HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_HAB_09.21.2020Notice of Meeting for the
Housing Adv isory B oard
of the City of Georgetown
September 21, 2020 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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B At the time of posting, no persons had signed up to speak on items not on the agenda.
L egislativ e Regular Agenda
C C ons ideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the July 20, 2020 meeting. - Mirna G arc ia,
Management Analys t
D P resentation and dis cus s ion on the C ity of G eorgetown Hous ing Tax C redit R es olution R equest P roc es s .
S us an Watkins , Housing C oordinator
E P resentation and dis cus s ion of planning activities for the S an Jose and Track R idge G ras s hopper
neighborhood plans -- Nat Waggoner, P MP, AI C P Long R ange P lanning Manager and S usan Watkins,
AI C P, Housing C oordinator
F P resentation and dis cus s ion on the F Y20 Home R epair P rogram. S us an Watkins , AI C P, Housing
C oordinator
G P resentation and dis cus s ion of 0-2 year implementation items from the 2030 P lan Housing Element. S usan
Watkins, AI C P, Hous ing C oordinator
H Update from the Hous ing Advisory Board C hair. Lou S nead, C hairperson.
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Adjournment
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Housing Advisory Board
September 21, 2020
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
September 21, 2020
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration and pos s ible ac tion to approve the minutes from the July 20, 2020 meeting. - Mirna G arcia,
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
Exhibit 1 - Meeting Minutes Exhibit
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Housing Advisory Board Page 1
Minutes July 20, 2020
City of Georgetown, Texas
Housing Advisory Board
Minutes
July 20, 2020, at 3:30 p.m.
Teleconference: https://bit.ly/38bD5ub
The regular meeting convened at 3:30PM on July 20, 2020 via teleconference at
https://bit.ly/38bD5ub. Webinar ID: 930-2996-2836. To participate by phone: Call-In number:
833-548-0276. Password: 869581. Public Comment was allowed via the teleconference option;
no in-person input was allowed.
Board Members present: Lou Snead, Chair; Mary Calixtro; Wendy Cash; Grayson Smith; Linda
Sloan, Nikki Brennan
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 Chair Snead at 3:31 p.m.
Public Wishing to Address the Board
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
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 June 15, 2020 meeting.
Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst
Motion to approve Item C as presented by Calixtro. Second by Sloan. Approved (6–0).
D. Board Member introductions – Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst
Board members had the opportunity to introduce themselves, share relevant skills and goals
for their board experience.
E. Nomination and selection of Vice-chair and Secretary for the 2020-21 Board. – Mirna Garcia,
Management Analyst
Board Member Weimer resigned. The Board accepted his resignation and expressed
appreciation for his work.
Motion to appoint Linda Sloan as Secretary by Calixtro. Second by Cash. Approved (5-0).
The item to nominate a Vice-Chair was tabled until the next meeting.
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Housing Advisory Board Page 2
Minutes July 20, 2020
Brennan arrived late to the meeting and later agreed to be serve as the Vice-Chair.
Motion by Cash to nominate Brennan to serve as the Vice-Chair. Second by Calixtro.
Approved (6-0)
F. Presentation and discussion on the City of Georgetown Housing Tax Credit Resolution
Request Process. – Susan Watkins, Housing Coordinator
Watkins reviewed the information from the June meeting with the Board, as well as the
Housing Tax Credit Resolution Request process. Watkins also reviewed the Housing Tax
Credit Resolution Request checklist and sought feedback from the Board on whether any
additional information is needed for evaluation of the resolution requests, and if an
additional workshop is needed for evaluation prior to the recommendations.
Calixtro asked about the benefits to the partner. Watkins explained that for the developer, it
can lower property tax liability. The non-profit can benefit from owning the land and
leasing the land back to the developer. In other instances, a non-profit may become party to
the operations and may collect some revenue from that operation.
Chair Snead asked about the importance of identifying non-profit partnerships as the
development comes forward. Smith answered that the details of the partnership are difficult
to solidify this early in the process. He also shared that he would be interested in learning
about other partnerships and if the City has been happy with these. Smith asked if the
reinvestments have been favorable.
Brennan shared some experience with Gateway Northwest with a HAP contract.
Calixtro shared that it is important to know timelines for construction and have partnership
confirmed before breaking ground.
Cash shared her summary of the applicant’s response, that the particular deal was reliant
upon property tax exemption. Also work with developers to determine possible
partnerships with nonprofits, and tax liabilities.
