Community Development Department Becky Wade, Director PY Homeless Grant TA Workshop February 11, 2016

Welcome Community Development Staff Linda Rust, CD Administrator Mark Rigsby, Assistant CD Administrator Michael Dunthorn, Project Manager/Office on Homelessness Gwen Winfrey, Project Specialist, Sr. Cicely Henderson, Office Assistant II City Law Department – Devin Lyon Group Introductions

Our Mission is to revitalize low and moderate income communities and strengthen all city neighborhoods. We accomplish this by working with community partners on many programs with various federal, state and local funding sources.

Our Desired Outcomes Safe, sustainable and vibrant neighborhoods Active public participation through strong neighborhood organizations Economic opportunities for individuals and businesses Responsive and collaborative partnerships Supportive services for persons experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness Decent, affordable, healthy and energy-efficient housing Accessible, “Visitable” and Fair Housing Efficient grants administration and management

Community Development U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Planning and Development (CPD) Grant Funds: »Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) »HOME Investment Partnership funds »Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) –The Consolidated Plan: »Required by HUD every 5 years (completed in May, 2015) »Involved extensive community participation »Set High/Low Priority activities for funding »Updated annually (Annual Action Plan) –The 2016 Annual Action Plan (Year Two) »Updates the Consolidated Plan with new opportunities, challenges, changes in the community »Impacts activities and funding from July 2016 – June 2017 »Informs how local dollars are allocated Informs Local Funding Priorities as well

Budgetary Constraints 42% decrease in HUD allocation since 2010

Other Funds Other HUD Funds –Healthy Homes/Lead Hazard (ends in 2016)$2,500,000 –THDA - State ESG (2 years)$ 260,616 City of Knoxville Funds –General Operating Funds $2,301,540 Office on Homelessness, Office of Disability Services, Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Office of Neighborhoods, Great Schools Partnership, ET Quality Growth –Capital Fund Projects $2,050,000 KCDC Five Points and Lonsdale, Blighted Property Acquisition, Chronic Problem Properties, Commercial Façade Improvement Program, ADA Facility Improvements –Historic Preservation Grants $ 500,000 –Community Agency Grant $ 250,000

Consolidated Plan Priority Summary High Priority: –Neighborhood Needs Quality of life, Public Services/Infrastructure, Quality and Affordability of Housing –Economic Development Needs Job Creation –Workforce issues, location of jobs, housing/transportation issues, multiple barriers to employment (legal, disabilities, A&D, training, education, ‘soft skills’) –Incentives to hire locally, hiring within LMI groups –Homeless Needs Employment/Economic Stability, Homelessness Prevention, Affordable Permanent Housing, Emergency and Transitional Housing and Services, Case Management –Housing Needs Supportive Housing for Special Needs populations, Independent Living for the Elderly, Energy Efficiency, Housing Rehabilitation for homeowners/rental property Low Priority: –Public Infrastructure Needs - Street Improvements –Public Services Needs - Health Services –Public Facilities Needs - Neighborhood/Community Centers

HUD’s ESG Requirements Abide for all Funding Sources Activities must help the homeless (presumed to be LMI) and meet a high priority need: »Homelessness Prevention »Rapid Re-housing »Emergency and Transitional Shelter/Services »Permanent Supportive Housing »Street Outreach Participation in Knox HMIS (Homelessness Management and Information System) Include a person who is currently experiencing homelessness (or was formerly homeless) on your agency’s board of directors Matching Funds and Leverage

Overview of Homelessness Program Grant Basics Eligibility Requirements Matching Funds/Leverage The Homeless Grant Application Performance Outputs, Outcomes and Accomplishments –Setting reasonable goals –Importance of communication between grant-writing staff and program staff –Importance of keeping accurate records –Telling the story/painting the picture

Overview of Homeless Grant Program Applicable Regulatory Components –Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Title VI Section 3 –Environmental Review City of Knoxville Contract Requirements –Insurance

Homeless Grant Timeline Public Meeting (#1) January 12, 2016 and Consultation Staff Prepare Draft PlanJanuary-March 13, 2016 HUD Notice of ESG AllocationMid-February Take Funding ApplicationsFebruary 5-19, 2016 Application DeadlineFebruary 19, 12:00 Noon Release of Draft PlanMarch 15, 2016 Public Comment Period March 15 - April 15, 2016 Public Meeting (#2) April 11, 2015 City Council Review/VoteApril 26 or May 10, 2016 Plan due to HUD May 15, 2016 Contracts may beginJuly 1, 2016

Wrap Up Logistical Matters –Submitting your application: How Who Where When –Funding Notification –When Contracts begin –Things that you can do now to help speed up the contract process Question/Answer Who to Call with Questions Thank you and Good Luck!