CDBG Entitlement Program Consolidated Action Plan and Annual Action Plan July 10, 2012 City Council Workshop

 Background  Proposed Annual Action Plan  Next Steps Presentation Outline

CDBG – Consolidated Action Plan  HUD courtesy review (Comments Received)  Public Hearing with Citizens Advisory Task Force (June 4)  30-day comment period (June 6 – July 5)  City Council Public Workshop – July 10  City Council Public Hearing # 1 – July 17  City Council Public Hearing # 2 – August 7  HUD Submission Deadline – August 16  45 day review period  Funds become available – October 1

 The National Objectives of the Program are to: 1) Benefit low- and moderate-income persons (LMI) 2) Prevent or eliminate slum or blight 3) Address urgent community development needs (Emergency) CDBG Program in General

 To participate as an Entitlement Community – participating City must adopt a Consolidated Action Plan and Annual Action Plan  Entitlement Communities receives formula amount from HUD  FY 2012/13 - $381,338 Background – Entitlement Program

 Funding for FFY2012 is $381,338  Local Decision on Programs & Projects to Fund  Programs Must meet National Objectives 1)Benefit Low-Mod Income  Beneficiary Must Qualify (Must be LMI)  Area Must Qualify (51% Must be LMI)  City qualifies as an “Exception Area” 2) Prevent or Eliminate slum or blight 3) Address urgent community development needs (emergency) CDBG Entitlement Program

 Housing Related Activities  Public Services (Limited to 15% of Grant)  Economic Development (including Microenterprise assistance)  Infrastructure Improvement  (In Qualified Areas based on Census or benefits area 51% or greater LMI Area).  Planning/Administration for Program (limited to 20% of allocation) CDBG Program – Eligible Activities (Examples)

 To receive funding, the following needs to be completed:  Consolidated Plan –  Document intended to provide a unified vision for community development actions to meet CDBG goals of decent housing, suitable living environment, & expanded economic opportunities  Strategic Plan –  Plan covering 3 or 5 year period that describes how jurisdiction intends to provide services that address CDBG goals  Annual Action Plan  1 year plan describes actions to occur over the coming year. CDBG Entitlement Program

 Completion of Plans are intended to identify needs and strategy to benefit the most people with the available funding.  Consolidated Plan including Action Plan are due by August 16 (45 days prior to program year start date) CDBG Entitlement Program

 FFY Million Grants)  Currently undergoing review by Governor for FFY2012  Competitive Program (246 Eligible Communities)  $750,000 Maximum Grant Award  Two Categories: Regular and Economic Development  The City currently has $750,000 grant in Regular Category for Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program Small Cities CDBG Program

 Annual Application Cycle  City Eligible Every 3 Years for Grant Award  Three Areas in Regular Category  Neighborhood Revitalization  Primarily Infrastructure Funding  Area Benefiting Must Be LMI  Not really an area that Qualifies for LMI  Commercial Revitalization  City Not Eligible (51% of Entire City Must be LMI)  Housing Rehabilitation  Current Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant  Housing Beneficiary Must Be LMI Small Cities CDBG Program Regular Category

 Open Application Cycle, Up to 2 Open ED Grants  Infrastructure, Grants/Loans to Businesses  Must Create at Least 22 Jobs, 51% Must be Offered to LMI  What if Business Doesn’t Create Jobs? Grant Paid Back! Small Cities CDBG Program Economic Development Category

Small Cities (Existing)Entitlement TypeCompetitiveNon-Competitive Legislative ClimateUncertain Grant Amount$750,000 (3 yrs. (3 yrs. $1M) Grant AdministrationLess More (Up to 20% Allowance) Project/Program Funding Possibilities InfrastructureNo Economic DevelopmentLimitedYes Housing RehabilitationYes Public ServicesNoLimited Policy Discussion (Choice, Not Both)

 Template with questions to be addressed (includes):  Housing & Homeless Needs Assessment  Special Needs Population (elderly, frail elderly, disabled –physically, mentally, substance addictions, HIV, domestic violence victims, farmworkers)  Housing Market Analysis  Strategic Plan (3 to 5 years in length)  One-year Action Plan Consolidated Action Plan

 Use Annual Reports and Studies from Various Agencies for Background and Needs Analysis  Volusia/Flagler Coalition for the Homeless (Homeless Survey)  Flagler County Department of Health (Lead-based poisoning, HIV/AIDS)  Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence Annual Report  Department of Children and Family Services  Shimberg Center (Housing Needs) Consolidated Plan - Completion

 Use Existing Plans to Identify Existing Programs or Activities which may qualify for CDBG funds  City Council Goals and Objectives  City Budget, Capital Improvements Plan  Prosperity 2021  Comprehensive Plan  Master Plans  Pedestrian-Bicycle Facilities  Recreation and Parks Facilities Consolidated Plan - Completion

 Housing and Homeless Needs Assessment  Number and type of families in need of housing assistance  Disproportionate needs of minority group  Nature and Extent of homelessness  Number of persons requiring supportive housing  Size and characteristics of population with HIV/AIDS  Number of housing units occupied with LMI families with lead- based paint hazards Consolidated Action Plan - Contents