Sloan commented that she is okay with developers not having a commitment for
partnerships with non-profits but would like to see what they’ve done in past with
nonprofits, and benefits to the community.
Chair Snead asked why the number of tax credit projects matter in terms of determining the
need for additional affordable housing projects in Georgetown.
The Board made the following recommendations as information needed for the LIHTC
application checklist: detailed information on non-profits with scenarios for partnerships,
site selection criteria, existing development letters of support.
G. Presentation and discussion regarding small area planning for the San Jose and TRG
neighborhoods – Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning Manager
At the July 14th City Council Workshop, Staff provided an introduction to small area
planning as an implementation step of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and an overview of the
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Housing Advisory Board Page 3
Minutes July 20, 2020
San Jose and Track Ridge Grasshopper Neighborhoods as candidates for small area
planning. Staff will review the presentation with the Housing Advisory Board.
The presentation focused on the process for collecting input from each neighborhood on the
issues and opportunities they would like to see addressed in each plan which will inform
the project scope. The council members shared the importance of understanding the needs
of the different neighborhoods and that a plan is created that the majority of neighborhood
supports. The council was supportive of engaging both neighborhoods to build a scope of
what the plan will include.
H. Update from the Housing Advisory Board Chair. Lou Snead, Chairperson
No update at this time.
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn by Calixtro. Second by Brennan. Approved (6-0). The meeting was
adjourned at 5:20p.m.
__________________________________ _______________________________________
Approved, Lou Snead, Chair Attest, Linda Sloan, Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Housing Advisory Board
September 21, 2020
S UB J E C T:
P res entation and disc ussion on the C ity of G eorgetown Housing Tax C redit R esolution R eques t P rocess.
S usan Watkins, Hous ing C oordinator
IT E M S UMMARY:
During the meeting, the Board will review the updated Housing Tax Credit Resolution Request
application (E xhibit 1) based on recommendations from the board at the July 20, 2020 meeting.
Additional questions include:
•Will there be a non-profit or government partner? P lease provide the partner information details of the
community benefit. If the partner is yet to be determined, please provide s cenarios of who the partner
might be, criteria for s electing the partner, how funds will be reinves ted in the c ommunity and examples
of previous partners hips.
•Do any of your other HT C developments have P I LO T agreements? If s o, pleas e provide information
about the agreement.
•P lease provide information on factors that influenced the selec tion of this site.
Modified questions inc lude:
•P rovide two letters of s upport from existing developments similar to the proposal. If seeking a tax
exemption, provide a letter of support from a non-profit or government partner from a previous tax-
exempt development.
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
none
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
Exhibit 1 - HTC Res olution Request Application Exhibit
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Housing Tax Credit
Resolution Requests
Housing Advisory Board
09.21.20
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Purpose
•Review updates to Housing Tax Credit Resolution Request checklist
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Feedback requested
•Do updates reflect direction from July meeting?
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HTC Resolution Request Checklist Additions
4
•Will there be a non-profit or government partner? Please provide the
partner information and details of the community benefit. If the
partner is yet to be determined, please provide scenarios of who the
partner might be, criteria for selecting the partner, how funds will be
reinvested in the community and examples of previous partnerships.
•Do any of your other HTC developments have PILOT agreements? If
so, please provide information about the agreement.
•Please provide information on factors that influenced the selection of
this site.
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HTC Resolution Request Checklist Modified Question
5
•Provide two letters of support from existing developments similar to
the proposal. If seeking a tax exemption, provide a letter of support
from a non-profit or government partner from a previous tax-exempt
development.
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HOUSING TAX CREDIT
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT REQUEST
Deadlines:
9% Competitive
Tuesday, December 31, 2020
4% Non-Competitive Six weeks before the Housing Advisory Board Meeting
The Housing Advisory Board regularly meets the third Monday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at
the Historic Light & Waterworks Building (406 W. 8th Street). Please see the HTC
Schedule for other requirements.
Zoning:
9% Competitive
If the zoning district for the property does not allow
for multifamily/apartment development, you must
initiate the rezoning process with the Planning
Department by December 1, 2020.
4% Non-Competitive The property must have zoning entitlements for
multifamily/apartments before the HTC can be
considered by City Council.
Public Outreach: Existing Rehabilitation -- No outreach is required.
