the same appears of record in my office. Dated at Iowa City, Iowa, this A4+hday of January 2025. 7" C� tl� Kellie K. Grace City Clerk 4 fires a. 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET • IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 • (319) 356-5000 • FAX (319) 356-5009 Prepared by: Susan Dulek, First Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240, 356-5030 Resolution No. 25-17 Resolution accepting the dedication of Outlot A, Hickory Trail Estates Subdivision as public open space. Whereas, the City and Nelson Development 1, LLC entered into a Subdivider's Agreement for Hickory Trail Estates recorded September 7, 2022 at Book 6428, Pages 391-415 in the records of the Johnson County, Iowa Recorder's Office, contemporaneously with the final platting of said subdivision; and Whereas, pursuant to said Subdivider's Agreement, Nelson Development 1, LLC agreed to dedicate Outlot A to the City for public open space, and the City agreed to accept the dedication of said outlot upon the satisfaction of certain conditions set forth in said agreement; and Whereas, City staff finds that these conditions have been satisfied; and Whereas, the City Council finds acceptance of said dedication to be in the public interest. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa that: Acceptance of the above -referenced outlot for public open space, in a form of conveyance approved by the City Attorney's Office, is hereby approved and authorized. 2. The Mayor is authorized to sign and the City Clerk to attest any and all documentation necessary to effectuate the acceptance of said dedications and to record the same at Nelson Development 1, LLC expense. Passed and approved this 21 st day of January, 2025. Ill Attest:4yl,��aclp_ City Clerk Approved by - City Attorn 's ffice (Sue Dule - 01/16/2025) Resolution No. 25-17 Page 2 It was moved by MOe and seconded by adopted, and upon roll call there were: Ayes: x x x x x Nays: salih the Resolution be Absent: Alter Bergus Vacant Harmsen Moe Salih Teague Item Number: 5.b. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 21, 2025 Resolution establishing membership and room rental fees for the Senior Center, authorizing the City Manager to establish miscellaneous fees, and rescinding Resolution No. 16-76. Prepared By: Reviewed By: Fiscal Impact: Staff Recommendation: Attachments: Resolution LaTasha DeLoach, Senior Center Coordinator Geoff Fruin, City Manager none Approval Executive Summary: City Council adopted a schedule of fees for the Senior Center in Resolution No. 16-76, which included membership fees and room rental fees as well as miscellaneous fees such as coffee and photocopies. This resolution authorizes the City Manager to set the miscellaneous fees at the Senior Center and does not change the membership and room rental fees. Background / Analysis: Although this resolution does not change membership or room rental fees, staff does intend to change one miscellaneous fee if the resolution is granted authorizing the City Manager to set fees. Staff intends to change the locker rental policy at the Senior Center. The locker rental fee will increase to $15/month, with a one-time first month fee of $15 to cover lock replacement fees. This adjustment aligns rates with other City facilities. The pricing update reflects current market trends and enhances the sustainability of Senior Center services. Current users will be provided with a 90-day notification period to prepare for the change. Prepared by: Susan Dulek, First Ass't. City Atty, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319/356-5030 Resolution No. 25-18 Resolution establishing membership and room rental fees for the Senior Center, authorizing the City Manager to establish miscellaneous fees, and rescinding Resolution No. 16-76. Whereas, City Council adopted a schedule of fees for the Senior Center in Resolution No. 16-76, which included membership fees and room rental fees as well as miscellaneous fees such as coffee and photocopy fees; and Whereas, the City Manager should be allowed to set the miscellaneous fees at the Senior Center; and Whereas, the membership and room rental fees approved in Resolution No. 16-76 should not be increased at this time. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa that: 1. The attached "Senior Center Membership and Room Rental Fees" is approved. 2. The City Manager is authorized to set all other fees at the Senior Center. 3. Resolution No. 16-76 is rescinded. Passed and approved this 21st day of January, 2025. Mayor Attest: �Cie - City Clerk Approved By: G- J City Attorn 's Office (Sue Dulek — 01 /10/2025) Resolution No. 25-18 Page 2 It was moved by Moe adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: and seconded by Salih NAYS: ABSENT: the Resolution be Alter Bergus Vacant Harmsen Moe Salih Teague Senior Center Membership and Room Rental Fees Fee Description Fee Amount Standard/Low-Income Scholarship Membership $10/$3 Card Replacement Fee Annual Membership $40/$25 Sin le/Famil , Iowa City Resident Annual Membership $75/$45 Single/Family, Non -Iowa City Resident Non -Profit Rental of Rooms 202, 205, 208, 209, No Charge G13; Weekend and Evening Hours; When Staffing Available Individual/For-Profit Rental of Rooms 202, 205, $40/hr with deposit of $75 W/O refreshments; 208, 209; Weekend and Evening Hours: When $125 W/refreshments or AV use Staffing Available Individual/For-Profit Rental of Rm G13; Weekend $60/hr with deposit of $125; $175 W/AV use and Evening Hours: When Staffing Available beyond what is available in room. No refreshments Rental of Assembly Room, Lobby and Kitchen Monday -Thursday 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.: Space $60/hr up to 5 hr, and $375/5-7 hr Friday 4:30 p.m.-12 a.m.: $120/hr up to 5 hr and daily rate (>5 hr) of $750. Deposit: W/O Alcohol: $250; W/Alcohol: $500 Item Number: 5.c. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 21, 2025 Resolution accepting the work for the Transit Maintenance Facility Bus Charging Stations Project. Prepared By: Scott Sovers- Assistant City Engineer Reviewed By: Jason Havel - City Engineer Darian Nagle-Gamm — Transportation Services Director Ron Knoche - Public Works Director Geoff Fruin - City Manager Fiscal Impact: None Staff Recommendation: Approval Attachments: Engineer's Report Resolution Executive Summary: Work on the project was recently completed by Tricon General Construction, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications. The Engineer's Report and Performance and Payment bonds are on file with the City Clerk. Project Estimated Cost: $ 210,000.00 Project Bid Received: $ 167,000.00 Project Actual Cost: $ 221,206.93 There were two (2) change orders on this project. They generally included the installation of electrical disconnects and replacement of communication fiber connections. Background / Analysis: This project generally included a new electrical utility service and associated electrical distribution equipment at the Transit Maintenance Facility as needed to supply power to the electric bus charging equipment. I l 1 t °� '^►�s MIS ®e CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE 410 East Washington Street ENGINEER'S REPORT Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 319-356-5000 1 www.icgov.org January 12, 2025 City Clerk Iowa City, Iowa Re: Transit Maintenance Facility Bus Charging Stations Project Dear City Clerk: I hereby certify that the construction of the Transit Maintenance Facility Bus Charging Stations Project has been completed by Tricon General Construction, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by Strand Associates, Inc. The project was bid as a unit price contract and the final contract price is $ 221,206.93, There were two (2) change or extra work orders for the project as described below: Change Order Description Net Contract Change 1. Installation of electrical disconnects $ 48,725.02 2. Replacement of communication fiber connections $5,481.91 TOTAL $ 64,206.93 I recommend that the above -referenced improvements be accepted by the City of Iowa City. Sincerely, Jason Havel, P.E. City Engineer tv Prepared by: Scott Sovers, Engineering Division, Public Works, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5142 Resolution No. 25-19 Resolution accepting the work for the Transit Maintenance Facility Bus Charging Stations Project Whereas, the Engineering Division has recommended that the work for construction of the Transit Maintenance Facility Bus Charging Stations Project, as included in a contract between the City of Iowa City and Tricon General Construction, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, dated September 10, 2021, be accepted; and Whereas, the Engineer's Report and the performance, payment and maintenance bond have been filed in the City Clerk's office; and Whereas, funds for this project are available in the Transit Replacement Reserves - Buses account # 71810280; and Whereas, the final contract price is $ 221,206.93. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that said improvements are hereby accepted by the City of Iowa City, Iowa. Passed and approved this 21st day of Janua Ma or Attest: ),L , i -P � h i G2, City Clerk It was moved by Moe and seconded by adopted, and upon roll call there were: Ayes: Nays: 20 25 Approved by ZX/-L- City Attorn y's Office (Eric Bigley - 01/16/2025) Salih Absent: Alter Bgrgus Vacant Harmsen Moe Salih Teague the Resolution be Item Number: 5.d. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 21, 2025 Resolution accepting the work for the Burlington and Madison Intersection Improvements Project. [NHSX-001-5(120)-3H-52] Prepared By: Scott Sovers - Assistant City Engineer Reviewed By: Jason Havel - City Engineer Ron Knoche - Public Works Director Geoff Fruin - City Manager Fiscal Impact: None Staff Recommendation: Approval Attachments: Engineer's Report Resolution Executive Summary: Work on the project was recently completed by Vieth Construction Corporation of Cedar Falls, Iowa, in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications. The Engineer's Report is on file with the City Clerk. Project Estimated Cost: $ 1,400,000.00 Project Bid Received: $ 1,561,739.50 Project Actual Cost: $ 1,802,161.67 There were three (3) change orders on this project. They generally included additional sanitary sewer main replacement, utility vault modifications, video detection for the new traffic signal at the Burlington Street and Madison Street intersection and storm sewer and water main adjustments. Background / Analysis: This Project included the widening of Burlington Street from Madison Street to Front Street to include continuous buffered bike lanes from Madison Street to Riverside Drive. The project also included traffic signal and pedestrian signal improvements, ADA sidewalk improvements, and public utility improvements at the Burlington Street and Madison Street intersection. � r 1 t III ggip ]1. "` CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE 410 East Washington Street ENGINEER'S REPORT Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 319-356-5000 1 www.icgov.org January 12, 2025 City Clerk Iowa City, Iowa Re: Burlington and Madison Intersection Improvements Project [NHSX-001-5(120)--3H-52] Dear City Clerk: I hereby certify that the construction of the Burlington and Madison Intersection Improvements Project has been completed by Vieth Construction Corporation of Cedar Falls, Iowa in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by Anderson -Bogert. The project was bid as a unit price contract and the final contract price is $ 1,802,161.67. There were three (3) change or extra work orders for the project as described below: Change Order Description Net Contract Chan 1. Additional sanitary sewer main replacement $ 230,253.00 2. Utility vault modifications, video detection for the new traffic signal at the Burlington Street and Madison Street intersection and storm sewer and water main adjustments $ 84,551.10 3. Quantity adjustments ($ 26,916.85) TOTAL $ 287,887.25 I recommend that the above -referenced improvements be accepted by the City of Iowa City. Sincerely, Jason Havel, P.E. City Engineer Prepared by: Scott Sovers, Engineering Division, Public Works, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5142 Resolution No. 25-20 Resolution accepting the work for the Burlington and Madison Intersection Improvements Project [NHSX-001-5(120)-3H-52] Whereas, the Engineering Division has recommended that the work for construction of the Burlington and Madison Intersection Improvements Project, as included in a contract between the City of Iowa City and Vieth Construction Corporation of Cedar Falls, Iowa, dated February 17, 2020, be accepted; and Whereas, the Engineer's Report has been filed in the City Clerk's office; and Whereas, funds for this project are available in the Burlington & Madison Intersection Improvements account # S3834; and Whereas, the final contract price is $1,802,161.67. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that said improvements are hereby accepted by the City of Iowa City, Iowa. Passed and approved this 21st day of January , 2025 1. Mayor Attest: LLP 1J)c ���c& City Clerk It was moved by MOe and seconded by adopted, and upon roll call there were: Ayes: x Nays: Approved by G . City Attor y's Office (Eric Bigley — 01 /14/2025) Salih the Resolution be Absent: Alter Bergus Vacant Harmsen Moe Salih Teague Item Number: 5.e. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 21, 2025 Resolution accepting the work for the Optical Fiber Cable Installation Along Foster Road & Peninsula Area Project. Prepared By: Justin Harland - Senior Civil Engineer Reviewed By: Jason Havel - City Engineer Ron Knoche - Public Works Director Geoff Fruin - City Manager Fiscal Impact: None Staff Recommendation: Approval Attachments: Engineer's Report Resolution Executive Summary: Work on the project was recently completed by MP Nexlevel, LLC of Maple Lake, Minnesota, in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications. The Engineer's Report and Performance, Payment and Maintenance bond are on file with the City Engineer. Project Estimated Cost: $ 33,900.00 Project Bid Received: $ 29,146.32 Project Actual Cost: $ 29,146.32 Background / Analysis: The project scope provided installation of optical fiber cable within existing ducts and handholes along Foster Road and the Peninsula area. Fiber cable installation allows the City's water infrastructure located around the Peninsula area to communicate with the water system. Staff can view real time data from the area at the water plant and make decisions based on that data. ENGINEER'S REPORT January 14, 2025 City Clerk Iowa City, Iowa CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 vast Washington strMt Iowa City, Iowa 2 4 - 1826 (31)3 6 - 5009 VAX' www.iegov.org Re: Optical Fiber Cable Installation Along Foster Road & Peninsula Area Project Dear City Clerk: I hereby certify that the construction of the Optical Fiber Cable Installation Along Foster Road & Peninsula Area Project has been completed by MP Nexlevel, LLC of Maple Lake, MN in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by Shive-Hattery. The project was bid as a unit price contract and the final contract price is $ $29,146.32. There were no change orders on the project. I recommend that the above -referenced improvements be accepted by the City of Iowa City. Sincerely, Jason Havel, P.E. City Engineer 5,b Prepared by: Justin Harland, Engineering Division, Public Works, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5154 Resolution No. 25-21 Resolution accepting the work for the Optical Fiber .Cable Installation Along Foster Road & Peninsula Area Project Whereas, the Engineering Division has recommended that the work for construction of the Optical Fiber Cable Installation Along Foster Road & Peninsula Area Project, as included in a contract between the City of Iowa City and MP Nexlevel, LLC of Maple Lake, MN, dated September 24, 2024, be accepted; and Whereas, the Engineer's Report and the performance, payment and maintenance bond have been filed in the City Engineer's office; and Whereas, funds for this project are available in the Peninsula Well Field Antenna account # W3332; and Whereas, the final contract price is $29,146.32. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that said improvements are hereby accepted by the City of Iowa City, Iowa. Passed and approved this 21st day of January 12025 Maycrr Attest: City Clerk It was moved by Moe and seconded by adopted, and upon roll call there were: Ayes: x Nays: Approved by G ' City Atto ey's Office '(Liz Craig — 01 /15/2025) salih the Resolution be Absent: Alter Bergus Vacant Harmsen Moe Salih Teague Item Number: 5.f. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 21, 2025 Resolution accepting the work for the 2023 City of Iowa City Parking Garages Maintenance & Repair Mechanical Project. Prepared By: Ethan Yoder - Civil Engineer Reviewed By: Jason Havel - City Engineer Ron Knoche - Public Works Director Geoff Fruin - City Manager Fiscal Impact: None Staff Recommendation: Approval Attachments: Engineer's Report Resolution Executive Summary: Work on the project was recently completed by The Prull Group, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications. The Engineer's Report and Performance, Payment and Maintenance bond are on file with the City Clerk. Project Estimated Cost: $ 145,000.00 Project Bid Received: $ 69,750.00 Project Actual Cost: $ 74,675.10 Background / Analysis: This annual project addressed maintenance, rehabilitation, and repairs on four of the City's six parking garage structures. The items within this year's annual project were either identified and programmed within the City's Five -Year Condition Review and Proposed Repair and Maintenance Master Plan, June 2020, or had manifested themselves in the past year. ENGINEER'S REPORT January 14, 2025 City Clerk Iowa City, Iowa f� waif CITY OF IOW, CITY UNESCO) CITY OF LITERATURE. 4 10 Last Washington Street Iowa city, Iowa 52240-1526 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-SO09 FAX www.lcgov.org Re: 2023 City of Iowa City Parking Garages Maintenance and Repair Mechanical Project Dear City Clerk: I hereby certify that the 2023 City of Iowa City Parking Garages Maintenance and Repair Mechanical Project has been completed by The Prull Group, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by Shive Hattery. The project was bid as a unit price contract and the final contract price is $74,675.10 There was a total of two (2) change or extra work orders for the project: 1. Electrical power feeds to new exhaust fans $486.63 2. Pressure control systems $4,438.47 Total $4,925.10 I recommend that the above -referenced improvements be accepted by the City of Iowa City. Sincerely, Jason Havel, PE City Engineer 5 ,, r Prepared by: Ethan Yoder, Engineering Division, Public Works, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5145 Resolution No. 25-22 Resolution accepting the work for the 2023 City of Iowa City Parking Garages Maintenance and Repair Mechanical Project Whereas, the Engineering Division has recommended that the work for construction of the 2023 City of Iowa city Parking Garages Maintenance and Repair Project, as included in a contract between the City of Iowa City and The Prull Group Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, dated October 23, 2023, be accepted; and Whereas, the Engineer's Report and the performance, payment and maintenance bond have been filed in the City Clerk's office; and Whereas, funds for this project are available in the Parking Facility Restoration Repair account #T3004; and Whereas, the final contract price is $74,675.10. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that said improvements are hereby accepted by the City of Iowa City, Iowa. Passed and approved this 21st day of January , 20 25 l l Mayor Attest: J " City dlerk It was moved by MOe and seconded by adopted, and upon roll call there were: Ayes: x x x x x Nays: Approved by /-,/; 17 1 1 City Attor y's Office (Eric Bigley — 01 /16/2025) salih the Resolution be Absent: Alter Bergus Vacant Harmsen Moe Salih Teague Item Number: 5.g. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 21, 2025 Resolution accepting the work for the 2023 Equipment Shop Roof Replacement Project. Prepared By: Ben Clark - Senior Engineer Reviewed By: Jason Havel — City Engineer Ron Knoche — Public Works Director Geoff Fruin — City Manager Fiscal Impact: None Staff Recommendation: Approval Attachments: Engineer's Report Resolution Executive Summary: The 2023 Equipment Shop Roof Replacement Project was completed by Advance Builders Corp. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications. The Engineer's Report and Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bond are on file with the City Clerk. Project Estimated Cost: $560,000 Project Bid Received: $365,000 Project Actual Cost: $365,000 Background / Analysis: A high wind event on March 31, 2023 damaged the roof of the Equipment Building. Damage to the roof is a covered expense under the City's property insurance and City Staff is currently in negotiations with the insurance carrier to determine the final amount covered by insurance. ENGINEER'S REPORT January 21, 2025 CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, lawn 52240-1826 Q 19) 356-5000 (319) 356.5009 FAX wsmw,legov.org City Clerk Iowa City, Iowa Re: 2023 Equipment Shop Roof Replacement Project Dear City Clerk: I hereby certify that 2023 Equipment Shop Roof Replacement Project was completed by Advance Builders Corp. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by Terracon Consultants, Inc., of Des Moines, Iowa. The project was bid as a lump sum contract and the final contract price is $365,000.00. There were no change orders on the Project. I recommend that the above -referenced improvements be accepted by the City of Iowa City. Sincerely, 4j� Jason Havel, PE City Engineer Prepared by: Ben Clark, Engineering Division, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5436 Resolution No. 25-23 Resolution accepting the work for the 2023 Equipment Shop Roof Replacement Project. Whereas, the Engineering Division has recommended that the work for construction of the 2023 Equipment Shop Roof Replacement Project, as included in a contract between the City of Iowa City and Advance Builders Corp. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, dated October 31, 2023, be accepted; and Whereas, the Engineer's Report and the performance, payment and maintenance bond have been filed in the City Clerk's office; and Whereas, funds for this project are available in the available in the Equipment Building Roof Replacement account #P3990; and Whereas, the final contract price is $365,000.00. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that said improvements are hereby accepted by the City of Iowa City, Iowa. Passed and approved this 21st day of January , 2025 Mayor Attest: 1)"LC -U City Clerk It was moved by Moe and seconded by adopted, and upon roll call there were: Ayes: x x x X x x Nays: Approved by Z . City Attor y's Office (Liz Craig — 01/15/2025) salih the Resolution be Absent: Alter Bergus Vacant Harmsen Moe Salih Teague Item Number: 9.a. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 21, 2025 Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Ashton House and Project GREEN Gardens - REAP Grant Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Prepared By: Reviewed By: Fiscal Impact: Staff Recommendation Commission Recommendations Attachments: Location Map Resolution Ethan Yoder — Civil Engineer Jason Havel — City Engineer Juli Seydell Johnson — Parks and Recreation Director Ron Knoche — Public Works Director Geoff Fruin — City Manager $170,000.00 available in the Ashton House REAP Grant account #R4405 Approval N/A Executive Summary: This agenda item begins the bidding process for the Ashton House and Project GREEN Gardens — REAP Grant Project. This project generally includes granular trails and concrete sidewalks, firepit, bird blind, lighting, and water lines. Background / Analysis: This project improves the access to the Ashton House grounds with needed ADA compliant sidewalks and provides additional amenities such as a bird blind for bird watchers and a firepit. Project Timeline: Public Hearing / Approve Project Manual: January 21, 2025 Bid Letting Date: February 11, 2025 Contract Award Date: February 18, 2025 Construction Dates: Spring 2025 to Fall 2025 y \ n -`r• ry ��r 7 - L J S �11 r. r ' r �„ jr q,0-", Prepared by: Ethan Yoder, Engineering Division, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240, (319) 356-5145 Resolution No. 25-24 Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Ashton House & Project GREEN Gardens — REAP Grant Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Whereas, notice of public hearing on the project manual and estimate of cost for the above - named project was published as required by law, and the hearing thereon held; and Whereas, the City Engineer or designee intends to post notice of the project on the website owned and maintained by the City of Iowa City; and Whereas, funds for this project are available in the Ashton House REAP Grant account # #R4405. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa that: 1. The project manual and estimate of cost for the above -named project are hereby approved. 2. The amount of bid security to accompany each bid for the construction of the above - named project shall be in the amount of 10% (ten percent) of bid payable to City of Iowa City, Iowa. 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to post notice as required in Section 26.3, not less than 13 days and not more than 45 days before the date of the bid letting, which may be satisfied by timely posting notice on the Construction Update Network, operated by the Master Builders of Iowa, and the Iowa League of Cities website. 4. Sealed bids for the above -named project are to be received by the City of Iowa City, Iowa, at the Office of the City Clerk, at the City Hall, before 3:00 p.m. on the 111h day of February, 2025. At that time, the bids will be opened by the City Engineer or his designee, and thereupon referred to the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, for action upon said bids at its next regular meeting, to be held at the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, at 6:00 p.m. on the 181 day of February, 2025, or at a special meeting called for that purpose. Passed and approved this 21st day of January , 2025 Ma r Approved by , Attest: City C erk City Attor y's Office (Sue Dulek - 01 /15/2025) Resolution No. 25-24 Page 2 It was moved by Moe adopted, and upon roll call there were: Ayes: x x and seconded by Bergus the Resolution be Nays: Absent: Alter Bergus Vacant Harmsen Moe Salih Teague Item Number: 9.b. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 21, 2025 Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the High Service Pump Variable Frequency Drive Replacements Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Prepared By: Alin Dumachi - Senior Engineer Reviewed By: Jason Havel - City Engineer Ron Knoche - Public Works Director Geoff Fruin - City Manager Fiscal Impact: $1,500,000 available in the High -Service Pump VFD Replacement Project Account #W3314. Staff Recommendation: Approval Attachments: Resolution Executive Summary: This agenda item begins the bidding process for the High -Service Pump VFD Replacement Project. This project generally includes the replacement of the four existing high service pump variable frequency drives (VFDs) with new active -front-end VFDs and replacing HVAC systems for the High Service Pump Room at the City's Water Treatment Plant. Background / Analysis: The VFDs servicing the Water Treatment Plant's high service pumps have been in operation for approximately 20 years, which is the typical life span for VFDs. The VFDs have begun to show signs of deterioration with the loss of communications due to worn electronic components. The new supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system was modified to accommodate the outdated communications protocols utilized by these drives. Continued and more frequent repair activities are anticipated as these drives reach the end of their useful life. Project Timeline: Hold Public Hearing — January 21, 2025 Bid Letting — February 18, 2025 Award Date — March 11, 2025 Construction — March 2025 to April 2026 q''� Prepared by: Alin Dumachi, Engineering Division, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240, (319) 356-5143 Resolution No. 25-25 Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the High Service Pump Variable Frequency Drive Replacements Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Whereas, notice of public hearing on the project manual and estimate of cost for the above - named project was published as required by law, and the hearing thereon held; and, Whereas, the City Engineer or designee intends to post notice of the project on the website owned and maintained by the City of Iowa City; and Whereas, funds for this project are available in the High -Service Pump VFD Replacement Project account #W3314. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa that: 1. The project manual and estimate of cost for the above -named project are hereby approved. 2. The amount of bid security to accompany each bid for the construction of the above - named project shall be in the amount of 10% (ten percent) of bid payable to Treasurer, City of Iowa City, Iowa. 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to post notice as required in Section 26.3, not less than 13 days and not more than 45 days before the date of the bid letting, which may be satisfied by timely posting notice on the Construction Update Network, operated by the Master Builder of Iowa, and the Iowa League of Cities website. 4. Sealed bids for the above -named project are to be received by the City of Iowa City, Iowa, at the Office of the City Clerk, at the City Hall, before 3:00 p.m. on the 18th day of February, 2025. At that time, the bids will be opened by the City Engineer or his designee, and thereupon referred to the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, for action upon said bids at its next regular meeting, to be held at the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, at 6:00 p.m. on the 11th day of March, 2025, or at a special meeting called for that purpose. Passed and approved this 21st day of January , 2025 Mayvr Approved by Attest: City Clerk City Atto ey's Office (Eric Bigley - 01 /15/2025) Resolution No. 25-25 Page 2 It was moved by salih adopted, and upon roll call there were: Ayes: and seconded by Nays: Moe Absent: Alter Bergus Vacant Harmsen Moe Salih Teague the Resolution be Item Number: 9.c. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 21, 2025 Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Senior Center Exterior Door and Window Replacement Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Prepared By: Ben Clark — Senior Engineer Reviewed By: Jason Havel — City Engineer LaTasha DeLoach — Senior Center Coordinator Juli Seydell Johnson — Parks and Recreation Director Ron Knoche — Public Works Director Geoff Fruin — City Manager Fiscal Impact: $1,100,000 available in the Senior Center Windows and Doors account #K1002 Staff Recommendation: Approval Attachments: Resolution Executive Summary: This agenda item begins the bidding process for the construction of the Iowa City Senior Center Exterior Door and Window Replacement Project. Background / Analysis: The Iowa City Senior Center (ICSC) is located in a historic building at the corner of Linn Street and Washington Street in downtown Iowa City. It provides programming to support wellness, social connections, community engagement and lifelong learning for a diverse and growing older adult population. The building structure was originally constructed as a post office in 1904 and expanded in 1931. It remained the City's central post office until 1975 when, after two -years of vacancy, it was purchased by the City and renovated for its current use. The structure has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979. An assessment of the building's exterior was conducted as part of the Senior Center Assessment and Master Plan, dated March 2, 2022, which generally identified several areas in need of exterior restoration and rehabilitation. A more specific Project Scoping Report was conducted and completed on December 21, 2022, which reviewed specific infrastructure repairs and provided budgetary cost estimates. The work was divided into two distinct projects for financing purposes. The first project included exterior limestone repair and the reconstruction of existing parapet piers and parapet balustrades. That project was completed in July 2024. This second project will include removal and replacement of existing windows and existing exterior doors, repair and restoration of historic wood elements at monumental window openings and historic entry doorways, exterior painting and exterior door hardware. Project Timeline: Public Hearing — January 21, 2025 Bid Letting — March 4, 2025 Award Date — March 11, 2025 Construction — Spring 2025 - Fall 2025 Prepared by: Ben Clark, Engineering Division, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240, (319)356-5436 Resolution No. 25-26 Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Senior Center Exterior Door and Window Replacement Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Whereas, notice of public hearing on the project manual and estimate of cost for the above - named project was published as required by law, and the hearing thereon held; and Whereas, the City Engineer or designee intends to post notice of the project on the website owned and maintained by the City of Iowa City; and Whereas, funds for this project are available in the Senior Center Windows and Doors account #K1002. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa that: The project manual and estimate of cost for the above -named project are hereby approved. 2. The amount of bid security to accompany each bid for the construction of the above - named project shall be in the amount of 10% (ten percent) of bid payable to City of Iowa City, Iowa. 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to post notice as required in Section 26.3, not less than 13 days and not more than 45 days before the date of the bid letting, which may be satisfied by timely posting notice on the Construction Update Network, operated by the Master Builders of Iowa, and the Iowa League of Cities website. 4. Sealed bids for the above -named project are to be received by the City of Iowa City, Iowa, at the Office of the City Clerk, at the City Hall, before 3:00 p.m. on the 4th day of March, 2025. At that time, the bids will be opened by the City Engineer or his designee, and thereupon referred to the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, for action upon said bids at its next regular meeting, to be held at the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, at 6:00 p.m. on the 11th day of March, 2025, or at a special meeting called for that purpose. Passed and approved this 21st day of January , 20 25 May 1 Approved by Attest: % CC'--' Z�0. City derk City Attor ey's Office (Eric Bigley - 01/15/2025) Resolution No. 25-26 Page 2 It was moved by Moe adopted, and upon roll call there were: Ayes: x x and seconded by Nays: Alter Absent: Alter Bergus Vacant Harmsen Moe Salih Teague the Resolution be Item Number: 9.d. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 21, 2025 Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the N. Gilbert Street Reconstruction Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Prepared By: Reviewed By: Fiscal Impact: Staff Recommendation Attachments: Location Map Resolution Tyler Olson — Civil Engineer Jason Havel — City Engineer Ron Knoche — Public Works Director Geoff Fruin — City Manager $2,000,000.00 available in the N. Gilbert Street Reconstruction account #S3955 Approval Executive Summary: This agenda item is to hold a public hearing for the N. Gilbert Street Reconstruction Project prior to issuing bid documents for public bidding. Project bid documents including plans and specifications have been prepared by Strand Associates, Inc of Madison, Wisconsin. The agenda item seeks to have approval by the City Council to proceed with issuing bid documents for public bid. Background / Analysis: The 800-900 blocks of N. Gilbert Street require full reconstruction due to the poor condition of the existing pavement. There are no storm sewers other than the two intakes near the Kimball Road intersection and the existing sanitary sewers are aged and in need of replacement. There are also sidewalks on both sides of the street in the 800-block that do not extend through the 900-block or connect to the sidewalks on Kimball Road. Project Timeline: Public Hearing / Approve Project Manual: January 21, 2025 Bid Letting: February 11, 2025 Contract Award: February 18, 2025 Construction: Spring 2025 to Fall 2025 � i � _ _.. �+tE� �ID ■ �� t.+i 4?.A r..� 8�i1 _. �q � CJ • @ . (�w E �, �i ._,a. . 'A Prepared by: Tyler Olson, Engineering Division, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240, (319) 356-5416 Resolution No. 25-27 Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the N. Gilbert Street Reconstruction Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Whereas, notice of public hearing on the project manual and estimate of cost for the above - named project was published as required by law, and the hearing thereon held; and Whereas, the City Engineer or designee intends to post notice of the project on the website owned and maintained by the City of Iowa City; and Whereas, funds for this project are available in the N. Gilbert Street Reconstruction Project account #S3955. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa that: 1. The project manual and estimate of cost for the above -named project are hereby approved. 