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Home My WebLink About09-20-2007 Housing & Community Development Commission AGENDA HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20,2007 6:30 P.M. 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Approval of the July 19, 2007 Minutes 3. Public Comment of Items Not on the Agenda 4. Staff/Commission Comment 5. Nomination and Election of Officers 6. New Business . Public Hearing & Approval of the FY07 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) . Selection of Projects to Monitor in FY08 . Timeline for the Annual Review of the Consolidated Plan 7. Adjournment ,~ L -~= -~... ~~W~~ ~ ~...~ --~ CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: September 14,2007 Housing and Community Development Commission Community Development Staff HCDC Meeting on September 20, 2007 This month we welcome Charles Drum to the commission. The following is a short description of the September agenda items. If you have any questions about the agenda or if you are unable to attend the meeting, please contact Tracy Hightshoe at 356-5244 or by email at tracy-hightshoe@iowa-city.org. Nomination & Election of Officers Every September, the commission nominates and elects a Chair and Vice Chair. The commission will nominate and vote for these two positions at this meeting. New Business . Public Hearing & Approval of the FY07 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) The CAPER is a HUD required document that the City must submit to HUD within 90 days of the end of the plan year. The report describes the federally funded activities undertaken by the City and its partners, and the accomplishments for the federal fiscal year 2006. A draft of the CAPER is included in your packet for your review and comment. At this meeting, we will be asking HCDC to approve the document for submission to HUD. . Selection of Projects to Monitor. Each year commission members choose 3-4 projects to monitor during the year. A list of projects is included in the packet. Please review and indicate at the meeting which ones you would like to monitor for FY08. . Timeline for the Annual Review of the Consolidated Plan (CITY STEPS) We are in the process of reviewing our CITY STEPS Plan. Details will be forthcoming regarding the number and locations of public meetings to solicit input regarding the Consolidated Plan. It is anticipated that all the community meetings will take place before the October HCDC meeting. Two meetings have been scheduled to be held at Lakeside Apartments and the Forest View Mobile Home Park. A third public meeting will be scheduled. HCDC will also hold a public hearing at their October 18 meeting. If HCDC decides to recommend any formal plan amendment(s), the proposed amendment(s) will be forwarded to the City Council for their consideration. We will keep you posted on the dates and times of the meetings. Due to scheduling conflicts, the September 20 HCDC meeting will be held in the City Manager's Conference Room, City Hall. The Conference room is located on LeveI1-A, Revenue. The City Manager's Conference room is also accessible by the elevator. MINUTES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JULY 19, 2007 - 6:30 PM LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL PRELIMINARY Members Present: Jerry Anthony called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM Jerry Anthony, Steve Crane, Andy Douglas, Holly Hart, Rebecca McMurray, Brian Richman, Michael Shaw, Charlotte Walker Call to Order: Members Absent: Marcy DeFrance Staff Present: Tracy Hightshoe Others: Steven Ramirez RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL (become effective only after separate Council action): None APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 19TH, 2007 HCDC MINUTES MOTION: Richman moved approve the April 19th, 2007 minutes. Crane seconded. The motion passed 7:0. Shaw abstained. PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None STAFF/COMMISSION COMMENT Hightshoe said she passed out the approved FY08 action plan to the Commission. Anthony said that in May of this year, city council approved the hiring of a consultant to conduct a housing study. The consultant's final report should be available in September. Shaw asked if the Commission would be able to see it. Anthony said once the final report comes out, Commission members will get a copy. Anthony said there is a subcommittee to guide the consultant. Anthony is on that subcommittee. NEW BUSINESS - REVIEW OF ALLOCATION PROCESS/CREATION OF SUBCOMMITTEE Anthony said that a couple years ago, HCDC decided