HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_HAB_03.21.2022Notice of Meeting for the
Housing Adv isory B oard
of the City of Georgetown
March 21, 2022 at 3:30 P M
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Texas 78726
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L egislativ e Regular Agenda
B C ons ideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the Dec ember 13, 2021 regular meeting of
the Housing Advis ory Board. - S tephanie Mc Nickle, P lanning Technic ian
C P resentation and dis cus s ion on the submis s ion of the application to Williams on C ounty to
reques t 2022 C ommunity Development Bloc k G rant (C DBG ) funding-- Nat Waggoner, As s is tant
P lanning Director- Long R ange
Adjournment
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R obyn Dens more, C ity S ec retary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Housing Advisory Board
March 21, 2022
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration and pos s ible ac tion to approve the minutes from the December 13, 2021 regular meeting of
the Hous ing Advisory Board. - S tephanie Mc Nic kle, P lanning Tec hnician
IT E M S UMMARY:
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
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S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Mirna G arcia, P rogram Manager
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
Minutes Cover Memo
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Housing Advisory Board Page 1
Minutes December 13, 2021
City of Georgetown, Texas
Housing Advisory Board
Minutes
December 12, 2021, at 3:30 p.m.
809 Martin Luther King Jr. Street
Board Members present: Wendy Cash; Charles Collins, Nikki Brennan, Linda Sloan, Regina
Watson, Grayson Smith and Eric Marin
Board Member(s) absent: N/A
Staff present in-person: Sofia Nelson, Planning Director and Stephanie McNickle, Planning
Specialist
The Meeting was opened by Chair Wendy Cash at 3:31 p.m.
Public Wishing to Address the Board
A. As of the deadline, no persons were signed up to speak on items other than those posted on the agenda.
Legislative Regular Agenda
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the October 25, 2021 regular
meeting of the Housing Advisory Board. - Stephanie McNickle, Planning Specialist
Motion by Board member Brennan to approve the minutes from the September 27, 2021,
Housing Advisory Board meeting. Second by Board member Marin. Approved. (7-0)
C Presentation on the use of CDBG funds to advance 2030 Housing Policies. Sofia Nelson
Ms. Nelson gave a brief review of the current housing programs that include Home Repair
Program, Community Development Block Grant Funding, Workforce Housing Development
and Neighborhood Association support.
Sofia stated from a Community Development Block Grant Funding Overview
• Entitlement communities receive direct federal funding
• Non-entitlement communities can be sub-recipients
• CoG is subrecipient of Williamson County
• Annual application for funding
• Eligible projects must be in Low to Moderate Income (LMI) areas
• At least 47% of households have incomes at or below 80% of the area median income
(AMI)
Ms. Nelson stated the active funding for Home Repair for 2021 was $100K, $97K for
wastewater line for 21st street Habitat development in 2020 and 75K Home Repair in 2020
Ms. Nelson stated the Home Repair Program total funding was $170K this year.
$100K – CDBG funds from Williamson County
$70K – City of Georgetown
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Minutes December 13, 2021
• 40K General Funds
• $15K Conservation – Energy
• $15K Conservation – Water
Sofia stated from a Workforce Housing Development we were able to use the Workforce
Standards two times within the city. The purpose was to encourage affordable housing for the
workforce, the code allows flexibility to the development standards and allowable housing
types for projects that foster housing affordability. We were able to reduce lot sizes and
setbacks along with building height, units per building and impervious cover.
It was stated the Area Median Income for 2021 in Williamson County is $98,900.00
The Workforce Housing Agreement -
In exchange for alternative development standards, the applicant will reserve at least 10% units
at 80% AMI for 10 years.
• Owners provides quarterly reports to City
• Marketing of units
• Financial guarantee of performance
Sofia gave a brief overview on Neighborhood Associations. Sofia stated the office notifies
adjacent property owners of land use changes and rezones. We assist with distinguishing the
difference between a Neighborhood Association and a Homeowners Association. Assist
neighborhoods without an association in forming one.
Board member stated she believes that by June 1st all HOA’s must be registered through the
Texas Real Estate Commission.
Board member asked about the role of the Housing Advisory Board regarding the CDBG
funding and staff stated that how the bylaws are written, the Housing Advisory Board does not
make recommendations, but staff feels it’s important to keep the Board informed.