2. The amount of bid security to accompany each bid for the construction of the above - named project shall be in the amount of 10% (ten percent) of bid payable to City of Iowa City, Iowa. 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to post notice as required in Section 26.3, not less than 13 days and not more than 45 days before the date of the bid letting, which may be satisfied by timely posting notice on the Construction Update Network, operated by the Master Builders of Iowa, and the Iowa League of Cities website. 4. Sealed bids for the above -named project are to be received by the City of Iowa City, Iowa, at the Office of the City Clerk, at the City Hall, before 3:00 p.m. on the 11t' day of February 2025. At that time, the bids will be opened by the City Engineer or his designee, and thereupon referred to the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, for action upon said bids at its next regular meeting, to be held at the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, at 6:00 p.m. on the 181' day of February, 2025, or at a special meeting called for that purpose. Passed and approved this 21st day of January 120 25 Mayor Approved by Attest: C'e, G City Clerk City Atto ey's Office '(Liz Craig - 01/15/2025) Resolution No. 25-2_ Page 2 It was moved by Bergus and seconded by adopted, and upon roll call there were: Ayes: x x x x x Nays: salih the Resolution be Absent: Alter Bergus Vacant Harmsen Moe Salih Teague Item Number: 9.e. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 21, 2025 Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2025 Parking Garages Maintenance and Repair Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Prepared By: Joe Welter - Senior Engineer Reviewed By: Jason Havel - City Engineer Ron Knoche - Public Works Director Geoff Fruin - City Manager Fiscal Impact: $572,000 available in the Parking Facility Restoration Repair — Account Number T3004 Staff Recommendation: Approval Attachments: Resolution Executive Summary: This agenda item approves the project manual and estimate of the cost for the 2025 City of Iowa City Parking Garages Maintenance and Repair Project. This year's project focuses on maintenance and repairs at the Chauncey Swan, Dubuque Street, and Tower Place Parking Ramps. Background / Analysis: This annual project addresses maintenance, rehabilitation, and repairs on the City's six parking garage structures — Capitol Street, Chauncey Swan, Court Street Transportation Center, Dubuque Street, and Tower Place Parking Ramps. The items within this year's annual project were either identified and programmed within the 2024-2028 Parking Ramp Master Plan, February 16, 2024, or have manifested themselves in the past year. This year's project focuses on maintenance and repairs at the Chauncey Swan, Dubuque Street, and Tower Place Parking Ramps, including: anchor bolt replacement, concrete crack repairs, concrete grinding, epoxy filler with membrane, expansion joint header repairs, expansion joint replacement, expansion joint sealant replacement, horizontal spall repairs, new membrane installation, painting, penetrating sealer installation, recoating existing membrane, removal of old membrane, storm water drain cover replacements, and vertical/overhead spall repairs. Project Timeline: Hold Public Hearing — January 21, 2025 Bid Letting — February 27, 2025 Award Date — March 11, 2025 Construction — May 2025 to September 2025 ,b Prepared by: Joe Welter, Engineering Division, Public Works, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319) 356-5144 Resolution No. 25-28 Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2025 Parking Garages Maintenance and Repair Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Whereas, notice of public hearing on the project manual and estimate of cost for the above -named project was published as required by law, and the hearing thereon held; and Whereas, the City Engineer or designee intends to post notice of the project on the website owned and maintained by the City of Iowa City; and Whereas, funds for this project are available in the Parking Facility Restoration Repair account # T3004. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa that: 1. The project manual and estimate of cost for the above -named project are hereby approved. 2. The amount of bid security to accompany each bid for the construction of the above -named project shall be in the amount of 10% (ten percent) of bid payable to City of Iowa City, Iowa. 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to post notice as required in Section 26.3, not less than 13 days and not more than 45 days before the date of the bid letting, which may be satisfied by timely posting notice on the Construction Update Network, operated by the Master Builders of Iowa, and the Iowa League of Cities website. 4. Sealed bids for the above -named project are to be received by the City of Iowa City, Iowa, at the Office of the City Clerk, at the City Hall, before 3:00 p.m. on the 27th day of February, 2025. At that time, the bids will be opened by the City Engineer or his designee, and thereupon referred to the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, for action upon said bids at its next regular meeting, to be held at the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, at 6:00 p.m. on the 11th day of March, 2025, or at a special meeting called for that purpose. Passed and approved this 21st day of January , 2025 Ma r Approved by/ Attest: J21 City tlerk City Attorn 's Office (Liz Craig - 01/15/2025) Resolution No. 25-28 Page 2 It was moved by Moe adopted, and upon roll call there were: Ayes: x x x x X x and seconded by Nays: Alter the Resolution be Absent: Alter Bergus Vacant Harmsen Moe Salih Teague Item Number: 9.g. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT January 21, 2025 Resolution adopting Iowa City's 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan (known as City Steps 2030) authorizing the City Manager to submit said plan, technical corrections, and all necessary certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and designating the City Manager as the authorized Chief Executive Officer for the Consolidated Plan. Prepared By: Erika Kubly, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Reviewed By: Tracy Hightshoe, Neighborhood and Development Services Director Geoff Fruin, City Manager Fiscal Impact: The City anticipates receiving approximately $1 million annually during the 5-year period. This is an estimate and will be revised based on annual adoption of the CDBG and HOME budgets approved by Congress, as well as any program income received throughout the year (such as repayments from prior CDBG/HOME loans). The full draft plan is available at www.icgov.org/2030. Staff Recommendation: Approval Commission Recommendations: HCDC was scheduled to review the Consolidated Plan at their 1/13/2025 meeting, but the meeting was cancelled due to lack of a quorum. Attachments: City Steps stakeholder workshops flyer City Steps public meeting flyer City Steps 2030 Draft 12.20.24 Public Comment Comments received 1.14.25 Resolution Executive Summary: The Consolidated Plan is a HUD -required document that outlines how the city will spend its federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership funds to assist low- and moderate -income community members over the next five years. The plan is designed to help assess affordable housing and community development needs, set priorities, and strategize investments in the community. The full draft plan is available at www.icgov.org/2030. Background / Analysis: As an entitlement community, Iowa City receives an annual allocation of CDBG and HOME funding to carry out activities and programs that serve low- and moderate -income residents. For FY25, the City received $716,206 in CDBG funds and $384,281 in HOME funds. However, this amount varies from year to year based on the federal budget. In order to receive entitlement funds, Iowa City must complete a Consolidated Plan every five years. The Consolidated Plan is designed to help assess local affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions in order to make data -driven, place -based investment decisions. The planning process provides opportunities for community input to identify the highest priorities so that the city can align and focus funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City hired Mullin & Lonergan Associates to prepare the City's Consolidated Plan for 2026-2030, called City Steps 2030. Key components of the plan include: 1. Community Profile: Detailed demographic information about the area, including income levels, housing needs, and special populations. 2. Market Analysis: Assessment of housing market trends affordability gaps, and availability of housing types. 3. Strategic Objectives: Clearly stated goals with specific performance indicators to track progress. 4. Action Plan: Detailed description of proposed projects, funding sources, timelines, and responsible parties for implementing the strategies. In July/August 2024, Mullin & Lonergan facilitated a series of stakeholder sessions, public meetings, and consultations to gather input on priority needs for City Steps 2030. A community -wide survey was distributed in four languages, as well as a shelter survey distributed by Shelter House and DVIR This public input was combined with data from a needs assessment and market analysis to develop a strategic plan. (Note: There are some instances within the plan where HUD requires use of a specific data set which may not match local knowledge or more recent data. Where possible, Mullin & Lonergan used updated demographic and statistical information.) The strategic plan section of City Steps 2030 identified the following activities as the City's highest priorities for the use of federal CDBG/HOME funds over the next five years: • Expansion and preservation of affordable rental and owner housing options through Tenant -Based Rent Assistance (TBRA), acquisition, housing rehab, and down payment/closing cost assistance. • Public facility improvements. • Public services for low- to moderate -income (LMI) persons with priority to those with barriers to accessing services. Updates to City Steps 2030 After a review of Iowa City's federal grant administration for CDBG and HOME as well as other local programs, Mullin & Lonergan recommend that Iowa City reduce the number of activities being funded with federal dollars and focus strategic investments on the highest priority needs. The City currently allows funding for any eligible activity under CDBG and HOME. Each funded activity with federal sources has nuanced regulatory requirements which necessitate a large amount of dedicated staff time to properly administer and maintain program compliance. The current staff levels for Community Development are not sufficient to administer every type of eligible activity and ensure regulatory compliance given the increasing complexity of HUD program administration. Additionally, various federal regulations kick in based on the type of eligibility and funded amount. This generally increases project costs and further reduces the number of projects that can be implemented. Fortunately, Iowa City has dedicated local resources toward affordable housing and public services to help address increasing needs for projects that are not highest priority for federal funds. To meet the city's priority needs, City Steps 2030 recommends HOME funding be used for TBRA, down payment assistance, and affordable housing activities undertaken by Community Development Housing Organizations (CHDOs). The Housing Fellowship is currently Iowa City's only active CHDO. Projects involving construction of new affordable units will be directed to the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County revolving loan fund which receives an annual contribution from the City's Affordable Housing Fund. The plan recommends CDBG funding be used for owner -occupied housing rehabilitation, rental rehab, rental acquisition, public facilities and public services. Set -asides will be used for TBRA, down payment assistance, housing rehab, public services, and CHDO activities. This means that funds will be budgeted for these activities, and they will not go through a competitive funding round. The intention with the set -asides is to be able to provide ongoing programming as funding allows. Competitive funding opportunities will be offered for acquisition and public facilities projects, where outside agencies can apply to receive CDBG funds. The City will also use up to 10% of HOME funds and up to 20% of CDBG funds for planning and administrative costs. Revisions to CDBG and HOME programs implemented through City Steps 2030 would begin in FY26. Aid to Agencies (A2A) City Steps 2030 establishes the following public service funding priorities based on community needs and public input: • Homeless and Shelter Services • Food Insecurity • Healthcare (includes mental & behavioral health) • Childcare and Youth Services • Housing Stability Services • Transportation Additional prioritization for agencies serving populations with higher barriers to accessing services, which include (but are not limited to) immigrants and refugees, elderly populations, persons with disabilities, and victim of domestic violence. The plan additionally recommends changes to the Aid to Agencies process. The City has selected six agencies to receive direct human services funding based on their provision of an essential service that is identified as a priority in City Steps 2030. Selections were also made based on the agency's financial capacity, past performance, quality of operations, years in existence, ability to use CDBG public service funding, and the location of their headquarters (must be in Iowa City). The agencies selected for direct funding for this five-year plan are CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank, Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP), Iowa City Free Medical Clinic, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, Shelter House, and United Action for Youth (UAY). All other agencies seeking Iowa City A2A funding will apply through the competitive process every two years. Applications are currently accepted through the United Way joint funding process. For many agencies this would mean no change to their process, and agencies that score well in the competitive funding round will continue to get priority for funding. The plan eliminates the Legacy and Non -Legacy categories and increases the minimum Aid to Agencies award from $15,000 to $20,000. Agencies who were previously only eligible for Non -Legacy or Emerging funds will have access to a greater amount of grant funds with these changes. The scoring for the competitive Aid to Agencies funding will be completed by staff and reviewed by the Housing and Community Development Commission. Because the review process for Legacy Agencies is currently underway for the FY26-FY27 joint funding round, changes established through City Steps 2030 will be implemented over the next few years. Review of the Plan and Next Steps On November 4, 2024 City Council held a joint work session with HCDC to review changes proposed through City Steps 2030. After that meeting, staff worked with Mullin & Lonergan to finalize a draft to publish for public comment. In accordance with HUD regulations and Iowa City's Citizen Participation Plan, City Steps 2030 was made available for a 30-day public comment beginning on December 20, 2024 through January 21, 2025. As of the date of this report, one email comment has been received and will be included in the plan's appendices with any additional submissions. Staff sought review and recommendation of the City Steps 2030 draft from HCDC at their January 13, 2025 meeting. Unfortunately, the Commission was unable to reach quorum for this meeting. Staff have reached out to the Commissioners for any comments they would like to provide. At the January 21, 2025 City Council meeting, there will be an opportunity for public comment on the plan and City Council may make revisions to the plan before considering adoption. The FY26 Annual Action Plan is a part of City Steps 2030 and is currently under development. The Action Plan will not be finalized until HUD releases the FY26 funding allocations which is expected this spring. Once completed, the Action Plan will be reviewed by HCDC and City Council and incorporated into City Steps 2030. Oi07rA1N[O■121• • • • As part of its City Steps 2030 plan, the Ing City seeks input from local partners and agencies on Iowa City's affordable housing, community development, and economic development needs over the next five years. Feedback will help determine how federal funds will be spent to best benefit low -to -moderate income households. Stakeholder Sessions Session #1 9:45-11 a.m. Session #2 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m Session #3 1:30-2:45 p.m. City Steps 2030 Tuesday, July 30, 2024 Housing Needs of Underserved Populations Housing Assistance and Barriers to Safe Affordable Housing People Experiencing or at Risk of Homelessness Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Session #4 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Non -Housing Community Development and Basic Needs Session #5 8:30-9:45 a.m. Session #6 9:45-11 a.m. Session #7 11 a.m-12:15 p.m Thursday, August 1, 2024 Workforce Development Sustainable Neighborhoods and Amenities Make -Up Session Seeking Public Input Community and Housing Al ®IOWA CITY A UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE LEARN MORE icgov.org/2030 3ZA Take the online survey If you have questions or need disability -related accommodations to participate in the public meetings, contact Erika Kubly, Neighborhood Services, at ekubly_ Iowa-city.org, or 319-356-5121. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA Draft for Public Comment rqt�r Ctpnc 2030 Iowa City's Five -Year Consolidated Plan for Housing, Jobs, and Services for Low -Income Residents 2026-2030 CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE Purpose: Iowa City is an entitlement community that receives federal Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Program funds. The consolidated planning process serves as the framework for a community -wide dialogue to identify housing and community development priorities in Iowa City. Priorities established in the plan, through participation from the community, help to guide investment decisions for federal funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Please note that this report has specific formatting and content requirements established by HUD. Inquiries or comments about this report can be directed to Neighborhood Services at 319-356-5230 or neighborhoods@iowa-city.org. Contents NeedsAssessment.......................................................................................................................... 4 NA-05 Overview.......................................................................................................................... 4 NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c)........................................................ 5 HousingNeeds......................................................................................................................... 5 NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems — 91.205(b)(2).......................... 15 NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems — 91.205 (b)(2) .............. 19 NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens — 91.205 (b)(2).................... 23 NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion — 91.205(b)(2)....................................... 25 HousingProblems.................................................................................................................. 25 Severe Housing Problems...................................................................................................... 25 CostBurden........................................................................................................................... 25 NA-35 Public Housing-91.205(b)............................................................................................ 28 NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment — 91.205(c)...................................................................... 33 NA-45 Non -Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205(b,d).............................................. 38 Elderly.................................................................................................................................... 38 People Living with Disabilities............................................................................................... 39 Mental Illness including Substance Abuse and Addiction..................................................... 40 NA-50 Non -Housing Community Development Needs — 91.215 (f)......................................... 42 HousingMarket Analysis............................................................................................................... 45 MA-05 Overview........................................................................................................................ 45 MA-10 Number of Housing Units — 91.210(a)&(b)(2)............................................................... 46 MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a)................................................. 49 MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing — 91.210(a)........................................ 53 Conditionof Units.................................................................................................................. 53 MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing — 91.210(b)...................................................................... 57 MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services — 91.210(c)................................................................ 61 MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services — 91.210(d)......................................................... 65 MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing — 91.210(e).................................................................. 67 1 MA-45 Non -Housing Community Development Assets — 91.215 (f)........................................ 70 MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion......................................................................... 78 MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing occupied by Low- and Moderate -Income Households - 91.210(a)(4), 91.310(a)(2)......................................................................................................... 83 MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3)............................................................. 85 StrategicPlan................................................................................................................................ 87 SP-05 Overview......................................................................................................................... 87 SP-10 Geographic Priorities — 91.215 (a)(1).............................................................................. 88 SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2)........................................................................................... 89 SP-30Influence of Market Conditions-91.215(b).................................................................. 96 SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement — 91.215(c)........................................... 107 SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.215(h)................................................................... 109 SP-60 Homelessness Strategy-91.215(d).............................................................................. 112 SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards — 91.215(i)........................................................................... 115 SP-70 Anti -Poverty Strategy — 91.215(1).................................................................................. 117 SP-80 Monitoring — 91.230...................................................................................................... 118 Reporting............................................................................................................................. 118 Timeliness of Expenditures.................................................................................................. 119 Housing Code Compliance................................................................................................... 120 MBE/WBE Policy.................................................................................................................. 121 2 Needs Assessment NA-05 Overview Needs Assessment Overview The needs assessment is based on an analysis of housing problems in Iowa City by income level among renters and owners as well as households with special needs. Needs were identified through a comprehensive public outreach process that included stakeholder consultation, public hearings and a review process designed to meaningfully engage residents. Data in this section was drawn primarily from HUD's Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data set, a special tabulation of 2016 — 2020 American Community Survey (ACS) data from the Census Bureau. The CHAS data describes housing problems, such as overcrowding or incomplete kitchen and/or plumbing facilities, as well as cost burden, which occurs when a household pays more than 30% of gross income on housing costs such as rent and utilities for renters and mortgage payments (principal and interest), insurance, utilities, and taxes for owners. Cost burden is important because cost burdened households have less remaining income for other necessities such as healthcare, groceries, childcare, etc. and may have to forgo these necessities to pay for housing. Supplemental data was drawn from ACS and other sources to provide additional context when needed. 29 NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c) Summary of Housing Needs High housing costs reduce economic opportunities and access to prosperity in Iowa City, especially among lower -income persons of color. Renters are much more likely than homeowners to experience substandard housing, cost burden and severe cost burden. Renters at the lowest end of the income spectrum, 0-30% AMI, are most likely to be severely cost burdened, which occurs when a household pays more than 50% of gross income on housing costs. Among renters with incomes of 31-50%AMI, cost burden is the most common problem which is defined as when a household pays between 30-50% of household income on housing costs. Non -related, non -elderly households comprise the majority of cost burdened and severely cost burdened households; many of these households are likely comprised of students though the data does not allow for disaggregation to determine the level of need among full- time residents who are not students. Housing Needs In CHAS data, housing problems are broken down into four categories: cost burden, lack of complete plumbing or kitchen facilities, overcrowding, and zero/negative income. Cost burden and overcrowding are further subdivided into standard and "severe" problems. Cost burden is defined by HUD to mean that a household spends between 30-50% of income on housing costs while severe cost burden is defined as when a household spends more than 50% of household income on housing costs. Overcrowding, by definition, is more than 1.0 persons per room while severe overcrowding is defined as having more than 1.5 persons per room. The following summary points make use of Table 8 and the Supplemental Table below. When additional tables are used, it is referenced in the summary point. Substandard Housing Substandard housing is a bigger concern for renters than owners. There are 270 substandard rental units compared to 95 owner units. (Note that owners of permitted rentals units must correct deficiencies if found to be substandard.) Among renters with substandard units, 31% and 61% are in the 0-30% AMI and 31-50% AMI brackets, respectively. Most of the substandard conditions faced by residents are related to cost burden, which by itself does not affect the physical condition of the unit, particularly within the rental market. Overcrowding • Owners are more likely than renters to be overcrowded. Among the 125 overcrowded owners, 36% and 44% are in the 30-50% AMI and 80-100% AMI brackets, respectively. 5 • Among all renter households with incomes up to 100% AMI, 69 households are overcrowded with 94% of these households with incomes between 0-30% AMI and the balance with incomes between 30-50%AMI. Severe Overcrowding • No owner households are identified as being severely overcrowded. • Among renter households, the majority (60%) of severe overcrowding occurs among households with incomes between 30-50%AMI. Cost Burden • Among households that are cost burdened, but who do not have other housing problems, more are renter households (3,080 renter households and 1,340 owner households). Among renters, 51% of households have incomes between 31-50%AMI. Among owners, 38% of cost burdened households have incomes between 50-80%AMI. • Table 10 indicates that among cost burdened renters, the vast majority of households with incomes between 0-30% AMI (5,275 of 7,200) are "Other" households. "Other" households are non -elderly, non -related households, many of which are likely student households. Severe Cost Burden • Of severely cost burdened households, renters earning below 30% of AMI are the most impacted by a large margin. Among the 6,110 severely cost burdened renter households, 5,340 have incomes between 0-30%AMI. The following are HUD -generated tables using 2016-2020 CHAS data that are part of the Consolidated Plan tool. These tables are automatically generated when creating the Consolidated Plan. Please note that HAMFI refers to "HUD Adjusted Median Family Income," which is the median family income calculated by HUD for each jurisdiction, in order to determine Fair Market Rents and income limits for HUD programs. HAMFI will not necessarily be the same as other calculations of median incomes such as a simple Census number due to a series of adjustments that are made. Where the HUD tables below report AMI (Area Median Income), they refer to HAMFI. HUD Populated Table Demographics Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2020 % Change Population 71,830 75,850 6% Households 28,985 31,485 9% Median Income $42,375.00 $48,148.00 14% Table 1 - Housing Needs Assessment Demographics Data Source: 2000 Census (Base Year), 2016-2020ACS (Most Recent Year) Supplemental Table The City population continued to increase between 2017 and 2022 with households increasing at a slightly slower rate. The nominal median income has increased by 19.3% but in real dollars, the median income has increased by just 3.1%. Demographics Base Year: 2017 Most Recent Year: 2022 % Change Population 73,415 74,878 2.0% Households 30,418 30,544 0.4% Median Income $45,991 ($53,246 in 2022 dollars) $54,879 19.3% (3.1% adjusted) Table 6 — Supplemental Housing Needs Assessment Demographics Data Source: 2017 and 2022 Five Year Estimates ACS Number of Households Table 0-30% HAMFI >30-50% HAMFI >50-80% HAMFI >80-100% HAMFI >100% HAMFI Total Households 8,920 4,820 5,355 2,765 9,625 Small Family Households 1,110 990 1,350 980 4,245 Large Family Households 285 265 115 50 500 Household contains at least one person 62-74 years of age 565 600 940 555 2,205 Household contains at least one person aged 75 or older 425 585 500 194 720 Households with one or more children 6 years old or younger 885 480 295 455 839 Table 7 -Total Households Table Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS Housing Needs Summary Tables 1. Housing Problems (Households with one of the listed needs) Renter Owner 0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total 0- >30- >50- >80- Total AMI 50% 80% 100% 30% 50% 80% 100% AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Substandard Housing - Lacking complete plumbing or kitchen facilities 85 165 20 0 270 95 0 0 0 95 Severely Overcrowded - With >1.51 people per room (and complete kitchen and plumbing) 20 135 45 25 225 0 0 0 0 0 Overcrowded - With 1.01-1.5 people per room (and none of the above problems) 65 4 0 0 69 0 45 25 55 125 Housing cost burden greater than 50% of income (and none of the above problems) 5,340 685 85 0 6,110 405 195 70 20 690 Housing cost burden greater than 30% of income (and none of the above problems) 915 1,565 600 0 3,080 200 330 505 305 1,340 Renter Owner 0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total 0- >30- >50- >80- Total AMI 50% 80% 100% 30% 50% 80% 100% AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI Zero/negative Income (and none of the above problems) 785 0 0 0 785 145 0 0 0 145 Table 8— Housing Problems Table Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS 2. Housing Problems 2 (Households with one or more Severe Housing Problems: Lacks kitchen or complete plumbing, severe overcrowding, severe cost burden) Renter Owner 0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total 0- >30- >50- >80- Total AMI 50% 80% 100% 30% 50% 80% 100% AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Having 1 or more of four housing problems 5,515 985 155 25 6,680 500 240 95 70 905 Having none of four housing problems 2,440 2,415 2,645 770 8,270 465 1,175 2,455 1,900 5,995 Household has negative income, but none of the other housing problems 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Table 9— Housing Problems 2 Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS 3. Cost Burden > 30% Renter Owner 0-30% AMI >30-50% AMI >50- 80% AMI Total 0-30% AMI >30- 50% AMI >50- 80% AMI Total NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Small Related 675 530 90 1,295 95 110 225 430 Large Related 120 85 0 205 90 20 0 110 Elderly 355 410 85 850 265 265 235 765 Renter Owner 0-30% >30-50% >50- Total 0-30% >30- >50- Total AMI AMI 80% AMI 50% 80% AMI AMI AMI Other 5,275 1,415 510 7,200 155 134 114 403 Total need by 6,425 2,440 685 9,550 605 529 574 1,708 income Table 10—Cost Burden>30% Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS 4. Cost Burden > 50% Renter Owner 0-30% AMI >30-50% AMI >50- 80% AMI Total 0-30% AMI >30- 50% AMI >50- 80% AMI Total NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Small Related 0 0 170 170 35 60 0 95 Large Related 0 0 85 85 45 0 0 45 Elderly 280 135 0 415 200 135 45 380 Other 0 4,500 450 4,950 125 0 0 125 Total need by income 280 4,635 705 5,620 405 195 45 645 Table 11 —Cost Burden > 50% Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS 5. Crowding (More than one person per room) Renter Owner 0- >30- >50- >80- Total 0- >30- >50- >80- Total 30% 50% 80% 100% 30% 50% 80% 100% AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Single family households 75 139 0 10 224 0 45 25 35 105 Multiple, unrelated family households 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 20 24 Other, non -family households 4 0 45 10 59 0 0 0 0 0 Total need by 79 139 45 20 283 0 49 25 55 129 income Table 12 —Crowding Information —1/2 10 Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS Renter Owner 0-30% >30- >50- Total 0-30% >30- >50- Total AMI 50% 80% AMI 50% 80% AMI AMI AMI AMI Households with Children Present Table 13 — Crowding Information — 2/2 Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance. According to the 2018-2022 ACS 5-year estimates, 12,092 households in Iowa City were comprised of people living alone. The median income of nonfamily households was $34,629. An affordable rent at this level would be roughly $865, but there were only approximately 7,060 units whose rent is $999 or less in 2022. This means that there are at least 5,032 single person households paying more than 30% of their income towards housing costs. These households are likely in need of housing assistance. Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance who are disabled or victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. Among residents for whom disability status is determined, 11.5% of Iowa City's civilian, non - institutionalized population reported one or more disabilities in 2022, amounting to 8,574 people. The most common type of disability among residents 18 to 64 was a cognitive disability, meaning because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem, a person may have difficulty remembering, concentrating, or making decisions. About 7% of City residents between ages 18 and 64 reported this type of difficulty, which translates to a need for accessible housing and ease of access to services, including application processes, etc. Additionally, there are approximately 2,688 persons in Iowa City with an Ambulatory disability, meaning there is a need for ADA compliant, wheelchair accessible units, of which stakeholders reported is lacking. Therefore, there is a need for housing for persons with disabilities due to the additional challenges they may face in finding suitable, safe housing. According to the Iowa Department of Public Safety Reporting System, in 2023 there were 244 reported domestic violence incidents. Of these incidents, 72% of the time the victims were female and 28% of the time the victim was male. In 3% of these incidents, the victim was a juvenile. A boyfriend/girlfriend relationship between the offender and the victim was the most common relationship type with 153 incidents, second to that was a spousal relationship with 43 11 incidents. In 86 of the incidents children were present, but unharmed and in two incidents there were children present who were harmed. Many of the survivors of these crimes are likely in need of safe, affordable housing options and related assistance. Often times single parents cannot afford downpayments, rental deposits, or don't have enough work history or credit information to afford apartments or homes on their own. This can cause people to stay in abusive relationships for fear of becoming homeless. What are the most common housing problems? The most common housing problems are cost burden and severe cost burden. Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems? The high rate of severe cost burden (paying more than 50% on housing) is driven largely by renters with household incomes between 30-50% AMI. Cost burden (spending 30-50% of income on housing) is driven largely by 0-30%AMI renters and 30-50%AMI renters. As shown in Table 10, there are 7,200 of 9,550 households that are classified as Other, meaning that they are not elderly or related families. Among these, 5,275 have incomes between 0-30% AMI. Although, among 0-30% AM renter households experiencing severe cost burden, 0 are categorized as Other. There are 280 households experiencing severe cost burden at 0-30%AMI and they are all categorized as Elderly. Stakeholders also reported that substandard housing can also be a problem, particularly in the mobile home parks located within City limits, though this is not necessarily reflected in HUD data which uses a more restrictive definition of substandard. Stakeholders reported landlords were reluctant to make repairs in large family units. Severe overcrowding also affects over 60%of 30-50%AMI renter households, though this is also likely largely attributed to student households in which students are sharing rooms or large families with multiple children per room. Describe the characteristics and needs of Low-income individuals and families with children (especially extremely low-income) who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of either residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered 91.205(c)/91.305(c)). Also discuss the needs of formerly homeless families and individuals who are receiving rapid re -housing assistance and are nearing the termination of that assistance The characteristics of persons who are currently housed but at risk of residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered include but are not limited to the prevalence of chronic and disabling health conditions including mental health conditions, prevalence of a history of domestic violence, a blemished credit history, criminal histories that create barriers to housing and employment, and being very low-income and as a result, living paycheck -to -paycheck. 12 Stakeholders reported that a temporary setback can have long-term consequences for households living at the margins. For example, stakeholders reported noise complaints and requests for repairs can trigger an eviction. It is not possible to get evictions expunged which makes it difficult for the household to find housing in the future. In addition to immediate housing needs and utility assistance, households that are unstably housed can benefit from job training, financial literacy classes, credit repair programs, and most critically, access to affordable transportation and childcare. Each year, approximately 930 people, nearly 20% of whom are children, are served through Shelter House Emergency services. On average, over 400 people engage in Rapid Rehousing (RRH) with 98% obtaining permanent housing. Primary needs for households nearing the termination of RRH assistance are ability to transition to the Housing Choice Voucher Program, jobs that pay a living wage, childcare, transportation (especially between living, work, and childcare situations and schedules), and increased Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) capacity as many households indicating need for PSH are current served through RRH due to limited current capacity. If a jurisdiction provides estimates of the at -risk population(s), it should also include a description of the operational definition of the at -risk group and the methodology used to generate the estimates: Iowa City uses the definition of at -risk homeless populations found at 24 CFR Part 91.5 and included below: An individual or family who: (i) Has an annual income below 30% of median family income for the area, as determined by HUD; (ii) Does not have sufficient resources or support networks, e.g., family, friends, faith - based or other social networks, immediately available to prevent them from moving to an emergency shelter; and (iii) Meets one of the following conditions: (A) Has moved because of economic reasons two or more times during the 60 days immediately preceding the application for homelessness prevention assistance; (B) Is living in the home of another because of economic hardship; (C) Has been notified in writing that their right to occupy their current housing or living situation will be terminated within 21 days after the date of application for assistance; 13 (D) Lives in a hotel or motel and the cost of the hotel or motel stay is not paid by charitable organizations or by federal, State, or local government programs for low- income individuals; (E) Lives in a single -room occupancy or efficiency apartment unit in which there reside more than two persons or lives in a larger housing unit in which there reside more than 1.5 people per room, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau; (F) Is exiting a publicly funded institution, or system of care (such as a health-care facility, a mental health facility, foster care or other youth facility, or correction program or institution); or (G) Otherwise lives in housing that has characteristics associated with instability and an increased risk of homelessness, as identified in the recipient's approved consolidated plan. Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an increased risk of homelessness: Through stakeholder sessions, several characteristics were identified that are common among unstably house households, particularly among renter populations. One challenge that many potential renters are currently facing in the City is the required double and sometimes triple security deposits that landlords are requesting. Single income households and those at 0-30% AMI cannot afford to pay that much money upfront. Similarly, stakeholders reported an issue with high application fees and when renters are applying to multiple units at once, that cost can add up and often times they are not getting an official response from the application. Another characteristic that can increase the risk of households entering homelessness is the loss of Section 8 vouchers as a protected source of income under Iowa State Fair Housing law. Landlords now have the ability and the right to decline applicants based on whether they will be using a Section 8 voucher to pay for their rent. In addition, an overall lack of affordable units in the City make it a challenge for renters with very limited income. There are 6,365 renter households earning 0-30%AMI but only 2,400 rental units that would be considered affordable to them. As a result, extremely low-income households are forced to rent upmarket in more expensive units, which is reflected in this group's high rates of cost burden relative to other income tier. Discussion 14 NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems — 91.205 (b)(2) Introduction HUD defines a disproportionately greater housing need as when a racial or ethnic group experiences housing problems at a rate over 10 percentage points than that of the corresponding income level as a whole. The data table below summarizes the percentage of each racial/ethnic group experiencing housing problems by HUD Adjusted Median Family Income (HAMFI) levels. Where the HUD tables below report AMI, they refer to HAMFI. Housing problems include: • Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities and/or complete plumbing facilities • Overcrowding (more than one person per room) • Housing cost burden (housing costs are greater than 30% of income) According to the 2018-2022 ACS, the total population of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in Iowa City is 28 people (0.03% of the total population) and the total population of American Indian and Alaska Natives is 190 people (0.25% of the total population). Given the low share of these populations, the estimates from the ACS and CHAS datasets have large margins of error. As such, these populations are not included in the analysis. In general, the percentage of households with a housing problem is high for the lowest income bracket (0-30% AMI) and decreases as income increases. According to the above definitions, two groups in Iowa City experience severe housing problems at a disproportionate level: • Hispanic households with incomes 50-80%AMI • Black/African American households with incomes 80-100% AMI 15 0%-30% of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Household has no/negative income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 6,345 500 1,135 White 4,670 400 605 Black / African American 604 60 40 Asian 530 0 460 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 325 30 10 Table 14 - Disproportionally Greater Need 0-30% AM I Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS *The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4. Cost Burden greater than 30% 30%-50% of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Household has no/negative income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 2,930 1,130 0 White 2,225 855 0 Black / African American 335 90 0 Asian 150 75 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 15 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 70 34 0 Table 15 - Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS *The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4. Cost Burden greater than 30% 16 50%-80% of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Household has no/negative income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 1,480 3,475 0 White 1,255 2,900 0 Black / African American 50 225 0 Asian 44 215 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 4 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 130 95 0 Table 16- Disproportionally Greater Need 50 - 80% AMI Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS *The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4. Cost Burden greater than 30% 80%-100% of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Household has no/negative income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 390 1,930 0 White 335 1,605 0 Black / African American 45 25 0 Asian 10 165 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 0 135 0 Table 17 - Disproportionally Greater Need 80 -100% AMI Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS *The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4. Cost Burden greater than 30% Discussion 17 Racial/ Ethnic Group White Black/ African American Asian Hispanic Jurisdiction as a Whole Data Source: CHAS 2016-2020 % with one or more housing problems 92.1 % 72.2% 30.2% 17.3% 91.0% 78.8% 18.2% 64.3% 100.0% 66.7% 17.0% 5.7% 91.5% 67.3% 57.8% 0.0% 92.7% 72.2% 29.9% 18 NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems — 91.205 (b)(2) Introduction HUD defines a disproportionately greater housing need as when a racial or ethnic group experiences housing problems at a rate over 10 percentage points than that of the corresponding income level as a whole. The data table below summarizes the percentage of each racial/ethnic group experiencing severe housing problems by HUD Adjusted Median Family Income (HAMFI) levels. Where the following HUD tables report AMI, they refer to HAMFI. Severe housing problems include: • Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities and/or complete plumbing facilities • Overcrowding (more than 1.5 persons per room) • Housing cost burden (housing costs greater than 50% of income) As in NA-15, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Native's are not included in the analysis as they comprise a small share of the total population and associated statistics have high margins of error. In general, the percentage of households with a severe housing problem is high for the lowest income bracket (0-30% AMI) and decreases as income increases. According to the above definitions, three racial/ethnic groups in Iowa City experience severe housing problems at a disproportionate level: • Hispanic households earning 30-50%AMI • Black/African American households earning 80-100%AMI • Hispanic households earning 50-80%AMI 0%-30% of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more Has none of the Household has of four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 5,990 860 1,135 White 4,465 610 605 Black / African American 569 95 40 Asian 455 75 460 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0 19 Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more Has none of the Household has of four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income, but none of the other housing problems Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 290 65 10 Table 18— Severe Housing Problems 0 - 30%AMI Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS *The four severe housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4. Cost Burden over 50% 30%-50% of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Household has no/negative income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 1,115 2,945 0 White 875 2,205 0 Black / African American 95 330 0 Asian 65 165 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 15 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 65 40 0 Table 19—Severe Housing Problems 30-50%AMI Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS *The four severe housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4. Cost Burden over 50% 50%-80% of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more Has none of the Household has of four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 365 4,590 0 20 Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Household has no/negative income, but none of the other housing problems White 280 3,875 0 Black / African American 15 260 0 Asian 0 260 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 4 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 70 155 0 Table 20—Severe Housing Problems 50 - 80%AMI Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS *The four severe housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4. Cost Burden over 50% 80%-100% of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Household has no/negative income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 145 2,180 0 White 85 1,855 0 Black / African American 45 25 0 Asian 10 165 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 0 135 0 Table 21 —Severe Housing Problems 80 - 100% AM Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS *The four severe housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4. Cost Burden over 50% Discussion 21 % with one or more severe housing problems White 88.0% 28.4% 6.7% 4.4% Black/ African American 85.7% 22.4% 5.5% F-64.3% Asian 85.8% 28.3% 0.0% 5.7% Hispanic 81.7% 61.9% 31.1 % 0.0% Jurisdiction as a Whole 87.4% Data Source: CHAS 2016-2020 22 NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens — 91.205 (b)(2) Introduction: HUD defines a disproportionately greater housing need as when a racial or ethnic group experiences housing problems at a rate over 10 percentage points than that of the corresponding income level as a whole. Cost burdened is defined as paying 30-50% of the household income to housing, and severely cost burdened is defined as paying greater than 50% of the household income to housing. The data table below summarizes the percentage of each racial/ethnic group experiencing cost burden at various income levels. As in NA-15, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives are not included in the analysis as they comprise a small share of the total population and associated statistics have high margins of error. According to the above definitions, one racial/ethnic group in Iowa City experiences cost burden at a disproportionate level: • Black/African American households with incomes between 30-50% AMI and more than 50%AMI White households constitute more than 80% of the jurisdiction as a whole, significantly influencing the overall trend. Housing Cost Burden Housing Cost Burden <=30% 30-50% >50% No / negative income (not computed) Jurisdiction as a whole 17,490 3,870 7,150 1,185 White 14,740 3,040 5,505 640 Black / African American 670 385 595 40 Asian 1,050 210 500 480 American Indian, Alaska Native 29 15 0 0 Pacific Islander 4 0 0 0 Hispanic 735 100 330 10 Table 22—Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS 23 Discussion: Racial/ Ethnic Group % with housing cost burden White 63.3% 13.1 % 23.6% 2.7% Black/ African American 40.6% 23.3% 36.1 % 2.4% Asian 59.7% 11.9% 28.4% 27.3% Hispanic 63.1 % 8.6% 28.3% 0.9% Jurisdiction as a Whole 61.3% 13.6% 25.1 % 4.2% Data Source: CHAS 2016-2020 24 NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion — 91.205(b)(2) Are there any Income categories in which a racial or ethnic group has disproportionately greater need than the needs of that income category as a whole? The impact of housing problems in Iowa City varies primarily by income level. However, the following groups within an income tier and race/ethnicity category experienced problems at rates at least 10 percentage points higher than the City as a whole: Housing Problems • Hispanic households with incomes 50-80%AMI • Black/African American households with incomes 80-100% AMI Severe Housing Problems • Hispanic households earning 30-50%AMI • Black/African American households earning 80-100%AMI • Hispanic households earning 50-80%AMI Cost Burden • Black/African American households with incomes between 30-50% AMI and more than 50%AMI If they have needs not identified above, what are those needs? The needs among races/ethnicities are indicated above. Income categories have more general needs, as described in NA-10 and the Housing Market Analysis. Are any of those racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or neighborhoods in your community? The following two maps illustrate the residential patterns of racial minority and Hispanic persons in Iowa City as identified using American Community Survey 2022 Five Year Estimates. 25 Map 1: Racial Minorities (Non -White, Non -Hispanic), 2022 4 Iowa Git) 2024 Ana to Fair H % Nor-Nh ft 15J a 15.19L _ i�4 19i - W.. Ilun WA9G Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates (DP05) The large majority of the Non -White and Non -Hispanic racial minority populations reside in the southern and southwestern sections of the City. During Stakeholder sessions, it was noted that these southern regions are the area the most in need of assistance, programs, and facilities. 26 Map 2: Ethnic Minorities (Hispanic), 2022 N Iowa City — 2024 ►Analysis of ImpedIrnentc to Fair Housing Choice Hispanic, 2W2 2 94L or lgy � b94 to S.�x 5 19414 7 �% - 7$9L 141p'QX ' M&i Ilion 1UA9L I Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2019 ACS 5-Year Estimates (DP05) �J Mobile home parks that are located along the Southern and Eastern most parts of the City and are largely contributing to higher proportions of Hispanic residents. In some cases, these census tracts extend beyond City boundaries. 27 NA-35 Public Housing — 91.205(b) Introduction Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA), established in 1969, is the division of Iowa City's Neighborhood and Development Services Department that administers housing assistance programs throughout its jurisdiction, including all of Johnson County, Iowa County and a portion of Washington County. ICHA's board of directors is the City Council of Iowa City. Therefore, its members are directly elected, and the City has authority over all proposed ICHA development sites and program activity, including any proposed demolition or sale of ICHA project sites. City Council's involvement in ICHA decision -making increases the degree to which ICHA planning is coordinated with the City's broader long-term vision. Within the rental market, the Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA) depends on private landlords to participate in its Housing Choice Voucher program and rent units to income -eligible households. Through this program, income -eligible households pay only 30% of their gross income towards rent and the Authority pays the remaining 70% to the landlord. The Authority, however, is limited to paying landlords HUD's fair market rents established for the region where these rent payments are much lower than the rates commanded by private landlords and large investors who own student rental units. The data tables presented in this section were pre -populated using HUD's eCon Planning Suite. Where possible, local data was obtained, and the tables updated. Totals in Use Program Type Certificate Mod- Rehab Public Housing Vouchers Total Project - based Tenant- based Special Purpose Voucher Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Family Unification Program Disabled # of units vouchers in use 0 0 86 1595 60 0 95 178 Table 23- Public Housing by Program Type W. *includes Non -Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One -Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Data Source: ICHA Characteristics of Residents Program Type Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers Rehab Housing Total Project Tenant- Special Purpose Voucher -based based Veterans Family Affairs Unification Supportive Program Housing Average Annual Income 18,404 19,534 Average length of The median length of stay for stay voucher holders leaving the program in the last 18 months is 7.1 10-15 years Average Household size 3.8 2.34 # Homeless at admission 17 251 # of Elderly Program 9 Participants (>62) households 294 households # of Disabled 17 Families households 664 households 29 Program Type Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers Rehab Housing Total Project Tenant- Special Purpose Voucher -based based Veterans Family Affairs Unification Supportive Program Housing # of Families requesting accessibility features 0 *not tracked on a program level # of HIV/AIDS program participants Note: This is not info ICHA tracks. # of DV victim Note: This is not info ICHA tracks. Data Source: ICHA Table 24—Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type 30 Race of Residents Program Type Race Certificate Mod- Rehab Public Housing Vouchers Total Project - based Tenant- based Special Purpose Voucher Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Family Unification Program Disabled White 24% 46% Black/African American 72% 50% Asian 0% 1% American Indian/Alaska Native 1% Pacific Islander Other 3% 3% *includes Non -Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One -Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Table 2— Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Data Source: ICHA Ethnicity of Residents Program Type Ethnicity Certificate Mod- Rehab Public Housing Vouchers Total Project - based Tenant- based Special Purpose Voucher Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Family Unification Program Disabled Hispanic 9% 4% Not Hispanic 91% 96% *includes Non -Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One -Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Data Source: ICHA Table 3 — Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type 31 Section 504 Needs Assessment: Describe the needs of public housing tenants and applicants on the waiting list for accessible units: According to the ICHA, the biggest need for public housing tenants and applicants on the waiting list is physically accessible units. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and 24 CFR Part 8 requires that 5% of all public housing units be accessible to persons with mobility impairments. Another 2% of public housing units must be accessible to persons with sensory impairments. Among the 86 public housing units operated by ICHA, only 1 unit is completely ADA accessible. Other units have accessibility features such as ramps and elevators but are not considered to be completely ADA compliant. Among persons with one or more disabilities and who are on the waiting list for housing through ICHA, it is not known which type of disability a person has and therefore no conclusion can be drawn about housing needs among persons with disabilities who are on the waiting list beyond that there is a need for affordable, accessible housing. Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders According to stakeholders, the most common and immediate needs of public housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher holders are similar to those reported nationally. This list of needs includes but is not limited to frequent and reliable transportation, affordable childcare, job training, financial literacy classes, etc. These needs were overwhelmingly reported in every stakeholder session and public meeting. How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large All of the above stated needs are common among the population at large, though the need is exacerbated for LMI households including those residing in public housing or utilizing a voucher. Discussion 32 NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment — 91.205(c) Introduction: Population Estimate the # of persons Estimate the # Estimate the Estimate the # Estimate the # of experiencing homelessness experiencing # becoming exiting days persons on a given night homelessness each homeless homelessness each experience year each year year homelessness Sheltered Unsheltered 645 total leavers Persons in Households with 27 34 279 20 165 1-3 months Adult(s) and Child(ren) Persons in Households with 3 4 10 10 5 1 1-3 months Only Children Persons in Households with 94 128 959 75 518 1-3 months Only Adults Chronically Homeless 15 12 221 129 Individuals Chronically Homeless 4 5 Families Veterans 9 2 Unaccompanied Child 4 55 Persons with HIV 11 1 m 33 52 3 1-3 months Severely Mentally III 51 36 486 290 Chronic Substance Abuse 19 9 197 ictims of Domestic 26 22 iolence 277 If data is not available for the categories "number of persons becoming and exiting homelessness each year," and "number of days that persons experience homelessness," describe these categories for each homeless population type (including chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth): The United Action for Youth estimated that the number of days their clients experience homelessness is between one and three months. The average shelter stay at Shelter House is supposed to be 45 days or less, however in recent months shelter stays have elongated due to a variety of reasons including increased rent, elderly homeless who need additional support, serious and persistent mental health disorders, etc. Shelter House shelters around 930 people, approximately 20% of whom are children, on an annual basis. There is a continued significant need for additional units of permanent supportive housing (PSH). DVIP recently opened a new emergency shelter in the City. Since its opening, DVIP's existing shelter has operated at full capacity serving about 35 people a night, while having to turn others away. With the addition of the new shelter, DVIP will be able to double their intake and shelter approximately 700-725 adults and children a year. The new shelter will have 65 to 70 beds for individuals in emergency situations and five accessible rooms and elevators. The current shelter can only fit four people in a room, while the new space will offer living suites to accommodate bigger families. There is a specific need for teen and youth services and housing. Many teens and youth (up to age 24) are currently couch surfing but need permanent and stable housing as well as wrap -around services such as life and jobs skills classes to become self-sufficient before they age out of assistance. Iowa City participates in the Balance of State Continuum of Care. The Johnson County* 2024 Point in Time Count reported 181 homeless persons, 159 of whom were sheltered and 22 who were unsheltered. Among the veteran population, there were 16 34 veterans, 13 of whom were sheltered. However, individuals are not required to disclose veteran status so it cannot be determined the extent to which veterans experience homelessness using the Point in Time count. *PIT data was not available for Iowa City alone 35 Nature and Extent of Homelessness: (Optional) Race: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional) American Indian 2 0 Black 86 23 Pacific Islander 2 0 Multi Race 7 1 White 50 19 Unknown 3 0 Ethnicity: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional) Hispanic 3 0 Black and Hispanic 1 0 Multi Race and Hispanic 1 0 White and Hispanic 4 0 Table 28 — Nature and Extent of Homelessness Data Source: 2024 Johnson County PIT Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with children and the families of veterans. Due to the low utilization and the low identification of veterans experiencing homelessness (only 3 unsheltered Veterans were identified in Johnson County), Veteran -specific programs are adequately serving the population at this time. Shelter House operates an Emergency Shelter with six family rooms with space for one to two families per room depending on family size. DVIP also provides shelter for families that have experienced domestic violence. However, there were no unsheltered families with children identified on the Point in Time Count. Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group. 36 See the above table for the breakdown of racial and ethnic groups homelessness in Johnson County, according to the 2024 Point -in -Time Count. Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness. According to the 2024 Johnson County Point -in -Time Count. In 2024, there were 159 sheltered homeless persons and 22 unsheltered homeless persons. Of the sheltered persons, there was one unaccompanied child, thirteen veterans, twelve survivors of domestic violence, thirty-three adults with serious mental illness, sixteen adults with substance abuse disorders, and two adults with HIV/AIDS. Sixty eight of the sheltered homeless were women, eighty nine were men, one was nonbinary, and one identified as more than one gender. Of the unsheltered persons, all were adults and three were veterans. Nine of them were women and thirteen were men. Discussion: 37 NA-45 Non -Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d) Introduction: Persons with special needs include the elderly and frail elderly, persons with developmental and physical disabilities, persons suffering from drug and alcohol addiction, and persons living with HIV/AIDS. Individuals who have special needs are typically extremely low income and face tremendous challenges finding housing that they can afford. Individuals with special needs also require supportive services in addition to housing that they can afford. Public and private sources have limited funds available for these purposes, making it difficult for non-profit organizations to develop and operate housing and supportive service programs. Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community: Elderly Elderly persons are more likely to live on fixed, very low incomes or require special supportive services to complete their daily routines. This means elderly residents in particular need affordable housing options and easy access to service providers. The following table illustrates the trend in age of the elderly population from 2017 to 2022. There was a large increase of 43.8% for the elderly population aged 65 to 74 between 2017 and 2022. The population of 85 years and older decreased between 2017 and 2022 by 5.9%. The tendency toward an aging population is a national trend that is also experienced by Iowa City. SUPPLEMENTAL TABLE: Elderly Population Age bracket 2017 2022 Percent Change 65 to 74 3,573 5,139 43.8% 75 to 84 1,809 2,208 22.1% 85 and older 1,322 1,244 -5.9% Total aged 65 and older 6,704 8,591 28.1% Median age of population 25.8 26.0 .77% Table 29 — Supplemental Elderly Population Data Source: 2017 and 2022 Five Year Estimates ACS The following table utilizes ACS data from 2017-2022. There has been an increase in all age ranges for elderly persons with a disability. 38 SUPPLEMENTAL TABLE: Elderly Disabled Population Elderly Persons with a Disability by Age 2017 2022 Trend 65 to 74 542 1195 120.5% 75 and older 1407 1450 3.1% Total aged 65 and older 1949 2645 35.7% Table 30 — Supplemental Elderly Disabled Population Data Source: 2017 and 2022 Five Year Estimates ACS Among those aged 65 and older with one or more disabilities, 52.4% have an ambulatory disability, 43.3% have a hearing disability and 45.1% have an independent living disability as shown in the following table. SUPPLEMENTAL TABLE: Elderly Population with a Disability by Disability Type Number Percent Total Population for whom Disability Status is Determined* 74,339 100.0% Population 65 and Older 8,366 11.3% With One or More Disabilities** 2,645 31.6% Hearing Difficulty 1,145 43.3% Vision Difficulty 510 19.3% Cognitive Difficulty 839 31.7% Ambulatory Difficulty 1,385 52.4% Self -Care Difficulty 401 15.2% Independent Living Difficulty 1,192 45.1% Table 31— Supplemental Elderly Population with a Disability by Disability Type *Total population data pertains only to those for whom disability status was determined; therefore, totals may not correspond to population totals in other tables. **Disability status will not equal the sum of disability types due to persons reporting more than one disability. Similarly, the sum of percentages of each disability type will be greater than 100%. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates (51810) People Living with Disabilities Among residents for whom disability status is determined, 11.5% of Iowa City's civilian, non - institutionalized population reported one or more disabilities in 2022, amounting to 8,574 people. The most common type of disability among residents 18 to 64 was a cognitive disability, meaning because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem, a person may have difficulty remembering, concentrating, or making decisions. About 7% of City residents between ages 18 and 64 reported this type of difficulty, which translates to a need for accessible housing and 39 ease of access to services, including application processes, etc. Many people with disabilities, regardless of type, require access to adequate transportation systems and human services, because their disability often makes it impossible or impractical to walk or drive as a means of transportation. SUPPLEMENTAL TABLE: Disability Type, 2022 Iowa City 8,574 11.5% Hearing Difficulty 1,501 2.0% Vision Difficulty 1,420 1.9% Cognitive Difficulty 4,641 6.2% Ambulatory Difficulty 2,688 3.6% Self -Care Difficulty 1,162 1.6% Independent Living Difficulty 3,935 5.3% Table 32 — Disability Type Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates (51810) Mental Illness including Substance Abuse and Addiction Persons with mental illness and/or substance abuse and addiction issues have greater difficulty finding and keeping housing and employment. Stakeholders working in health and mental health services indicated that over time, the level of complexity and severity of cases has increased. What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these needs determined? Employment support is needed to educate potential employers about the special needs of vulnerable populations but to also work with the employer to ensure that both the employer and employee's needs are met. Stakeholders expressed a need for improved access to vocational rehabilitation programs that assist persons with disabilities in maintaining employment. Other services needed include health and mental health services, transportation, childcare for dependents of persons with disabilities, and physical modifications to living environments to make them suitable. Specifically, stakeholders reported a need for comprehensive, affordable physical and mental health healthcare services, especially in LMI neighborhoods. These services are especially beneficial for those who are elderly, disabled, and/or suffer from mental illness including substance abuse and addiction. In addition to employment services, persons with disabilities need access to accessible housing including first -floor bedroom and bathroom, ramps, grab bars and other features that allow persons with disabilities to live independently or for elderly persons with disabilities to age in we place. It was reported by the ICHA that the biggest need of their public housing residents are physically accessible units. Persons with substance abuse and addiction issues need increased access to treatment centers as it is difficult to find a bed in a treatment facility. The housing and supportive service needs of vulnerable populations were determined through stakeholder interviews and available public and local data and were described in the previous section. Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area: The Iowa Department of Public Health prepares an annual analysis of the demographic characteristics of those within the State living with HIV/AIDS. The most recent report is entitled 2022 End -of -Year HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report. Among Iowa's 99 counties, Johnson County has the fifth highest prevalence of HIV/AIDS at 128 cases per 100,000 persons; the state average is 101 cases per 100,000 persons. There were 200 persons living with HIV or AIDS in Johnson County, 16 of whom are being held in Iowa Department of Corrections facilities. In addition to the needs of other vulnerable populations, persons with HIV/AIDS also need access to healthcare including affordable vital medications and supportive mental health services. If the PJI will establish a preference for a HOME TBRA activity for persons with a specific category of disabilities (e.g., persons with HIV/AIDS or chronic mental illness), describe their unmet need for housing and services needed to narrow the gap in benefits and services received by such persons. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2) (ii)) The City will establish a preference to elderly and disabled households that are under 30% of the AM I. The Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA) plans to utilize the HCV waiting list to identify households that meet this criteria and have been waiting the longest for assistance. Elderly and disabled persons may live on fixed incomes, making it more challenging to afford increasing rent costs. Individuals with a disability may also require supportive services in addition to housing that they can afford. As shown in Table 30, the population of those who are categorized as elderly and disabled is continuing to rise, indicating a continued need for assistance. Discussion: 41 NA-50 Non -Housing Community Development Needs — 91.215 (f) Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Facilities: Through CDBG funds, the City can fund the construction, rehabilitation, or installation of public facilities. Eligible public facilities include neighborhood facilities (such as educational centers, parks, recreation centers, and libraries) and facilities for special needs populations (such as homeless shelters, elderly facilities, or centers for disabled persons). Iowa City aims to strengthen its LMI neighborhoods and improve economic opportunities that provide living -wage jobs by improving the living environment within its LMI neighborhoods and providing public amenities that will attract residents and businesses. LMI neighborhoods are Census tracts or block groups that have 51% or more of households that are LMI. Specifically, stakeholders identified needs for expanded public transportation to the mobile home parks located just outside the City limits. These communities house many of Iowa City's immigrant populations who need to commute into the City for work. Currently, their access to public transportation is very limited and walks to the bus stops are long and typically in the dark. These barriers can make it difficult for low-income immigrant households to obtain and maintain employment. Additionally, stakeholders suggested a need for specific facilities located in LMI neighborhoods in the City's southern area. Facilities that are needed include healthcare facilities, affordable food markets, and cultural centers for people to connect. It was reported that current recreational parks and facilities could use upgrades as some of the current equipment is outdated and substandard. In addition to the needs for specific types of facilities, there is a need to cluster services to better meet the needs of the persons and families being served. For example, it would be more convenient for a client to have affordable childcare near health and mental health providers as well as services such as food pantries. There is always a growing need to expand capacity in homeless shelters. Stakeholders reported that there has been a marked increase in the length of stay in shelters —from 29 to 77 days in 5 years. This is due to landlord non -renewals, elderly homeless who should be in care facilities, serious and persistent mental health issues, etc. Increased length in stays causes waitlists to grow, effectively "jamming" the system. Additionally, Shelter House reported that on average their waitlist is about 45 people per night who can't get into the shelter. How were these needs determined? 42 The City facilitated a series of stakeholder interviews and public meetings in which it requested feedback on needs across the community. Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Improvements: Through CDBG funds, the City can also fund the construction, rehabilitation, or installation of public improvements. Public improvements include, but are not limited to, street and sidewalk improvements, water and sewer installation, and maintenance and ADA compliance construction and rehabilitation. As reported by the New York Times, the Iowa Flood Center estimates that what was once considered a 500-year flood in Iowa City is now an 80-year flood, meaning the probability of a flood of that magnitude occurring in any given year has risen from 0.2 percent to 1.25 percent. 'The City has made significant infrastructure investments since the flood of 2008. How were these needs determined? The City facilitated a series of stakeholder interviews and public meetings in which it requested feedback on needs across the community. Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Services: Through CDBG funds, the City can fund an array of public services. Eligible public services include, but are not limited to, homeless services, education and workforce development programs, homebuyer counseling, elderly care and programs, and childcare and health services. Stakeholders identified numerous public service needs. Based on community needs and public input, the top priorities for public services funding (both CDBG and local) for the next five years will include the following: • Homeless and shelter services • Food insecurity • Healthcare (including mental and behavioral health) • Childcare and youth services • Housing stability services • Transportation Homeless and shelter service providers continue to report increased community need. In 2024, DVIP opened a newly constructed shelter that doubled their capacity from 35 to 70 beds. ' Schwartz, J. (2019, May 10). How the University of Iowa Recovered From the 'Unfathomable' Flood That Ruined It. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/10/climate/iowa-floods-disasters-lessons- learned.html. 43 Shelter House operates a 70-bed emergency shelter along with a seasonal winter shelter that provides an additional 40 beds. Shelter House also conducts street outreach services to meet those experiencing homelessness where they are in the community. Food insecurity remains a focal point for public services. Agencies that provide these services continue to report increases annually in those seeking services. For example, CommUnity reported an increase of 11% in FY24 over the prior year. Healthcare (including mental and behavioral health) is a complex issue. Lack of mental health resources affects the workforce as it can become difficult to maintain employment. Service providers working with people experiencing homelessness have identified mental health issues as an area of increased need for services. Agencies such as the Free Medical Clinic that provide healthcare services have noted an increase in patient volume and complexity of needs over the last several years. Affordable childcare emerged as a critical community need, specifically for nighttime childcare services for shift workers. Residents spoke of wanting to return to school, go to work or start a small business but were limited in their abilities in part due to a lack of affordable childcare as well as a lack of childcare options for second and third shift workers and those who work on weekends and holidays. Other housing stability services such as legal services for eviction prevention remain critical to keep people housed and prevent homelessness. Unique populations such as those exiting incarceration need additional stability services to successfully reenter the community. Transportation was repeatedly identified as a significant issue for a variety of subpopulations. For example, seniors expressed a need for transportation to take them to daily medical appointments, especially for those with serious, long-term health problems. Employees working second or third shift noted difficulty finding transportation to work. The Department of Transportation Office recently moved from Iowa City to the neighboring town of Coralville. The public and other stakeholders repeatedly noted the difficulty of finding transportation to Coralville for driver's license services. The inability to renew or apply for a driver's license creates numerous other challenges for housing and employment. How were these needs determined? The City facilitated a series of stakeholder interviews and public meetings in which it requested feedback on needs across the community. A survey was distributed to various service agencies to assist in determining needs as outlined in the Process section of the document. Housing Market Analysis MA-05 Overview Housing Market Analysis Overview: This section analyzes the existing housing stock by tenure, unit type and size as well as housing affordability and condition. Included in the analysis is a discussion on the existing subsidized units for LMI households as well as available resources for those at risk of experiencing homelessness. Barriers to affordable housing are explored in addition to a discussion on community assets in areas with concentrations of nonwhite and Hispanic persons. 45 MA-10 Number of Housing Units — 91.210(a)&(b)(2) Introduction Iowa City on its own holds nearly half of all households in the county (30,544 or 49.7%) and is the only city in the area with a majority renter population (53.7%). This can be attributed to Iowa City's large student population and relatively more urban character. While Iowa City is primarily renters, there are areas with high homeownership rates such as areas south of the Iowa City Municipal Airport and the neighborhoods on the eastern side of the city, including Morningside-Glendale, Creekside, Washington Hills, and Eastside. The most common housing type is detached Single Family, followed by Multi -Family with 5-19 units. Manufactured housing communities, also referred to as "mobile home parks", house 850 persons in Iowa City and provide market rate affordable housing for many lower income residents. The predominant unit size among owner -occupied housing is two or three bedrooms. Only 9.2% of the rental housing market had four or more bedrooms. The rental market had 858 more studio units than the owner -occupied housing market. The need for more affordable housing, both owner- and renter -occupied, is strong in the community. In determining the City's most critical housing needs, the City focuses on non -student households; students often compete with lower -income full-time City residents for affordable rental units in the City. HUD Populated: All residential properties by number of units Property Type Number % 1-unit detached structure 14,160 42% 1-unit, attached structure 3,170 9% 2-4 units 2,575 8% 5-19 units 8,240 24% 20 or more units 4,980 15% Mobile Home, boat, RV, van, etc. 930 3% Total 34,055 100% Table 33- Residential Properties by Unit Number Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS Supplemental Table: All residential properties by number of units Property Type Number % 1-unit detached structure 13,711 41% 1-unit, attached structure 2,853 9% 2-4 units 2,538 8% 5-19 units 7,528 22% .N. Property Type Number % 20 or more units 5,983 18% Mobile Home, boat, RV, van, etc. 850 3% Total 33,463 100% Table 34- Supplemental Residential Properties by Unit Number Data Source: 2022 Five Year Estimates ACS HUD Populated: Unit Size by Tenure Owners Renters Number % Number % No bedroom 50 0% 795 5% 1 bedroom 275 2% 4,240 25% 2 bedrooms 2,950 20% 6,800 41% 3 or more bedrooms 11,420 78% 4,955 30% Total 14,695 100% 16,790 101 % Table 35-Unit Size by Tenure Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS Supplemental Table: Unit Size by Tenure Owners Renters Number % Number No bedroom 45 0.3% 903 5.5% 1 bedroom 339 2.4% 4,334 26.4% 2 or 3 bedrooms 8,657 61.1% 9,641 58.8% 4 or more bedrooms 5,116 36.1% 1,509 9.2% Total 14,157 100% 16,387 100% Table 36- Supplemental Unit Size by Tenure Data Source: 2022 Five Year Estimates ACS Describe the number and targeting (income level/type of family served) of units assisted with federal, state, and local programs. There are 86 units of public housing and 1,595 vouchers administered by ICHA as part of the HCV program, 60 of which are project -based. HCV and public housing tend to be accessed by 47 the lowest income households —those with incomes up to 30%AMI —and LIHTC units are available to households with incomes up to 60%AMI. Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory for any reason, such as expiration of Section 8 contracts. Developments funded in part by CDBG and/or HOME funds in the City provide 375 units of subsidized housing. Among these, 99 units could expire by the end of 2025 as reported by City monitoring records. However, there is a higher risk of subsidized units converting to market rate units if the units are owned by profit motivated organizations. Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population? No, there is a significant need for additional affordable housing. ICHA reported that the HCV waiting list is closed with over 10,000 applicants and an approximate waiting period of 4.5 years to the top of the list. The local preferences are elderly, persons with a disability, and/or families with children under the age of 18. For all three categories, the preference is that the applicant lives or works in the jurisdiction served by ICHA. Shelters that serve Iowa City are operating at full capacity, leading to there being street homeless individuals each night. Combining both renter and owner households, there are 11,258 households in the City that are cost burden, spending more than 30% of their income on housing, and 6,265 households that are severely cost burden, spending more than 50% of their income on housing. Describe the need for specific types of housing: Stakeholders spoke on the need for large family affordable housing units that have three or four bedrooms. These units are difficult to obtain for many LMI families, particular those a part of the immigrant population in the City. Another type of housing that is needed in the City are ADA accessible units. Stakeholders indicated that some landlords in the City are hesitant to make modifications to their units and/or accommodate service animals, both of which can make it difficult for residents with disability to have safe and decent housing. Lastly, many stakeholders encouraged the idea of allowing accessory dwelling units in the City's zoning code. This could allow for units above existing garages, renovations in basements to create studio apartments, or even tiny homes. Allowing for accessory dwelling units could be beneficial for those single -persons households without a preference that are unlikely to access ICHA housing and need affordable units. Discussion W. MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a) Introduction The HUD -provided table below indicates the number of affordable units available to households with various income levels. The 1,690 rental units identified as affordable to households below 30% of the HUD -adjusted Median Family Income (HAMFI) represent only 10.31% of the rental housing inventory in Iowa City. Given that CHAS data indicates there are 8,920 households with incomes below 30% of HAMFI, there are more than five times the households that need affordable housing at this income level for each affordable unit available, representing a clear and demanding need for additional affordable housing units. The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two -bedroom unit in Iowa City is $1,127 per month. To avoid being cost burdened, a household needs to earn $3,755 per month, or roughly $23.46 per hour. A minimum wage worker in Iowa City earning $7.25 per hour needs to work 130 hours per week to afford a two -bedroom unit. The monthly Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment is $943 for an individual. Households for which this is the sole source of income can spend $282 monthly on housing, which is a third of the cost of renting a fair market one -bedroom unit. HUD Populated: Cost of Housing Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2020 % Change Median Home Value 186,100 223,900 20% Median Contract Rent 756 888 17% Table 37-Cost of Housing Data Source: 2000 Census (Base Year), 2016-2020 ACS (Most Recent Year) Supplemental Table: Cost of Housing Base Year: 2000 Most Recent Year: 2022 % Change Median Home Value $181,000 $256,600 41.7% Median Contract Rent $793 $1,077 35.8% Table 38 - Supplemental Cost of Housing Data Source: 2000 and 2022 Five Year Estimates ACS Rent Paid Rent Paid Number % Less than $500 2,125 12.7% IN Rent Paid Number % $500-999 8,490 50.6% $1,000-1,499 3,620 21.6% $1,500-1,999 1,625 9.7% $2,000 or more 920 5.5% Total 16,780 100.0% Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS SUPPLEMENTAL TABLE: Rent Paid Data Source: Table 39 - Rent Paid Rent Paid Number Less than $500 300 1.9% $500-999 6,873 44.5 $1,000-1,999 6,906 44.7% $2,000 or more 1,188 7.6% No cash rent 175 1.1% Tota 1 15,442 100.0 Table 40—Supplemental Rent Paid 2018-2022 Five Year Estimates Housing Affordability Number of Units affordable to Households earning Renter Owner 30% HAMFI 1,690 No Data 50% HAMFI 7,335 1,155 80% HAMFI 13,950 4,435 100% HAMFI No Data 6,585 Total 22,975 12,175 Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS Table 41 — Housing Affordability 50 Monthly Rent Monthly Rent ($) Efficiency (no bedroom) 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom Fair Market Rent 810 922 1,127 1,602 1,920 High HOME Rent 612 684 902 1,304 1,584 Low HOME Rent 612 684 902 1,244 1,388 Table 42- Monthly Rent Data Source: HUD FMR and HOME Rents Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels? No, as stated previously, the 1,690 rental units identified as affordable to households below 30% of the HUD -adjusted Median Family Income (HAMFI) represent only 10.31% of the rental housing inventory in Iowa City. Given that CHAS data indicates there are 8,920 households with incomes below 30% of HAMFI, there are more than five households that need affordable housing at this income level for each affordable unit available, representing a clear and demanding need for additional affordable housing units. In addition, the large student population in the area also competes for affordable housing units, furthering the need for a greater supply of affordable units. There are more 0-30% HAMFI households than there are units affordable for households with incomes up to 50% HAMFI (8,920 households and 7,335 units). As a result, extremely low-income households are forced to rent upmarket in more expensive units, which is reflected in this group's high rates of cost burden relative to other income tiers. How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or rents? As depicted in the tables above, the cost of rent has increased 35.8% from 2000 to 2022. According to 2022 ACS, median contract rent in Iowa City was $1,077. It is likely that rents will remain high or continue to rise given the steadily increasing mortgage rates. With fewer homeowners selling and more renters remaining renters, demand will continue to outpace the supply meaning that housing affordability in Iowa City will remain a challenge and likely worsen. How do HOME rents / Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this impact your strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing? The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two -bedroom unit in Iowa City is $1,127 per month. To avoid being cost burdened, a household needs to earn $3,755 per month, or roughly $23.46 per hour. A minimum wage worker in Iowa City earning $7.25 per hour needs to work 130 hours per week to afford a two -bedroom unit. The monthly Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment 51 is $943 for an individual. Households for which this is the sole source of income can spend $282 monthly on housing, which is a third of the cost of renting a fair market one -bedroom unit. Iowa City will continue to prioritize allocation of resources to expand and preserve affordable rental units. Discussion 52 MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing — 91.210(a) Introduction Definitions Standard Condition: No major structural defects, adequate plumbing and kitchen facilities, appearance which does not create a blighting influence, and the house meets additional, more stringent City standards. Substandard Condition but Suitable for Rehabilitation: The nature of the substandard condition is both financially and structurally feasible for rehabilitation. Housing Conditions: Condition of units are assessed using the same criteria as in the Needs Assessment. This includes: 1) lacks complete plumbing facilities, 2) lacks complete kitchen facilities, 3) more than one person per room, and 4) cost burden (amount of income allocated to housing) is greater than 30%. Condition of Units The table below shows the number of housing units by tenure based on the number of selected conditions or characteristics of the unit. Selected conditions are similar to housing problems reported in the Needs Assessment section and include the following: (1) the lack of complete plumbing facilities, (2) the lack of complete kitchen facilities, (3) more than one person per room, and (4) cost burden where housing costs are greater than 30% of income. Renter -occupied units have a much higher percentage of units with at least one substandard condition (56%) than owner -occupied units (16%). Most of the substandard conditions faced by residents are related to cost burden, which by itself does not affect the condition of the unit, particularly within the rental market. However, within the owner market, cost burden could have a long-term effect on the condition of the units if homeowners are unable to afford to make repairs and to conduct routine maintenance on their properties. Cost burden is also complex among homeowners, as lending practices (e.g., allowing debt -to -income ratios up to 50%) or traditional thinking (i.e. a home is an investment and therefore will pay off over time) can make a householder cost burdened upon becoming a homeowner. Condition of Units Condition of Units Owner -Occupied Renter -Occupied Number % Number % With one selected Condition 2,400 16% 9,460 56% With two selected Conditions 105 1% 360 2% With three selected Conditions 0 0% 20 0% 53 Condition of Units Owner -Occupied Renter -Occupied Number % Number % With four selected Conditions 0 0% 0 0% No selected Conditions 12,190 83% 6,945 41% Total 14,695 100% 16,785 99% Table 43 - Condition of Units Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS Year Unit Built Older housing typically requires more continual maintenance. In the absence of routine maintenance, older housing can quickly become substandard. A common age threshold used to signal a potential deficiency is 50 years. In Iowa City, the proportion of owner and renter units built before 1979 is very similar - 50% and 45% for owner and renter units, respectively. In the 1980s and 1990s, more rentals were built than owner housing; this trend reversed since 2000 when more units of owner -occupied housing were constructed. Year Unit Built Owner -Occupied Renter -Occupied Number % Number % 2000 or later 3,845 26% 3,760 22% 1980-1999 3,420 23% 5,385 32% 1950-1979 5,205 35% 5,255 31% Before 1950 2,230 15% 2,385 14% Total 14,700 99% 16,785 99% Table 44-Year Unit Built Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS Risk of Lead -Based Paint Hazard Lead -based paint, once widely used for its durability, was banned in 1978 amid health concerns as lead has been known to pose health hazards, particularly among children. While there are more renter -occupied units built before 1980, which are more likely to have lead -based paint, there are more households with children residing in owner -occupied housing. This is consistent with Iowa City having a high student population, most of whom do not have children. Risk of Lead -Based Paint Hazard Owner -Occupied Renter -Occupied Number % Number % Total Number of Units Built Before 1980 7,435 51% 7,640 46% Housing Units build before 1980 with children present 1,780 12% 1,025 6% Table 45-Risk of Lead -Based Paint 54 Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS (Total Units) 2016-2020 CHAS (Units with Children present) Vacant Units Suitable for Rehabilitation Not Suitable for Rehabilitation Total Vacant Units Abandoned Vacant Units REO Properties Abandoned REO Properties Table 46 - Vacant Units HUD did not provide data for this table and the City does not have data available to complete it. Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation Older housing typically requires more continual maintenance. In the absence of routine maintenance, older housing can quickly become substandard. The common age threshold used to signal a potential deficiency is approximately 50 years or more. In Iowa City 14.7% of the housing units were built prior to 1950. Another 33.2% of all units were built between 1950 and 1979. Owner- and renter -occupied housing units have different percentages of units built in the four time periods presented in the table above. Although both owner and rental units are likely to require rehabilitation from normal wear and tear, data suggest the need is slightly greater for owner units — 15% were built prior to 1950, compared to 14% for renter -occupied units. However, the market has slightly more renter units than owner units and renter -occupied units have a much higher prevalence (56%) of having at least one selected condition than owner - occupied units (16%). This may indicate that more renter -occupied units require rehabilitation, although "selected condition" includes cost burden and overcrowding, which are not reflections of the physical state of the unit. It is uncommon for both owner- and renter -occupied units to have more than one selected condition. Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low or Moderate Income Families with LBP Hazards Lead -based paint was banned from residential uses in 1978. All houses constructed before 1978 are therefore considered at risk for containing lead -based paint. HUD has made the elimination of housing units containing lead -based paint a priority. The poisoning of children from contact with lead -based paint has been recognized as a major public health problem by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). According to the CDC, lead is the number one environmental health 55 hazard to American children. It is estimated that between 2% and 3% of all preschoolers in the United States are affected. Lead poisoning causes IQ reductions, reading and learning disabilities, decreased attention span, hyperactivity, and aggressive behavior. Lead -based paint hazards pose the greatest risk for children, especially those under seven years of age. The table above provides data on owner -occupied and renter- occupied units built before 1980 with children present. As the table indicates, children in the County's owner - occupied units are more likely to be impacted by lead -based paint hazards than children in renter -occupied units. Discussion 56 MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing — 91.210(b) Introduction The following section provides an overview of publicly assisted housing units in Iowa City. Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA) maintains Public Housing and administers the Housing Choice Voucher program. Totals Number of Units Program Type Certificate Mod -Rehab Public Vouchers Housing Total Project -based Tenant -based Special Purpose Voucher Veterans Family Disabled Affairs Unification Supportive Program Housing # of units vouchers available 86 1,595 60 95 178 # of accessible units 1 *includes Non -Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One -Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Table 47—Total Number of Units by Program Type Data Source: ICHA Describe the supply of public housing developments: Iowa City currently owns 86 public housing units throughout the City that are managed by ICHA staff. Units are located at scattered sites and constructed to conform and blend into existing neighborhoods. Five of those units, located at The Chauncey in downtown Iowa City, were added to the City's affordable housing portfolio in 2020. Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction, including those that are participating in an approved Public Housing Agency Plan: 57 There are 86 units of public housing owned by the City. ICHA is committed to making necessary capital improvements as needed to maintain the quality of housing and to prolong the life of the units. Number of nouseWds diving in subsidized housing in 2023. �w.1*1� suhsidmea Hauling _ j==.. HUOe Pidwe or Gubvd2ea flalRei�f�6 a ■uiiE! IP Milni���,al Alrrya+i � POLI YMAP ImurtkyM Data 2 F a less 111,37 26-54 5b - 77 96 a preeler 9hW4tl LK Consus Tra 1, Z02D -^. i �0Apn1, ')r—Mr—IMaryr,arnroinnrs The above map, derived from PolicyMap, indicates the locations of households with subsidized housing of any type. There are concentrations of subsidized households in the southernmost parts of the City as well as in certain Census Tracts towards the East and lest of the City. 59 Public Housing Condition Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score Iowa City Public Housing 78c Table 48 - Public Housing Condition Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction: Public Housing units are in good physical condition, with no major restoration and revitalization needs. Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low - and moderate -income families residing in public housing: Every five years, ICHA must write a five-year plan that includes a plan for maintenance and capital improvements. The Capital Improvement funds are earmarked for general maintenance and repair of the Public Housing units. As necessary, these funds will also be used to upgrade structures, interiors, HVAC systems, and appliances. In addition to routine maintenance, emergency repairs and capital improvements, ICHA operates a Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS) program. In the FSS program, families commit to making changes in their lives and work with a case manager to create a five-year plan that includes employment goals and identified training or educational needs. The family is responsible for: • Working towards completion of the identified goals; • Becoming free of public assistance for one consecutive year before the end of the contract; • Providing information on program progress; • Complying with lease terms; and • Living in the ICHA jurisdiction for at least 12 months. FSS staff works with the family to identify and arrange the services that are needed to accomplish the goals. ICHA is responsible for: • Obtaining supportive services from public and private resources; • Coordinating availability of resources for participating families; • Establishing an escrow account for families when credit is earned; • Determining if interim goals have been met for a partial withdrawal of escrow monies; and • Determining in the family has completed the contract. Discussion: .• MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services — 91.21O(c) Introduction This section outlines the housing and services available for persons experiencing homelessness and who are at risk of experiencing homelessness. This section uses the following abbreviations: RRH — Rapid Re -Housing ES — Emergency Shelter TH—Transitional Housing PSH — Permanent Supportive Housing Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households Emergency Shelter Beds Transitional Housing Beds Permanent Supportive Housing Beds Year Round Beds (Current & New) Voucher / Seasonal / Overflow Beds Current & New Current & New Under Development Households with Adult(s) and Child(ren) 128 8 Households with Only Adults 37 40 10 17 Chronically Homeless Households 60 Veterans 10 Unaccompanied Youth 8 Table 49 - Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households 61 Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the extent those services are used to complement services targeted to homeless persons There are a variety of agencies that provide services and assistance to members of the community including persons experiencing homelessness. Among services provided by Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Shelter House, Successful Living, United Action for Youth, Domestic Violence Intervention Program, Iowa City Free Medical and Dental Clinic, Greater Iowa City, Inc, and others are employment counseling and training, life skills training, emergency childcare, health and dental services, mental health services and referrals for legal assistance and public benefits such as SNAP. The goal of providing supportive services is stabilization and self-sufficiency. In particular, member organizations of the Local Homeless Coordinating Board provide a broad array of services that complement efforts to serve the homeless, including but not limited to: • The Shelter House Community Shelter and Transition Services also offers many supportive services including employment services, drop in services and a range of housing options that help individuals and families make the transition to more stable and productive lives. • Food and material assistance is offered through the Free Lunch Program, which feeds more than 125 people each weekday and holiday, and through the Salvation Army, which provides a dinner program and makes warm clothing and blankets available. • Mental health services and outreach to the homeless is a subprogram Abbe Center for Community Mental Health. The university also offers an intensive psychiatric case work outreach program that serves a relatively large number of undocumented residents, though it does not currently work with people experiencing homelessness. Pro bono psychiatric services are available, though on a limited basis, through the Community Health Mental Center. • Legal assistance is available through Iowa Legal Aid, which works actively on homelessness prevention. • Assistance for homeless children takes place through the ICCSD, which employs an advocate for children and families experiencing homelessness, a hidden and substantial community problem. Rapid registration efforts ensure that children can participate in school quickly after relocation. • Substance abuse assistance is provided by Community and Family Resources. • Affordable housing advocates do not work directly with the homeless but have demonstrated an interest in homelessness prevention. • The Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP), in addition to providing transitional housing, offers programs that empower self-sufficiency among people with lower incomes. 62 Johnson County Social Services administers a general assistance program. List and describe services and facilities that meet the needs of homeless persons, particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth. If the services and facilities are listed on screen SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure or screen MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services, describe how these facilities and services specifically address the needs of these populations. The following agencies provide services and housing to persons experiencing homelessness. Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) HACAP is a community action agency that provides services for low to moderate income individuals and families in the community. The agency provides rapid rehousing services for literally homeless individuals, families and veterans. These services could include deposit, rent, and utility assistance. All enrolled households receive case management services. HACAP also is an affordable housing provider that prioritizes households that are homeless for placement. Households may have rental assistance, Housing Choice Vouchers, or other assistance to make monthly rent payments. HACAP also serves households that are at risk of homelessness with Low Income Heating Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for assistance with utility bills for heat during the winter months. Quality childcare is provided to families in the community with young children though HACAP's Head Start and Early Head Start services. Children that are homeless in the community are prioritized for available Head Start slots. Shelter House Shelter House, Coordinated Entry lead for Johnson County, offers a continuum of programs focusing on emergency, stabilization and long-term interventions in the areas of shelter, housing, employment, and mental health recovery. Shelter House maintains a 70-bed emergency shelter (ES) facility with dormitory style sleeping and bathing accommodations for single adults and private bedrooms and bathing facilities for families. Breakfast and dinner are served daily with additional meal service to area not -for -profits ensuring access to nutritious, balanced meals. ES capacity is increased each winter with the addition of overflow beds in a satellite shelter facility targeted for chronically homeless individuals who are otherwise frequently unsheltered. Drop -In Services are offered daily and include showers, laundry, phone, clothing, toiletries donations, haircuts, mental health counseling and medical outreach. Through Rapid Re -housing (RRH), Shelter House addresses the immediate crisis of homelessness and connects persons with community resources to address other service needs. Shelter House executes each of the three core program components: (1) Housing identification, (2) Financial assistance, and (3) Housing stability case management. Stability services continue for up to six months after rent assistance ends so as to ensure a sustained housing placement. 