9% and 4% New Construction
The applicant must hold two public meetings, one at least three
weeks before the City Council consideration. Outreach will
consist of letters, signage and ads to residential neighborhoods
within ½ mile of the site. An outreach plan must be approved
by the Housing Coordinator.
Application: The following items are required for submittal. If requested information is
missing, the application may not be accepted.
Application Form
Zoning verification or rezoning application number
Public Outreach Plan
Draft Resolutions (Two-times and Support)
Letter of Intent with Detailed Information
The Housing Coordinator is available to advise you on any requirements. Please call
512-930-8477 or email housing@georgetown.org for an appointment to discuss your
application.
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HOUSING TAX CREDIT
APPLICATION
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT INFORMATION
Property Address:
Zoning District: Acreage:
Total Number of Units:
Affordability: 30% 50% 60% Market
Do you have site control or owner’s consent to apply for Housing Tax Credits? Yes No
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Company Name:
Contact Name:
Address:
City:
State: Zip:
Work Phone: Cell Phone: Email:
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Owner Name(s):
Address:
City:
State: Zip:
Work Phone: Cell Phone:
Email:
Applicant’s Signature:
Printed Name: Date:
By signing this form, the applicant authorizes the City of Georgetown to begin proceeding in accordance with the
process for this request. The applicant further acknowledges that submission of an application does not in any way
obligate the City to approve the application and that although City staff may make certain recommendations regarding
this application, the decision making authority may not follow that recommendation and may make a final decision that
does not conform to the staff’s recommendation.
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HOUSING TAX CREDIT
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DETAILED INFORMATION
SITE INFORMATION
Breakdown of unit types and rental rates by income level
If in an existing program (not HTC) will rent levels change from existing?
Architectural renderings of buildings.
Proposed site layout.
What ADA features are included? List number of accessible units.
If the development includes market rate units, do these units differ from the income
restricted units in any way?
List the amenities included in individual units as well as those for the entire site.
Describe energy efficiency components that will be included.
DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT COMPANY INFORMATION
Will the management be in-house or a separate entity?
Have there been any changes in company names or re-organizations?
Provide history of similar projects developed and managed.
How many tax credit projects have you developed in Texas?
Provide two letters of support from existing developments similar to the proposal. If
seeking a tax exemption, provide a letter of support from a non-profit or government
partner from a previous tax-exempt development.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Will the site have any property tax exemptions after development?
Will there be a non-profit or government partner? Please provide the partner
information and details of the community benefit. If the partner is yet to be
determined, please provide scenarios of who the partner might be, criteria for
selecting the partner, how funds will be reinvested in the community and examples of
previous partnerships.
Do any of your other HTC developments have PILOT agreements? If so, please
provide information about the agreement.
What is the affordability period requirement for this project?
Provide an analysis of the economic impact to the City (property tax increase, utility
consumption, sales tax base).
Will this development require off-site capital improvements?
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HOUSING TAX CREDIT
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OTHER INFORMATION
Please provide information on factors that influenced the selection of this site.
Please provide an analysis on how your project will impact the school district and
provide any feedback received from school district.
Provide the TDHCA scoring criteria that you anticipate meeting.
Please list any additional information or letters that you will be requesting from the
City or Georgetown Utility Systems for the TDHCA application requirements.
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HOUSING TAX CREDIT
2020-2021 SCHEDULE (9%)
2020
December 1 Rezoning Application Due (if necessary)
December 31 HTC Resolution Applications Due
2021
January 18 Housing Advisory Board Meeting
January 19 Hold at least 1 Public Meeting by this date
January 26 City Council Workshop
February 9 City Council Meeting
March 1 TDHCA Application Due
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Housing Advisory Board
September 21, 2020
S UB J E C T:
P res entation and disc ussion of planning ac tivities for the S an Jos e and Trac k R idge G rasshopper
neighborhood plans -- Nat Waggoner, P MP, AI C P Long R ange P lanning Manager and S us an Watkins ,
AI C P, Hous ing C oordinator
IT E M S UMMARY:
O n August 11th, S taff provided the C ounc il an update on the outreac h and budget activities c ompleted
s inc e the July 14 works hop inc luding feedback from neighborhood representatives. S taff sought s upport
from the C ouncil to begin formally engaging both neighborhoods . S taff will provide the feedbac k from
C ouncil inc luding:
Identify neighborhood repres entatives and leaders
Broad initial outreac h
S hare examples of neighborhood plan – what a neighborhood plan is/does
Ensure that feedbac k will trans late to action
Explain implic ations of plan, both s ides of pos s ible restrictions
S taff will als o provide information on the initial survey efforts to the neighborhoods .