D Discussion on education related to innovations in housing. Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
Board member Smith discussed the challenges of building in the City. He stated he feels it is
very time consuming and the cost is high. He feels there is a disconnect between Council and
P&Z. An application may be approved at P&Z, but then denied at City Council. He is surprised
the city does not have more flexibility for Single-family zoned lots. He stated in Austin and
even in Liberty Hill there are small lot zoning that is 3500 square feet, but in Georgetown the
smallest lot size allowed is 5500 square feet. Board member Smith stated even in the downtown
area, there are deep lots and since you cannot have a flag lot, you have all this useless land
behind these homes. Board Member Smith stated there are things that could go along way by
adding more eclectic housing in the downtown area.
Board member Smith feels there is sometimes a “one size” fits all or a “David and Goliath”
mentality when developing. Board member Smith stated City department seems like they do
not communicate with one another and have their own way of looking at things regarding
development. There was additional discussion on large narrow lots in the downtown area.
Sofia Nelson stated these are important conversations and should be kept as a standing item,
which will prep us for when the Unified Development Code diagnostics starts. The Board
asked and Sofia stated the UDC diagnostic will start in 2022.
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Minutes December 13, 2021
E Update on TRG and San Jose neighborhood plans. - Sofia Nelson
Ms. Nelson gave a powerpoint presentation outlining the work and timeline of the Track,
Ridge, Grasshopper and San Jose Neighborhoods. Sofia stated there was a community meeting
along with a Council Workshop in September.
There was work performed with the Steering Committee’s September, October and November
that included Stakeholder Interviews, Steering Committee Meeting #7, 8 and 9, Community
Meeting #3 and Analysis of Community Input.
Ms. Nelson also stated there was a joint Steering Committee meeting December 13th.
The neighborhood developed goals are:
Conservation – Protection of legacy homeowners from displacement; Sharing and celebrating
the history and culture of the neighborhoods.
Accessibility – Guides infrastructure improvements for transportation and flooding concerns.
Restoration – Proposes opportunities for compatible neighborhood development.
Ms. Nelson reviewed each goal.
Implementation Strategy – Conservation
• Examine the opportunity to increase targeted Home Repair support for the
TRG and San Jose neighborhoods
• Increase funding for the existing Home Repair Program
• Support neighborhood creation of a Neighborhood Association
• Establish a homeowner education and outreach program
• Establish a program to assist homeowners with the creation of a will
• Tax relief – examine options for relief for legacy homeowners with homestead exemptions
Ms. Nelson and the Board discussed the importance of information to the homeowners in the
TRG and San Jose neighborhoods.
Implementation Strategies – Conservation
Historic Preservation
• Complete historic resource survey that includes focus on oral history
• Require a COA for demolition of low priority resources within the TRG neighborhood
• Utilize Historic Landmark program
• Focus on public art projects that celebrate neighborhood history
Implementation Strategies – Accessibility
Transportation -
• Traffic and Safety Studies
• Maple Street
• Scenic Drive
Implementation of Sidewalk Master Plan -
• TRG - sidewalks on residential streets
• San Jose - remove sidewalk plan for San Jose Street and focus attention on Maple Street
Stormwater
• Increased Maintenance
• Complete Drainage Study
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Minutes December 13, 2021
Implementation Strategies - Restoration
Land Use
• Adopt Neighborhood specific land use plans:
• San Jose - specific recommendation to be an exclusive single-family neighborhood
• TRG - specific land use plan that recognizes the varying character zones within the
neighborhood.
Regulatory
• Establish an overlay district at the petition of the neighborhood association:
• San Jose - establish height and setback standards unique to neighborhood.
• TRG - establish height and demolition standards unique to the neighborhood.
Ms. Nelson reviewed over the next steps.
• Finalize Implementation Plan based on City Council feedback
• Complete Draft Plan review with Steering Committees
• Draft Presented to Community for feedback
• P&Z recommendation to City Council
• City Council Public Hearing and 1st reading
• CC 2nd reading
After Ms. Nelson’s presentation, the board asked what they as a Housing Advisory Board should be
doing as they wait for the consultants to start the Unified Development Code diagnostics. Ms.
