HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_HAB_02.15.2021Notice of Meeting for the
Housing Adv isory B oard
of the City of Georgetown
F ebruary 15, 2021 at 3:30 P M
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Regular Session
(T his R egular S es s ion may, at any time, be rec es s ed to c onvene an Exec utive S es s ion for any purpose
authorized by the O pen Meetings Act, Texas G overnment C ode 551.)
A Discussion on how the H ousing Advisory B oard virtual conference will be conducted, to include options for
public comments and how the public may address the Commission -- Sofia Nelson, C N U-A, P lanning
Director
P ublic Wishing to Address the B oard
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L egislativ e Regular Agenda
C R ec ognition of the Board C hair service. S us an Watkins , AI C P, Housing C oordinator
D C ons ideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the November 16, 2020 meeting. - Mirna
G arcia, Management Analys t
E P resentation and dis cus s ion on the F Y21 Home R epair P rogram. S us an Watkins , AI C P, Housing
C oordinator
F P resentation and dis cus s ion on G eorgetown Housing Authority needs assessment. S us an Watkins , AI C P,
Hous ing C oordinator.
G P resentation and dis cus s ion of the application process to Williams on C ounty for C DBG funding for
F Y21-22. S us an Watkins , AI C P, Housing C oordinator
Adjournment
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I, R obyn Densmore, C ity S ecretary for the C ity of G eorgetown, Texas, do hereby c ertify that this Notic e of
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__________, and remained s o posted for at leas t 72 c ontinuous hours prec eding the s cheduled time of said
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meeting.
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R obyn Dens more, C ity S ec retary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Housing Advisory Board
February 15, 2021
S UB J E C T:
D iscussion on how the Housing Advisory Board virtual conference will be conducted, to include options for
public comments and how the public may address the C ommission -- S ofia N elson, C N U -A, P lanning
D irector
IT E M S UMMARY:
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
N/A
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Andreina Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Housing Advisory Board
February 15, 2021
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration and pos s ible ac tion to approve the minutes from the November 16, 2020 meeting. - Mirna
G arc ia, Management Analyst
IT E M S UMMARY:
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
.
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Mirna G arcia, Management Analys t
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
Meeting Minutes Backup Material
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Housing Advisory Board Page 1
Minutes November 16, 2020
City of Georgetown, Texas
Housing Advisory Board
Minutes
November 16, 2020, at 3:30 p.m.
Teleconference: https://bit.ly/3lyzYCl
The regular meeting convened at 3:30 PM on November 16, 2020 via teleconference at
https://bit.ly/3lyzYCl. Webinar ID: 995-5934-8886. To participate by phone: Call-In number:
(301)715-8592 or Toll-Free 877-853-5257. Password: 884527. Public Comment was allowed via
the teleconference option; no in-person input was allowed.
Board Members present: Mary Calixtro; Wendy Cash; Linda Sloan; Charles Collins; Grayson
Smith; Nikki Brennan
Board Members absent: Lou Snead
Staff present in-person: Susan Watkins, AICP, Housing Coordinator; Nat Waggoner, AICP, Long
Range Planning Manager; Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst
The Meeting was opened by Commissioner Brennan at 3:30 p.m.
Regular Session
A. Discussion on how the Housing Advisory Board virtual conference will be conducted, to
include options for public comments and how they public may address the Commission – Sofia
Nelson, Planning Director
Public Wishing to Address the Board
B. As of the deadline, no persons were signed up to speak on items other than those posted on the agenda.
Legislative Regular Agenda
C. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the October 19, 2020
meeting. - Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst
Motion to approve Item C as presented by Sloan. Second by Cash. Approved (5–0).
D. Presentation and discussion on neighborhood association programs. Susan Watkins, AICP,
Housing Coordinator
Smith joined the meeting at 3:38p.m.