63 Shelter House offers three Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) interventions. Fairweather Lodge is a scattered site, peer driven PSH program for adults experiencing homelessness diagnosed with a serious persistent mental illness. Each Lodge is home to up to six members. Psychiatric, primary health and counseling services are embedded through community partnerships. Cross Park Place is a PSH facility comprised of 24 one -bedroom apartments with on -site offices and clinic space for case managers and embedded health and behavioral health services. Cross Park Place is a Housing First intervention and is targeted exclusively for chronically homeless adults, who categorically have a disabling condition, many of whom demonstrate frequent cross -system service utilization. The 501 Project provides 36 apartments to house chronically homeless individuals in greatest need by allowing them to stabilize as tenants in their own affordable, one -bedroom rental. The facility houses individuals who are historically difficult to house due to underlying medical and mental health conditions under the "Housing First" model of Permanent Supportive Housing. Shelter House provides Supported Employment for tenants in PSH through Fresh Starts Janitorial Services. Through Supported Employment people with mental illnesses discover paths of self-sufficiency and recovery and the assurance that all people who want to work are offered work; services are integrated with comprehensive mental health treatment. Shelter House has a Job Lab that is open to the public and is equipped with computers to search for employment opportunities, create resumes, and apply for jobs. United Action for Youth (UAY) UAY provides services and housing for youth aged 16 to 22 who are experiencing homelessness. Residential services such as employment, educational services, independent living skills building, and advocacy are provided. UAY provides support and advocacy beyond when a person lives in the housing program. A priority is given to youth with children of their own. UAY also provides specialized and adolescent friendly mental health services through its counseling/therapy program and seeks to engage and empower adolescents in Iowa City through services at its downtown Youth Center and after -school programs. Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) DVIP provides services to victims/survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and human trafficking and provides comprehensive support and advocacy services to victim/survivors, focusing on immediate and long-term safety, empowerment, dignity, and hope. In collaboration with the community, we strive to end domestic abuse through education, accountability, and social justice. DVIP operates an emergency shelter for victims/survivors of domestic violence, housing stabilization support services (Rapid Re -housing and Transitional Housing), and advocacy services with systems interacting with victims. In 2024, DVIP completed construction of a new shelter that increased their capacity to 70 beds. MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services — 91.210(d) Introduction Various supportive housing needs of the non -homeless have been identified by stakeholders during the Consolidated Plan process. Including the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental), persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, public housing residents and any other categories the jurisdiction may specify, and describe their supportive housing needs Stakeholders agreed that there are more persons facing challenges than in previous years and that the challenges are more complex than ever before. The elderly population is continuing to grow each year, and more elderly persons are utilizing services. Specifically, there was an increase in the number of elderly persons utilizing the food pantry, three times more than previous years. Several stakeholders mentioned that often times, residents including these special needs populations, are challenged with the decision to spend their limited incomes on housing or food, which would explain the rising uptake of utilization of supportive services like food pantries. Additionally, elderly persons who wish to age in place need assistance to make their homes more accessible with features such as ramps and grab bars. Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing In establishing discharge policies to protect populations particularly vulnerable to the risk of homelessness, the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board applies the policies promulgated by the Iowa Council on Homelessness in 2005 and implemented by the State of Iowa. The discharge protocol that applies to those being released from health care treatment facilities is located in the Iowa Administrative Code, which require that discharge planning begin at admission and provide for ongoing patient needs post -treatment, including housing. This protocol aims to ensure that patient discharge does not result in homelessness. Mental health organizations in Iowa are accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHCO) and are governed by State statutes for all aspects of mental health care in the State's towns and counties. JCAHCO standards require all organizations to have a set plan of care that moves along a continuum from entry and assessment to planning, treatment and coordination to referral, transfer of care, and discharge. These standards are similar to the policy recommendations of the Iowa Council on 65 Homelessness, which address discharge planning for a variety of populations at risk for becoming homeless. Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. 91.315(e) For entitlement/consortia grantees: Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. (91.220(2)) M. MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing — 91.210(e) Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential Investment Based on the 2022 Iowa City Affordable Housing Action Plan, most of the City's current policy and programs were found to be effectively increasing or preserving the supply of affordable housing, however six recommendations were made to either enhance or make the policy or program more effective. These recommendations include: 1. Discontinue the affordable housing location model and consider incentives or prioritization policies that encourage affordable housing in all neighborhoods 2. Require staff analysis and funding recommendations before HCDC review and further define how funds will be allocated to improve transparency 3. Allocate funds to the Affordable Housing fund with a goal of a 3% annual increase; Include the LIHTC reservation with the HTFJC allocation. If no LIHTC projects apply during the annual allocation or if an approved LIHTC project does not get IFA funding, allow the HTFJC to make those funds available for general applications; Implement the Risk Mitigation Fund; and enact policy that prioritizes partnerships with not -for -profit affordable housing developers/ organizations to preserve affordable housing units. 4. Allow non-profit affordable housing developers who build or rehabilitate residential housing to apply for additional funds to support ongoing operations; and allow developers of affordable housing to apply for technical assistance needs from a variety of City programs, including but not limited to, the Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund and Climate Action grants. 5. Encourage, but not mandate permanent affordable housing in new residential annexations. With future annexations explore partnerships and funding opportunities to secure permanent affordability when possible. 6. Increase efforts to educate all tenants about tenant rights and responsibilities and how to address housing issues. These recommendations are currently being implemented, and improvements are in progress. Further, the 2024 Analysis of Impediments to Further Fair Housing for the City will outline action plan items to address barriers to affordable housing. Higher poverty rates and lower wages for certain members of the protected classes reduce housing choice. • Members of the protected classes tend to have lower incomes and higher unemployment rates than their counterparts. Persons with disabilities participate in the labor force at lower rates than persons without disabilities. While fair housing and 67 affordable housing are distinct from each other, there is a link when a lack of affordable housing results in restricted housing choice for primarily members of protected classes. • There is a lack of larger rental units to accommodate the growing number of foreign - born residents, who tend to have higher average household sizes and lower incomes than native-born residents. The City has moderate levels of segregation, which have increased over the last five years. • Poverty has lasting effects that can impact a wide range of factors, including public education primarily funded by the local community, job opportunities, and the ability to afford quality housing. The analysis showed that members of the protected classes tended to have higher rates of poverty and are more likely to reside near R/ECAP tracts and the Southern areas of the City as housing is more affordable there than in other areas. While investments have been made in the identified R/ECAP tract and tracts which meet either the minority concentration or poverty threshold, there is a relative lack in investment in high opportunity Census tracts. • HOME investments have been made in higher opportunity census tracts, but it can be more difficult to extend periods of affordability for these than other investment types. • A total of 53 assisted properties consisting of 860 units are expected to have their periods of affordability expire within ten years. Of these expiring units, 355 units are expected to expire within five years. The majority of these are concentrated in or near Census tracts 12, 13, 14, and 25, a lower density area. Some public sector policies are not in place or are out of date. • The City is in the process of establishing a complete Language Access Plan. Absence of this type of plan may impede the growing number of foreign -born residents and immigrants from accessing fair housing. • The City's Anti -Displacement Plan and Relocation Plan was last updated in 1993. There is a Tenant Displacement Plan in place as part of the 2017 Affordable Housing Action Plan, which applies to non-federal projects. Iowa City and each surrounding city have their own transit systems, which do not effectively coordinate to facilitate transit between them. • There area growing number of jobs located in the areas surrounding Iowa City, however Iowa City and each surrounding town has its own transit system. They do not coordinate M efficiently, making it difficult for those who may live in Iowa City to access employment in another city, or vice versa. The zoning code distinguishes "group household," which is a type of household from "group living use," which is a specific land use category. • According to the zoning code, "Group households include only the following specific uses: elder family homes, elder group homes, parental group homes, and family care homes..." • "Group living uses" require "individual, private rooming units" that can be locked, although common living areas and kitchens may be shared. Non -white households were less likely to be homeowners and are more likely to have been denied a mortgage than white households. • Homeownership has historically been a way for a family to create generational wealth, which allows those families additional opportunities such as accessing equity to pay for higher education or start a business. Increasing homeownership rates among members of the protected classes can assist in wealth -building. The 2024 Analysis of Impediments to Further Fair Housing for the City will outline action plan items to address barriers to affordable housing. The plan and goals will be made available to the public at a later date. .• MA-45 Non -Housing Community Development Assets — 91.215 (f) Introduction In determining priorities for the allocation of federal funds, Iowa City has recognized the need to foster a competitive local economy that expands economic opportunities for present and future residents. This section describes the local workforce, the nature of current employment, and activities that coordinate economic development activities across local and regional agencies. Economic Development Market Analysis According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the February 2024 unemployment rate in Iowa City was 2.4% as compared to 3.0% and 3.9% for Iowa and the United States, respectively. The vast majority (85%) of people employed in the City live within a 30-minute drive. While unemployment is generally low in Iowa City, those without a four-year degree are nearly three times more likely to be unemployed than those with a four-year degree. While some students who are not working may be in the labor market (i.e. they are actively looking for work), unemployment rates do not count unemployed persons who are not in the labor market such as students not seeking work, retired persons or persons who had been looking for work but stopped. Additionally, as educational attainment increases, persons are more likely to participate in the labor market. Educational attainment greatly affects the ability to earn higher wages. The tables below indicate that a person with less than a high school diploma earns $32,614. A person with some college or an Associate's degree will, on average, earn 11.07% more. Earning a Bachelor's degree increases a person's wages 28.21% above an Associate's degree while holding a graduate or professional degree raises wages an additional 61.70%. Cumulatively, a person with a graduate degree earns nearly twice that of a person with some college or an Associate's degree. Business Activity Business by Sector Number of Workers Number of Jobs Share of Workers Share of Jobs Jobs less workers Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction 94 8 0 0 0 Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 3,646 4,523 18 16 -1 Construction 779 1,455 4 5 1 70 Business by Sector Number of Workers Number of Jobs Share of Workers Share of Jobs Jobs less workers Education and Health Care Services 4,201 8,852 20 32 11 Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 1,273 1,167 6 4 -2 Information 332 387 2 1 0 Manufacturing 2,102 2,278 10 8 -2 Other Services 710 1,106 3 4 1 Professional, Scientific, Management Services 1,270 1,239 6 4 -2 Public Administration 0 0 0 0 0 Retail Trade 3,196 4,074 16 15 -1 Transportation and Warehousing 763 306 4 1 -3 Wholesale Trade 615 529 3 2 -1 Total 18,981 25,924 -- -- -- Table 50 - Business Activity Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS (Workers), 2020 Longitudinal Employer -Household Dynamics (Jobs) 71 Labor Force Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 144,099 Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 141,979 Unemployment Rate 14.8 Table 51 — Labor Force Data Source: 2022 Five Year Estimates ACS Occupations by Sector Number of People Management, business, science and arts occupations 20,686 Service occupations 8,096 Sales and office occupations 7,380 Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations 1,690 Production, transportation and material moving occupations 4,127 Table 52—Occupations by Sector Data Source: 2022 Five Year Estimates ACS Travel Time Travel Time Number Percentage < 30 Minutes 31,220 85% 30-59 Minutes 4,451 12% 60 or More Minutes 990 3% Total 36,661 100% Table 53 - Travel Time Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older) Educational Attainment In Labor Force Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor Force Less than high school graduate 655 115 380 72 Educational Attainment In Labor Force Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor Force High school graduate (includes equivalency) 2,645 185 990 Some college or Associate's degree 5,770 275 1,230 Bachelor's degree or higher 16,245 380 2,745 Table 54 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS Educational Attainment by Age Age 18-24 yrs 25-34 yrs 35-44 yrs 45-65 yrs 65+ yrs Less than 9th grade 115 260 165 155 100 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 435 215 100 255 145 High school graduate, GED, or alternative 4,940 1,070 915 1,830 1,935 Some college, no degree 13,880 1,880 1,105 2,110 1,385 Associate's degree 950 570 420 1,210 390 Bachelor's degree 4,310 4,540 2,365 3,140 1,955 Graduate or professional degree 205 3,380 2,395 3,550 2,585 Table 55 - Educational Attainment by Age Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS Educational Attainment- Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Less than high school graduate 32,614 High school graduate (includes equivalency) 30,046 Some college or Associate's degree 36,437 Bachelor's degree 48,408 Graduate or professional degree 68,950 Table 56- Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction? The major employment sectors in the City are Education and Healthcare Services, Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations, and Retail Trade. The top employers in Iowa City are the University of Iowa, University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City Community Schools, Veteran's 73 Administration Hospital, Hy-Vee, Rockwell International, ACT, Lear, City of Iowa City, Procter & Gamble, Oral B Laboratories, Systems Unlimited, and MCI Mass Markets. Overall, Education and Health Care as well as Arts, Entertainment, and Accommodation sectors provide the largest share of the City's jobs. However, in the Education and Health Care sector there is a net influx of workers from outside the City to meet the demand. Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community: Several needs were reported from stakeholders regarding workforce development. The closure of the Iowa City Campus of the Kirkwood Community College means that the closest community college is in Cedar Rapids, and transportation is big concern for many low income students and those needing training in technical skills. Further, the lack of training available for the trades was reported as a big challenge for residents who cannot afford the costs of earning a traditional four year degree. A barrier for many immigrant and/or non-English speaking households in the City is that there is no translation of licensing and permitting documents. As of now all licensing has to be done in English which is a high barrier for people who do not speak English but have the technical work skills. Improved access to vocational rehabilitation programs is also needed to assist persons with disabilities maintain employment. While there are some existing programs, there are long waitlists and not enough case managers to sufficiently meet demand. There is a need for training in soft skills such as time management, communication skills, problem solving, how to be a good employee, etc. Lack of mental health resources affects people's ability to hold down jobs. Several recommendations were made in the Inclusive Economic Development Plan for Johnson County that can be implemented in Iowa City. These recommendations include, but are not limited to: o Make available more affordable commercial rental spaces through creative ordinances and initiatives that reuse, revitalize, and rehabilitate vacant properties such as ■ Community wide adaptive reuse assessment ■ Adaptive reuse ordinance ■ Commercial overlay districts o Translate business documents and resources and make them publicly available online and in print form o Post said documents in places underestimated community members frequent such as libraries, laundromats, barber shops/hair salons, and local markets 74 Create clearer information about city and county licensing and permitting process and provide accessible information about ordinances ■ Street vending permits ■ Mobile food unit permits ■ General business permits o Create more access to multicultural educational opportunities that are taught and led by and for underestimated business owners and professionals o Host financial literacy demonstrations and workshops led by and for underestimated business owners o Build new or modify existing city and county owned properties to support flexible food truck and street vending services. o Support existing and emergent local multicultural business markets through funding and marketing efforts Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect job and business growth opportunities during the planning period. Describe any needs for workforce development, business support or infrastructure these changes may create. The University of Iowa Health Care enterprise is expanding and has ambitious growth plans. There will be a need for more local workers in the trades to support this construction and local housing. Additionally, there will also be a need for doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals to support these efforts. There will be new adult impatient towers constructed to improve patient access to care and medical education. Construction is expected to begin in 2025 after current structures are removed. There will also be the construction of a new health sciences academic building that will provide construction jobs. This expansion is a part of a ten year facilities master plan that is being funded with donor funding, state funding, hospital revenue, and other sources. How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction? There is mismatch between skilled workers and the jobs that need to be filled. There is not enough programming that provides the ability to train workers up and make them skilled. There is a large shortage of construction workers. With many upcoming constructions projects, this is an area of concern, as there is a lack of electricians and other construction workers for these projects. In general, most of the trade fields need more training initiatives. 75 The biosciences fields are also in need of skilled workers, specifically medical manufacturers. It was reported that some of the larger manufacturing facilities in the region have several open positions they are challenged to fill. In general, the City finds that the need for more workers are generally in the trades and specifically for electricians to support big construction projects and local housing construction demands, in the service sectors, and manufacturing needs. Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan. Kirkwood Community College is the biggest partner for workforce training in the region. They support a number of state programs and work with large industries. Many English language learners utilize Kirkwood for ESL programming. However, recently the Iowa City campus of Kirkwood Community College was closed due to low enrollment. With its closure, residents have faced mobility challenges that are now preventing them from getting to the Regional Center in Coralville or the Main Campus in Cedar Rapids, where the programming has continued. Additionally, Kirkwood has a new training program to support aerospace mechanics. National statistics show an 11% growth between 2020 and 2030 for aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians. The program at Kirkwood is two years and consists of classes and hands on instruction at Eastern Iowa Airport. Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)? While the city participates in various economic development groups that were involved in creation of a CEDS, there are no City staff that were directly involved in the creation of the Eastern Central Council of Governments' most recently prepared CEDS. If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated with the Consolidated Plan? If not, describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that impact economic growth. In terms of workforce development goals, a regional, aligned approach to workforce strategies in the corridor ensures the region's current and future workforce meets the needs of the employers in the Creative Corridor. In Iowa City, this is led through Greater Iowa City Inc. and the organization's goals are supported by the City. 76 The City's Economic Development Division oversees various initiatives and collaborates with other local organizations including the Iowa City Downtown District and the South of 6 Business District. The Council Economic Development Committee is a subcommittee of City Council that meets quarterly with the City's economic development staff. The economy was identified as an impact area in the City's most recent Strategic Plan, along with the following strategies: • Reinforce Iowa City as a premier community to locate and grow a business. • Ensure appropriate infrastructure is in place for future business growth and development. • Cultivate a strong entrepreneurial and small businesses ecosystem with a focus on creating new pathways to success for systemically marginalized populations. • Build Iowa City's image as the Greatest Small City for the Arts. • Strengthen the Iowa River's role as a signature community amenity and tourism generator. Consistent with the identified strategies, the City recently invested $3.9 million dollars in inclusive economic development opportunities. Examples of projects funded include a $2.9 million dollar investment to develop an entrepreneurial hub led by Dream Center and $600,000 awarded to the Multicultural Development Center of Iowa to support business coaching and financial assistance for small businesses. Discussion 77 MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration") According to the 2018-2022 ACS, the housing stock in Iowa City has 99.6% and 99.2% complete plumbing and kitchen facilities, respectively. With respect to overcrowding, .84% and 0% of owners are overcrowded or severely overcrowded, respectively; .41% and 1.3% of renters are overcrowded or severely overcrowded, respectively. This indicates that the primary housing problems are cost burden and severe cost burden; and these housing problems are mapped below by tenure. As shown on the maps, cost burden occurs throughout the City, though there are concentrated areas near the University of Iowa campus (57.95% or above) that have higher rates of renter cost burden due to the prevalence of students. Meanwhile, owners are cost burdened primarily near downtown or in south and southeast Iowa City, with concentrated areas being at 30.57% or higher. —W W Estimated percent of all renters who are cost burdened, between 2018-2022. Percent of Renters who are Burdened Source: Census Insufficient Data 27.51 % or less 27.52% to 38.82% 38.83% to 47.87% 47.88%to 57.94% 57.95% or greater Shaded by, Census Tract, 2022 J y 1 mi C MapTiler © OpenStreet Data Source: Policy Map Estimated percent of all homeowners who are burdened by housing costs, between 2018- 2022. Data Source: Policy Map Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income families are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration") The following two maps were pulled from the 2024 Analysis of Impediments to Further Fair Housing to indicate the locations within Iowa City in which Non -White and Hispanic persons reside. Concentration is defined as containing 10 percentage points more of a population than the City at large. There are concentrations of Non -White persons in the southeastern and westernmost portions of the City; Hispanic persons tend to also reside in the south and southeastern part of the City but also the northern areas. 79 Data Source: 2024 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice :9 vi LO Iowa Cit3 2D24 Ana to Fair H S Ill FI1589E _ 1.5 19L �0.19G i51% Mmb Man 91F 0% Data Source: 2024 Analysis of Impediments to Further Fair Housing The following map shows areas of the City based on their income levels. The lightest areas on the map are very -low income block groups and tracts with local MHI less than or equal to 30% of area median income (MHI); low-income are those less than or equal to 50% of area median income; moderate income are those less than or equal to 80% of area median income; middle income are those less than or equal to 120% of area median income; and the darkest areas are upper income areas. The lowest income areas of the City are located in the downtown area as well as sections of the south and southwestern portions of the City. What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods? The neighborhoods with the highest concentration of housing problems, cost burden, and LMI households are in the heart of the City. There are many single-family homes in this area as well as an increasing number of multi -family units. This area is also home to amenities and services such as libraries, parks, the senior center, and service agencies. 81 The South District also has higher levels of LMI households. This area also tends to be primarily single family, though it has areas with duplexes, larger apartments, and mobile home parks. The area is experiencing new development, and the City adopted a form -based zoning code for new development. The market tends to be more naturally affordable than downtown Iowa City, and the South District Neighborhood Association is very active. Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods? The downtown area has many community assets including hospitals and medical services, food banks and food pantries, government agencies, social service providers, libraries, cultural centers, senior center and other services and amenities. In areas outside of downtown, there are also community assets such as newly built/renovated playgrounds and splash parks and recreation facilities. The South District has excellent access to parks and trails, in addition to some smaller shopping areas. It is also the site of a new school which is currently primarily surrounded by greenfield sites. It will likely continue to experience growth. Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas? There are strategic opportunities for redevelopment, infill development, partnerships, and comprehensive economic growth. Additionally, Iowa City is rich with concerned and involved residents seeking to ensure the health and vitality of the City's most vulnerable residents, especially in the Downtown and South District areas. The service agencies within the City are committed to providing a high level of professionalism and care to clients throughout the City. 82 MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing occupied by Low- and Moderate - Income Households - 91.21O(a)(4), 91.31O(a)(2) Describe the need for broadbandwi ring and connect ions for households, including low- and moderate -income households and neighborhoods. As shown on the following maps generated by PolicyMlap, the majority of Iowa Cityrs neighborhoods have a subscription of any type of broadband internet. At least 80.38% of each Census Tracts households have a subscription. One Census Tract in the western part of the City has at least 95.06%ofthe h ou seholds with a subscription to broadband. Estimated percent of households with a subscription to any type of broadband internet, between 2018-2022. Data Source: Policy Map 83 E: to POLICY-i Data Source: Policy Map I 1 mi © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors Describe the need for increased competition by having more than one broadband Internet service provider serve the jurisdiction. There are multiple broadband service providers for all census tracts for which data is available indicating that despite having more service providers than most areas, there is a need for affordable broadband service. Households without wired service likely use cellular service to meet their internet needs or utilize Wi-Fi at public facilities such as libraries and community centers. However, given that many educational, financial and medical activities are now conducted wholly or partially online, this presents a challenge for persons using only a cell phone as not all online services are optimized for mobile devices. Fil MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3) Describe the jurisdiction's increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change. Given the climate and topography of Iowa City, the primary natural disasters the City would likely encounter are excessive rain, ice and snowstorms, flooding, drought, tornadoes and other extreme weather events that would cause damage throughout the City. In particular, drought and severe flooding have devasted parts of Iowa, including Iowa City, in recent years. After the record -setting 2008 floods that devasted Eastern Iowa, several Iowa lawmakers proposed the creation of the Iowa Flood Center for flood research and education. The Center is housed at the University of Iowa. According to the New York Times, which reported on the work of the Center, the Iowa Flood Center estimates that what was once considered a 500-year flood in Iowa City is now an 80-year flood, meaning the probability of a flood of that magnitude occurring in any given year has risen from 0.2 percent to 1.25 percent.2 In August of 2020, Iowa City and the surrounding communities were affected by a Midwest Derecho. Wind speeds in eastern Iowa measured at 126 mph and there were outbreaks of weak tornados. Several major roads in Iowa City were closed due to storm debris including Interstate 380 going towards Cedar Rapids. There was large scale property damage, extensive tree fall, and utility damages and outages across the region. The City has experienced similar weather events but none to the extent of the 2020 Midwest Derecho. Iowa City participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which makes federally - backed flood insurance available for all eligible buildings whether they are in a floodplain or not. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) aims to reduce the impact of flooding on private and public structures. It does so by providing affordable insurance to property owners, renters and businesses and by encouraging communities to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations. These efforts help mitigate the effects of flooding on new and improved structures. The City participates in NFIP, though not all of the City is within a designated floodplain and homeowners are not required to purchase flood insurance. Given that many areas of the country are experiencing weather events that are historically atypical, it is possible that homes outside of the floodplain could be affected by flooding, leaving homeowners vulnerable to damages caused by storms or flooding due to melting of large volumes of snow. Iowa City also participates in the Community Rating System (CRS) and has earned an automatic 20% discount on flood insurance premiums for structures in the 1% annual -chance flood hazard area. The City of Iowa City has completed several flood mitigation projects in response to higher than normal rainfall totals experienced in recent years: elevating Park Road Bridge and Dubuque 2 https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/10/climate/iowa-floods-disasters-lessons-learned.html 85 Street improvements as part of the Gateway Project, moving critical facilities out of floodplains, and more. Despite these projects, there are still some vulnerable areas around the City that may be impacted by an unseasonably wet season. River flooding and flash flooding are two different types of events that can occur in our area. Iowa River levels are impacted by Coralville Dam outflows, rainfall received north of the Iowa River basin, and local rainfall. Ralston Creek runs through Iowa City and unusually heavy or sustained rainfalls can cause flash flooding locally. Describe the vulnerability to these risks of housing occupied by low- and moderate -income households based on an analysis of data, findings, and methods. With the exception of some of the mobile home parks that are located in the floodplain and whose structures are less resilient to tornadoes, there is no inherent increased risk of damage to housing occupied by low- and moderate -income persons because of the weather event itself. Vulnerability of low- and moderate -income households arises in the aftermath of potential storms as households with lower incomes are less likely to have cash reserves on hand for making repairs or to be able to time off from work to navigate bureaucratic processes for receiving assistance. An LMI household that is forced to miss work due to natural disaster or pandemic may face eviction, foreclosure, and, because health insurance is linked to employment in many cases, a loss of health insurance which could be devastating if a household needed medical care. Even with protections such as delayed mortgage payments or a moratorium on evictions, without earning adequate wages to pay arrears, LMI households are left vulnerable. NO Strategic Plan SP-05 Overview Strategic Plan Overview Federal CDBG and HOME funds are intended to provide Low to Moderate Income (LMI) households with increased access to high opportunity communities, decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities. Eligible activities include community facilities and improvements, public infrastructure improvement, housing rehabilitation and preservation, affordable housing development activities, public services, economic development, planning, and administration. The system for establishing the priority for the selection of these projects is predicated upon the following criteria: • Meeting the statutory requirements of the CDBG and HOME Programs; • Meeting the needs of LMI residents; • Focusing on LMI areas or neighborhoods (defined as being primarily occupied by LMI residents); • Coordinating and leveraging resources; • Responding to expressed needs; • Sustainability and/or long-term impact; and • The ability to demonstrate measurable progress and success. This section explains how the needs described in previous sections of the plan translate to goals and objectives, and how the City will address them given expected resources and challenges. The Strategic Plan includes broad strategies to advance goals related to affordable housing, homelessness, special needs and community development for the next five years. 