Nelson stated the board should continue having discussions about what the best practices you are
seeing in other areas and reporting them back to the Board. The Board asked and Ms. Nelson stated
these recommendations will be forwarded to the consultants. Ms. Nelson stated it is important to
continue these discussions, so you as a Board can convey these practices to the consultants.
The Board agreed to wait to confirm the January meeting due to the regular meeting is scheduled
for Monday, January 17th which is a city holiday.
Motion to Adjourn. Approved (7-0). The meeting was adjourned at 4:39 p.m.
__________________________________ _______________________________________
Approved, Wendy Cash, Chair Attest, Linda Sloan, Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Housing Advisory Board
March 21, 2022
S UB J E C T:
P res entation and disc ussion on the s ubmission of the applic ation to Williamson C ounty to
request 2022 C ommunity Development Block G rant (C DBG ) funding-- Nat Waggoner, Assistant P lanning
Director- Long R ange
IT E M S UMMARY:
Background
T he C ity of G eorgetown participates as part of the Williams on C ounty C ommunity Development Bloc k
G rant P rogram. T he attached report (2022 C D B G Staff Report) details the program requirements and
pas t G eorgetown partic ipation. Q ualification for eligibility of funds c an be determined on an area basis
(47% or greater of hous eholds make 80% of Area Median Inc ome or les s ) or a household basis
(hous ehold makes 80% of Area Median Inc ome or les s ). F unds us ed for capital improvements mus t be
used in an eligible area (Attachment 1 – C D B G Eligible Areas).
Project description
T he C ity is reques ting home rehabilitation funds in the amount of $150,000 for the C ity's Home R epair
P rogram
T his reques t s upports P olic y H.1 of the Hous ing Element of the 2030 C omprehensive P lan to “P reserve
existing housing stock that contributes to affordability.” Home rehabilitation for low to moderate inc ome
homeowners s upports the pres ervation of that housing.
If awarded, the C ity intends to partner with Habitat for Humanity in an agreement s imilar to the Home
R epair program agreement. T he reques t als o supports Williams on C ounty's funding priorities for 2019-
2023 to increase acc es s to affordable hous ing by extending the useful life of exis ting affordable housing
through weatherization, repair, and rehabilitation programs .
Recommendation
Approval to s ubmit applic ation for the projec t des cribed in this report.
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
T he c ity is requesting $150,000 of the C ommunity Development Block G rant funds from Williamson
C ounty. T here is no matching requirement for this grant.
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
C es ar Acosta, S enior P lanner
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
2022 CDBG Staff Report Exhibit
Eligible Areas Exhibit
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Grant Application Form Exhibit
Williamson County CDBG 2019-2023 Funding Priorities Exhibit
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2022 Community Development Block Grants Page 1 of 3
March 22, 2022
Agenda Item Report
Subject: Consideration and possible action to approve the submission of an application
to Williamson County to request 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funding—Nat Waggoner, Asst. Planning Dir. – Long Range
Background:
Williamson County was awarded Entitlement County Status by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in 2003. As such, the County applies for and
administers Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to participating cities
and counties. The City of Georgetown currently participates in the County’s program.
All CDBG funds must be used for projects that meet at least one of the following HUD
national objectives:
“Benefit low to moderate-income persons (below 80% Area Median Income).
Abused children, elderly persons, battered spouses, homeless persons, adults
meeting Bureau of Census’ definition of severely disabled persons, illiterate
adults, persons living with AIDS, and migrant farm workers qualify as Limited
Clientele.”
“Eliminate slums and/or blight.”
“Address an urgent community development need having a particular urgency
because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to health or
welfare of the community for which other funding is not available.”
Qualification for eligibility of funds can be determined on an area basis (47% or greater of
households make 80% of Area Median Income or less) or a household basis (household
makes 80% of Area Median Income or less). Funds used for capital improvements must be
used in an eligible area (Attachment 1 – CDBG Eligible Areas).
