HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_HAB_06.18.2015Notice of Meeting for the
Housing Advisory Board
of the City of Georgetown
June 18, 2015 at 3:30 PM
at Williamson Room, Georgetown Municipal Complex, 300-1 Industrial Ave.,
Georgetown, Texas 78626
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A Welcome to guests.
Legislative Regular Agenda
B Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the May 14, 2015 regular meeting.
C Presentation from Debbie Hoffman, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Williamson
County.
D Updates:
Legal Department's opinion on vulnerability, if any on disparate impact relative to
accessible housing.
Implementation of workforce housing locations and workforce housing development
incentives.
Revised Apartment Inventory Report.
Status of budget request relative to crafting a strategic plan and making housing accessible
to workers, millennials, and seniors changing lifestyles.
E Key takeaways from HousingWorks Austin tour. --Monica Martin, Secretary
F Consideration and possible action to revise the topics for the Mini-Information Sessions. --Walt
Doering, Board Chair
G Mini-Series Presentation: The HOME Investment Partnership Program.--Jennifer C. Bills,
Housing Coordinator
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H Next Mini-Series Topic: Housing Trust Fund.
I Reminder that the next regular meeting will be on July 9th, 2015:
Upcoming topics
Report from the Georgetown Housing Authority. --Larry Raper, Board member
Mini-Information Session Presentation: Community Land Trust. --Joel Russeau,
Guest Speaker
Proposals for crafting strategic plan to make workforce housing, including millennials
and seniors changing lifestyles, more attainable -- (1) Structure, (2) Process, (3)
Criteria for Selecting Team Members, and (4) Team Tasks. --Walt Doering, Board
Chair
Adjournment
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice
of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public
at all times, on the ______ day of __________________, 2015, at __________, and remained so
posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
____________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Housing Advisory Board
June 18, 2015
SUBJECT:
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the May 14, 2015 regular meeting.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
SUBMITTED BY:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Draft Housing Advisory Board Minutes_May 14, 2015 Cover Memo
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Housing Advisory Board Minutes, May 14, 2015 1
City of Georgetown
Housing Advisory Board
Minutes
May 14, 2015 at 3:30 p.m.
Williamson Room, Georgetown Municipal Complex,
300-1 Industrial Ave., Georgetown, Texas 78626
Members present: Brenda Baxter, Walt Doering; Chair, Richard Glasco, Jim Mann, Monica Martin;
Secretary, Larry Raper, Joe Ruiz
Members absent: None.
Staff present: Jennifer C. Bills, Housing Coordinator; Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager;
Tammy Glanville, Recording Secretary
This is a regular meeting of the Housing Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown. The Board,
appointed by the Mayor and the City Council, makes recommendations to the City Council on
affordable housing matters.
Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 3:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 3:31 by Walt Doering.
Agenda
A. Consideration and possible action to approve minutes from the April 16, 2015
meeting.
Motion by Mann to approve the minutes from the April 16, 2015 Housing
Advisory Board meeting. Second by Glasco. Approved 6-0.
(Brenda Baxter absent at the time of vote).
B. Consideration and possible action to elect a Vice-Chair for the 2015-16 term.
Motion by Ruiz to nominate Glasco as the 2015-2016 Housing Advisory Board
Vice-chair, second by Mann. Approved 6-0.
(Brenda Baxter absent at the time of vote).
C. Update and additional information on the affordable housing tour by
HousingWorks in Austin on June 11, 2015. --Monica Martin, Board member
Martin is working with Mandy DeMayo, the Director of HousingWorks in
Austin, on the scheduled affordable housing tour. The board thanked Martin for
coordinating and facilitating the tour and asked that once sites have been
formalized that the websites for the developments to be toured be emailed out so
members can come prepared with questions.
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Housing Advisory Board Minutes, May 14, 2015 2
D. Consideration and possible action to recommend crafting a strategic plan to
build sustainable and affordable communities in collaboration with stakeholders
and public-private partnerships, using housing as the medium, for households
with incomes from $30,000 - $60,000. --Walt Doering, Board Chair
Chair Doering discussed some recommendation towards developing a strategic
plan to reduce affordable housing deficit that has been laid out into two phases:
Phase 1: Data Gathering and Public Education
Is designed to identify the needs and concern of our target population,
stakeholders and citizens at large as well as educate the public on
affordable housing issues and impact on the community of a continuing
housing shortage.
