CDBG & HOME Program2016 Action Plan / Funding Recommendation
April 4, 2016Vancouver City Council Workshop
Peggy Sheehan, Community Development Programs Manager
Danell Norby, CDBG Coordinator
• Action Plan background and process• Prioritized applications• Timeline
Presentation Overview
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• Provides information on funding availability and proposed projects for each program year
• Prioritizes project applications based on community needs• Must follow HUD statutory requirements and incorporate HUD Goals:
• Provide Decent Housing• Create Suitable Living Environments• Create Economic Opportunities
Action Plan Background
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Fall Pre-Application MeetingElectronic Applications Available
Winter Final Applications Due Applicant PresentationsCommittee Review and Prioritization
Spring Council Workshop RecommendationsCity Council Public HearingAction Plan Adoption HearingFinal Action Plan submitted to HUD
Action Plan Background
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Public Services and Homeless Services – 4 applications• Assist low- and moderate-income households and people who are
homeless or at risk of homelessness• New service or increase in level of an existing service
Community Applications
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Non-Profit Facility/Capital Improvement Projects – 3 applications• Acquisition, construction, rehabilitation or improvements that will make
a lasting community change• Joint applications with Clark County CDBG program
Community Applications
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Economic Development Projects – 3 applications• Target to agencies that provide technical assistance and services to
small businesses/microenterprises
Community Applications
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Housing Projects and Tenant-Based Rental Assistance – 10 applications• Acquire, construct and/or rehabilitate affordable housing for rent or
homeownership or provide direct rental assistance to low-income people• Fund at least one project owned by a CHDO
Community Applications
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Housing Services – 4 applications• Tenant selection, case management and services to promote self-
sufficiency• Must be awarded in conjunction with HOME funding
Community Applications
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Review Committee Members• Anne Digenis, Community Foundation for SW Washington• Christine Smith, City of Vancouver• Frank L’Amie, Vancouver Heights Neighborhood Association• Franklin Johnson, Bennington Heights Neighborhood Association• Greg McGreevey, Fruit Valley Foundation• Jennifer Halleck, Vancouver School District• Judi Bailey, City of Vancouver• Julianna Marler, Port of Vancouver• Katie Anderson, Clark County Historic Museum• Kyle Roslund, Maul Foster
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Review Committee Members• Larry Smith, Retired Vancouver City Councilmember• Michael Torres, Clark County Dept. of Community Services• Mike True, Fort Vancouver National Trust• Ryan Lopossa, City of Vancouver• Sharif Burdzik, Riverview Bank• Sierk Braam, Colliers International• Stacy Donovan, City of Vancouver• Teresa Brum, City of Vancouver
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Prioritization Criteria - Consolidated Plan• Consistent with 2014-18 Consolidated Plan goals
• Increase and preserve affordable housing• Revitalize targeted neighborhoods• Provide supportive services for people who are homeless or at risk of
homelessness• Increase economic opportunity
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Prioritization Criteria - Focus on Housing• Vacancy rate below 2%• Fastest growing rental costs in the nation (15.6% from 2014-2015)• Tenant displacement & growing unsheltered homeless population
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Prioritization Criteria - Other Factors• Community support• Clear project scope and budget• Demonstrated agency capacity• Method for tracking outcomes• High impact for low- and moderate-income persons• Leverages other funding sources • Coordinates with other public or private efforts
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City CDBG Set-Aside• Historically $300,000 for City public infrastructure and economic
development • 2016 priority: $135,000 to continue support for small businesses • 3 projects:
• Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber – Small Business Assistance• Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce – Small Business
Assistance• Share - Individual Development Account
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2016 Estimated CDBG FundingSources:$122,839 Program Income from Loan Payments$1,155,595 2015 Entitlement Anticipated$1,278,434 TOTAL
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2016 Estimated CDBG FundingUses:$196,178 Public Services / Homeless Services$225,000 Housing Services for use with HOME units$166,750 Non-Profit Facilities/Capital Improvements $59,000 Housing Projects$135,000 Economic Development$231,119 Administrative Allowance (limited by regulations)$225,387 Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program$40,000 Implementation$1,278,434 TOTAL
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2016 Estimated HOME FundingSources:
$342,230 Prior Year Resources from canceled projects
$535,093 2015 Entitlement Anticipated$877,323 TOTAL
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2016 Estimated HOME FundingUses:$478,814 Tenant-Based Rental Assistance$300,000 Housing Projects$45,000 Community Housing Development Organization Operating$53,509 Administrative Allowance$877,323 TOTAL
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2016 Prioritized ApplicationsProject Name Sponsor Request CDBG HOME
Hunger Response Share $50,000 $50,000Housing Solutions Center Council for the Homeless $50,000 $50,000Oaks Case Management Janus Youth $50,000 $50,000Outreach Share $50,000 $46,178ASPIRE – Rental Assistance & Case Management Share $300,000 $50,000 $223,814The Nest – Rental Assistance & Case Management Janus Youth $175,000 $50,000 $125,000Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Operating Second Step Housing $45,000 $45,000
Meadows Apartment Second Step Housing $100,000 $100,000
62nd Avenue Senior Housing Phase 2 REACH $250,000 $100,000
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2016 Prioritized ApplicationsProject Name Sponsor Request CDBG HOME
Resident Sufficiency Program – Rental Assistance & Housing Services Second Step Housing $135,000 $75,000 $60,000
Aging with Dignity CDM Caregiving Services $110,000 $100,000
Roof Removal and Replacement School of Piano Technology for the Blind $46,750 $46,750
Vancouver Homebuyer Assistance Vancouver Affordable Housing $210,000 $59,000 $100,000Moving Forward Together - Rental Assistance & Housing services Salvation Army $140,000 $50,000 $70,000
Vancouver Corps Community Center Salvation Army $147,000 $20,000Permanently Affordable Homeownership Proud Ground $195,000 no funding availableFoundation for the Challenged Home X Foundation for the Challenged $45,000 no funding available
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2016 City Set-Aside ProjectsProject Name Sponsor Request CDBG HOME
Small Business Assistance Program Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber $50,000 $50,000
Small Business Assistance Program Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce $55,000 $55,000
Individual Development Account (IDA) Program Share $30,000 $30,000
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Timeline• April 11th – First Reading• May 2nd – Public Hearing• May 13th – Deadline to submit final 2016 Action Plan to HUD
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Questions and Discussion
Peggy Sheehan, Community Development Programs [email protected](360) 487-7952www.cityofvancouver.us/cdbg
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