The Williamson County CDBG program is governed by the 2019-2023 Consolidated
Plan, which was adopted in 2019. This Plan defines priorities, populations and project
types that are eligible for funding. Five priorities areas outlined and prioritized as high
priority needs in the Plan are: (1) Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements, (2)
Increase Access to Affordable Housing, (3) Decrease Homelessness, (4) Public Services,
and (5) Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing are all ranked as high priority needs
(https://www.wilco.org/Portals/0/Departments/HUD/Williamson%20County%20CDBG
%202019-2023%20Funding%20Priorities.pdf).
Applications for the 2022 budget cycle are due Monday, April 12th.
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2022 Community Development Block Grants Page 2 of 3
March 22, 2022
Over the last 17 years, the City of Georgetown has received the following amounts for the
projects listed below:
2005 $85,000 Leander/Railroad Street and Utility Improvements (in
conjunction with Habitat for Humanity’s Old Mill
Village Development)
2006 $50,000 Continuation of Leander Street drainage
2007 $250,000 and street improvements
2008 $179,595 Completion of Leander and 22nd Street drainage and
street improvements (Completed March 2009), expanded
original scope to add sidewalks and drainage
improvements on 22nd Street (Completed August 2010)
$120,000 Sidewalk from Austin Avenue to Quail Valley Drive
on FM 1460 (Completed May 2011)
2009 $64,590 Sidewalk from West University Avenue to 17th Street
on the west side of Scenic Drive.
2010 $392,370 Sidewalks on portions of Scenic, 18th, Maple and Holly
Streets (completed 2012)
2011 $69,180 Sidewalks for the Madella Hilliard Center and along
8th Street (completed 2015)
2012 $78,900 Sidewalks along the south side of University Drive
from I-35 to Austin Avenue, filling in gaps along the
route. (completed)
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 (completed)
2014 $160,000 Sidewalk along the south side of E. 2nd Street from
Austin Avenue to College Street (completed)
2015 $87,120 Sidewalk along MLK/3rd Street from Scenic to Austin
(completed)
2016 $135,500 Sidewalk along Scenic Drive to connect University Ave
and 6th Street. (completed 2018)
2018 $206,824 Sidewalk along 17th St to connect Forest and Railroad
Street. (completed 2020)
2019 $75,000 Home Repair Program
2020 $75,000 Home Repair Program
$97,000 Infrastructure for Habitat for Humanity townhomes at
502 W. 21st St (Shepherd’s Village)
2021 $100,000 Home Repair
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2022 Community Development Block Grants Page 3 of 3
March 22, 2022
Item Request:
This year we are requesting funds for $150,000 for the Home Repair Program as described
below. (Attachment 3 - 2022 CDBG Application).
Home Repair Program
Housing rehabilitation is listed as an associated goal of Williamson County's 2019-2023
funding priority to increase access to affordable housing by extending the useful life of
existing affordable housing through weatherization, repair, and rehabilitation programs
(Attachment 4 - Williamson County Funding Priorities for 2019-2023). The City is
requesting $150,000 in CDBG funding to supplement the City’s program and assist
approximately twenty additional eligible homeowners with home rehabilitation
services.
This request supports Policy H.1 of the Housing Element of the 2030 Comprehensive
Plan to “Preserve existing housing stock that contributes to affordability.” Home
rehabilitation for low to moderate income homeowners supports the preservation of that
housing. If awarded, the City intends to partner with Habitat for Humanity to serve
eligible households (up to 80% AMI) in a similar partnership agreement to the Home
Repair Program agreement.
Total funding requested: $150,000
Grant Requirements: The Department of Housing and Urban Development is
responsible for the enforcement of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 (amended in 1988). The
Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin,
disability and familial status. This prohibition exists regardless of accepting grant funds.
Starting in 2016, the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule requires any jurisdiction
that accepts funds from HUD to perform a study to examine any possible patterns of
housing discrimination. As Williamson County is the participating jurisdiction, they will
conduct the study as part of the grant requirements. Georgetown will be included
within the study, regardless of whether grant funds are accepted by the city.
Financial Impact: This grant does not require any matching funds.