Phase 2: Craft a Comprehensive Strategic Plan
Is designed to develop a comprehensive strategic plan that will include
specific action steps, time-frames, benchmarks, and necessary resources to
achieve the desired results.
Discussion among board members and staff suggesting ideas and goals for
shaping a strategic plan.
Paul Newton, P.O. Box 2935 – discussed how brainstorming is a huge aspect of
strategic planning along with significant management ability in order to make it
happen.
Brenda Braden, 412 Keenland– voiced concerns on how to address investors from
consuming new affordable housing created and recreating the problem. What
can the Housing Advisory Board put in place when investors build affordable
housing it is not a consumable investment?
Motion by Mann to recommend approval to craft a strategic plan to build
sustainable and affordable communities in collaboration with stakeholders and
public-private partnerships, using housing as the medium, for households with
incomes from $30,000-$60,000. Second by Baxter. Approved 7-0.
E. Reminder of the next regular meeting date of June 18, 2015 – Tammy Glanville,
Recording Secretary.
No discussion.
F. Adjournment.
Motion by Glasco to adjourn. Second by Raper. Approved 7-0.
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Housing Advisory Board Minutes, May 14, 2015 3
Adjourned at 4:42
__________________________________ _______________________________________
Approved, Walt Doering, Chair Attest, Monica Martin, Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Housing Advisory Board
June 18, 2015
SUBJECT:
Presentation from Debbie Hoffman, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Williamson
County.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
SUBMITTED BY:
Jennifer C. Bills, Housing Coordinator
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Housing Advisory Board
June 18, 2015
SUBJECT:
Updates:
Legal Department's opinion on vulnerability, if any on disparate impact relative to
accessible housing.
Implementation of workforce housing locations and workforce housing development
incentives.
Revised Apartment Inventory Report.
Status of budget request relative to crafting a strategic plan and making housing accessible
to workers, millennials, and seniors changing lifestyles.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
SUBMITTED BY:
Jennifer C. Bills, Housing Coordinator
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
2015 Georgetown Apartment Inventory Backup Material
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Apartment Inventory 2015
June 5, 2015
Zoning Name Address Total Units Efficiency
One
Bedroom
Two
Bedroom
Three
Bedroom
Four
Bedroom Year Built
Class
(2014) Senior (y/n)
Income
Restricted
Income
Restricted Units
Low‐income
Housing Tax
Credits Units
Occupancy
2014
Income Restricted
Program
C‐3 Apple Creek 302 Apple Creek Drive 175 47 32 96 0 0 1987 C No No 0 0 100%
MF‐2 Cypress Creek 120 River Bend Drive 180 0 36 72 64 8 2008 A No Yes 180 180 97% LIHTC
C‐3 Georgetown Park 209 Luther Drive 160 0 72 88 0 0 1984 C No No 0 0 96%
MF‐2 Georgetown Place 805 Quail Valley Drive 176 0 0 104 72 0 2001 B No Yes 106 106 97% LIHTC
OF Georgetown Square 206 Royal Drive 53 0 19 10 14 10 1979 C No Yes 53 0 100%USDA
MF‐2 Indian Creek 600 Luther Drive 240 0 40 160 40 0 1995 B No No 0 0 96%
MF‐2 Mariposa at Riverbend 121 River Bend Drive 201 0 103 98 0 0 2007 A Yes Yes 200 200 100% LIHTC‐Senior
C‐3/MF‐2 Oaks at Georgetown 550 22nd Street 192 0 48 64 80 0 1997 B No Yes 192 192 92% LIHTC
PUD‐RS Parkview Place 2111 N. Austin Ave 176 0 36 132 8 0 1999 B No Yes 12 0 97% HOME
MF‐2 San Gabriel Senior Village 2101 Railroad Street 100 0 72 28 0 0 2007 A Yes Yes 100 100 96% LIHTC‐Senior
MF‐2 Shady Oaks 501 Janis Drive 60 0 24 26 8 2 1968 C No Yes 60 60 100% Section 8, LIHTC
PUD C‐1 Two Rivers 103 N. Austin Ave 179 0 129 50 0 0 2013 A No No 0 0 99%
OF Victorian Villages 708 W. 15th Street 98 0 98 0 0 0 1983 C No No 0 0 98%
C‐3 Waters Edge 25 Waters Edge Circle 180 0 126 54 0 0 2000 B No No 0 0 97%
C‐3 Waters Edge Ph. II 200 River Oaks Cove 149 0 71 78 0 0 2002 B No No 0 0 97%
MF‐2 Westwood Townhomes 200 River Bend Drive 110 0 32 44 34 0 1997 B No No 0 0 100%
PUD RS San Gabriel Apts 1100 Leander Road 136 0 72 52 12 0 1978 C No Yes 136 136 100% USDA, LIHTC
MF‐2 Northwest Apartmetns 1623 E. Northwest Blvd 24 0 1 23 0 0 1984 N/A No Yes 24 24 100% USDA, LIHTC
OF Stonehaven Apartments 210 W. 18th Street 158 0 94 46 16 2 1968 N/A No Yes 158 0 99% Public Housing
Totals as of Jan 1, 2015 2747 47 1105 1225 348 22 1221 998 97.6%
PUD MF‐2 Gateway Northwest 1617 Northwest Blvd 180 0 64 60 56 0 2015 A No Yes 177 177 40 Units LIHTC, HOME