that the allocation process needed some streamlining. A subcommittee was formed. He said that the recommendations were used for this past allocation process. Anthony said that based on recommendations of the subcommittee, there are now different applications for each category (i.e. housing, public facilities, etc). Anthony said HCDC discussed if each year there should be specific funding goals. That has not been followed through. Anthony said that HCDC feels there should be another subcommittee to do this. Crane asked if that meant making the questions more concise than this past year. Hightshoe said what it means is defining clearly what is considered a high priority, which may mean moving some previously identified high needs to medium, low or no priority and funding what is considered high that year. Hightshoe stated that outcome performance measures are increasingly more important to HUD and that how we report data and organize it in CITY STEPs in changing and this would be a good time to coordinate both HUD requirements and discuss priority funding and what will be funded. Richman said that when the subcommittee was first proposed, the purpose was to make the HCDC more proactive, as opposed to reactive. He said that a subcommittee could work with the community to decide on goals and projects that would meet certain priorities. Shaw asked if a staff person could participate in a subcommittee. Hightshoe said yes. Shaw said that the person that the city hired to evaluate the community needs "derailed" what the subcommittee's plans were. Anthony asked if HCDC is required to fund exactly what is covered under our priorities such as Housing and Community Development Commission July 19, 2007 - 6:30 PM Page 2 48% housing, 21 % public facilities, etc. Hightshoe stated this is a goal, but we don't have to be exact. That being said, over the course of the 5 year plan the percentages should hopefully fall to how we hoped to spend the funds. If not, the plan can be changed to reflect current needs. The City has tried to set up those percentages to guide each year's funding so that at the end of the 5-year plan we are close to our goals, however there is room within the plan to at times fund one category more than the other as long it is allowed under the program rules. Anthony asked HCDC's thoughts on creating a subcommittee. Shaw said it was a good idea. Anthony said he'd be on the subcommittee. Shaw encouraged new HCDC members to be on the subcommittee in order to provide more context and offer new input into what the HCDC is doing. Shaw said he'd gladly give up his seat. Walker noted that they don't know who the new members will be. Shaw said that maybe the subcommittee can just reserve a slot then. Douglas said he'd be willing to serve. Douglas asked how many times the subcommittee would meet. Anthony said 3 or 4 times. Shaw asked about the staff person. Hightshoe said a staff person will show up. Hart volunteered. The committee will be Hart, Douglas and Anthony. OLD BUSINESS - DISCUSS NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK CELEBRATION Hightshoe said that the celebration is on August 2nd, 2007 at 4 PM at the United Action for Youth - Youth Center. Hightshoe said the youth center was a CDSG project. The city council is considering funding La Reyna and so they might be catering the event with chips and quesadillas. Hightshoe mentioned the names of the award recipients. She said the award ceremony starts at 5 PM. Anthony said there might be music before the award ceremony. Shaw said there are a couple of musicians still in town that the school district is using to provide summer lessons. Shaw wasn't sure who the contact person was but if need be, he could find out and inquire whether the musicians might play at the event. Hightshoe encouraged all members to attend and announced that Charlotte Walker would receive a certificate of appreciation for serving on HCDC. Walker decided not to reapply for the commission. MONITORING REPORTS City of Iowa City - Economic Development Fund (Hart) Hart said she was out of town and requested a deferment. Anthony said yes. Hightshoe said she had some updates. She said there was 337,000 dollars in the fund. As of last November, they met with commercial lenders and since then have been getting a steady supply of applicants. Hightshoe said the committee just funded Discerning Eye and La Reyna will be up for consideration this month. Hightshoe said that the money will probably be gone by the time it goes to renew for 2009 funds. Richman asked about Discerning Eye. He asked about their economic