87 SP-10 Geographic Priorities — 91.215 (a)(1) Geographic Area Iowa City will invest its CDBG and HOME funds in areas primarily impacted by non -student LMI persons. Several of the City's LMI census areas are near downtown and include the University of Iowa and a significant rental housing stock that is predominantly occupied by students. While resources other than CDBG and HOME funds may be used in these areas to maintain and preserve housing, infrastructure, and public services, the City will focus CDBG and HOME funds in areas that are home to non -students, families, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and persons experiencing homelessness. Spending must occur within Iowa City limits. General Allocation Priorities Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA) Not all the housing and community development needs identified in this Plan can be addressed over the next five years with the limited federal resources available. Based on data and community/stakeholder input, the following general priorities were identified: • Expansion of and preservation of affordable rental and owner housing options through TBRA, acquisition, housing rehab, and downpayment/closing cost assistance. • Public services for LMI persons with priority to those with barriers to accessing services. • Public facility improvements. Within each identified priority, there is nuance and a range of activities that can be undertaken. For example, weatherization improvements can fall into either the affordable housing or the public facility priority depending on the structure to be weatherized. FR3 SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2) Priority Needs Iowa City is committed to serving the needs of LMI residents. Assisting households with incomes less than 50% AMI, particularly those with incomes less than 30%AMI, has been identified as a priority. The City has also identified special needs individuals among those who should receive higher priority in the expenditure of funds, including at -risk children and youth, low-income families, persons experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. The City will consider approving and providing certifications of consistency and supporting applications submitted for non -City funds by other entities. The City used a multi -step process to establish priorities. First, the City analyzed data within four primary categories - housing, homelessness, non -homeless special needs, and non -housing community development — to determine trends over time. Second, the City met with a diverse group of individuals, public agencies, non-profit organizations, and community development entities through the stakeholder session process to determine the needs as perceived by the clients of these groups and the stakeholders themselves. The City participated in numerous in person and online stakeholder/public meetings where there was significant feedback on community priorities, in addition to over 330 responses to surveys. Finally, the City used the data analysis and community/stakeholder input to establish four high priorities for the next five years. Due to limited federal funding available and the significant of housing affordability issues in Iowa City, all funds will be directed to high priorities. For competitive funding projects that address a high priority, the City will base funding decisions on the capacity of the applicant, the type of project, the anticipated impact of the project, and the reasonableness of the proposed budget. There will be additional prioritization for agencies serving populations with high barriers to accessing services including with not limited to, immigrants and refugees, elderly populations, persons with disabilities, and victims of domestic violence. Set Asides The City will adopt specific set -asides to structure the spending of CDBG and HOME funds and ensure that the funds available have the greatest possible impact. For each of the next five years, these set -asides include: • Up to the maximum of 15% of CDBG funds to public service activities for priority areas such as food insecurity programs, housing stability services, childcare and youth F-] services, homeless and shelter services, healthcare (including mental and behavioral health), and transportation. • A minimum of $325,000 in CDBG for the City's housing rehabilitation program. • A minimum of 15% of HOME funds to Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) reserve activities. • A maximum of 5% of HOME funds for CHDO operational activities. • A minimum of 25% for HOME tenant based rental assistance. • A minimum of 25% of HOME funds for downpayment assistance activities for home buyers. • Up to the maximum of 20% of CDBG and 10% of HOME funds for planning and administration to ensure programs are successful and meet federal requirements. Competitive Funding (Non -Public Service Activities) Remaining funds will be made available through a competitive funding round for the following eligible activities that are consistent with the priorities identified: • Acquisition of rental housing • Public facility improvements The City will focus its efforts on fewer activities that make a greater impact addressing City priorities. Other funds are available for ineligible activities such as new construction of rental housing. The City provides funding for this and other activities through the local Affordable Housing Fund, a portion of which is available competitively to partner agencies and affordable housing developers through the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County. Public Services for Low to Moderate Income Residents The City uses both CDBG and local funds for public services for low to moderate income residents each year. Public services funding will be awarded to eligible non-profit agencies through direct or competitive funding rounds. 1. Direct Funding Agencies selected to receive direct public services funding from the City are as follows: • Shelter House • DVIP • CommUnity Crisis Center and Food Bank • Iowa City Free Medical Clinic • Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County • United Action for Youth .s These agencies were determined to provide core services to the community that align with the city's strategic values. In addition, the agencies selected for direct funding meet each of the following criteria: • Services provided are consistent with public services funding priorities. Agency provides an essential service that is identified as a priority in City Steps 2030, • Years in Existence. Agency has been operating for no less than 15 years in its current capacity. • Local. Agency's headquarters is located in Iowa City and serves Iowa City residents. • Financial Capacity. Agency has full-time, dedicated professional financial staff. Agency has a single audit annually or has equivalent process that demonstrates financial oversight. • Quality of Operations. Agency demonstrates sound operational practices. • Performance. Agency consistently meets performance measures and demonstrates an increase in the work performed and clients served over time. Agency provides timely submissions of reports and responses to staff inquiries. • CDBG Eligibility. Any agency identified for direct funding must be eligible to receive the CDBG portion of the public services funding. Funding will be determined annually based on budget. Agencies selected for direct funding will be reevaluated during each subsequent consolidated planning process. 2. Competitive Funding The City will hold a competitive funding round for public services every two years. • Agencies round must meet one of the public service funding priorities. • Applicants that primarily serve LMI populations with higher barriers to accessing services will receive additional points in the evaluation process. Populations include, but are not limited to, people with immigrant or refugee status, people over the age of 62, people with disabilities, and victims/survivors of domestic violence. • Agencies that receive direct funding are not eligible to participate in the competitive round. • Those awarded will receive two fiscal years of funding with the award amount prorated based on budget in year two. 91 1 Priority Need Name Expansion and preservation of affordable housing. Priority Level High Population Chronic Homeless, Extremely Low Income; Low Income; Moderate Income; Large Families; Families with Children; Elderly Families; Public Housing Residents; Elderly; Frail Elderly; Persons with Mental Disabilities; Persons with Physical Disabilities; Persons with Developmental Disabilities; Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions; Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families; Victims of Domestic Violence; Other Geographic Areas Affected Citywide Housing Rehab Targeted Areas ssociated Goals 1. Increase the number of affordable rental housing units through acquisition 2. Provide Tenant -based rental assistance (TBRA) 3. Support homebuyer activities such as down payment and/or closing cost assistance 4. Rehabilitate and improve owner -occupied housing units 5. Rehabilitate and improve renter -occupied housing units Description Perhaps the strongest need in the City is the development of additional safe, decent, and affordable, units for renters as well as support homebuying activities such as down payment and closing cost assistance or owners. In addition, the City may assist local nonprofits acquire housing units to be rented as affordable housing. Increasing the availability of affordable housing through efforts such as TBRA or rental deposit assistance is another effective way to expand affordable housing options. The preservation of affordable housing options is important and includes activities such as rehabilitation and/or acquisition of affordable units within both the owner and renter markets as well as making accessibility modifications to existing units to allow persons with disabilities to live in heir homes more easily or for elderly persons to age in place. Manufactured housing communities are an important component of affordable housing in Iowa City and the City is committed to supporting the continuance of these as a relatively low cost housing type in Iowa City. They are thus included in this goal. Weatherization and energy efficiency upgrades are also supported among other activities that would preserve 92 he number and quality of affordable units and improve the sustainability and reduce long-term utility costs. Basis for Relative Priority High housing costs reduce economic opportunities and access to prosperity. Data analysis and stakeholder input strongly points to high housing costs as a major issue in Iowa City. Stakeholders consistently reiterated the need for affordable housing. Stakeholders reported the need for housing rehabilitation and for accessibility modifications. Rehabilitation or modifications to existing structures is frequently more cost effective than new construction. Additionally, Iowa City generally has high quality housing stock, therefore, rehabilitation is often a more efficient use of funds. Stakeholders also noted that utility costs can be high, which indicates a need for improving eatherization and other possible sustainable improvements that would lower utility costs. 2 Priority Need Name Provision of Public Services Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Income; Low Income; Moderate Income; Large Families; Families with Children; Elderly Families; Public Housing Residents; Elderly; Frail Elderly; Persons with Mental Disabilities; Persons with Physical Disabilities; Persons with Developmental Disabilities; Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions; Chronic Homeless; Individuals; Families with Children; Persons with Mental Illness; Veterans; Persons with HIV/AIDS; Victims of Domestic Violence; Unaccompanied Youth; Other Geographic Areas Affected citywide Associated Goals 1. Provide public services 2. Assist Community Housing Development Organizations in their regular operations Description Having a range of public services is essential to assisting those with lower - incomes. Activities include but are not limited to childcare, transportation, health/mental health services, youth activities and programming, elderly activities and programming, assistance for persons with disabilities, food pantries, services for victims of domestic violence, services for immigrants and refugees, translation services, utility assistance and financial literacy and credit repair programs. Basis for Relative Priority Stakeholders identified the numerous public service needs through stakeholder workshops that were advertised and open to the general public. In addition, needs have been increasing over time while funding has 93 remained stable or declined, requiring agencies to do more with less and creating a challenging operating environment. 3 Priority Need Name Public Facility Improvements Priority Level High Population Chronic Homeless, Victims of Domestic Violence, Extremely Low Income; Low Income; Moderate Income; Large Families; Families with Children; Elderly Families; Public Housing Residents; Elderly; Frail Elderly; Persons with Mental Disabilities; Persons with Physical Disabilities; Persons with Developmental Disabilities; Other Geographic Areas Affected LMI Areas Citywide Associated Goals Improve public facilities Description The improvement of public facilities includes but is not limited to the construction or rehabilitation of parks, playgrounds, community centers, youth centers, elderly centers, libraries, trails and walkways and other public facilities for use directly by the public or for service providers that serve vulnerable populations within the community. Basis for Relative Priority Stakeholders commented that funding is needed for public facilities as well as for facilities used by service providers. Priority Need Name Administration and Planning Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Income; Low Income; Moderate Income; Large Families; Families with Children; Elderly Families; Public Housing Residents; Elderly; Frail Elderly; Persons with Mental Disabilities; Persons with Physical Disabilities; Persons with Developmental Disabilities; Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions; Chronic Homeless; Individuals; Families with Children; 4 Persons with Mental Illness; Veterans; Persons with HIV/AIDS; Victims of Domestic Violence; Unaccompanied Youth; Other Geographic Areas Affected citywide Associated Goals Effective administration of and planning for the CDBG and HOME programs and ability to respond to emergency situations Description Funding allows for the effective administration of, and thoughtful planning or, the CDBG and HOME programs. Without planning and administrative funds to carry out required planning, management, and oversight activities, 94 activities would be unable to receive CDBG and HOME funds and no beneficiaries would be able to be served. Additionally, funds could be used or emergency situations. Basis for Relative Priority Effective administration and planning are essential to maximize the impact of federal dollars and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Without administration and planning, no other high priority items could be addressed. Table 47 — Priority Needs Summary Narrative (Optional) Minimum and Maximum Funding by Activity The City will utilize the following program -specific minimums and maximums as funding guidelines for various activities: • Minimum award of $1,000 per unit for housing projects, with the exception of owner - occupied emergency rehabilitation projects, which could be under $1,000; • Minimum award of $20,000 for public service activities (including both City and Federal funds); • Minimum award of $25,000 for public facilities activities; and • Maximum of $24,999 per unit hard costs for homeowner and rental rehabilitation activities Allocation of Uncommitted Funds If funds for a particular set -aside are not expended within a reasonable time frame, remaining funds will be returned and reallocated to another eligible category per the City's Uncommitted Funds Policy. 95 SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions — 91.215 (b) Influence of Market Conditions Affordable Market Characteristics that will influence Housing Type the use of funds available for housing type Tenant Based Stakeholders reported that the rental market is extremely unaffordable to low - Rental Assistance moderate income families, especially with the addition of the University (TBRA) students. To make the local rental market more affordable to very and extremely low-income non -student households, the City can use HOME funds to subsidize the cost of monthly rent for eligible renters. The City has identified this as a high priority and during the next five years, the City plans to fund TBRA for this purpose. TBRA for Non- The local housing market provides an inadequate supply of rental housing Homeless Special affordable and suitable to special -needs populations, particularly the elderly Needs and persons with disabilities, HIV/AIDS, and/or substance abuse issues. Generally, special needs households are more likely to have very low incomes and experience associated housing problems, and the cost of appropriate housing and supportive services can be prohibitive. For that reason, the City prioritizes elderly and disabled households when administering its TBRA programs. New Unit There is a lack of new affordable units available in the City. Most new Production development that occurs is not affordable to LMI families, especially those at <30% AMI. While not considered to be as high of a priority as TBRA, down payment assistance, or acquisition for rehabilitation, new unit construction will still be considered for local funding. Applicants for the construction of new affordable housing should apply for funding under the City's local affordable housing funds that are administered through the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County. Rehabilitation The City's rehabilitation programs have proven to be an efficient, sustainable, and relatively cost-effective means of preserving existing affordable units and allowing residents to remain independently housed. The age and condition of housing stock are factors in both renter and owner rehabilitation needs, particularly among the lowest -income households. Acquisition, Most units whose periods of affordability are set to expire soon are owned by including nonprofits dedicated to affordable housing so the risk of conversion to market preservation rate for those units is low. However, the City is interested in acquiring additional units that had previously not been subsidized in order to expand the number of housing units affordable to low income households at a lower cost than the construction of new units. Many acquisition projects in Iowa City have also been targeted to special populations, specifically persons with disabilities who require affordable housing with supportive services. Table 4- Influence of Market Conditions SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction The estimated resources are based on the FY 2025 allocations determined by HUD. The actual allocation will vary from year to year and could be either more or less than the estimates included in the following table. Anticipated Resources Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description Annual Program Prior Year Totals: of Amount Funds Allocation: Income: $ Resources: $ Available $ Remainder of ConPlan CDBG Federal Acquisition, Admin $716,206 $25,000 $150,000** $891,206 $2,964,824 The remaining amount in and Planning, Con Plan is four times the Housing, Public year 1 allocation plus Improvements, expected program Public Services income. HOME Federal Acquisition, $384,380 $100,000 $50,000** 534,380 $1,937,520 The remaining amount in homebuyer Con Plan is four times the assistance, rehab, year 1 allocation plus construction, rehab, expected program TBRA income. Table 5 - Anticipated Resources Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied The City will remain active in encouraging applicants and sub -recipients to obtain other public and private resources. No matching funds are required by applicants as the City utilizes forgone property taxes as a match. This policy has been in place and has historically been more than adequate. However, the City encourages projects that provide a more efficient use of funds by leveraging other funds, and so it is considered in competitive applications with higher matches increasing the score of the project. 97 If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The City currently owns 244-264 Kenneth Drive, for which DVIP was awarded state HOME -ARP funds to build six townhouse -style homes that will provide housing for persons fleeing domestic violence. The City will grant the land to DVIP to support the project. These lots will be used to address the needs identified in the CP, specifically by providing affordable housing to vulnerable populations. The City has affordable housing funds for use across the City, fee -in -lieu funding for use in the Riverfront Crossings District, and other local resources that will be used to either acquire land and or assist with the new construction of affordable housing units and/or other public facilities. In 2024, the City used ARPA funds to acquire 1002 and 1006 Summit Street. If the City acquires additional land, it will also likely be used in support of the goals of the Consolidated Plan. Discussion W. SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure — 91.215(k) Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan including private industry, non-profit organizations, and public institutions. Responsible Entity Responsible Entity Type Role Geographic Area Served Neighborhood and Development Government Non -Homeless Special Needs, City of Iowa City Services Department Ownership, Planning, Neighborhood Improvements, Public Facilities, Public Services Iowa City Housing Authority Public Housing Authority Ownership, Johnson County; (ICHA) Planning, Iowa County; Public Housing, Washington County (north of Rental Highway 92 and not within the City of Washington) Table 6 - Institutional Delivery Structure Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System The City of Iowa City has developed a robust institutional structure to address housing and community development needs within the community. The City is organized under the Council -Manager form of government. Iowa Citians elect seven fellow residents to the City Council for overlapping four-year terms. Four Council Members are nominated and elected at large. The other three are District Council Members, nominated by their respective districts and elected by the qualified voters of the City at large. The Council, in turn, selects one of its members to serve as mayor for a two-year term. The Mayor presides at the City Council meetings and has one vote on the Council - the same as the other six members. The City administers housing and community development programs primarily through three subdivisions of the Neighborhood Services Division: Community Development, Housing Inspections, and the Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA). Neighborhood Services coordinates all Consolidated Planning initiatives of the City, including plan preparation with community participation and management of all activities funded with CDBG and HOME funds. ICHA staff administers the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program awarded by HUD, in addition to Public Housing and homeownership assistance programs. Resident participation is integral to the ongoing management and oversight of the City's housing and community development programs. Council appoints nine residents to the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) to assess the City's community development needs for housing, jobs, and services for LMI residents and to promote public and private efforts to meet such needs. HCDC's by-laws encourage representation from persons with expertise in construction, finance, nonprofit management, and one member that receives rental assistance when possible. HCDC is integral to the City's CDBG/HOME allocation process and recommends funding for projects based on priorities established in City Steps. Each year, applications are reviewed on a competitive basis. HCDC also serves as a general advisory committee to Council on policies that affect LMI individuals and invites agencies to provide an annual update as part of its City Steps review process. With respect to the Consolidated Plan's Homelessness Strategy, the City undertakes extensive consultation as part of its consolidated planning effort, particularly in association with the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board (LHCB) Continuum of Care's planning process. The LHCB represents approximately 20 agencies in Iowa City providing services to those experiencing homelessness 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. Overall, Iowa City has a rich diversity of services available to residents in need. Service providers are established and have productive relationships to best serve the City's residents. 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. Staff actively engages with committees, working groups, and organizations as well, including the LHCB, the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition, Livable Communities of Johnson County, the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County, the Greater Iowa City Apartment Association, and the Invest Health initiative. This facilitates coordination and communication between those groups. Additionally, resources such as Aid to Agencies and City general funds available for economic development indicate a commitment to leveraging all possible resources to meet identified needs. 100 By establishing set -asides and minimum/maximum awards to govern CDBG and HOME spending, the City ensures that high -priority programs will continue to receive the resources required to achieve an appreciable impact. Additionally, adopting set -asides according to established priorities mitigates political influence, which strengthens the consistency and transparency of the way the City spends its federal funds. Stakeholders reported that Iowa City does not have a large philanthropic base. The result is that even with coordination among service providers, the greatest gap in meeting the housing, community development, and economic development needs in the City is the reduced capacity of many agencies due to increased and more complex demands and many agencies competing for the same funding sources. The agencies themselves remain strong but have been required to do more with fewer resources. Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream services Homelessness Prevention Services Available in the Community I Targeted to Homeless Targeted to People with HIV Homelessness Prevention Services Counseling/Advocacy X X X Legal Assistance X X Mortgage Assistance X Rental Assistance X X X Utilities Assistance X X Street Outreach Services Law Enforcement X X Mobile Clinics X Other Street Outreach Services X X 101 Supportive Services Alcohol & Drug Abuse X X Child Care X X Education X X Employment and Employment Training X X Healthcare X X X HIV/AIDS X X X Life Skills X X Mental Health Counseling X X X Transportation X X Other Other Table 7 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) Many services and facilities are administered by members of the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board (LHCB) and other agencies throughout and beyond Iowa City. LHCB members comprise the delivery system of services to persons experiencing homelessness or who need homelessness prevention. Iowa City has a coordinated entry system led by Shelter House, one of the City's long-standing agencies committed to assisting those affected by homelessness. The LHCB is a community -wide coalition dedicated to preventing homelessness and improving the lives of people experiencing homeless. The Board is comprised of faith -based and community -based agencies; local, county, state and federal government agencies, local community organizations and local businesses. Member organizations active in Iowa City currently include: the City of Iowa City, CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank, Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP), Shelter House, Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP), Horizons Family Services, Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County, Iowa City Housing Authority, Iowa City Community School District, Iowa Legal Aid, Johnson County Social Services, Johnson County Jail Alternatives, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Community and Family Resources (formerly Prelude), Salvation Army, Table to Table, and United Action for Youth. 102 Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed above The LHCB has a strong history of effective delivery of services for special needs populations and persons experiencing homelessness. Gaps that exist in the system largely exist due to lack of funding to expand programs as community needs increase. Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs The LHCB is dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness and improving the lives of people experiencing homelessness through education, advocacy and a strategic use of resources. Because LHCB operates as a collaborative, it has grown stronger over time and can carry out its strategy for addressing priority needs which can be supplemented or expanded with external funding, such as for the Landlord Risk Mitigation Fund. SP-45 Goals Summary — 91.215(a)(4) Goals Summary Information 103 Sort Order Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Year Year Area Addressed 1 Increase the 2025 2029 Affordable Citywide Affordable CDBG: $489,824.00 Units acquired: 7 units number of Housing rental and HOME: $150,345.00 affordable rental owner housing housing units including through acquisition 2 Provide Tenant- 2025 2029 Affordable Citywide Affordable HOME: $670,000.00 Households assisted: 175 based rental Housing rental and households assisted assistance (TBRA) owner housing 3 Support 2025 2029 Affordable Citywide Affordable HOME: $1,000,000.00 Direct Financial Assistance to homebuyer Housing rental and Homebuyers: 35 buyers assisted activities such as owner housing down payment and/or closing cost assistance 4 Rehabilitate and 2025 2029 Affordable Citywide Preservation CDBG: $1,250,000.00 Homeowner Housing improve owner- Housing of existing Rehabilitated: 40 units occupied housing Housing affordable units Rehab rental and Targeted owner housing Area 5 Rehabilitate and 2025 2029 Affordable Citywide Preservation CDBG: $375,000.00 Rental Units Rehabilitated: 12 improve renter- Housing of existing HOME: $150,345.00 units occupied housing Housing affordable units Rehab rental and Targeted owner housing Areas 6 Provide public 2025 2029 Non -Housing Public Services CDBG: $600,000.00 Public service activities other services Community HOME: $96,070.00 than Low/Moderate Income Citywide Development Housing Benefit: 10,000 beneficiaries 104 7 Improve public 2025 2029 Non -Housing LMI Areas Public facility CDBG: $250,000.00 Public facility other than facilities Community Improvements Low/Moderate Income Housing Development Citywide Benefit: 5 activities 8 Effectively 2021 2025 Other Administration CDBG: $741,206.00 Other: 10 administer and and Planning HOME: $229,640.00 plan for the Citywide CDBG, HOME, and related programs Table 8— Goals Summary Goal Descriptions Goal Name Increase the number of affordable rental housing units including through acquisition 1 Goal Description Support the development of additional affordable and affordable, accessible units for renters. Goal Name Provide Tenant -Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) 2 Goal Description Expand the availability of affordable housing through TBRA. Goal Name Support homebuyer activities such as down payment and/or closing cost assistance 3 Goal Description Homebuying activities such as down payment and closing cost assistance for owners. Goal Name Rehabilitate and improve owner -occupied housing units 4 Goal Description Housing rehabilitation program for owner -occupied units, including mobile homes. This may also include accessibility modifications to existing units and energy efficiency improvements. Goal Name Rehabilitate and improve renter -occupied housing units 5 Goal Description Housing rehabilitation and/or acquisition for rental units, including mobile homes. This may also include accessibility modifications to existing units and energy efficiency improvements 105 Goal Name Provide public services 6 Goal Description p Provide a range of public services including but not limited to food insecurity g p g y programs, housing stability services, childcare and youth services, homeless and shelter services, healthcare (including mental and behavioral health), and transportation. Goal Name Improve public facilities 7 Goal Description The improvement of public facilities includes but is not limited to the construction or rehabilitation of parks, playgrounds, community centers, youth centers, elderly centers, libraries, trails and walkways and other public facilities for use directly by the public or for service providers that serve vulnerable populations within the community. Goal Name Effective administration and planning of the CDBG and HOME programs 8 Goal Description Effective administration and planning are essential to maximize impact of federal dollars. Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate -income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2) Assuming the same level of HOME funding as historical amounts for each of the five years in the CP, it is estimated that a total of 214 LMI households, about 42-43 LMI households per year, will be assisted with HOME funds. 106 SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement — 91.215(c) Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and 24 CFR Part 8 require 5% of all public housing units be accessible to persons with mobility impairments and another 2% to be accessible to persons with sensory impairments. In addition, a Public Housing Authority's administrative office, application offices and other non-residential facilities must be accessible to persons with disabilities. Due to the prioritization of senior and disabled households for its waiting lists, the Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA) completed a Section 504 review. ICHA's 10-unit multi -family building, an affordable development separate from its public housing inventory, is 100% accessible. Regular physical inspections conducted by HUD supports that these units comply with the accessibility standards of Section 504. HUD has also had no findings regarding ICHA's needs assessment and transition plan. ICHA also responds to requests for reasonable accommodations on a case -by -case basis. Stakeholders have reported the need for more accessible units in the City. Activities to Increase Resident Involvements ICHA encourages residents to participate in the Family Self Sufficiency Program and homeownership programs. Through its "best practices" Self -Sufficiency program, the Housing Authority helps low income families bridge the economic gap by building assets, improve employment opportunities, connecting participants with resources, and assist in the transition of residents from renters of units to owners of homes. ICHA is currently in the process of developing an FSS coordinating committee with resident involvement. ICHA 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 to provide job seekers and workers with the high -quality career services, education and training, and supportive services needed to get good jobs and stay employed, and to help businesses find skilled workers and access other supports, including education and training for their current workforce. ICHA encourages residents to utilize the services of WIOA. Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902? HUD has continually ranked ICHA as a "High Performance" housing authority and has not designated ICHA as a troubled agency under 24 CFR part 902. Moreover, due to its excellent track record as a housing authority, ICHA continually networks and shares its knowledge and 107 experience with other housing authorities through the National Association of Housing and Rehabilitation Officials. Plan to remove the 'troubled' designation Not applicable. 108 SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.215(h) Barriers to Affordable Housing Based on the 2022 Iowa City Affordable Housing Action Plan, most of the City's current policy and programs were found to be effectively increasing or preserving the supply of affordable housing, however six recommendations were made to either enhance or make the policy or program more effective. These recommendations include: 1. Discontinue the affordable housing location model and consider incentives or prioritization policies that encourage affordable housing in all neighborhoods. 2. Require staff analysis and funding recommendations before HCDC review and further define how funds will be allocated to improve transparency. 3. Allocate funds to the Affordable Housing fund with a goal of a 3% annual increase; Include the LIHTC reservation with the HTFJC allocation. If no LIHTC projects apply during the annual allocation or if an approved LIHTC project does not get IFA funding, allow the HTFJC to make those funds available for general applications; Implement the Risk Mitigation Fund; and enact policy that prioritizes partnerships with not -for -profit affordable housing developers/ organizations to preserve affordable housing units. 4. Allow non-profit affordable housing developers who build or rehabilitate residential housing to apply for additional funds to support ongoing operations; and allow developers of affordable housing to apply for technical assistance needs from a variety of City programs, including but not limited to, the Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund and Climate Action grants. 5. Encourage, but not mandate permanent affordable housing in new residential annexations. With future annexations explore partnerships and funding opportunities to secure permanent affordability when possible. 6. Increase efforts to educate all tenants about tenant rights and responsibilities and how to address housing issues. These recommendations are currently being implemented, and improvements are in progress. In addition, the recently completed 2024 Analysis of Impediments to Further Fair Housing for the City has identified the following barriers to affordable housing: Higher poverty rates and lower wages for certain members of the protected classes reduce housing choice. 