PUD C‐3 Summit at Rivery 1400 Rivery Blvd 228 0 145 76 7 0 2015 A No No 0 0 Underconstruction
MF‐2 Vantage at Georgetown 2000 FM 1460 288 0 144 120 24 0 2015 A No No 0 0 All units available
C‐1 Westinghouse Point 600 Westinghouse Road 250 0 148 96 6 0 2015 A No No 0 0 All units available
Totals 3693 47 1606 1577 441 22 2619 1175
1.3% 43.5% 42.7% 11.9% 0.6%
Definitions/Acronyms Apartment Classes
A
B
C
D
Shorter remaining economic lives for the system components.
No amenity package offered.
Marginal construction quality and condition.
USDA: US Department of Agricultural Rural Housing. This program was available in the 1970s and
Section 8: Part of the "Project‐based" program that built specific developments for households at or
requirements. Units are set aside for specific income ranges and the rent plus utilities cannot be
more than 30% of Gross Income for the Household.
new construction or renovation of affordable multifamily.
1980s when Georgetown was still considered a rural area.
Generally, garden product built within the last 10 years.
High‐rise product in select Central Business District may be over 20 years old.
Commands rents within the range of Class “A” rents in the submarket.
Well merchandised with landscaping, attractive rental office and/or club building.
Income Restricted: The development is part of a state or federal program with specific income
Senior: A minimum of 80% of the units are rented to individuals 55 or older.
below 30% of area median income. No new construction is funded under Section 8.
HOME: HOME Investment Partnership Program. Funds affordable units at 80% area median income.
Generally, product over 30 years old, worn properties, operationally more transient, situated in mediocre locations.
Lower side of the market unit rent range, coupled with intensive use of the property (turnover and density of use) combine to
constrain budget for operations
High‐end exterior and interior amenities as dictated by other Class “A” products in the market.
Exterior and interior amenity package is dated and less than what is offered by properties in the high end of the market.
High quality construction with highest quality materials.
Generally, product built within the last 20 years.
Good quality construction with little deferred maintenance.
Majority of appliances are “original."
Commands rents below Class “B” rents in submarket.
Improvements show some age and deferred maintenance.
Limited, dated exterior and interior amenity package.
Generally, product built within the last 30 years.
Commands rents within the range of Class “B” rents in the submarket.
Low‐Income Housing Tax Credits Units (LIHTC): Tax credits that are allocated to developers for the
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Housing Advisory Board
June 18, 2015
SUBJECT:
Key takeaways from HousingWorks Austin tour. --Monica Martin, Secretary
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
SUBMITTED BY:
Jennifer C. Bills, Housing Coordinator
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Housing Advisory Board
June 18, 2015
SUBJECT:
Consideration and possible action to revise the topics for the Mini-Information Sessions. --Walt
Doering, Board Chair
ITEM SUMMARY:
This item is to discuss revising the list of mini-information sessions. Attached is the revised list for
consideration.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
SUBMITTED BY:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Revised Mini-Inforamatino Sessions list Backup Material
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Housing Advisory Board
June 18, 2015
SUBJECT:
Mini-Series Presentation: The HOME Investment Partnership Program.--Jennifer C. Bills,
Housing Coordinator
ITEM SUMMARY:
See the attached report.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
SUBMITTED BY:
Jennifer C. Bills, Housing Coordinator
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
HOME Investment Partnership Program Summary Cover Memo
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HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
Program Summary
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) provides formula grants to States and localities
that communities use - often in partnership with local nonprofit groups - to fund a wide range of
activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership
or providing direct rental assistance to low-income people. HOME is the largest Federal block grant to
state and local governments designed exclusively to create affordable housing for low-income
households.