Staff provided an update from the October board feedback on developing a program to support
interested neighborhoods in developing a neighborhood association. Follow up included
outreach to the recommended neighborhoods, learning from established neighborhood
associations, clarified website language on neighborhood association benefits, and renter
involvement research. Staff explained that different needs/levels of needed assistance were
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Housing Advisory Board Page 2
Minutes November 16, 2020
expressed during the neighborhood outreach, as well as discussion of a potential partnership
with SEGCC for neighborhoods needing assistance.
Staff sought feedback from the Board regarding recommendations or concerns for a potential
pilot program. The program can help with outreach to residents, assist neighborhoods with
identifying the organization’s purpose, mission, structure, and roles. In addition, the program
can provide example bylaws, assist with registering with the city, and create a partnership with
SEGCC where appropriate.
E. Presentation and discussion of planning activities for the San Jose and Track Ridge Grasshopper
neighborhood plans. – Nat Waggoners, PMP, AICP, Long Range Planning Manager and Susan
Watkins, AICP, Housing Coordinator
F. Presentation and discussion of planning activities for the San Jose and Track Ridge
Grasshopper neighborhood plans – Nat Waggoner, PMP, AICP Long Range Planning
Manager and Susan Watkins, AICP, Housing Coordinator
Staff provided an update on the progress since the October 13th City Council Workshop
where staff was directed to move forward with a Request for Proposals for both
neighborhood plans and return to the Council with a budget estimate on December 8, 2020.
The RFP was released on 10/23/20. The pre-bid meeting was held on 11/4/20. The questions
were submitted on 11/6 and answers on 11/9. The RFP close was 11/16/20.
The City’s review of proposals will be November 17-20, 2020, and the next Council
workshop will be December 8, 2020. The date for the finalist virtual interviews or
presentations will be December 14, 2020, and the earliest award by the City will be in
January 2021.
G. Update from the Housing Advisory Board Chair. – Lou Snead, Chairperson.
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn by Cash. Second by Collins. Approved (6-0). The meeting was adjourned at
4:10 p.m.
__________________________________ _______________________________________
Approved, Lou Snead, Chair Attest, Linda Sloan, Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Housing Advisory Board
February 15, 2021
S UB J E C T:
P res entation and disc ussion on the F Y21 Home R epair P rogram. S usan Watkins, AI C P, Hous ing
C oordinator
IT E M S UMMARY:
S taff will provide an update on the progress of the Home R epair P rogram for F Y21.
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
T he Home R epair P rogram had a total alloc ation of $130,000 from C ity of G eorgetown ($55,000) and
C DBG funds ($75,000) for F Y21.
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
S usan Watkins, AI C P, Hous ing C oordinator
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
Pres entation Pres entation
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HOME REPAIR PROGRAM
HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD: FEBRUARY 15, 2021
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AGENDA
1.Past program year to date overview
2.Homeowners by income
3.Workforce homeowner needs
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•Preservation of neighborhoods
•Energy conservation
•Housing affordability
•Support homeownership
•Support homeowners with Historic requirements for
rehabilitation
•Building partnerships with the non-profit community
PROGRAM GOALS
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FY21 FUNDING
$130K Total Funding
•$75K -CDBG funds from Williamson County
•$55K -City of Georgetown
•$25,000 (General Fund)
•$30,000 (Conservation –Water & Electric)
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FY21 PROJECTS
Before & After Before & After
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FY21 PROJECTS –SAFETY & ACCESSIBILITY
Before & After Before & After
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12.4%
10.8%
18.3%
15.9%
22.4%
20.2%
0.0%5.0%10.0%15.0%20.0%25.0%
Less than $35,000
$35,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 or more
2019 ACS 5 Year Estimate 2016 ACS Year Estimate
PERCENTAGE OF HOMEOWNERS BY INCOME
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WORKFORCE HOMEOWNER NEEDS
•Over 3,500 owner-occupied households in $50-75K income range
•Eligibility increase from 50% to 80% AMI (from $48,800 to
$78,100 for family of four) serves more workforce
homeowners as identified in 2018 Housing Study
•Assists in preserving existing neighborhoods
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QUESTIONS?
