CITY OF WENATCHEE PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Three-Year Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan & 2010 Action Plan 1

Purpose of Presentation Discuss proposed Plans and inform the public & Planning Commission on the:  Plan development process  Amount of HUD funds available  Purposes for which funds can be used  Updated community needs  Updated Objectives & Strategies  Proposed 2010 activities 2

Consolidated Plan Steps to Date May – August: Research updated community data May/June: Focus Group meetings – housing, economic development, education/job training, homeless, social services, city departments, mayor & city council, and public forum July 16: City Council & Planning Commission Work Session – draft city profile & needs assessment, draft goals, objectives & strategies, and proposed budget strategy September 9: Planning Commission Public Hearing - proposed Draft Consolidated Plan 3

2010 Action Plan Steps to Date May – July: Development of “Official Draft Goals, Objectives, and Strategies” July: Development of 2010 CDBG Budget Strategy July 20: Public Notice of Funds Available – Housing and Economic Development projects July 24 & 27: Funding Informational Meetings August 6: Application Deadline August 25: Planning Commission Public Hearing Applications September 9: Planning Commission Public Hearing – proposed Draft 2010 Annual Action Plan 4

Estimated Funds Available 2010 Action Plan: $336,594 Estimate based on 2009 actual amount 20% Planning/Admin Cap = $67,318 15% Public Services Cap = $50, Consolidated Plan: $1,000,000 5

3 National Goals of CDBG Program Ensuring that the community’s low and moderate- income residents have access to decent and affordable housing. Ensuring that the community offers suitable living environments. Expanding economic opportunities for the community’s low and moderate-income residents. 6

Information on Eligible Purposes All CDBG projects must meet 1 of the following national objectives:  Assist Households at 80% of median income and below  Remove Slums and Blight  Address Imminent Threats to Health and Safety 7

Examples of Eligible Activities Housing: rehabilitation, acquisition, homebuyer assistance, development Community Development: public facilities, public infrastructure, neighborhood revitalization Economic Development: business development, job training, technical assistance, business support Public Services: employment, crime prevention, education, child care, recreation, food programs Planning: pre-development, community, action, & neighborhood planning efforts 8

Summary of Needs Population –  Rapid population growth in 1990’s, slowed to 1.5% annually over past 5 years  By 2030, elderly expected to double their 2000 population Jobs –  Unemployment rates above State average, but since then trending toward State rate  March 2009 – 10.1% (comparable to State average) 9

Needs (2) Education Levels of Workforce  Only 13% of persons >25 years old had diplomas, well below State average of 22% Income  Countywide median income has increased to over $50,000, about 20% below the Statewide level  Hispanic household income lags the Countywide income by about 25% 10

Needs (3) Housing  Over 40% of Wenatchee’s renter population is paying > 30% of income for housing  Limited new renter housing has been developed at affordable rents in recent years Homelessness  475 persons were found homeless in Chelan/Douglas on a single day in January 2009  Many more are at risk of becoming homeless 11

Needs (4) Economic Development  Retention and expansion of businesses is needed to spur employment  Retail services serving low and moderate income neighborhoods are needed Neighborhood Revitalization  Infrastructure improvements are needed in several neighborhoods  Many streets in South Wenatchee lack lighting, sidewalks and other basic infrastructure 12

Three-Year Strategies Goal 1: Provide decent, affordable housing  Expand housing for the lowest income households and for homeless persons, especially disabled homeless persons  Rehabilitate the existing rental housing stock  Improve single-family housing and expand homeownership  Reduce barriers to accessing and maintaining rental housing 13

Three-Year Strategies Goal 2: Improve the Quality of Life Throughout the Community  Revitalize neighborhoods by upgrading infrastructure and enforcing codes  Provide supporting public services and expand the use of community facilities to deliver key services 14

Three-Year Strategies Goal 3: Increase Individual & Community Self- Sufficiency  Increase living wage jobs by supporting small businesses and increased collaboration on economic development activities  Increase job readiness through classes and training  Cooperate with schools to increase engagement of youth  Expand business opportunities for small businesses using proven practices 15

2010 Proposed Activities City Sidewalks $23,344 City Housing Rehabilitation $80,000 Columbia Valley Housing Assoc. Land Trust $90,000 City Code Enforcement $41,250 Hispanic Chamber Entrepreneurial Program $47,000 CDBG Program Administration $55,000 TOTAL $336,594 16

Next Steps Accept public comments tonight 30-day Public Comment Period: September 14 th - October 14 th City Council Public Meeting: October 22 nd Plan due to HUD: November 16 th 17