expansion. Hightshoe said that CDSG funds can be used for job creation or retention. She said that they received funds for the retention of an optician. That person qualified as a low to moderate income person and the position does not require any further qualifications than a high school diploma. Hightshoe said La Reyna is creating new positions. Shaw asked if she's received any applicants from start-ups. Hightshoe said yes, but start-ups are risky. She said that they're more likely to fund existing businesses. Hightshoe said loans are partially secured when able. Two loans have been unsecured. Walker noted that the agenda for the July 24th meeting said La Reyna is loaned without security. Hightshoe said a mortgage will be placed on the property through La Reyna and will put a blanket UCC statement for the business. Crane said a UCC statement is a lien against business assets and whoever is in the first position has the rights to the assets, should they be liquidated. Crane said that with restaurants there is usually a lack of collateral. Hightshoe stated she is making a summary of the ED funds used to date and will place it in the next HCDC packet. Four Oaks - New Construction (Crane) Crane asked if he could provide updates next time. Anthony said yes. Hightshoe said they're almost finished with construction. Its up, its framed, and they're just working on final plumbing. She said it's more than half complete. She said it should be ready soon. Housing and Community Development Commission July 19, 2007 - 6:30 PM Page 3 Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity (McMurray) McMurray said she talked to Mark Patton. They purchased six lots a month ago and spent 168,000 dollars. She said that for the 2008 fiscal year, they put an offer for a lot on I street. They're still waiting to hear back. The Housing Fellowship - FY06 Affordable Rental & Homeownership (Anthony) Anthony said that for The Housing Fellowship, they got 175,000 dollars in FY06 for affordable rental and 181,000 in FY06 for homeownership. He said that they haven't spent anything of the affordable rental money. For the homeownership, Anthony said, they have bought two lots. He said that houses have been built on both lots. They have been able to get monies from two sources. The families buying these houses would get money from these two sources. Anthony said they are going to close on a third lot and buy tomorrow, if all goes well, they will have spent all of the 181,000 dollars. Hightshoe said they will actually have about 41,000 dollars left over. Shaw asked why they haven't spent anything on the affordable rental. Anthony said he thinks they're trying to save money for a larger project. Anthony noted they have five years to spend it. Johnson County Permanent Supportive Housing LP - FY06 Affordable Rental (Douglas) Douglas said that the people who are putting this project together felt that there was a need for affordable rental housing for people with mental disabilities. The county leased them land for 50 years. Most of the money for this project came from the sale of low income housing tax credits. They also got 275,000 dollars from State HOME funds. Douglas said the first tenants will be coming in August. Douglas said it sounds like a good set up. They've drawn 260,000 dollars of the 275,000 dollars. City of Iowa City - Housing Rehabilitation (DeFrance) Hightshoe said she'd have the rehabilitation department submit a memo for the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT Shaw moved to adjourn the meeting. Crane seconded. The motion passed 8:0 The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM. s/pcd/mins/hcdcl200717 -19-07 .doc HCDC Monitoring List for FY08 FUNDED FY08 CDBG/HOME PROJECTS AMOUNT MONITOR MONTH Transitional Housing - Builders of Hope $125,000 October Operational Expenses - Shelter House $7,500 Oct_~ Aid to Aqencies (Elder Services, UAY, MECCA) __ $105,000 October Operational Expenses - Extend the Dream Foundation $1,500 November ----.- ---~._._--~.- -- Operational Expenses - Local Foods Connection $2,474 November Operational Expenses - Visitinq Nurse Association $2,500 November Affordable Homeownership - IV Habitat for Humani~ $117,000 December Facility Rehabilitation - Domestic Violence Intervention Prog. $5,895 December Facility Rehabilitation/Accessibility - Crisis Center $18,529 January Operational Expenses - Iowa City Free Medical Clinic $7,500 January Transitional Housing - Hawkeye Area Community ActiorU:>!,QR $115,000 April Facility Rehabilitation - Goodwill Industries of Southeast IA $30,000 April Accessibility - Iowa City Free Medical Clinic $29,500 April Affordable Homeownership - Bloomin~Garden IHA LP $80,000 Mav CHDO Operatin~enses - The Housing Fellowship $31,000 Mav Facility Rehabilitation- Neighborhood Centers of Johnson Co. $88,000 May Affordable Rental - The Housing Fellowship ____~~4 7,772 June --- - Lead Based Paint - Iowa City Housin[ R~_habilit<!