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
S taff will utilize exis ting budgeted funds for outreach outlined in this pres entation. T he sc ope of the
neighborhood plans will drive the cost to prepare both plans . P reliminary estimates identify a need for
$200,000 to c omplete both neighborhood plans.
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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Small Area Planning -San Jose and TRG Neighborhoods
Housing Advisory Board
September 21, 2020
Community
Outreach Vision Action
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Purpose of
Presentation
Action Steps since the City
Council Workshops on
07/14/2020 & 08/11/2020
Outline proposal for
neighborhood communication
steps that will lead to draft scope
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Presentation
Outline
Path to partnership
Outreach
Community leadership
Path to partnership
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Path to partnership
Meet
Listen
Learn
Plan
Confirm
Ask questions
Be present
Show interest
Trusted leaders
Concerns
Values
Vision
Develop a
partnership to
co-achieve
vision
Develop a plan
scope
Is this
partnership
going to
achieve the
vision?
Jul Aug Sept Oct
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Build core team of
existing neighborhood
leadership
Engage leaders to help
identify best ways to engage
with neighborhood
Strategize together to
establish tools and
process
Take action and
evaluate feedback
together
Community leadership
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San Jose Neighborhood
0.06 square miles
Outreach
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San Jose Initial Survey
Surveys
completed 24
Addresses visited 81
Response rate 30%
Volunteers 11
Spanish only
responses 17%
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Track Ridge
Grasshopper
(TRG)
Neighborhood
.19 square miles
Outreach
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TRG Initial Survey
Surveys
completed 91
Addresses
visited 417
Response rate 22%
Volunteers 20
Spanish only
responses 9%
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Path to partnership
Meet
Listen
Learn
Plan
Confirm
Ask questions
Be present
Show interest
Trusted leaders
Concerns
Values
Vision
Develop a
partnership to
co-achieve
vision
Develop a plan
scope
Is this
partnership
going to
achieve the
vision?
Jul Aug Sept Oct
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Council Feedback
Question: Does the City Council support the process to gather
information from the neighborhood?
Response:
•Identify neighborhood representatives and leaders
•Broad initial outreach
•Share examples of neighborhood plan –what a neighborhood plan is/does
•Ensure that feedback will translate to action
•Explain implications of plan,both sides of possible restrictions
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For more information
•If the public wants to participate or get more information, please contact either
•Si el público quiere participar o obtener más información, por favor comuníquense
•https://2030.georgetown.org/neighborhood-plans/
TRG -Susan Watkins (512) 930-8477, susan.watkins@georgetown.org
San Jose -Nat Waggoner (512) 930-3584, nat.waggoner@georgetown.org
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Housing Advisory Board
September 21, 2020
S UB J E C T:
P res entation and disc ussion on the F Y20 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 Y20 and funding budgeted
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 Y20.
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 FY20 Update
Housing Advisory Board
September 21, 2020
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Agenda
•FY20 Successes
•FY21 Funding
•Program goals
•Next Steps
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FY20 Successes
•For the $130,000 HFHWC partnership impacted:
•17 homes (24 people –46% elderly/disabled)
•14 unique volunteers, 1799 volunteer hours
•Value of volunteer hours = $48,926
•Value of discounts/donations =$42,900
•Funding is exhausted
•Repair program continued despite COVID challenges
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Repair s
Before After
After
Before
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Repair s
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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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•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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Income Eligibility adjustment
•Increase income eligibility from 50% to 80% AMI
•Allows more workforce homeowners to apply
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Next Steps
•10/13 –City agreement renewals –Council legislative item
•10/14 –City funds to HFHWC
•11/1 –estimated CDBG funds to Williamson County
•11/10 or 11/24 –Council legislative item to accept grant from
County/agreement with HFHWC –funds re-imburseable
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Housing Advisory Board
September 21, 2020
S UB J E C T:
P res entation and disc ussion of 0-2 year implementation items from the 2030 P lan Hous ing Element. S us an
Watkins , AI C P, Housing C oordinator
IT E M S UMMARY:
T he Board will review the 2030 P lan Housing Element Implementation Items with a term of 0-2 years . S taff
will introduc e information for items inc luded in the Board's work plan for the remainder of 2020.
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
.