109 • Members of the protected classes tend to have lower incomes and higher unemployment rates than their counterparts. Persons with disabilities participate in the labor force at lower rates than persons without disabilities. While fair housing and affordable housing are distinct from each other, there is a link when a lack of affordable housing results in restricted housing choice for primarily members of protected classes. • There is a lack of larger rental units to accommodate the growing number of foreign - born residents, who tend to have higher average household sizes and lower incomes than native-born residents. The City has moderate levels of segregation, which have increased over the last five years. • Poverty has lasting effects that can impact a wide range of factors, including public education primarily funded by the local community, job opportunities, and the ability to afford quality housing. The analysis showed that members of the protected classes tended to have higher rates of poverty and are more likely to reside near R/ECAP tracts and the Southern areas of the City as housing is more affordable there than in other areas. While investments have been made in the identified R/ECAP tract and tracts which meet either the minority concentration or poverty threshold, there is a relative lack in investment in high opportunity Census tracts. • HOME investments have been made in higher opportunity census tracts, but it can be more difficult to extend periods of affordability for these than other investment types. • A total of 53 assisted properties consisting of 860 units are expected to have their periods of affordability expire within ten years. Of these expiring units, 355 units are expected to expire within five years. The majority of these are concentrated in or near Census tracts 12, 13, 14, and 25, a lower density area. Some public sector policies are not in place or are out of date. • The City is in the process of establishing a complete Language Access Plan. Absence of this type of plan may impede the growing number of foreign -born residents and immigrants from accessing fair housing. • The City's Anti -Displacement Plan and Relocation Plan was last updated in 1993. There is a Tenant Displacement Plan in place as part of the 2017 Affordable Housing Action Plan, which applies to non-federal projects. Iowa City and each surrounding city have their own transit systems, which do not effectively coordinate to facilitate transit between them. 110 • There area growing number of jobs located in the areas surrounding Iowa City, however Iowa City and each surrounding town has its own transit system. They do not coordinate efficiently, making it difficult for those who may live in Iowa City to access employment in another city, or vice versa. The zoning code distinguishes "group household," which is a type of household from "group living use," which is a specific land use category. • According to the zoning code, "Group households include only the following specific uses: elder family homes, elder group homes, parental group homes, and family care homes..." • "Group living uses" require "individual, private rooming units" that can be locked, although common living areas and kitchens may be shared. Non -white households were less likely to be homeowners and are more likely to have been denied a mortgage than white households. • Homeownership has historically been a way for a family to create generational wealth, which allows those families additional opportunities such as accessing equity to pay for higher education or start a business. Increasing homeownership rates among members of the protected classes can assist in wealth -building. Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing The 2024 Analysis of Impediments to Further Fair Housing for the City will outline action plan items to address barriers to affordable housing. The plan and goals will be made available to the public at a later date. 111 SP-60 Homelessness Strategy — 91.215(d) Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs During the next five years, the City's federal funds will continue to support programs to provide decent and safe living environments for those experiencing homelessness 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 maintains support for the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board (LHCB), the region's Continuum of Care (CoQ organization. Several nonprofit social and human service agencies that provide services to those experiencing homelessness and those at risk of becoming homeless receive public and private funds that are used to operate emergency shelters, transitional housing facilities, rapid re -housing, and permanent supportive housing facilities throughout the area. These funds are also used to provide supportive services such as case management, counseling, job training, and life skills classes. Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons Due to limited funding, not all the area's homeless needs can be addressed using federal CDBG and HOME funds. The City does not receive Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) or HOPWA entitlement funds to assist with homeless needs, and it relies on a variety of community agencies to provide basic needs assistance and other support for the local homeless population. However, the City will continue to support the LHCB, and it will continue to implement strategies related specifically to addressing emergency shelter and transitional housing needs for the homeless by funding public service organizations and agencies that provide services to persons experiencing or who are at -risk of experiencing homelessness. Funding could be used for either directly providing services or for facility upgrades and improvements that allow the agencies to better serve their clients. 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 City is committed to helping individuals establish permanent housing, primarily by partnering with local agencies and organizations to fund a cross-section of projects within the 112 Continuum of Care. Affordable housing for those most in need, including homeless, near - homeless, and non -homeless persons, will remain a focus of the City and local human service organizations over the next five years. The City will support the LHCB to address housing and supportive services needs that help those experiencing homelessness transition to permanent housing and independent living, including through emergency shelter, rapid re -housing, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and supported employment programs. Members of the LHCB, through Coordinated Entry and the VI-SPDAT, will continue to assess persons experiencing homelessness and prioritize them for the most appropriate housing interventions given availability, with the goal of shortening the period of time that persons experience homelessness. LHCB members will also continue providing case management and other supportive services to promote the transition to permanent housing and independent living. In addition, the City will continue to meet the needs of specific populations experiencing and at risk of homelessness by collaborating with relevant agencies. The goal of these agencies is to help their specific populations find and keep safe, decent, and affordable housing. Populations served include veterans (HACAP, ICHA, VAHCS, and Shelter House), unaccompanied youth (UAY), and victims of domestic violence (DVIP). The City will also support other agencies that provide supportive housing for persons with disabilities. Because income and housing affordability are such barriers to stable housing, the City will consistently work with community partners to provide affordable housing and promote economic self-sufficiency. It will also assist organizations carrying out poverty relief efforts through programs currently in place and the establishment of new programs. Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education or youth needs The City has funded and will continue to fund public services organizations and agencies that serve persons experiencing homelessness or who are at -risk of homelessness. ICHA locally administers efforts that assist in homelessness prevention, including the Housing Choice Voucher program and administration of 86 units of public housing for residents who are low- income, very low-income, and extremely low-income. Additionally, though the use of HOME - ARP funds the City provides funding to assist person at risk of becoming homeless through supportive services, acquisition and development of Non -Congregate shelters, and for nonprofit operations. 113 The City's strategy to serve the needs of persons threatened with homelessness includes efforts to allow households to remain housed in their existing units, including residents at risk of being displaced from manufactured housing communities. For example, the City supports emergency rent, mortgage and utility assistance as well as provides funding for public services. Assistance with rent and utility deposits is available for eligible households through various programs, and some private entities provide small amounts of emergency assistance to those in need. However, access to such programs is extremely limited and often for one-time assistance only. Despite this limitation, stakeholders reported that this service is critical in helping to keep households housed after a significant life event. As it specifically relates to those are at risk of becoming homeless after discharge from institutions and systems of care, the City will continue to fund organizations that provide mental health and disability services to create housing opportunities for persons with disabilities. It will continue to work with agencies focused on populations discharged from correctional institutions to find housing rather than being discharged on the street, such as Inside Out Reentry Community and Johnson County jail diversion. The Iowa City Police Department will also continue its Data Driven Justice Initiative as one of three pilot communities nationwide involved with creating data sharing partnerships and technology to identify those with high criminal justice, health, and homeless service system involvement to divert non-violent offenders from the criminal justice system to targeted service interventions with a goal of reducing jail admissions and improving treatment outcomes. Other specific initiatives the community is implementing include a landlord risk mitigation fund - to encourage landlords to accept hard -to -house tenants; and a security deposit program. Iowa City is further participating in the county -wide effort to develop a behavioral health urgent care campus which will offer crisis stabilization, crisis observation, sobering and detox units, and mobile crisis services in one location. 114 SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards — 91.215(i) Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP 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 Act 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 Office will continue to implement all aspects of the lead -based paint regulations. In its efforts to evaluate and reduce lead -based paint hazards in all its CDBG and HOME funded rehabilitation projects, they provide information and outreach on the dangers of lead -based paint, as well as guidance in the identification and reduction of lead - based paint hazards to all program participants. Blood level tests may be paid through the Housing Rehabilitation program for targeted populations such as children under six when needed. The City is also addressing other lead hazards. In order to reduce the risk of lead exposure in drinking water, the City has banned the repair of lead or lead -contaminated service lines from being repaired in the case of a disturbance. Instead, lead service lines must be replaced. This step was taken as part of the City's Lead Reduction Program, which provides residents with information about their home's plumbing and drinking water lead exposure risk. The program has three components: a ban on repairing broken lead water pipes, an optional water line service plan, and a cost -share program. The city's cost share program can help partially cover lead line replacements or other associated costs for residential properties, such as verifying the materials of a water service line. The program can cover half or up to $5,000 of a full line replacement, whichever is less. How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards? While there are not enough resources to eliminate risks due to the presence of lead from the entirety of housing stock within City limits, the City strives to ensure that its programs and procedures protect residents from lead exposure, particularly families with children. How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures? The City's current primary initiative is public education on the potential hazards of lead -based paint. The City's rental inspectors distribute pamphlets and brochures concerning lead -based paint hazards to landlords when rental inspections are conducted. ICHA will continue to ensure that all its public housing and Housing Choice Voucher rental units are lead -safe. 115 Building inspectors working on federal rehabilitation projects are certified lead inspector/risk assessors and conduct visual risk assessments and clearance tests on all applicable projects. Because the City does not own an XRF device, XRF testing is done by a third party. All rehabilitation staff continue to receive lead education and training that they pass on to all contractors, sub -contractors, and others affiliated or working with the rehabilitation program. The staff continue to place an emphasis on training new contractors in lead safe work practices and forward these workers and companies to a third -party entity for training. 116 SP-70 Anti -Poverty Strategy — 91.215(j) Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty -Level Families The City, ICHA, and the LHCB work together to address homelessness and poverty -related issues. In addition to the activities outlined earlier in this plan, the ICHA provides supportive services and coordination with the agencies making up the LHCB to support families and individuals achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency. The Iowa City Area Business Partnership (former local chamber of commerce) and ICAD merged in July of 2023. The new organization is named Greater Iowa City, Inc. Greater Iowa City, Inc. continues to support businesses in the greater Iowa City area and within Johnson County, and maintains the same goals of both organizations. The newly merged organization is tasked with supporting local companies, guiding community investment, and growing a local economy through a network of businesses and local leaders. The City also utilizes the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to provide technical assistance for early stage entrepreneurs and has begun exploring a partnership with Kirkwood Community College. In addition to these relationships, the City has engaged in extensive outreach within the community to solicit input on what is needed for workforce development. During the outreach process for this CP, stakeholders identified the need for English language training programs to help overcome the language barrier among immigrant and refugee populations as well as digital literacy and soft skills education. Another important issue raised by stakeholders is wage theft, particularly within the immigrant community. Preventing wage theft is one way to reduce the number of poverty -level families. Lastly, stakeholders reported the significant need for affordable childcare and effective transportation to allow parents and caregivers to work or attend classes, both of which would likely increase wages and reduce the number of poverty - level families. How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan The City is committed to economic development and providing the City's lowest -income residents with needed housing -related assistance and services directly address needs identified in this plan. It is also understood that both household incomes and housing costs equally can affect the affordability issues Iowa City has experienced over time. As such, the City has aligned its economic development goals, programs, policies, and funding with the CP and its affordable housing component. Examples of alignment include requirements for affordable housing as part of large-scale mixed -use economic development projects that request City funding. 117 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 Organizations receiving CDBG funds for public services and public facility improvements are required to submit quarterly reports for each activity until the project is completed. Reports include information on the number of clients served, income level, and race/ethnicity. All counts are unduplicated. City staff also conduct onsite monitoring visits for federally funded activities. These visits allow staff to review the policies and procedures of organizations, ensure finances match project records, review submittals for consistency, and ensure the project complies with all federal requirements, including outreach to minority businesses. In addition to onsite monitoring reviews, the City may periodically request information based on risk factors such as past compliance issues, the amount of federal funds invested in the activity, and the subrecipient's level of experience with federally funded activities. For HOME and CDBG housing projects, each organization receiving funds must submit a project completion report and ongoing annual tenant rental housing reports during their periods of affordability or as required by agreement. These reports document compliance with all applicable regulations, including household income and fair market rents. Annual monitoring also includes a review of each property's insurance and compliance with other HUD requirements, including those related to affirmatively furthering fair housing and adequately verifying income. For rental projects, Housing Inspections staff also inspects properties at least every other year to ensure they comply with local property codes — a requirement to maintain a valid rental permit. From time -to -time, CDBG and/or HOME activities may not meet the anticipated schedule for implementation and may require a review from the Housing and Community Development Commission. These circumstances may be due to unforeseen events (e.g., unfunded applications for other financing), optimistic timelines, or organizational issues. 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. If activities do not show progress, HCDC may consider a recommendation to reallocate funding. 118 Timeliness of Expenditures Those interested in applying for CDBG and HOME funds through the competitive process are required to participate in an applicant workshop with City staff where various requirements are explained, including spending requirements. Each recipient of CDBG and/or HOME funds signs a formal agreement after the funds have been released that includes a copy of the City's policies regarding unsuccessful and delayed projects. 119 Housing Code Compliance Each agreement between the CDBG/HOME recipient and the City states the following: "The project shall be completed in compliance with all applicable state and local building codes; and upon completion, shall be operated in compliance with all applicable state and local laws." Neighborhood Services staff verify that the appropriate permits are taken out and that Neighborhood and Development Services (NDS) have inspected the structure for compliance with local building codes and local rental inspection housing codes (if the project is a rental project). The City's housing inspection program systemically inspects every rental unit in the community. NDS oversees rental inspections and ensures compliance with all local requirements, including Iowa City's Housing Code which establishes the minimum health and safety standards necessary to protect and promote the welfare of tenants and the public. Local codes are generally stricter than HUD's Housing Quality Standards (HQS), the comprehensive program that ensures subsidized housing remains safe. Inspections are conducted by the Housing Inspection Workgroup, which includes six full-time inspectors. The issuance of a valid rental permit depends upon properties complying with local codes. The following rental unit types are annually inspected through the City's regular inspection program: • single family dwellings with four or more bedrooms • duplexes where the unit has four or more bedrooms • multi -family dwellings with an initial certificate of occupancy before January 1, 1996 • fraternity, sorority, and rooming houses • transient housing units • family care units and group homes • public housing units The following rental unit types are regularly inspected every two years: • single family dwellings with no more than three bedrooms • duplexes where the unit has no more than three bedrooms multi -family dwellings with an initial certificate of occupancy after January 1, 1996 Rental inspections are also conducted upon request and complaint. Results of inspections are written, and corrective actions noted in individual property files, stored and maintained by the NDS. The City actively works with owners, property managers and tenants to ensure conformance. 120 All assisted rental properties are subject to this inspection cycle and various informal, on -site inspections made by Neighborhood and Development Services staff throughout the year. Tenants receiving a Housing Choice Voucher or Tenant Based Rental Assistance must also have their units regularly inspected by the Iowa City Housing Authority at least bi-annually. These units must meet HQS requirements. MBE/WBE Policy Each 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. To do so, City staff encourages subrecipients to get bids from such enterprises. 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 (15 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. 121 Summary of Comments Received City Steps 2030 as of 1/14/2025 Iowa City's Five -Year Consolidated Plan for FY2026-2030 • Public comment period held from December 20, 2024, to January 21, 2025 • A meeting of the Housing and Community Development Commission was scheduled for January 13, 2025 but did not take place due to lack of quorum. o In lieu of the meeting, comments were requested from commissioners on 1 /14/2025. • Email comment received on 1/8/2025 from Quentin Misiag (attached with staff response) From: Erika Kublv To: Ouentin Misiaa Cc: Brianna Thul Subject: RE: City Steps 2030 draft feedback Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 2:06:00 PM Attachments: imaae001 Hi Quentin, We appreciate your feedback on City Steps 2030. In addition to the Consolidated Plan, the City will be releasing a Regional Housing Needs Assessment in the next few months. City planning staff have also just started work for an update to the Comprehensive Plan, which may help address some of the land use opportunities you mentioned. An update to the city's zoning code is on our radar, and we recently applied for a grant for this effort. Thanks again for taking the time to review our draft Consolidated Plan! Erika Kubly AiCr Neighborhood Services Coordinator p: 319-356-5121 From: Quentin Misiag <quentinmisiag@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 8:36 AM To: Erika Kubly <ekubly@iowa-city.org> Subject: City Steps 2030 draft feedback 0 ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** Good morning City of Iowa City Neighborhood Services team, My name is Quentin Misiag and I am a native of Iowa City who currently resides in Chicago but revisits Iowa City frequently, reads local news from the city and local news outlets, and regularly works to bring new people to Iowa City and the surrounding region. I also hope to relocate back home in a few years. I just finished reading the City Steps 2030 draft and wanted to provide some specific feedback: • I think this is a great, significant step and something I see lacking in many communities, including Chicago • I appreciated the mix of tables and charts, including those focused on income distribution • I would encourage the city and city council to consider updating zoning codes to encourage the building of more townhouses, duplexes, six and eight plexus, and four plexes, as well as upzoning along key transit -oriented corridors, including downtown Iowa City, Riverfront Crossings, Riverside Drive, and Melrose Ave. Thanks! Quentin City Council Supplemental Meeting Packet CITY OF IOWA CITY January 21, 2025 Information submitted between distribution of the meeting packet on Thursday and 3:00 pm on Tuesday. 7Lateout(s): of the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan - See correspondence from the ing: Garry Klein, Matt Drabek, Donna Hlrst, Michael Neville, Allie Koolbeck, Jim Walters, Will Kapp - President of the Board of Immigrant Welcome Network of Johnson County, Dan Daly, Janeen Jorgensen, Shleton Stromquist, Mary Murphy, Escucha MiVoz Iowa - Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa - Immigrant Welcome Network and Iowa City Catholic Worker, Susan Shullaw, Board of Directors Chair - Trail of Johnson County, Marlene Neville, Mary Mclnroy, Ann Zerkel. January 21, 2025 City of Iowa City -4 9,1 Kellie Grace T ata T-Tnnrlrnitc Tl;ctr;" From: Garry Klein <garryklein@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2025 7:00 AM To: *City Council Subject: City Steps Proposal / _.__')_ / --�)'S (Date) ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** Dear Mayor Teague and City Council Members, I have reviewed the City Steps 2030 Proposal and was happy to see the process for funding area non -profits that support the goals established in the proposal. As an additional criterion, please consider how the agencies are also funded by Johnson County and other outside grantors. Agencies listed in the proposal are service providers to many across our county, but is it equitable to smaller agencies who may have much more limited sources to draw from to fund their services to those in need? As it stands, it would seem that preferential treatment may be given to large and long -serving agencies with little chance of other agencies that target those in need of being supported by their elected officials. Thank you for your continued service to our community, Garry Klein lrq.� Kellie Grace ri u e From: Matt Drabek <matt.drabek@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2025 9:06 AM _ To: *City Council Subject: City Steps 2030 and Agency funding (Date) ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** Dear Iowa City Council, I'm writing this overly long letter to express qualified support for the Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2), pp. 89-91 - section of City Steps 2030, specifically the moves to set aside certain CDBG and HOME funds and to directly fund six nonprofit agencies. The issues involved here, of course, aren't new. The six agencies selected in City Steps provide essential services, and they represent a key range of such services. During my time on the Housing and Community Development Commission, from 2019 to 2022, these agencies were generously funded. They sent us the best applications, and they were awarded most of the Legacy Agency funding. But directly funding them provides a level of stability that they've repeatedly asked for and would benefit them and the city. In an ideal world, most of the agencies on the list of six wouldn't exist as non -government nonprofits - their employees and directors would be a part of city staff, and the services they provide would be provided by the city. That's how important their work is to keeping Iowa City a great place to live. However, I think it's important that City Steps, and the work of the city council, address an issue that has lurked in the background for some time: there's a concerning tendency in these debates to bend over backwards to take the politics out of politics. Funding decisions are political decisions. You can and should use guidelines to help make those decisions, but no Almighty Rubric will erase the undeniably political nature of how the city spends its money. Insofar as possible, you should keep your decision making processes under the ultimate jurisdiction of elected officials and volunteer commissioners and committee members. This issue shows itself in City Steps 2030. The natural tradeoff is that in exchange for stability and direct funding, the city can and should play a large role in directing the funds to public priorities. I see that you've built some of this into City Steps, but it's something you should always keep in mind. The periodic reviews of the six agencies shouldn't be cursory. If they're not spending money in the right way, you can and should make it clear that the money might not be there for them in the future. One final issue is the status of nonprofit agencies - especially the other Legacy Agencies - that aren't on the list of six. They're understandably concerned, and I think you should account for this in how you decide on funding and spend money. Some of those agencies - Inside Out Reentry should do as an excellent example here - serve pockets of the population not typically reached by the larger agencies. These agencies have had to fight hard to be seen by the city. During my time as HCDC Chair, for example, I watched the Center for Worker Justice work through a long and very difficult process of gaining access to these funds. Part of getting CWJ there was that HCDC had to collaboratively decide how an agency "graduates" to Legacy status. At the end of that process, I was glad to cast a vote to support adding CWJ to the Legacy Agency list. And now, they're at risk of being harmed by City Steps, along with a dozen or so other agencies. The answer might be to add more funding for non -"Big Six" agencies. Part of the answer is to make sure competitive funding rounds are decided transparently, democratically, and, yes, politically. Council and city commissions should use rubrics and staff recommendations in their deliberations - I always valued staffs recommendations as an HCDC member - but shouldn't hide behind them. I wanted to close by thanking you for the work all of you and city staff have done on City Steps 2030. Best, Matt Drabek Iowa City, IA Kellie Grace From: Hirst, Donna L <donna-hirst@uiowa.edu> Sent: Saturday, January 18, 202S 2:S1 PM Late Handouts Distributed To: *City Council Subject: City Steps 2030 �-� - :�1 15 (Date) RISK ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** Dear City Council Members and Staff, I am writing to express my concern about the proposed "City Steps 2030" plan, which allocates nearly all Aid to Agencies funding to a small group of large nonprofits, excluding smaller organizations that provide essential services to underrepresented and low-income communities. I request to postpone the plan's approval for at least 30 days to allow for additional public input and a more equitable reconsideration of funding allocations. This is a crucial opportunity to ensure that all voices in our community are heard and supported. Sincerely, Donna Hirst -OW q (� Kellie Grace From: Neville, Michael B <michael-neville@uiowa.edu> Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2025 1:16 PM To: *City Council; Adunn@iowa-city.org; Bruce Teague; Joshua msalih@iowa-city.Org; mega-alter@iowa-city.org; ShaJAsen Subject: City Steps 2030 I-v"I/-3`; (Date) RISK ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** Dear City Council Members and Staff, I am writing to express my concern about the proposed "City Steps 2030 plan, which allocates nearly all Aid to Agencies funding to a small group of large nonprofits, excluding smaller organizations that provide essential services to underrepresented and low-income communities. The timing on this issue has alarmingly short and the discussion very limited. I request that you postpone the plan's approval for at least 30 days to allow for additional public input and a more equitable reconsideration of funding allocations. This is a crucial opportunity to ensure that all voices in our community are heard and supported. Sincerely, Michael Neville 1105 Deforest Ave Iowa City, IA 52240 Get Outlook for Android -�-, �-q 9 Kellie Grace From: Allie Koolbeck <akoolbeck@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2025 6:51 PM To: *City Council Subject: Request to Postpone Approval of "City Steps 2030" A Late Handouts Distributed (Date) ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** Dear City Council Members and Staff, I am writing to express my concern about the proposed "City Steps 2030" plan, which allocates nearly all Aid to Agencies funding to a small group of large nonprofits, excluding smaller organizations that provide essential services to underrepresented and low-income communities. I request to postpone the plan's approval for at least 30 days to allow for additional public input and a more equitable reconsideration of funding allocations. This is a crucial opportunity to ensure that all voices in our community are heard and supported. Sincerely, Allie Koolbeck, Iowa City resident gq,l Kellie Grace From: Jim Walters <jcmwalt@infionline.net> Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2025 7:50 PM Late Handouts Distributed To: *City Council; Geoff Fruin; Chris O'Brien; Kirk Lehmann Subject: Direct Grants to Nonprofit Agencies in the City Steps 2030 plan (Date) RISK ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** Dear Councilors - I'm writing to express my concern about the direct grants to organizations/agencies serving low to moderate income Iowa City populations in the proposed City Steps 2030 plan. I recognize, and fully support, direct grants to the six organizations listed in the plan. My wife and I make regular annual contributions to five of these organizations. But i think the plan leaves out at least one organization that deserves such funding - the Center for Worker Justice. It's hard to underestimate the work this organization has done in our community - from making Iowa City a welcoming place for immigrants, to fighting on housing and wage theft, the CWJ has easily matched the record of the six organizations you propose to give direct grants to. Looking down the criteria in the draft plan, I can't find one thing that CWJ hasn't met, unless the "fifteen -year history" applies. I'm not sure how long CWJ has been in existence, but if that's the only criteria that keeps them from getting direct funding, then you need to make an exception. To use an old, but worthy, expression: CWJ is the real deal. Sincerely, Jum Walters M-0 Kellie Grace From: Sent: To: Will Kapp <president@ iwnjc.org > Monday, January 20, 2025 9:06 AM *City Council Late Handouts Distributed Subject: Comment on Consolidated Plan (Date) RISK ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** Iowa City City Council Members, My name is Will Kapp and I am writing to you today as the President of the Board of Immigrant Welcome Network of Johnson County and a longtime Iowa City resident. After reviewing the City Steps 2030 and speaking with other community leaders, I would like to urge you to delay your approval of the Consolidated Plan to consider some factors relating to how the city will fund organizations for the next five years. Aid to Agencies represents the largest pot of money that the City Council gives to local organizations working for the local good run by local people. In the past, the council gave 5% of the Aid to Agencies fund to "emerging" organizations and 95% to "legacy" organizations. There was a minimum of $15,000 and no maximum for legacy groups, and a minimum of $5,000 and a max of $15,000 for the emerging groups. In the proposed Consolidated Plan, the "legacy" group has been renamed "direct" and winnowed down to six organizations. These six organizations currently do, have done and will continue to do a great deal in the community and decreasing the burden on them to apply on an annual cycle to fund initiatives that the City Council has deemed necessary to our community is a great step that I support. But this necessary step involves addressing another important issue. There were previously 22 organizations in the group that has now been whittled to six. This means 16 organizations are now added to the "competitive" group, formerly known as "emerging", which was already a competitive group that did not see all applicants receive funding. I hope the council intends to look at the funding breakdown and accommodate for the fact that the "competitive" group is now much more competitive, and the 5% of the Aid to Agencies money that previously went to this group will not be enough. I would like to see a split of 50% to direct funding and 50% to competitive funding and I would like the council to have this information in the Consolidated Plan before it is adopted. In the new Consolidated Plan there is language that recognizes that LMI is not the only factor that should be considered in housing assistance - race, creed, color, nationality, language and culture are also creating barriers to housing on top of, in addition to, and apart from income level. In my role at Immigrant Welcome Network, it was a relief to see the unique housing challenges that immigrants face given recognition. There are smaller and medium-sized organizations that are more adept than the six "direct" organizations at filling these needs because they are led by immigrants and/or have been working for many years with immigrants to understand the varying needs of the different immigrant populations we are lucky to have here in Iowa City. If addressing these issues is a true priority of the City Council as is stated in the consolidated plan, it is important to make sure you are committing funding opportunities to those organizations best outfitted to do that work. This funding at the City level for organizations led by immigrants and serving immigrant communities is particularly