Recommendation: Approval to submit application for the project described in this
report.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 – CDBG Eligible Areas
Attachment 2 - Grant Application Forms
Attachment 3 – 2022 CDBG Application
Attachment 4 – Williamson County Funding Priorities for 2019-2023
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Georgetown City Limits
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City *State *Zip *
Phone *Fax *
WILLIAMSON COUNTY FY 2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
DO NOT USE THIS APPLICATION FOR SOCIAL SERVICE PROJECT FUNDING REQUESTS
FY2021 (OCT. 1, 2022 – SEPT. 30, 2023)
Organization Name *
Name and Title of Contact Person *
Address *
Email *
Project Title *
Project Description *
Will the project be ready to begin on or about October 1, 2022?*
Is the project phased?*
Estimated Number of Low and Moderate Income Persons, Households or Limited
Clientele to be Served
Number of Persons Number of Households
Low and Moderate Income Persons,
Households or Limited Clientele to be
served by project
Please Identify the Community Need *
Who is going to operate and maintain the facility or program and how will its operation be funded?*
Applicant Organization Name & Contact Information
City of Georgetown
Nathaniel Waggoner, Assistant Planning Director
809 Martin Luther King Jr. Street
Georgetown TX 78627
5129303675 n/a
nathaniel.waggoner@georgetown.org
Project Information
Home Repair Program
Home Rehabilitation
Yes No
Yes No
20-60 20
Maintaining the character and preserving the housing stock of the San Jose and TRG neighborhoods is a top
priority of the recently approved small area plans for the San Jose and Track-Ridge-Grasshopper
Neighborhoods. Housing rehabilitation is listed as an associated goal of Williamson County's 2019-2023 funding
priority to increase access to affordable housing by extending the useful life of existing affordable housing
through weatherization, repair, and rehabilitation programs. Additionally, this request supports Policy H.1 of the
Housing Element of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan is to “Preserve existing housing stock that contributes to
affordability.” Home rehabilitation for low income homeowners supports the preservation of that housing.
Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County (HFHWC) currently has an agreement to administer the City of
Georgetown's Home Repair program. The City of Georgetown will enter into an agreement with HFHWC to
administer these funds for eligible homeowners.
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CDBG Project Budget Estimate
Budget
Catagories
Total Project
Cost
CDBG Funding Sponsor
Funding
Contributions State, City or
Federal Funding
Other Funding
Professional
Services
(Architectural /
Engineering)
Construction
Services
Property
Acquisition
Property
Rehabilitation
Equipment
Acquisition
Other (specify in
budget narrative)
Total Project
If the project requires staff, what are the staff costs?*
Service Area *
***Maximum upload size of files combined is 250MB
Map of Service Area (PDF, TIF, TIFF OR JPG)*
Upload any other attachments (Excel, Word, PDF, TIFF, TIF, JPG files only)
Amount of CDBG funds requested *
Total funds obtained from other resources *
Total cost of project *
Please note
Funds obligated to the project will be tied to that obligation unless authorized to do otherwise.
CDBG funds do not require leveraged funds.
Budget Narrative *
***Maximum upload size of files combined is 250MB
The City of Georgetown currently coordinates its CDBG and Home Repair programs through its Planning
Department budget including time and staff for administrative tasks.
Identify the geographic boundaries of the proposed service area.
Map of City of Georgetown City Limits attached - Actual locations will be based on income qualifications
Attachment 1 - CDBG Eligible Areas.pdf 635.73KB
Project Funding
150,000.00$
0.00$
150,000.00$
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150,000.00$150,000.00$$$$$
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150,000.00$150,000.00$$$$$
The City is requesting $150,000 in CDBG funding to assist approximately twenty eligible homeowners. The
CDBG funding would be administered by HFHWC in a similar partnership agreement to the current Home
Repair Program agreement.
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Budget (Excel, Word and or PDF files only)*
Signature *
Executive Director *
Date Signed *
CC WC
Home Repair Program Proposed Budget and Timeline 2022 CDBG
Application.pdf 22.71KB
Nathaniel Waggoner, Assistant Planning Director, Planning Department, City of Georgetown
3/15/2022
sbardwell@wilco.org
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Williamson County Funding Priorities for 2019-2023
Public Facility and Infrastructure Improvements
• Fund non-housing community development proposals that eliminate a threat to public health and
safety to include water/sewer projects, drainage projects, sidewalks, and street improvements.
• Fund public facility improvements that benefit low income households and persons, and persons
with special needs to include senior centers, neighborhood facilities, youth centers, homeless
facilities, childcare centers, parks and recreational facilities.