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Housing Advisory Board
February 15, 2021
S UB J E C T:
P res entation and disc ussion on G eorgetown Hous ing Authority needs as s es s ment. S usan Watkins, AI C P,
Housing C oordinator.
IT E M S UMMARY:
T he G eorgetown Hous ing Authority (G HA) provides s afe and dec ent affordable hous ing for over 300
families . S tonehaven buildings are between 39 and 54 years old with the first units built in 1967 (104 units),
and subsequent units in 1973 (30 units) and 1982 (24 units).
Bac kground
An action identified in the Housing Element of the 2030 C omprehens ive P lan is to preserve exis ting
hous ing and neighborhoods is to support and inc reas e rental choices for low-inc ome and workforc e
hous eholds unles s the hous ing is s ubstandard (G oal 6 P olicy H.5) by evaluating the needs of the
G eorgetown Housing Authority’s programs and identifying potential support the C ity can provide
inc luding, but not limited to, the us e of C DBG funds, and energy effic ienc y upgrades (Ac tion H.5.a.).
After meeting with G HA, several needs the C ity c an potentially assist with were identified at the
S tonehaven property. T he needs are outlined below:
1. Exterior R epairs
2. HVAC upgrade
3. Water heaters
4. Elec tric al
5. Trash c ollection
T he board will review a preliminary needs assessment and potential as s is tance.
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
None at this time.
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
S usan Watkins, AI C P, Hous ing C oordinator
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
Pres entation Pres entation
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GEORGETOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY (GHA)
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD: FEBRUARY 15, 2021
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AGENDA
1.Background
2.Review needs
3.Next Steps
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BACKGROUND
•Georgetown Housing Authority
provides housing for low-income
renters
•Stonehaven buildings are between
39 and 54 years old
•104 units (built in 1967)
•30 units (built in 1973)
•24 units (built in 1982)
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BACKGROUND
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2030 HOUSING ELEMENT: PRESERVATION
Preservation of housing and neighborhoods
H.5 Support and increase rental choices for low -income and
workforce households unless the housing is substandard
H.5.a. Evaluate the needs of the Georgetown Housing
Authority’s programs and identify potential support the City
can provide including, but not limited to, the use of CDBG
funds, and energy efficiency upgrades.
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CURRENT NEEDS
1.Exterior repairs
2.HVAC upgrades
3.Water heaters
4.Electrical
5.Trash collection
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EXTERIOR REPAIRS
Need:
Modernization of 60 buildings, Office/Community Building,
Management/Maintenance Buildings, Gazebos & Fences with
exterior wood trim repairs.
Potential assistance:
City can apply for CDBG funds for exterior repairs.
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•Demolition and
reworking the rough
cedar entries
•Removing all
deteriorated wood on
fascia boards
•Wood siding
•Wood fencing
•Paint exterior surfaces
Exterior repair need
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HVAC UPGRADES
Need:
Replacement of outdated natural gas wall
furnaces with excessive overheating and
create risk to health and safety.
Potential assistance:
City can apply for CDBG funds for a single
heating and cooling system with removal
of the existing wall furnace for 104 units.
Current gas heaters
Mini-Split example
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WATER HEATERS
Need:
Bring up to code compliance.
Potential assistance:
City can apply for CDBG funds for
replacement in 104 units.
Current water heaters
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ELECTRICAL NEEDS
Need:
Updates to meet current demand
requirements and compliance mandates of
Georgetown electrical code requirements,
NEC code and life safety code.
Potential assistance:
City can apply for CDBG funds for outdoor
primary panel to have master main breaker.
Current panel
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TRASH COLLECTION
Need:
High monthly cost for trash collection and large item removal
Potential assistance:
•Explore contract negotiation assistance
•Possible neighborhood cleanup
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CURRENT RENOVATION
Stonehaven is
currently replacing
sewer lines and
renovating kitchens
and bathrooms.