vital for two important reasons. These organizations are given legitimacy by City funding that can help leverage other funding by local foundations and donors - if the City Council has deemed an organization worthy, that makes others more likely to feel confident in investing their own dollars. The barriers that immigrants face in housing that is laid out in the consolidated plan mirrors the barriers they face when seeking to be seen as the competent and valuable community leaders that they are. This local funding by both the City and prospective local foundations and donors are so important in the next five years, when the outlook for state and federal funding for these services is so grim given the rhetoric coming out of Des Moines and Washington D.C. For all these reasons, please vote to delay approval of the Consolidated Plan in order to put in language that will lock in adequate funding to organizations that are led by and serving immigrant families in Iowa City for the next five years. Thank you for your time. Will Kapp Board President of Immigrant Welcome Network of Johnson County president@iwnjc.org (319)536-5363 Immigrant Welcome Network of Johnson County Board President Will Kapp 4t � Kellie Grace From: Dan Daly <danielleedaly1953@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, January 20, 2025 11:00 AM Late Handouts Distributed To: *City Council Subject: City Steps 2030 (Date) A ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** Councilors, Please tap the brakes on City Steps 2030. Many individuals in our communities and non-profit organizations want a closer look. Thank you for your service and patience. Dan Daly, taxpaying homeowner, concerned citizen voter. Kellie Grace From: Janeen Smith Jorgensen <jsmith Jorgensen@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, January 20, 2025 1:59 PM Late Handouts Distributed To: *City Council Cc: iowa-city-catholic-worker@googlegroups.com Subject: City Steps 2030 (Date) 1 RISK ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** To: Iowa City Council Members I write to request that you postpone action on the City of Iowa City five-year consolidated plan City Steps 2030 for 30 days. It is my view that the Strategic Plan does not sufficiently address the needs of smaller non-profit organizations who seek to provide housing for marginalized populations. In fact, this plan, if approved, would allocate 95% of the annual Aid to Agencies funding ($740,000) to six large local nonprofits through non-competitive grants. This process excludes small and mid -size organizations, such as the Catholic Worker House, the Center for Worker Justice and the Immigrant Welcome Network, that work directly with underrepresented workers and low-income communities. I appreciate the hard work of city officials who prepared the plan and those of you in the City Council who will review it. I sincerely hope you will agree that a month -long postponement will allow for a review that is more thorough, complete and fair. Thank you. Janeen Jorgensen Member, Catholic Worker House. Affordable housing for immigrant workers is more important than ever. Escucha Mi Voz Iowa, the Iowa City Catholic Worker and other allied organizations like the Center for Worker Justice and the Immigrant Welcome Network are deeply concerned about the City of Iowa City's five-year consolidated plan, "City Steps 2030." This plan, if approved, would allocate 95% of the annual Aid to Agencies funding ($740,000) to six large local nonprofits through non-competitive grants. This process excludes small and mid -size organizations, like ours and our allies, that work directly with underrepresented workers and low-income communities. (For more details, please review pages 89-91 of the plan.) We are particularly troubled that, despite its significant implications, City staff is moving forward to present this plan to the City Council for approval during their upcoming session on Tuesday, January 21. We believe this process is unjust and fails to represent the needs of low-income and immigrant communities and the organizations representing them. This plan, if approved, would allocate 95% of the annual Aid to Agencies funding ($740,000) to six large local nonprofits through non-competitive grants. We ask you to email City Council Members and City Staff and demand them a 30-day postponement of the plan's approval. Kellie Grace From: SHELTON ANN STROMQUIST <shelann43@msn.com> Sent: Monday, January 20, 2025 5:54 PM Late Handouts Distributed To: *City Council; Geoff Fruin; Chris O'Brien; Kirk Lehmann Subject: Postpone consideration of City Steps 2030 ARI�K (Date) ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** Dear City Councilors and City Staff, I am writing to express my concern about the "City Steps 2030" proposal that is up for consideration. It would largely exclude from city funding small and mid -sized organizations in the community that provide badly needed services to underrepresented workers and the low-income community, including immigrants. The Center for Worker Justice, with whom I have worked for more than 10 years, is one such organization and eminently deserving city funding. It has a strong record going back more than 10 years of service to low wage workers and immigrants. To concentrate city funding in a small handful of large, long- established agencies in the city would be a grave mistake and would ill -serve many of those most in need of city support. Please postpone consideration and allow for more community input on this proposal. Thanks very much. Shelton Stromquist 2660 N. Scott Blvd. Iowa City. 52245 Kellie Grace From: Mary Murphy <mg9425@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 12:35 AM Late Handouts Distributed To: *City Council Subject: Grants to Not for Profit Agencies in the City Steps 2030 plan (Date) A ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** Dear Council Members, I am an Iowa City community resident commenting on the proposed City Steps plan. I am writing to encourage you to 1) seek more citizen and public consultation for a longer period of time on the proposed City Steps/Consolidated Plan-- e.g., an additional 30 days --to ensure more robust participation than that which occurred during what is primarily the end of the semester and winter and holiday break period in Iowa City; and 2) amend the draft plan to facilitate greater participation in funding by additional agencies/organizations, including the Iowa City Catholic Worker House, which has provided support to children, young adults, and families in need. The six listed agencies selected to receive direct funding in the proposed plan are worthy organizations; however, the eligibility criteria used to determine which agencies would be selected for direct funding is very narrow and has dramatically and unfortunately reduced the number of agencies eligible to receive direct funding compared to the last City Steps plan. The requirement "Years in Existence: Agency has been operating for no less than 15 years in its current capacity" is too long (e.g., three years or more years might be more appropriate dependinng how "current capacity" is defined) and excludes other worthy organizations from consideration for direct funding. This requirement will also result in more agencies competing for the competitive funding, likely resulting in competitive funding becoming even more competitive and difficult to get. While it is reasonable to require financial oversight, the requirement that "Agency has full-time dedicated professional financial staff' seems unnecessary. Many organizations rely on qualified part-time employees or qualified independent contractors or volunteers to provide financial services, oversight, and accountability. understand funding is limited; however, I strongly believe there is much merit to more strongly supporting other worthy organizations so they may keep up their good and necessary work. I also encourage the council and city staff to make all comments on the City Steps plan part of the posted final plan when complete and to include the all of the public's comments to you about the proposed plan in the council's posted information to the public. Thank you for your attention to this matter Sincerely, Mary Murphy 890 Park PI Iowa City, IA 52246 319-400-7464 mg9425@yahoo.com -I:f 9,,1 Kellie Grace From: Erika Kubly Late Handouts Distributed Sent: Friday, January 17, 2025 4:23 PM To: Kellie Grace Subject: FW: Org Comments on Draft Consolidated Plan Attachments: We sent you safe versions of your files; OrgCommentO�91 Xf�IpsPlan.1.17.25.pcif Hi Kellie — Please see the attached public comment submission for our City Steps 2030 agenda item on Tuesday. Erika Kubly AiCP Neighborhood Services Coordinator p: 319-356-5121 From: David Goodner <david@escuchamivozia.org> Sent: Friday, January 17, 2025 3:48 PM To: Erika Kubly <ekubly@iowa-city.org> Cc: *City Council <CityCouncil@iowa-city.org>; Ayman Sharif <ayman@cwjiowa.org>; Iowa City Catholic Worker <iowacitycatholicworker@gmail.com>; David Goodner <info@escuchamivozia.org>; alejandra@escuchamivozia.org; info@iwnjc.org Subject: Org Comments on Draft Consolidated Plan 1 RISK ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** Mimecast Attachment Protection has deemed this file to be safe, but always exercise caution when opening files. Neighborhood Services Coordinator Erika Kubly: Regarding public input on the draft City Steps 2030 Consolidated Plan, please see attached organizational comments from Escucha Mi Voz Iowa, Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa, Immigrant Welcome Network, and Iowa City Catholic Worker. Thank you, David Goodner Co -Director, Escucha Mi Voz Iowa 113 S Johnson St Iowa City, IA 52240 CASA DEL CATHOLIC WORKER OBRERO CATOLICO January 17, 2025 ESCUCHA MI VOZ IOWA Fighting for Worker Justice and Immigration Reform Erika Kubly, Neighborhood Services City of Iowa City Iowa City City Council Re: Public Comment on 2030 City Steps Consolidated Plan Neighborhood Services Coordinator Erika Kubly: 0ImMant Welcome Network 0 1"hrrn..,, ('i..... r,r Our organizations are led by and deeply embedded within the immigrant and refugee communities of Iowa City —communities that are disproportionately affected by housing problems. We appreciate the City's ongoing dedication to addressing housing problems and its recognition of the racial and ethnic disparities that affect our communities. We cannot support the current draft of the 2030 City Steps Consolidated Plan unless it is amended to ensure a guaranteed annual allocation of $250,000 for medium-sized organizations that directly address the housing disparities faced by racial and ethnic minority residents. At the very least, we urge the City of Iowa City to extend the public comment period for an additional 30 days. During this period, we recommend the City work closely with our organizations to host two additional public meetings at community centers led by immigrant and refugee groups across the city. While the draft plan appropriately recognizes that Hispanic, Black, and African -American residents are disproportionately impacted by housing problems, it does not provide these communities with equitable access to funding and resources. This approach is a step forward in acknowledging the problem but does not take meaningful action toward a solution. If the plan is approved in its current form, it would: 1. Revoke Legacy Status for medium-sized organizations, stripping them of their eligibility for a minimum of $15,000 in essential annual funding. 2. Hinder capacity -building for small and medium-sized organizations with deep ties to the affected communities, preventing them from scaling their efforts to address housing problems. 3. Concentrate funding in no -bid contracts for the city's six largest nonprofits, which have only grown to their current size through a city funding model that has historically focused on low-income residents, without addressing the racial and ethnic disparities that exacerbate housing problems. 4. Force smaller organizations to compete for minimal funding, further fragmenting efforts that are already under-resourced and overstretched. Rather than fostering innovative service models led by the communities most affected, the draft plan, if approved, would entrench existing power dynamics and perpetuate an outdated service model that does not serve all residents equitably. Immigrant and refugee communities in Iowa City require integrated, holistic solutions to the housing problems that disproportionately impact them. While the draft plan includes general references to racial equity, the proposed funding changes largely overlook the structural factors, such as race and ethnicity, that significantly contribute to housing inequities. In practice, the draft plan risks perpetuating long-standing disparities in social service delivery, reducing housing access to a singular focus on income. Our organizations are committed to collaborating with the City to amend the plan. However, substantial changes are necessary to ensure that all residents, particularly those most affected, receive equitable support and justice in housing policy. Sincerely, Alejandra Escobar and Ninoska Campos Escucha Mi Voz Iowa Marcela Hurtado and Ayman Sharif Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa Emily Sinnwell Iowa City Catholic Worker Will Kapp Immigrant Welcome Network of Johnson County W-F Kellie Grace From: Susan Shullaw <Susan@trailofjohnsoncounty.org> Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 9:46 AM Late Handouts Distributed To: *City Council Subject: City Steps 2023 ' Attachments: We sent you safe versions of your files; TRAIL - IC City Counril lattar 1-20-25 T df (Date) AI RISK ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** Mimecast Attachment Protection has deemed this file to be safe, but always exercise caution when opening files. Dear Council Members: Please accept the attached late correspondence in regard to the City Steps 2030 agenda item (9.g) at tonight's Council meeting. We also plan to attend the meeting and make brief remarks during that portion of the meeting. Thank you for your time and attention. Susan Shullaw, Chair Board of Directors TRAIL of Johnson County www.trailofjohnsoncounty.org i TRAIL OF JOHNSON COUNTY • TRAILOFJOHNSONCOUNTY.ORG 28 SOUTH LINN STREET, ROOM G03 • IOWA CITY IA 52240 • 319-800-9003 January 21, 2025 City Council City of Iowa City 410 E Washington St Iowa City IA 52240 Dear Council Members: We are writing to commend Council and staff on the thoroughness of City Steps 2030, the city's five- year consolidated plan for housing, jobs, and services for low-income residents. The data compiled for the City Steps document will be enormously useful not only to the City in identifying areas of greatest need, but to the local nonprofit community that works alongside the City in assisting low-income residents. TRAIL of Johnson County is one of those nonprofits. Our name - which stands for Tools and Resources for Active Independent Living - describes our mission, which is to help older adults in Iowa City and throughout Johnson County live more safely and comfortably in the places they call home. We believe TRAIL is the only nonprofit organization headquartered in Iowa City that is solely dedicated to providing essential services to older adults in their homes. TRAIL is nearing its eighth anniversary, and today we are serving about 250 members. Most of those individuals and households pay a modest monthly fee to access our volunteer services, member events, and more. Among those 250 are 30 low-income "Supported" members, most of whom reside in Iowa City and pay no fee at all, thanks to generous grants from the City of Iowa City, corporate sponsors, and other funders. When it comes to the challenges faced by low-income elderly described in the City Steps document, TRAIL knows these needs well. Our most -requested volunteer service is transportation; often for rides to medical appointments or simply errands such as shopping or a visit to the barber. We're also well aware of the need for safety -related home improvements, such as the installation of grab bars or ramps, that can help older adults age in place. In fact, thanks to the generosity of a local business owner, we have been able to arrange for some of those projects to be completed for our low-income members at no cost. TRAIL's mission is to help older adults in Johnson County live and age safely and comfortably in the places they call home. Board of Directors: Allison Andrews, Secretary Jeanne Bancroft Bob Brooks Pat Heiden Scott Maiers Janene Panfil Christine Scheetz, Chair -elect Todd Shores, Treasurer Susan Shullaw, Chair Alex Taylor, Past Chair Yu Yu Staff: Jessica Hahn Member and Volunteer Services Coordinator Iowa City Council January 21, 2925 Page 2 But for TRAIL — and for the City as well — perhaps the most important takeaway from the City Steps report is how quickly the age 65-plus population is growing. That means growth in the numbers of low- income elderly as well. Like the City and its supply of low-income housing, TRAIL has a wait list of low- income individuals hoping to become Supported members. Our ability to serve those individuals depends not only on external funding but on the ability of our volunteers to keep up with demand. Our purpose in submitting this letter is first to say thank you: not only for the City's ongoing support of TRAIL through the Aid to Agencies grant program, but just as important, for shining a spotlight through the City Steps document on a population that is famously "invisible" — the low-income elderly among us. And second, we want to encourage the City, as well as our fellow nonprofits, to continue to find ways to support all older adults in Iowa City. It's a population that's growing large, in part, because we are all growing older, too. Thank you for your time. Susan M. Shullaw, Chair TRAIL Board of Directors Kellie Grace From: mami.neville@yahoo.com Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 10:37 AM ` ato Bouts Distributed To: *City Council; Bruce Teague; Joshua Moe; Laura Bergus; Maza it a i ;Megan After; Shawn Harmsen Subject: City Steps 2030 (Date) 1 RISK ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** Dear City Council Members and Staff, I am writing to express my concern about the proposed "City Steps 2030" plan. This plan allocates nearly all Aid to Agencies funding to a small group of large nonprofits and excludes smaller organizations that provide essential services to underrepresented and low-income communities. The timing on this issue has been alarmingly short and the discussion very limited. I request to postpone the plan's approval for at least 30 days to allow for additional public input and a more equitable reconsideration of funding allocations. This is a crucial opportunity to ensure that all voices in our community are heard and supported. Sincerely, Marlene Neville 1105 DeForest Avenue Iowa City IA 52240 Kellie Grace From: Mary Mclnroy <mcinroy.mary@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 11:27 AM Late Handouts Distributed To: *City Council Subject: Delay the vote on allocation of Aid To Agencies funding AI(Date) ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** **************************************************************** Dear City Council Members and Staff, I am writing to express my concern about the proposed "City Steps 2030" plan, which allocates nearly all Aid to Agencies funding to a small group of large nonprofits, excluding smaller organizations that provide essential services to underrepresented and low-income communities. I request to postpone the plan's approval for at least 30 days to allow for additional public input and a more equitable reconsideration of funding allocations. This is a crucial opportunity to ensure that all voices in our community are heard and supported. Sincerely, Mary Mclnroy email: mcinrov.marv(caemail.com 2640 N Scott Blvd. Apt. 232 Iowa City, IA. S2245 1 Kellie Grace From: Sent: To: Subject: ann zerkel <annzerkel@gmail.com> Tuesday, January 21, 2025 12:39 PM *City Council DELAY VOTE on City Steps 2030! Late Handouts Distributed ' (Date) RISK ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** Dear Mayor Teague and City Councillors, PLEASE DON'T VOTE TONIGHT on City Steps 2030! Give smaller non-profit groups like the CENTER for WORKER JUSTICE a chance! POSTPONE for 30 DAYS, PLEASE!!!! Give us time to prepare meaningful public input. Voting tonight excludes smaller organizations that provide essential services to underrepresented and low-income communities. DON'T VOTE TONIGHTM Respectfully, Ann Zerkel, resident: 2640 North Scott Boulevard, Iowa City 52245 1 Item #9.g STAFF PRESENTATION TO FOLLOW: � r CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1 826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org City of Iowa City City Steps 2030 Five -Year Consolidated Plan January 21, 2025 City Steps 2030 Iowa City's Five -Year Consolidated Plan About the Consolidated Plan: • Required bg HUD every five gears. • Helps assess local affordable housing needs and market conditions. • Allows place -based investments for federal funds. • Provides a framework for communitg dialogue to identifg housing and communitg development priorities that can be met through entitlement funding from HUD (CDBG & HOME) • Aligns multiple grant programs under a single plan. • Ensures accountabilitg bg monitoring progress and evaluating the effectiveness of communitg development initiatives each program gear. City Steps 2030 Iowa City's Five -Year Consolidated Plan Key Components of the Plan: • Community Profile • Market Analysis • Strategic Objectives • Action Plan Process Overview: • Needs Assessment: Analysis of market conditions, demographic data, and community needs through surveys, focus groups, and data collection. • Goal Setting: Defining clear, measurable objectives aligned with identified community needs. • Strateq_u Development: Proposing specific strategies and actions to achieve set goals, including potential partnerships • Citizen Participation: emphasizes the importance of engaging the community through public meetings, outreach efforts, and feedback mechanisms City Steps 2030 Iowa City's Five -Year Consolidated Plan Related Documents: • Two reports each for all five years: ✓ Annual Action Plan ✓ CAPER (Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report) • Related documents embedded within the Consolidated Plan: ✓ Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing ✓ Citizen Participation Plan • Other related planning efforts: ✓ Regional Housing Needs Assessment AnaIgsis of Impediments to Fair Housing Regional Housing Needs Assessment Annual Action Plan Mullin & Lonergan • Hired by the city through RFP process. • Headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA. • Have prepared more than 125 Consolidated Plans for nearly 80 entitlements. • Provide ongoing CDBG and HOME technical assistance to 40 communities. • Completing the city's Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Regional Housing Needs Assessment Consultant Team: Bill Wasielewski, AICP - President Hannah Genovese, MPA - Housing & Community Development Specialist Emily Reilly - Housing & Community Development Specialist Kevin Tang - Housing & Community Development Specialist Lr M 3tL ASSOCIATES Public Input Seeking Input" Community and Housing Needs --- in Iowa City As part of its City Steps 0 plan, the LEARN MORE ®IOWACITY icgov.org/2030 3r, Take the online survey o., o If you have questions or need d isabilRy-related accammobations to participate in the stakeholder workshops, contact Erika Kubly, Neighborhood Services, at ekublvf `'awac'ly.org, a 311-111-1121. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient lime to meet your access needs. 0 . Public Meetings • Pheasant Ridge Neighborhood Center: 7/30/24 at 6:00pm • Saint Patrick Church (Escucha Mi Voz): 7/31/24 at 7:00pm • Broadway Neighborhood Center: 8/1/24 at 5:30pm • Virtual public meeting 9/9/24 at 2:30pm Stakeholder Input Sessions 1. Housing Needs of Underserved Populations 2. Housing Assistance and Barriers to Safe Affordable Housing 3. People Experiencing or At -Risk of Homelessness 4. Non -Housing Community Development and Basic Needs 5. Workforce Development 6. Sustainable Neighborhoods and Amenities Housing Needs Survey for Iowa City • Translated to Spanish, French, Arabic & Mandarin • 336 responses completed Shelter Survey Public Input El wo- Themes from Public Input Sessions: Expanded affordable housing opportunities • Rental cost burden, need for rent assistance • Expanded permanent supportive housing opportunities • Increased need for housing for below 30% AMI Access to housing and services • Transportation • Barriers for immigrants • Fair Housing concerns Continuing and expanded public services • Increased mental health needs • Additional services in LMI neighborhoods (health clinics) Workforce development and improved access to opportunities • Vocational training opportunities • Childcare that is both affordable and pays a living wage Iowa City"s HUD Programs General Observations of the City's Funding • Iowa City is a small entitlement community. • Received $716,206 in CDBG and $384,380 in HOME funds in FY25 • Over the last 5-7 gears federal allocations have remained the same or decreased. Programmatic and Administrative Observations • The Citg allows ang eligible activitg under CDBG or HOME. • Small entitlement communities lack staff capacitg to administer all tgpes of activities. • Federal regulations increases project costs. • HUD continues to add complex regulatorg requirements. • The current staff levels for the Citg are too thin to administer everg tgpe of eligible activitg, given the increasing federal regulations and complexitg. • Iowa Citg has dedicated local resources towards affordable housing and public services. Iowa City must prioritize their federal resources on the highest priority needs and focus strategic investments and funding decisions based on these identified needs. Comparable Entitlements - CDBG Communities with a similar CDBG allocation to Iowa City focus funding on a small number of activities: Iowa City National City, CA Albany, GA Davis, CA Lynchburg, VA CDBG Funds $716,206 $712,730 $720,108 $720,159 $722,622 Admin & Planning x x x x x Public Services x x x x x Public Facilities x x Owner Rehab x x Rental Rehab x x Acquisition x Down Payment Assistance x Infrastructure x x x x Economic Development x x Recommended Investment Strategies HOME Funding • Recommended Set -Asides: • Tenant -Based Rent Assistance (TBRA) • Down Payment Assistance • Direct projects involving construction of new affordable housing to the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County revolving loan fund which receives an annual contribution from the city's Affordable Housing Fund. • Recent quarterly funding round had $2.9 million available • Limit competitive funding for HOME to CHDOs (Community Housing Development Organization) • HOME Rule requires 15% funds to CHDO activities HOME Funding ✓ TBRA ✓ Down Payment Assistance ✓ CH DO Activities Recommended Investment Strategies CDBG Funding �?,E • Focus owner -occupied rehab activities under CDBG • Eliminate the HOME owner -occupied rehab set -aside. • Establish a rental rehab set -aside for city -owned (non-public housing) rentals. CDBG Funding • Limit competitive funding for CDBG to the following activities: ✓ Owner -occupied rehab • Public facilities ✓ Rental Rehab • Rental acquisition ✓ Public Facilities *** CDBG competitive opp/icotions de%yed for FY26 ✓ Rental Acquisition • Restructure the method for providing public service funding ✓ Public Services (Aid to Agencies) Proposed Activities for CDBG/HOME 00000 Activity CDBG HOME Admin & Planning Set -aside Set -aside Public Services Set -aside NA Economic Development Not funded NA Public Facilities Competitive NA Infrastructure Not funded NA Owner Rehab Set -aside Not funded Rental Rehab Set -aside CHDO projects Acquisition Competitive CHDO projects New Construction NA Not funded Down Payment Assistance Not funded Set -aside TBRA NA Set -aside Recommendation: Iowa City must prioritize its federal resources on the highest priority needs and focus strategic investments and funding decisions based on these identified needs. A Aid to Agencies • Iowa City's human services grant program (also called public services). • Currently funding Legacy Agencies on a two-year cycle and Non -Legacy Agencies annually through competitive funding rounds. • FY25 budget is $770,444 (84% General Fund;16% CDBG public service funds) • $733,444 to 19 Legacy Agencies • $37,000 to 6 Non -Legacy Agencies Ongoing Program Challenges: • Greater demand for funds than available resources. • Legacy vs. Non -Legacy status. • Application review process is burdensome. Year FY19 Budget $391,700 FY20 $614,500 FY21 $675,000 FY22 $719,250 FY23 $739,059 FY24 $764,775 FY25 $770,444 ••••0 Goals for Aid to Agencies Process • Establish City public service funding priorities and direct funding to meet those priorities. • What core services do we need in our community? • Incorporate public input received • Focus on impact, outcomes, and performance. • Data through joint funding application • Simplify the application and review process. Funding Priorities Recommended public service funding priorities based on community needs and public input: • Homeless and Shelter Services • Food Insecurity • Healthcare (includes mental & behavioral health) • Childcare and Youth Services • Housing Stability Services • Transportation Additional prioritization for agencies serving populations with higher barriers to accessing services, including (but not limited to): • Immigrants & refugees • Elderly populations • Persons with disabilities • Victims of domestic violence Aid to Agencies Recommendations A2A Direct Funding Process Agencies who meet city priorities and other key factors will receive up to five-year funding through the city as core services • These agencies will not participate in the competitive review process. • Funding would increase/decrease proportionate to the annual budget. • Any agency in this group is able to administer CDBG funding. Selected Direct Funding Recipients: • CommUnity • NCJC • DVIP • Shelter House • Free Medical Clinic • UAY Meets City Steps AgencU provides an essential service that is Priority identified as a prioritg in Citg Steps 2030. Years in Existence Agencg has been operating for no less than 15 gears in its current capacitg. Local Agencg's headquarters is located in Iowa Citg and serves Iowa Citg residents. Agencg has full-time, dedicated professional Financial Capacity financial staff. Agencg has a single audit annuallg or has equivalent process that demonstrates financial oversight. Quality of Agencg demonstrates sound operational Operations practices. Agencg consistentlg meets performance measures and demonstrates an increase in Performance the work performed and clients served over time. Agencg provides timelg submissions of reports and responses to staff inquiries. Aid to Agencies Recommendations A2A Competitive Process • All other agencies would apply through the joint funding process every 2 years. • For many agencies this would mean no change to their process. • This would eliminate Legacy and Non - Legacy categories. • Adjust minimum award to $20,000. • Agencies that score well in the competitive funding round will get priority for funding, similar to now. • Agencies who were not previously eligible for funding, including new agencies, will have access to a greater amount of grant funding opportunities. HCDC Participation • Staff will score the applications for the competitive process and make a funding recommendation to HCDC. • Memo provided for rationale. • HCDC can revise the staff recommendations as they see fit. • HCDC will not be obligated to score applications individually. • Will continue to have access to application materials and scoring criteria. Agency FY25 Award CommUnity $69,679 DVIP* (includes RVAP) $60,515 + $28,240 Free Medical Clinic $40,344 NCJC $70,601 Shelter House $100,647 UAY $34,796 Total: $404,822 All Other Legacy Agencies (13) $328,622 All Non -Legacy Agencies (6) $37,000 Total: $365,622 A2A Total Budget: $770,444 City Steps 2030 does not provide budget recommendations for Aid to Agencies. City Council will continue to approval annual allocations. What portion of the total A2A budget will go to direct funded agencies? • Direct funding amounts would be derived from awards received through the FY26-27 competitive funding round. • Likelg prorated moving forward. • These six agencies are currently receiving -53% of the total A2A budget. Will current Legacies Agencies lose eligibility for the same amount of funding? • No. All current Legacy Agencies would be eligible for the same or higher level of funding than they are currentlg receiving. • New proposed minimum funding is $20,000. • Fewer agencies will be funded. How do these changes impact current Non -Legacy Agencies? • Non -Legacy Agencies will now be eligible for higher levels of funding as well as a two -gear funding cycle. • Process will be more competitive. Review of City Steps 2030 Process Outreach and Opportunities for Public Input on the Plan • Created a webpage for information about the plan • Publicized input opportunities through flyers translated into 5 languages. • Three public meetings in partnership with Neighborhood Centers and Escucha Mi Voz • Six in -person stakeholder sessions • One virtual stakeholder meeting • Focus groups and/or interviews with other community stakeholders • Housing needs survey • Shelter resident survey • Joint session discussion with HCDC and City Council November 4, 2024 (recorded and available online) • 30-day public comment period beginning on 12/20/24 • City press release • All agencies currently funded were emailed directly • Social media posts by Communications • Input solicited from HCDC (unable to hold scheduled meeting on January 13tn) • Public meeting at the January 21St City Council meeting 0 0 0 0 * Next Steps Timeline for Aid to Agencies • January 21, 2025 - Requesting City Council approval of draft City Steps 2030 • January 27, 2025 - HCDC review of FY26-27 Legacy A2A applications • February/March 2025 - FY26 Non -Legacy A2A application process • Est. May 2025 - City Council review and approval of FY26 Legacy and Non -Legacy A2A funding recommendations. • New agreements entered and funding awards provided after July 1, 2025. Timeline for CDBG & HOME • January 21, 2025 - Requesting City Council approval of draft City Steps 2030 • Spring 2025 - Competitive CDBG funding round offered • Est. May 2025 - FY26 Annual Action Plan review by City Council • This will be an amendment to City Steps 2030 • Complete the Action Plan once we have funding allocations from HUD. • July 1, 2025 - New set -asides outlined in City Steps would be effective. STAFF PRESENTATION CONCLUDED CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street lowa Cite, lowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX WwIV. icgov, srg Prepared by: Erika Kubly, Neighborhood Services, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5230 Resolution No. 25-29 Resolution adopting Iowa City's 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan (known as City Steps 2030) authorizing the City Manager to submit said plan, technical corrections, and all necessary certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and designating the City Manager as the authorized Chief Executive Officer for the Consolidated Plan. Whereas, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to prepare and submit Consolidated Plan every five years, known as City Steps 2030 for City Fiscal Years 2026 through 2030, to plan the use of federal funds to assist lower income residents with housing, jobs, public facilities, and public services; and Whereas, the Consolidated Plan outlines a five-year strategy to address the City's goals for housing, jobs, and services; and Whereas, the City of Iowa City has held a series of meetings regarding the needs of lower income. residents and the use of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds for the City of Iowa City; and Whereas, the City has disseminated information, received public input, and held a public meeting on the Consolidated Plan; and Whereas, adoption of the Consolidated Plan will make Iowa City eligible for federal and state funds administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and Whereas, the City Council finds that the public interest will be served by the adoption of the Consolidated Plan and submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that: 1. The City of Iowa City's Five -Year Consolidated Plan for City Fiscal Years 2026-2030 titled City Steps 2030 on file in the Neighborhood and Development Services office is hereby approved and adopted. 2. The City Manager of Iowa City is hereby designated as the Chief Executive Officer and authorized to act on behalf of the City of Iowa City in connection with Iowa City's Five - Year Consolidated Plan for FY26-FY30. 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to submit Iowa City's Five -Year Consolidated Plan for FY26-FY30 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and is further authorized and directed to provide all the necessary certifications and technical corrections or documents required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in connection with said Plan. Resolution No. 25-29 Page 2 4. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute, terminate, or amend CDBG and HOME Agreements executed in connection with the allocation of public funds with sub - recipients, Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs), or other legal entities. Passed and approved this 21 st day of January, 2025. Mayor V C.21 Attest: City Clerk City AttorneyXOffice (Sue Dulek — 01 /16/2025) It was moved by Moe and seconded by Alter the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: ABSTAIN: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Alter X Bergus Vacant X Harmsen X Moe X Salih X Teague