~~_________ $50,000 June Housinq Rehabilitation - Ci~~V\I~U::;ity* - ---..- - -- -- - ------- ___H___+_ $244,042 .----.--- __ JUI1~ Splash Pad - Wetherby Friends and Nei[hb()iS N~_ $30,000 June ----_...__._---_._-"".._..~----..__..- _.._.._.__u ---,."."- ._-- Prior Year Carryover Projects Affordable Homeownership - Habitat for Humanity (FY07) $220,000 December Facility Rehabilitation - Community Mental Health (FY07) $18,280 January Tenant Based Rent Assistance - ICHA (FY06 & 07) $359,564 January Affordable Rental - The Housing Fellowship (FY06) $175,000 June Affordable Homeownership - The Housinq Fellowship (FY06) $181,200 June CITY STEPS Annual Rev.ew Iowa City's 2006-2010 Consolidated . for Housing, Jobs, and Services for Low-In esidents Tuesday, October 2, 2007 Forest View Mobile Home Park 1205 Laura Drive #131, Iowa City Wednesday, October 10, 2007 Lakeside Apartments, Community~~Pm 2401 Highway 6 E, Iowa City . Public Meeting To Be Determined Pheasant Ridge C 2651 Roberts Ro' 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. anrtlinating housing, jobs, and service ome residents. It provides an opportunity for i-iincome residents in areas such as housing, re, transportation, public services and facilities. me to be considered low-income in Iowa City (as .5. Department of Housing and Urban Development) is: . A person Iivin e earning less than $40,650 . A two-person h' usehold earning less than $46,500 . A household of three earning less than $52,300 . A household of four earning less than $58,100 We encourage you to attend the public meeting at Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, Pheasant Ridge Center, to provide input, share your opinion and to give feedback on current efforts. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Tracy Hightshoe at tracy-hightshoe@iowa-city.org or at 356.5244. - 4-< o - <l) OJ) (Ij ~ "0 C ctl C ctl .- '0 :G J:: ~ .... ""'000.<1> 'c(5CJ)C g>.~ C "0 "E .- .... 6.. 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These challenges include lack of affordable housing, low wages, healthcare and childcare, among others. Join Jonathan Kozol, a nationally renowned expert and author on poverty issues in an interactive discussion about generating support to successfully address and overcome these challenges. 11 :30 - 1 :00 Lunch Iowa Ballroom, Second Floor 1:00 -1:15 Break (Exhibits Open) Des Moines Exhibit Hall, Third Floor 1:15 - 2:30 Break-Out Sessions Homeownership Track - Cedar Rapids & Council Bluffs Rooms, Third Floor Subprime lending challenges, Part I: How we got here In this session, presenters will provide differing viewpoints about the current subprime lending market and offer insights about how we got here. Rental Track - Davenport & Dubuque Rooms, Third Floor Incorporating rental housing into long-term community development plans Most communities have long-term plans that address the various needs of its citizens, such as street work, public safety, and so on. But what about housing? How can communities make housing a part of planning? Why should communities consider the housing needs of different populations? How can communities take advantage of effective building practices to save time and money? And how can communities and developers work together to navigate complicated building codes? Special Needs Housing Track - Salons F-H, Second Floor Programs to support prisoner re-entry Programs that help ex-offenders successfully re-enter society benefit not only the individual but the greater community, as well. Several communities in Iowa and around the Midwest are tackling this tricky issue head-on. This session will explore current re- entry programs and potential initiatives for the future. 