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
Exhibit 1 - Implementation Plan Exhibit
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Housing Element 0-2 Year
Implementation Actions
Housing Advisory Board
08.17.20
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Purpose
•Review 0-2 Year Implementation Actions and introduce items for
Board work plan
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Housing Element
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2030 Plan –Housing goal and policies
Affordability
DiversityPreservation
Support
existing
neighborhoods
Increase
consumer
choiceEnsure access to diverse housing
options and preserve existing
neighborhoods, for residents of all ages,
backgrounds and income levels.
2030 Goal Policy Themes
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2030 Plan Housing Element
•Purpose of HE
•Appendices with data
•Housing Inventory
•Subarea Profiles
•Affordability Analysis
•Housing Toolkit
•Update adopted on March 10, 2020
•14 housing policies
•Online at 2030.georgetown.org
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2030 Plan Housing Element
LOW
INCOME WORKFORCE SENIOR
Preservation of units [H1.-H.3]
ALL
Preservation of neighborhoods [H.4]
Affordability of new units [H.5-H.8]Diversity of options [H.9-H.11]
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Implementation Plan Actions
Preservation
•Preservation of existing units and home ownership
•Support neighborhoods
Affordability
•Increase supply of affordable options
•Support for community housing efforts
Diversity
•Promote additional housing options
•Support for aging in place
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“Term” means the period, in years, during which the
initiative should begin.
0-2 Years = FY 2020-2022
3-4 Years = FY 2023-2024
5+ Years = FY 2025-2030
OG = On-Going
“Cost” means the approximated budget required to
accomplish the initiative.
$ = under $10,000
$$ = $10,000 to $50,000
$$$ = $50,000 to $100,000
$$$$ = $100,000+
“Leader” means the entity responsible for
championing each initiative, although the support of
additional entities is often necessary.
Implementation Plan Legend
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3 Major Strategies
Regulatory Framework:
Regulations and standards (“rules”) for the development of land primarily
zoning and subdivision
Decision Framework
Criteria and processes used in the decision-making process related to land
development by City Council (“why”)
Plans, Programs, Partnerships
Plans require additional work to further 2030
Programs are routine activities of the City
Partnerships allow us to maximize resources and concentrate efforts
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Implementation Plan Actions
Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost City Staff
Lead
Goal 2: Reinvest in Georgetown’s existing neighborhoods and commercial areas to build on previous City efforts.
Policy H.2 Preserve existing neighborhoods in targeted areas.
H.2.a. Submit a budget request to complete a small area plan for the Track-Ridge-Grasshopper Neighborhood. 0-2 $$Planning
H.2.b. Develop a process to identify target neighborhoods. 0-2 $Planning
H.2.c. Evaluate becoming a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) direct entitlement jurisdiction in FY21. 0-2 $Planning
Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and preserve existing neighborhoods for residents of all ages, backgrounds and income levels.
Policy H.1 Preserve existing housing stock that contributes to diversity and affordability.
H.1.b. Maintain home repair program for low income homeowners. 0-2 $Planning
H.1.d. Expand homeowner home repair to workforce homeowners. 0-2 $$Planning
Policy H.3 Support owners’ ability to stay in homes in neighborhoods with rapid value increases without limiting the sale of the home.
H.3.a. Define metrics to classify “neighborhoods with rapid value increases” to consistently identify areas of
focus (e.g., average annual increase of median home value).
0-2 $Planning
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Implementation Plan Actions
Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost City Staff
Lead
Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and preserve existing neighborhoods for residents of all ages, backgrounds and income levels.
Policy H.4 Maintain and promote neighborhood character and quality.
H.4.c. Support the establishment of neighborhood associations.0-2 $Planning
Policy H.5 Support and increase rental choices for low-income and workforce households unless the housing is substandard.
H.5.d. Evaluate city policies for inclusion of workforce housing incentives, including special districts (MUD, PID) and
special finance districts (TIRZ).
0-2 $Planning
Policy H.7 Increase homeownership choices for workforce households.
H.7.c. Identify potential revenue sources for creating a housing fund for use in development agreements and
programming.
0-2 $Planning
Policy H.9 Encourage and incentivize new housing and reinventions or additions to existing housing to provide a mixture of housing types, sizes, and price points.
H.9.a. Update MUD/PID and residential PUD policies with definition of housing diversity. 0-2 $Planning
Policy H.14 Provide opportunity for community engagement through outreach and communication.