HOME funds are awarded annually as formula grants to participating jurisdictions (PJs).The program’s
flexibility allows States and local governments to use HOME funds for grants, direct loans, loan
guarantees or other forms of credit enhancements, or rental assistance or security deposits.
The program was designed to reinforce several important values and principles of community
development:
• HOME's flexibility empowers people and communities to design and implement strategies
tailored to their own needs and priorities.
• HOME's emphasis on consolidated planning expands and strengthens partnerships among all
levels of government and the private sector in the development of affordable housing.
• HOME's technical assistance activities and set-aside for qualified community-based nonprofit
housing groups builds the capacity of these partners.
• HOME's requirement that participating jurisdictions match 25 cents of every dollar in program
funds mobilizes community resources in support of affordable housing.
Eligible Grantees
• States are automatically eligible for HOME funds and receive either their formula allocation or
$3 million, whichever is greater. Eliminate slums and/or blight.
• Local jurisdictions eligible for at least $500,000 under the formula ($335,000 in years when
Congress appropriates less than $1.5 billion for HOME) also can receive an allocation (usually
communities with a population over 100,000).
The formula allocation considers the relative inadequacy of each jurisdiction's housing supply, its
incidence of poverty, its fiscal distress, and other factors.
Participating jurisdictions must have a current and approved Consolidated Plan, which will include an
action plan that describes how the jurisdiction will use its HOME funds.
Programs available to Georgetown
Since Georgetown is not eligible to be a Participating Jurisdiction, we can apply to receive funds through
the state allocation with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).
Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance (HRA)
1. Rehabilitation or reconstruction of owner-occupied housing on the same site;
2. New Construction of site-built housing on the same site to replace an existing owner occupied
Manufactured Housing Unit (MHU);
3. Replacement and relocation of existing housing located in a floodplain to a new MHU or New
Construction of housing on an alternative site;
4. New Construction or a new MHU to replace a housing unit that has become uninhabitable as a
result of disaster or condemnation by local government; and
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5. If allowable under the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), refinance of existing mortgages
meeting federal requirements.
Pros: Maintains existing affordable housing stock.
Cons: 1.) Cost; Reconstructions must correct all building code violations, as well as abate asbestos and
lead paint. Some may cost up to $80,000, which the city must fund 12%. New construction is also
limited to $85,000, which may be hard to meet with current construction costs. 2.) Staffing; Additional
city staff would be needed to manage this program.
Homebuyer Assistance (HBA)
The Homebuyer Assistance (HBA) program funds Units of General Local Governments, Public Housing
Authorities, and nonprofits wishing to provide:
1. Down payment and closing cost assistance for homebuyers; and
2. Rehabilitation for accessibility modifications of single-family housing units as necessary.
Pros: Provides assistance to new workforce households.
Cons: Would require additional staff to administer and monitor the program.
Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
The Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program funds Units of General Local Governments, Public
Housing Authorities, and nonprofits wishing to provide the following services to individuals in their local
communities:
1. Security and Utility Deposits; and
2. Rental Subsidies for up to 24 months while the household engages in a self-sufficiency program.
If available, additional funds may be set-aside to provide assistance beyond 24 months for
individuals certain program requirements.
Pros: Provides upfront costs and monthly assistance for rental households.
Cons: Would require additional staff to administrate and monitor program.
Disaster Relief
The Texas HOME Disaster Relief Program is a long-term housing program designed to serve income
eligible households impacted by disasters. Eligible HOME Disaster Relief Activities include the previous
three programs; open only for those that were affected by the disaster.
Websites for further research:
Department of Housing and Urban Development HOME:
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/comm_planning/affordablehousing/progra
ms/home/
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs HOME information:
http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/home-division/
National Council of State Housing Agencies HOME Q & A
https://www.ncsha.org/resource/2015-home-investment-partnerships-program-qa
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Housing Advisory Board
June 18, 2015
SUBJECT:
Next Mini-Series Topic: Housing Trust Fund.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
SUBMITTED BY:
Jennifer C. Bills, Housing Coordinator
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