Fort Worth Partnership for Community Development Update and Briefing on Year 3 Objectives Fort Worth Partnership for Community Development Update and Briefing on Year 3 Objectives Housing & Economic Development Committee May 5, 2009

- Provide an update on the Fort Worth Partnership for Community Development (“Partnership”) - Seek comments on the work of the Partnership to-date - Seek support for 3 rd year funding of the Partnership by the City Purpose of the Presentation

Partnership Partnership Mission Statement The Partnership was created to assist in building strong, accountable, locally-led nonprofit community-based development organizations in low and moderate income neighborhoods of Fort Worth. The Partnership was created to support comprehensive community economic development that enhances the quality of life in those neighborhoods. The Partnership strives to deliver a sustained message about the importance of community- based development.

- John Avila, Jr., President; Thomas S. Byrne Construction, LTD. - John Robinson, Treasurer; Amon G. Carter Foundation - Valleau “Val” Wilkie, Secretary; Sid W. Richardson Foundation - Kathleen Hicks; Mayor Pro-Tem and City Council appointment - Pablo Calderon; United Way of Tarrant County - Glenn Spoons; Chamber of Commerce and Greenway Neighborhood Association - Sylvia Monsavias; Bank of America - Glenn Forbes; Chase Bank Staff - Charlotte Sobel; Chief Executive Officer Board of Directors and Staff

Roles of the Partnership - Pool financial resources to sustain and grow the impact and capacity of community development organizations - Advocate on behalf of local community development organizations and others who support enhanced neighborhood development strategies - Provide technical assistance to community development organizations and other neighborhood groups - Serve as both an advocate and liaison with the City on behalf of community development organizations

Primary Clients of the Partnership Near Northside Partners, Inc. - Working in Near Northside neighborhood, Council District 2 Tarrant County Samaritan House - Based and working in Medical District, Council District 8 - Future goal: Lake Como neighborhood, Council District 7 Tarrant County Housing Partnership - Works county-wide and in S Hemphill Heights neighborhood, Council District 9 United Riverside Rebuilding Corp. - Based and working United Riverside neighborhood, Council District 8

Technical Assistance Provided by Partnership - Housing development - Organizational development - Fundraising assistance - Strategic planning - Economic development and job creation strategies

Outcomes since last Partnership Update - Fundraising - Received $10,000 grant from Thomas S. Byrne, Ltd. of $25,000 commitment - Submitted $10,000 grant request to Bank of America - Invited to submit application for $200,000 to Bank of America’s Neighborhood Excellence Grant program - Invited to submit application for $260,000 from Sid Richardson Foundation - Sponsored successful application by Tarrant County Housing Partnership as City-certified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO)

Clients with Pending City Project Funding Applications Near Northside Partners, Inc. Tarrant County Housing Partnership United Riverside Rebuilding Corp.

PEFORMANCE AGAINST BUDGET thru 2009

REVENUE SOURCES - Budget vs Actual 2007 thru 2009

EXPENDITURES - Budget vs Actual 2007 to 2009

Year 3 Goals of the Partnership Strengthen its financial base to provide continued operating support to grantees Continue advocacy for community-based development organizations building affordable housing in Fort Worth neighborhoods Work with organizations on survival strategies during current difficult economic climate Work to expand the supply of affordable housing developed by community-based organizations Serve as an advocate on affordable housing issues Add a Board member to the Partnership’s Board of Directors

Year 3 Performance-Based Goals Match the City’s contributions Grow current relationships and create new collaborations to advocate for affordable housing citywide Explore regional solutions for increased affordable housing opportunities Assist current client organizations to begin construction on pending projects Assist current client organizations to develop job creation opportunities Serve as an advocate on affordable housing issues

Tarrant County Samaritan House Recently partnered with Z’s Café located in the Community Arts Center creating 10 to 15 new part- time culinary jobs for its resident clients

- Continued support for the work of the Partnership in the City’s central neighborhoods - Support Year 3 Funding of $275,000 in supplemental appropriation consistent with original proposal for Partnership funding: - Yr. 1:$250,000 - Yr. 2:$275,000 - Yr. 3:$275,000 Future City Council Consideration

Comments or Questions?

Board of Directors Criteria - Funding members - Key expertise in non-profit capacity building - One member appointed by City Council - One member representing community development organizations 2009 Objectives - One additional member - Review of by-laws regarding board composition and term