2:30 - 3:45 Break-Out Sessions Homeownership Track - Cedar Rapids & Council Bluffs Rooms, Third Floor Subprime lending challenges, Part II: Where do we go from here? As a follow-up to an earlier discussion, this session will explore state, federal and industry responses to the current subprime lending market, including suggestions about where we can go from here. Affordable Rental Track - Davenport & Dubuque Rooms, Third Floor Tax Credits 101 It's no secret that the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program is daunting and complex. Terms like HOME and syndication are enough to confuse even seasoned housing developers. In this session we'll put all the pieces together, helping you decide whether tax credits are the right financing choice for you. Special Needs Housing Track - Salons F-H, Second Floor Providing transitional housing for families Single mothers and their children account for the majority of our state's homeless population, making the need for transitional housing paramount. This session will share best practices from some of the state's leading transitional housing programs and show you how to create your own. 3:45 - 4:00 Break (Exhibits Open) Des Moines Exhibit Hall, Third Floor 4:00 - 5:15 Break-Out Sessions Homeownership Track - Cedar Rapids & Council Bluffs Rooms, Third Floor National homeownership education campaigns that can benefit Iowans Several national organizations have created campaigns to educate potential home buyers on foreclosure preservation and the dangers of predatory lending. Housing providers in Iowa can become a part of these campaigns and use them here to help Iowans become home buyers who are educated and aware. Affordable Rental Track - Davenport & Dubuque Rooms, Third Floor Tax Credits 202 Making a successful tax credit application is only part of the challenge. This session will share tips to avoid pitfalls during construction and maintain a project's marketability once it's completed. Special Needs Housing Track - Salons F-H, Second Floor Understanding rent subsidy programs A variety of rent subsidy programs exist to help Iowans, but the rules and regulations for each can become complex and confusing. At this session, learn about the range of rent subsidy programs, how they're administered and how to access them. 5: 15 - 6:00 Free time 6:00 - 7:00 Networking Reception (Exhibits Open) Des Moines Exhibit Halt, Third Floor 7:00 - Dine-Around at Area Restaurants Wednesday, October 24 8:00 - 9:00 Continental Breakfast (Exhibits Open) Des Moines Exhibit Halt, Third Floor 9:00- 10:30 Breaking Cycles Presenter: Christopher Gardner Des Moines Exhibit Halt, Third Floor Christopher Gardner was made famous by the hit 2006 movie that shared his life story, The Pursuit of Happyness. Gardner grew up poor and fatherless; in adulthood he was left to raise his son alone, which led to a period of homelessness on the San Francisco streets. Ultimately, Gardner rose above his obstacles to become a Wall Street legend. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to hear this rags to riches story. 10:30 -10:45 Break 10:45 - 11:30 Exhibitors Tear Down 10:45 - Noon Break-Out Sessions Homeownership Track - Cedar Rapids & Council Bluffs Rooms, Third Floor Single-family housing development toolbox Successfully financing affordable single-family housing can require a good deal of innovation and creativity. We've assembled a panel of experts who will share a toolbox full of unique and successful financing strategies, including financing with bonds, TIF and more. Affordable Rental Track - Davenport & Dubuque Rooms, Third Floor Changing the image of struggling multifamily projects It's not easy to change the image of a housing property that's earned a bad reputation. Learn the secrets to turning a project from uninviting to unbeatable. Special Needs Housing Track - Salons F-H, Second Floor Supportive Housing 101 This session is designed to give participants a basic understanding of the concept of permanent supportive housing. Topics will include the definition, features, benefits and examples of supportive housing; how supportive housing fits into the housing continuum; identifying target populations; range of housing options and available technical and funding resources. Noon -12:30 Lunch Iowa Ballroom, Second Floor 12:30 -1:45 Break-Out Sessions Homeownership Track - Cedar Rapids & Council Bluffs Rooms, Third Floor Effective marketing strategies to reach specifics audiences As Iowa's population continues to change, housing providers are challenged to effectively reach a diverse group of prospective home buyers. This session will share tips and tricks for effective marketing strategies to reach Generations X and Y, minorities and single-parent families. Affordable Rental Track - Davenport & Dubuque Rooms, Third Floor Preserving HUn 202 and 811 and RD 515 projects Preserving Iowa affordable housing stock is a priority for housing providers around the state. Learn how to maintain the affordability of aging properties with housing credits, tax exempt bonds and more. Special Needs Housing Track - Salons F-H, Second Floor Supportive Housing 202 This introductory level workshop is targeted to project managers, staff and board members of organizations that are actively considering developing supportive housing. 