Increase Access to Affordable Housing
• Fund activities that expand the supply and improve the condition of housing affordable to lower
income households.
• Fund activities that leverage other public and private resources such as Low Income Housing Tax
Credit (LIHTC) projects.
• Extend the useful life of existing affordable housing through weatherization, repair, and
rehabilitation programs.
Decrease Homelessness
• Provide funds to support shelter operations and transitional housing.
• Provide funding to increase permanent supportive housing opportunities and work to create a
stronger network of providers of supportive and mainstream services to homeless clients.
Public Services
• Fund projects that provide supportive services to low- and moderate-income household as well as
persons with special needs.
• Support efforts to develop a regional social service collaborative to coordinate the work of social
service organizations, disseminate information, and eliminate duplication of effort.
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing
• Support improved access to community resources.
• Continue to operate in compliance with protected class definitions found in federal regulations.
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1 Priority Need
Name INCREASE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
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
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
Geographic
Areas Affected
Countywide
CDBG Eligible
Associated
Goals
Housing rehabilitation
Homeownership assistance
Affordable rental housing
Description Provide assistance to homeowners and renters to increase access to affordable
housing and to extend the life of existing units.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
High housing costs reduce economic opportunities and access to prosperity.
2 Priority Need
Name DECREASE HOMELESSNESS
Priority Level High
Population Families with Children
Elderly Families
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
Geographic
Areas Affected
Countywide
Associated
Goals
Provide housing/services to the homeless/at risk of homelessness
Description Provide support for facilities and services that are targeted at those experiencing
homelessness and/or at risk of homelessness
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Homelessness has been increasing and there is a need to provide shelter and support
for persons experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of becoming homeless. This
includes persons who are living in cars, doubled up or couch surfing. Support could
come in the form of emergency shelters, transitional housing, permanent supportive
housing and services related to health and mental health, substance abuse issues, etc.
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3 Priority Need
Name PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low Income
Low Income
Moderate Income
Non-housing Community Development
Geographic
Areas Affected
CDBG Eligible
Countywide
Associated
Goals
Improve public infrastructure
Improve public facilities
Description Improvements to public facilities and infrastructure and facilities that deliver public
services. Infrastructure improvements include: solid waste disposal, flood drains,
water/sewer, streets, sidewalks, neighborhood facilities, and parks and recreational
facilities. Examples of public facilities include those that serve youth/children, abused
and neglected children, seniors, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable
populations.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
There is a need to make improvements, particularly in low- and moderate-income
areas in which the local jurisdictions are less able to leverage resources or attract
investments that are necessary to improve the quality of life. There is a significant need
for water resources, wastewater and improved drainage throughout the county.
4 Priority Need
Name PUBLIC SERVICES
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low Income
Low Income
Moderate Income
Non-homeless special needs
Persons with disabilities
Victims of domestic violence
Homeless
Families with children
Non-housing Community Development
Geographic
Areas Affected
Countywide
Associated
Goals
Provide public services
Description Delivery of public services for seniors, persons with disabilities, youth, victims of
domestic violence, abused and neglected children as well as childcare services, health
and mental health services, transportation, non-homeless special needs and
employment training.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
A variety of public services are needed including services for seniors, youth and
children, those needing mental health services, health services, services for persons
with disabilities, services for victims of domestic violence and non-homeless special
needs. Public transportation is a significant need to enable individuals to access
services.
5 Priority Need
Name AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHER FAIR HOUSING CHOICE
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low Income
Low Income
Moderate Income
Families with Children
Elderly Families
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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
Geographic
Areas Affected
Countywide
Associated
Goals
Fair housing activities
Description Provide education and outreach to the community regarding fair housing laws
Basis for
Relative
Priority
There is the continued need for education and outreach for the general public, those in
the real estate industry, landlords and property managers regarding fair housing laws.
6 Priority Need
Name PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low Income
Low Income
Moderate Income
Geographic
Areas Affected
Countywide
Associated
Goals
Planning and administration
Description Administrative and planning costs to operate the CDBG program successfully.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Effective and efficient implementation of CDBG funding requires adequate resources
for program planning and administration.
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