H.14.a. Expand community education and outreach programs to inform residents of available support, such as
homebuyer education services, home rehabilitation grants, utility billing assistance, homestead exemptions, nonprofit
partnerships for home maintenance and City Georgetown Housing programs.
0-2 $Planning
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Proposed Work Plan for 20/21
•Create neighborhood association program
•Research housing funding sources
•Expand the home repair program to workforce households
•Modify workforce housing standards
•Begin Track Ridge Grasshopper neighborhood plan
•Support Georgetown Housing Authority needs assessment
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Introduction: Neighborhood Association Program
•Current registration program for existing HOAs/NA to get notified of land use
changes
•Communications &Public Engagement Department quarterly meetings
•Some neighborhoods do not have associations
•Many cities provide resources to assist with setting up a neighborhood
association
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Introduction: Housing Funding Source
•Research potential sources
•For example:
•Housing finance corporation
•Sale of publicly owned land
•Master development agreements
•Present fund options
•Develop implementation plan for fund
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City of Georgetown
2030 Plan Update
“Term ” means the period, in years, during
which the initiative should begin.
0-2 Years = FY 2020-2022
3-4 Years = FY 2023-2024
5+ Years = FY 2025-2030
OG = On-Going
“Cost” means the approximated budget
required to accomplish the initiative.
$ = under $10,000
$$ = $10,000 to $50,000
$$$ = $50,000 to $100,000
$$$$ = $100,000+
“Leader” means the entity responsible for
championing each initiative, although the
support of additional entities is often
necessary.
HOW TO USE THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
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Housing Advisory Board 1
August 17, 2020
2030 Implementation Plan – Housing Element
0-2 Year Items
Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost City Staff Lead
Goal 2: Reinvest in Georgetown’s existing neighborhoods and commercial areas to build on previous City efforts.
Policy H.2 Preserve existing neighborhoods in targeted areas.
H.2.a. Submit a budget request to complete a small area plan for the Track-Ridge-Grasshopper
Neighborhood.
0-2 $$ Planning
H.2.b. Develop a process to identify target neighborhoods. 0-2 $ Planning
H.2.c. Evaluate becoming a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) direct entitlement jurisdiction in
FY21.
0-2 $ Planning
Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and preserve existing neighborhoods for residents of all ages, backgrounds and income levels.
Policy H.1 Preserve existing housing stock that contributes to diversity and affordability.
H.1.b. Maintain home repair program for low income homeowners. 0-2 $ Planning
H.1.d. Expand homeowner home repair to workforce homeowners. 0-2 $$ Planning
Policy H.3 Support owners’ ability to stay in homes in neighborhoods with rapid value increases without limiting the sale of the home.
H.3.a. Define metrics to classify “neighborhoods with rapid value increases” to consistently identify areas
of focus (e.g., average annual increase of median home value).
0-2 $ Planning
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Housing Advisory Board 2
August 17, 2020
0-2 Year Items
Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost City Staff Lead
Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and preserve existing neighborhoods for residents of all ages, backgrounds and income levels.
Policy H.4 Maintain and promote neighborhood character and quality.
H.4.c. Support the establishment of neighborhood associations. 0-2 $ Planning
Policy H.5 Support and increase rental choices for low-income and workforce households unless the housing is substandard.
H.5.d. Evaluate city policies for inclusion of workforce housing incentives, including special districts (MUD,
PID) and special finance districts (TIRZ).
0-2 $ Planning
Policy H.7 Increase homeownership choices for workforce households.
H.7.c. Identify potential revenue sources for creating a housing fund for use in development agreements and
programming.
0-2 $ Planning
Policy H.9 Encourage and incentivize new housing and reinventions or additions to existing housing to provide a mixture of housing types, sizes, and price points.
H.9.a. Update MUD/PID and residential PUD policies with definition of housing diversity. 0-2 $ Planning
Policy H.14 Provide opportunity for community engagement through outreach and communication.
H.14.a. Expand community education and outreach programs to inform residents of available support, such
as homebuyer education services, home rehabilitation grants, utility billing assistance, homestead
exemptions, nonprofit partnerships for home maintenance and City Georgetown Housing programs.
0-2 $ Planning
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Housing Advisory Board 3
August 17, 2020
UDC Items
Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost City Staff Lead
Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and preserve existing neighborhoods for residents of all ages, backgrounds and income levels.