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Ul ~J:l m 0 e>.., o .. ~ 0 't:::'tl e CI> 9-0 ~ .- o Ul ~c'2 m Ul ~C o 0 ~ l!! ~ CI> ~Q. ,S:2 "ii - .. ,!g 0 ;:::"1- ,~ 1 -~ = -....at :.....--". ~~W!! ~ ~.~, ~: CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: To: August 8, 2007 From: Housing & Community Development Commission Jeff Vanatter, Housing Rehabilitation Office Housing Rehabilitation program overview and update Re: The City of Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation program provides guidance and financial assistance to help residents maintain and update their homes. This assistance provides lower income homeowners the opportunity to make repairs to. their homes that enable them to stay living in their homes and helps to maintain Iowa City's housing stock. The Housing Rehabilitation Program administers two major programs: 1) the federally-funded housing rehabilitation program, and 2) the Targeted Area Rehabilitation Program (TARP). The federally-funded housing rehabilitation program is funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership programs and primarily provides assistance in the forms of low-interest or no-interest loans and/or conditional occupancy loans. The type of loan is dependent on the homeowner's ability to pay. The federally-funded housing rehabilitation assistance is offered through six specific programs: 1. Comprehensive Rehabilitation ProQram - Allows for the rehabilitation of a structure in order to meet housing quality standards of the Iowa City Housing Code and includes repairs to all major interior and exterior systems. Assistance ranges from $3000-$24,999 per project. 2. EmerQency Assistance ProQram - Provides assistance to help correction of major housing code violations and any other condition which make the structure uninhabitable or unsafe. Assistance ranges from $100-$6000 per project. 3. Exterior Repair ProQram - Covers the cost of any exterior repair to the main structure. Assistance ranges from $1000-$15,000 per project. 4. Residential Accessibility ProQram - Includes improvements to the home to make it accessible for homeowners with disabilities so that they may live independently in the home. Assistance ranges from $1000-$16,000 per project. 5. Manufactured Home Repair ProQram - Applies to manufactured home repairs to items affecting home safety, such as doors, furnaces, water heaters, plumbing" electrical and steps. Assistance ranges from $500-$4000 per project. 6. EnerQY Efficiency ProQram - Runs September 1 sl to March 1 sl each year, subject to funding availability. Eligible costs are limited to costs associated with the purchase of high efficiency heating equipment, the conversion or modification of a heating system, and costs for insulation. Assistance ranges from $300-$4000 per project. TARP is offered as a compliment to the federally-funded CDBG/HOME programs without the same level of income targeting. It is designed to stabilize and revitalize targeted neighborhoods through the broader applicability of our Housing Rehabilitation and Historic Preservation programs. Repairs and improvements can be made to all interior and exterior systems. This program provides assistance in the form of low-interest loans that are repayable over a 20-year term and is funded by the City through general obligation bonds. Assistance ranges from $10,000-$40,000 per project. In FY07, we expended $262,152.72 in project costs and administration on 31 CDBG-funded projects, with the average median income for these households being 38.7%. We have committed approximately $80,400.00 to other projects that are started or are about to begin. The Rehab Office expended $87,772.82 in project costs and administration on 6 HOME- funded projects, with the average median income for these households being 47.2%. We have committed approximately $32,000.00 to other projects that are started or are about to begin. Under TARP, we expended $87,936.24 in project costs and administration on 6 projects. The average median income for these households was 73.8%. In addition, we' have committed approximately $221,500.00 to other projects that are started or are about to begin. If you have any questions please call me at 356-5128 or contact me via e-mail at ieff- vanatter(Q>.iowa-citV.orQ . Cc: Jeff Davidson, Community Development Staff HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES The Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) consists