 Housing Market Analysis  Supply, demand, cost, and condition of housing  Housing stock available to persons with special needs  Description of areas of minority and low-income concentrations  Number, physical condition and rehab needs of public housing unit  Housing authority’s strategy of improving management and operation of public housing  Identification of public housing developments participating in approved PHA plan Consolidated Plan - Contents

Consolidated Plan – Distribution of Minority Population (2010 US Census) City of Palm Coast Total – 12.7% City of Palm Coast Total – 10.0%

Consolidated Plan Low-Moderate Income Household (Area Benefit) *Areas Qualify if 51% of population is low-moderate income *No Census Tract Block Groups have over 51% low-moderate income persons *Moderate Income = 80% of Area Median Family Income *In 2012 – Palm Coast MSA $57,600 for family of four (adjusted based on family size)

Qualified Areas  City qualifies as an “Exception Area” due to lack of Block Group with 51% Low- Moderate Income Households  Other qualified areas include: Designated slum/blight areas (CRAs) or Designated Revitalization Area

 Strategic Plan (3- 5 years) – Priorities/objectives to address needs  General housing, homeless, and special needs priorities  Identification of obstacles to meeting underserved needs  Description of how funds will be used to address priority needs  Proposed accomplishment over a specific time period  Non-housing community development plan  Strategy to remove or improve barriers to affordable housing  Actions to evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards  Anti-poverty strategy  Description of institutional structure  Description of activities to enhance coordination between public and private housing providers  Public housing resident initiatives.  Action Plan (1-year) – Specific Budget and Actions Consolidated Plan - Contents

 City’s Needs Consistent with CDBG National Objective 1)Benefit low- and moderate-income persons (LMI) 2)Prevent or eliminate slum or blight 3)Address urgent community development needs (Emergency)  Housing  Economic Development  Infrastructure Consolidated Plan - Findings

Strategic Plan - Findings Based on findings in Consolidated Plan, Strategic Plan completed recognizing the following: 1)Available funds are limited and cannot address all the city needs, 2) There are City programs and activities that are eligible for use of CDBG funds consistent with CDBG National Objectives a)Benefit low- and moderate-income persons (LMI), b)Prevent or eliminate slum or blight, or c)Address urgent community development needs (Emergency) 3) There are social services and agencies serving the City.

Strategic Plan – Identifying Potential Projects

 Meet Specific Objectives of CDBG with On-going Activities  For Decent Housing (Low-Mod Income Household):  Encourage Home Ownership and Reinvestment by providing financial assistance programs for home repairs to retain the affordable housing stock.  On-going Activity: Financial assistance for home repair, home ownership  For Sustainable Living Environment (Qualified Area):  Invest in Capital Projects that improve the safety and livability of neighborhoods.  On-going Activity: Implementation of Ped-Bike projects, stormwater projects, recreation projects Strategic Plan – Identifying Potential Projects

 Meet Specific Objectives of CDBG with On-going Activities  For Expanded Economic Opportunities (Microenterprise-business that has five or fewer employees, one or more of whom owns the enterprise):  Assist Small Businesses by offering business counseling and technical assistance.  Encourage Job Creation by promoting the expansion of micro- enterprises and small businesses.  On-going activity: Palm Coast Business Assistance Center Strategic Plan – Identifying Potential Projects

Action Plan – Recommendation (Continue existing City Programs and Activities) Activity (% of total funding)Measure # of Units Allocation Home Repair Financial Assistance for Owner- Occupied Unit (33%) – ($80,000 assistance limit?) CDBG Small Cities Grant # of housing units Est. 2$126,338 Technical Assistance - Microenterprise development (10%) Business Assistance Center # of sessions 266 $38,000 Construction of pedestrian-bicycle facilities (42%) Seminole Woods Pkwy. Materials Only (SR 100 to Ulaturn Tr.) # of miles Est. 1.5$160,000 Planning and Administration (15%) $57,000 TOTAL ALLOCATION FOR FY 2012/13 $381,338

Action Plan – Recommendation (Continue existing City Programs and Activities) Maintain limit for housing rehabilitation at $80,000 Consistent with existing housing assistance program Estimates and assessment from current program indicates need for greater flexibility to address needs Advantage of $80,000 limit: Able to provide assistance to homes with greatest need (greater impact on eliminating neighborhood blight) “New” construction – raise property values, better energy efficiency, higher code standards Change number of potential households to be assisted from 4 to 2, but include rules in local housing assistance plan (LHAP) rather than Consolidated Action Plan.

Action Plan – Other Potential Projects  Housing Assistance  Down-payment assistance program  Infrastructure & Public Facilities  Stormwater (benefits 51% Low-Mod area)  Parks (service area benefits 51% Low-Mod area or Special needs population) (Holland Park)  Microenterprise development  Job Training  Grants, loans, or loan guarantees  Other economic development activities  Public infrastructure activities to support economic development activities  Job training

CDBG - Consolidated Action Plan- Next Steps  City Council Public Workshop – July 10  City Council Public Hearing # 1 – July 17  City Council Public Hearing # 2 – August 7  HUD Submission Deadline – August 16  45 day review period  Funds become available – October 1

CDBG - Consolidated Action Plan  Discussion and Direction