Policy LU.11 Encourage innovative forms of compact, pedestrian friendly development and a wider array of affordable housing choices through provisions and incentives.
LU.11.a. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to allow more compact residential development (e.g. lot
size, street width, setback, ranges in density).
0-2 $$$ Planning
Policy H.5 Support and increase rental choices for low-income and workforce households unless the housing is substandard.
H.5.c. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to identify opportunities to improve Workforce Housing
Development standards (e.g., lot size, setbacks, density, parking and coverage) to support low income and
workforce renters.
0-2 $$$ Planning
Policy H.7 Increase homeownership choices for workforce households.
H.7.b. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC to identify opportunities to improve Workforce Housing
Development standards (e.g., lot size, setbacks, density, parking and coverage) to support workforce
homeownership opportunities.
0-2 $$$ Planning
Policy H.9 Encourage and incentivize new housing and reinventions or additions to existing housing to provide a mixture of housing types, sizes, and price points.
H.9.b. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC Housing Diversity Development standards to strengthen
incentives.
0-2 $$$ Planning
H.9.c. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC requirements and development standards for accessory
dwelling units (ADUs).
0-2 $$$ Planning
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Housing Advisory Board 4
August 17, 2020
Ongoing Actions
Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost City Staff Lead
Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and preserve existing neighborhoods for residents of all ages, backgrounds and income levels.
Policy H.1 Preserve existing housing stock that contributes to diversity and affordability.
H.1.a. Evaluate potential funding sources, such as HOME, CDBG, sales tax revenue, housing bonds,
future tax increments, the Community Reinvestment Act, and/or philanthropic partners, to incentivize the
rehabilitation of existing single-family, duplex, quadplex, and multi-family homes.
OG $ Planning
H.1.e. Coordinate with regional partners who might preserve units in Georgetown through Impact funds. OG $ Planning
Policy H.4 Maintain and promote neighborhood character and quality.
H.4.a. Coordinate with local organizations (e.g., faith-based, scouting, or other community service groups)
to organize a neighborhood clean-up day annual calendar.
OG $ Planning
H.4.b. Encourage the neighborhood traffic management program to identify issues and alternatives to
congestion and maintenance based on community feedback.
OG $ Public Works
Policy 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.
OG $ Planning
H.5.b. Support the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) developments that meet the City’s defined
process.
OG $ Planning
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Housing Advisory Board 5
August 17, 2020
Ongoing Actions
Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost City Staff Lead
Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and preserve existing neighborhoods for residents of all ages, backgrounds and income levels.
Policy H.6 Support rental choices for senior households.
H.6.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.
OG $ Planning
Policy H.7 Increase homeownership choices for workforce households.
H.7.a. Support nonprofit developers to increase homeownership choices for workforce households. OG $ Planning
Policy H.11 Promote aging in place opportunities by aligning land use policies and transportation policies that promote a housing market capable of accommodating
residents throughout all stages of life.
H.11.a. Pursue Strategic Partnership grants focused on agencies that promote aging in
place/community.
OG $ Planning
Policy H.12 Actively seek and build public and private partnerships to leverage resources and promote innovation.
H.12.a. Continue regular coordination with local nonprofit organizations, Williamson County, Georgetown
ISD, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, and local major employers.
OG $ Planning
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Housing Advisory Board 6
August 17, 2020
Other Actions
Goals, Policies, and Action Items Term Cost City Staff Lead
Goal 6: Ensure access to diverse housing options and preserve existing neighborhoods for residents of all ages, backgrounds and income levels.
Policy H.13 Align housing goals with other city policies and strategic plans.
H.13.a. Conduct a review of City policies and plans to identify potential conflicts and opportunities to support
implementation of the 2030 Plan Update’s Housing Element policies.
3-4 $ Planning
Policy H.10 Ensure land use designations and other policies allow for and encourage a mixture of housing types and densities across the community.
H.10.a. Analyze and amend (if applicable) the UDC Special District Policy to build on the existing requirement
for diversity in housing stock to include a portion of the development that addresses affordability for the 60-
120 percent Area Median Income (AMI) segment.
3-4 $$$ Planning
Policy H.8 Support the nonprofit community in creating housing opportunities for the most vulnerable residents (including but not limited to homeless, seniors, youth
aging out of the foster care system, and people with disabilities).
H.8.a. Develop a Health and Human Services Element for the comprehensive plan, as required by City
Charter.
3-4 $$ Fire
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