of nine Iowa City residents appointed by the City Council. They represent, as nearly as possible, a cross-section of the Iowa City population in background, ideas, geographic location, age and socioeconomic status. Committee members serve for three years. The purpose of HCDC is to advise the Council on community needs in general and on the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership program (HOME) funds from a citizen viewpoint. To accomplish this HCDC provides systematic communication between citizens and policymakers with regard to community development projects. The Commission's work has been primarily directed at developing, coordinating, and reviewing the City's activities carried out in conjunction with the City's Consolidated Plan (CITY STEPS). In addition, the Commission reviews the Community Development Division and Iowa City Housing Authority policies and periodically makes recommendations to the Council regarding these policies. ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2007 . In FY07 the City of Iowa City and its subrecipients expended $810,766 in CDBG funds and $800,294 in HOME funds to assist low-moderate income persons. To ensure that community needs are met, HCDC members monitored projects throughout the year. HCDC members also organized the annual Iowa City Community Development Celebration that featured an awards ceremony honoring outstanding CDBG and HOME recipients and volunteer contributions. The 2007 Celebration was held at United Action for Youth's youth center. The FY07 project accomplishments are as follows: . Economic Development Fund - Reviewed 5 applications and marketed the fund to the community and local lenders (underway) . Operational Support - Aid to Human Service Agencies (5,726 persons) . Outreach Coordinator - Shelter House (457 persons) . Case Management - Iowa City Free Medical Clinic (399 persons) . Compeer Program - Community Mental Health Center (11 persons) . Operational Expenses - Extend the Dream Foundation (25 persons) . Mental Health Home Visits - Visiting Nurse Association (6 persons) . Facility Rehabilitation - Arc of Johnson County (project cancelled by applicant request) . Facility Rehabilitation - Community Mental Health Center (underway) . Facility Rehabilitation - Domestic Violence Intervention Program (1,882 persons) . Housing Rehabilitation - City ofIowa City (32 households) . New Construction - Four Oaks Youth Homes (underway) . Playground Improvements - Wood Elementary (4,050 Low-Moderate Income Area Benefit) . Facility Rehabilitation - MECCA (3,031 persons) . Affordable Home Ownership - Habitat for Humanity purchased six lots . Tenant Based Rent Assistance - Iowa City Housing Authority (funds to be used in FY08) . Administration - CDBG & HOME PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 A total of $1,577,471 was allocated to 22 projects, plus program administration for FY08. The following is a list of the FY08 projects: . Economic Development Fund - City of Iowa City (FY06 & FY07 Funds) . Accessibility/Safety Improvements - Crisis Center . Facility Rehabilitation - Domestic Violence Intervention Program . Facility Rehabilitation - Goodwill Industries of the Heartland . Accessibility - Iowa City Free Medical Clinic . Facility Rehabilitation - Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County . Recreational Facility (Splash Pad) - Wetherby Friends and Neighbors NA . Operational Funding - Extend the Dream Foundation . Case Management - Iowa City Free Medical Clinic . Operational Funds - Local Foods Connection . Outreach Coordinator - Shelter House . Operational Funding - Visiting Nurse Association . Aid to Human Service Agencies - MECCA, VA Y, ESI . Affordable Homeownership -Habitat for Humanity . Affordable Homeownership -Blooming Garden IHA L.P. . Transitional Housing - Builders of Hope . Transitional Housing - HACAP . CHDO Operating Expenses - The Housing Fellowship . Affordable Rental - The Housing Fellowship . Housing Rehabilitation (Lead Based Paint) - City of Iowa City . Housing Rehabilitation - City of Iowa City . Program Administration & Planning The monitoring of all ongoing projects as well as FY08 projects will continue. The commission will continue to assess Iowa City's community development needs for housing, jobs, and services for low and moderate income residents, and to promote public and private efforts to meet such needs. COMMISSION MEMBERS Jerry Anthony, Chair Brian Richman, Vice Chair Steve Crane Marcy DeFrance Andy Douglas Holly Jane Hart Rebecca McMurray Michael Shaw Charlotte Walker