Before After
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CURRENT RENOVATION
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NEXT STEPS
•CDBG application for exterior repairs for FY21
•Explore feasibility of other potential assistance
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Housing Advisory Board
February 15, 2021
S UB J E C T:
P res entation and disc ussion of the applic ation proc es s to Williamson C ounty for C DBG funding for
F Y21-22. S usan Watkins, AI C P, Hous ing C oordinator
IT E M S UMMARY:
At this meeting, s taff will provid e a s hort overview o f Williams on C o unty's C o mmunity Development
Bloc k G rant (C DBG ) program and rec ommended projects for application for the F Y21 program year.
S taff is proposing the following projec ts for c onsideration:
1) Exterior R epairs for S tonehaven. G eorgetown Housing Authority (G HA) has the need to modernize 60
buildings, O ffice/C ommunity Building, Management/Maintenance Buildings , G azebos & F enc es with
exterior wood trim repairs. Demolition and reworking the rough c edar entries, removing all deteriorated
wood on fas cia boards , trim, soffits , wood s iding, wood fenc ing and paint exterior surfaces. T he city
would apply for funds for thes e repairs to s upport the pres ervation of low income rental units .
2) Home rehabilitation funds . T he rec ently adopted 2030 P lan Update Hous ing Element policy H.1
“P reserve existing housing stock that contributes to affordability. H ome rehabilitation for low income
homeowners supports the preservation of that housing”. If awarded, the C ity intends to partner with
Habitat for Humanity to serve eligible households .
Eligible activities include:
• Ac quisition of property
• Housing and hous ing rehabilitation
• P ublic fac ilities and improvements
• Homeowners hip as s is tance
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
None at this time.
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
S usan Watkins, AI C P, Hous ing C oordinator
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
Pres entation Pres entation
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
APPLICATION FY21
HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD: FEBRUARY 15, 2021
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Purpose
•Inform Board about proposed projects for CDBG applications to
Williamson County
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Agenda
•CDBG program overview
•Past use of funds
•2030 Plan goals and policies
•Proposed FY21 applications
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CDBG overview
•Entitlement communities
•Non entitlement communities can be sub-recipients
•Low to Moderate Income (LMI) areas
•At least 47% of households have incomes at or below 80% of the area
median income (AMI)
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CDBG overview
•Meet Wilco goals as outlined in 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan
•Public Facility and Infrastructure Improvements
•Increase Access to Affordable Housing
•Decrease Homelessness
•Public Services
•Affirmatively Further Fair Housing
•Funding that can be spent within a year
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Past use of funds
2013
•$79,400 Wastewater line for Georgetown Project’s NEST Homeless
Teen Center (completed 2014)
•$38,000 Engineering for sidewalks along MLK/3rd and 2nd Street
2014
•$160,000 Sidewalk along the south side of E. 2nd Street from Austin
Avenue to College Street
2015
•$87,120 Sidewalk along MLK/3rd Street from Scenic to Austin
2016
•$135,500 Scenic Drive Sidewalk
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Past use of funds
2018
•$206,824 17th Street Sidewalk and bus shelters
2019
•$75,000 Home Repair program
2020
•$75,000 Home Repair program
•$97,000 infrastructure support for HFHWC 21St Townhome project
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Shepherd’s Village
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Proposed FY21 projects
•Project 1 –Exterior repairs for GHA
•Project 2 –Home Repair Program
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•Demolition and
reworking the rough
cedar entries
•Removing all
deteriorated wood on
fascia boards
•Wood siding and
fencing
•Paint exterior surfaces
Project 1 –GHA Exterior Repairs
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Project 2 –Home Repair Program
•Preservation of neighborhoods
•Energy conservation
•Housing affordability
•Support homeownership
•Support homeowners with Historic requirements for
rehabilitation
•Building partnerships with the non-profit community
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Next Steps
•City Council item for grant applications per city grant policy
•Submit application to Williamson County
•Entitlement evaluation this summer
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