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Versión en español a continuación COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) Meeting June 8, 2021 The Community Development Commission meeting to be held June 8, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (June 7, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 8, 2021 Community Development Commission meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-1606 or jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, June 7, 2021. The following information required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) 8 de junio 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (7 de junio antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del publico deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-1606 o jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). la • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) April 13, 2021 – 5:30pm - 9:30pm DRAFT MINUTES CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Joe Deshotel Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Kendra Garrett St. John’s Tandera Louie North Austin Alberto Mejia Dove Springs Shavone Otero Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Raymond Young Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee VACANT Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Madra Mays Montopolis Michael Tolliver Colony Park Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Members in Attendance: Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Bertha Delgado Fisayo Fadelu Kendra Garrett Alberto Mejia Shavone Otero Heidi Sloan Julia Woods CALL TO ORDER: Members Absent: Joe Deshotel Tandera Louie Madra Mays Michael Tolliver Raymond Young Staff in Attendance Rebecca Giello Erica Leak Katie Horstman Travis Perlman Rick Holloway Sam Tedford Jesse Gutierrez Lisa Rodriguez Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 5:55pm with eight members present. Commissioner Paup joined the meeting at 6:06pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up by noon the day prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Speakers signed up to address specific items on the agenda may also be called upon to speak at this time. No speakers registered to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the March 9, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Mejia’s motion, Commissioner Otero’s second, the March 9, 2021, minutes were approved with a correction on the spelling of Commissioner Motwani’s name. The minutes were approved unanimously, with Commissioner Garrett abstaining. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) Briefing and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Angel Zambrano presented. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Development Commission, please contact Jesse Gutierriez at 512-974-1606. CDC Commissioners may contact CTM for email/technology …
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report June 8, 2021 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s six (6) Neighborhood Centers and the three (3) Outreach Sites. Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, Blue Santa applications, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality of life issues); Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2021 Contract Budget Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $704,239.27 $387,277.37 $10,589.36 $1,102,106 Cumulative Expenditures as of 4/30/21 $185,886.43 $84,930.38 $0 $270,816.81 % of Total 26.4% 22% 0% 25% 1 SRV 3O 4 4E 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Austin Public Health Report on PY21 Community Action Plan Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 0 Success Rate% 0% MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Health; Employment; Basic Needs; Education Report Date April 2021 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Households who avoided eviction (CARES ACT) 1200 1013 1013 100% #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers Service Description Number Served 50 50 0 19 1013 69 6,476 38 892 2 160 0 19 Tax Preparation Programs Rent Payments Rent Payments (Cares Act) Utility Payments Immunizations Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing 3A.1 Total number of volunteer hours donated to …
CSBG Needs Assessment Findings Presentation to the City of Austin Community Development Commission June 8th, 2021 Presentation Overview Introduction & Overview: Process during COVID-19 Community Engagement Activities Top Five Needs Gaps in Services & Barriers Discussion/Questions TDHCA Community Needs Assessment (CNA) Standards • Conducted every 3 years • Process includes: • Collecting current poverty data and its prevalence related to gender, age, and race/ethnicity • Collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data in service areas • Determining key findings on the causes and conditions of poverty and the needs • Upon completion: • Governing board formally accepts the assessment • Results inform an outcome-based and anti-poverty focused Community Action Plan • Customer satisfaction data and input is considered in the strategic planning process Needs Assessment Timeline 1. Work Plan Development 2. 3. Collect Quantitative Data Collect Qualitative Data 4. Analyze Data • Include key findings on the causes and conditions of poverty and the needs • Rank top 5 community needs 5. Develop Report • Report due to TDHCA by July 1, 2021 Report Overview 1. 2. 4. 5. Executive Summary/CNA Needs Ranking Overview CNA Process & Methodology 3. Overview of the Causes & Conditions of Poverty Travis County Overview Community Strengths & Assets/Community Resources 6. Gaps in Services & Barriers 7. Top Needs & Trends in Travis County by Domain 8. APH Neighborhood Centers Overview 9. Appendices (surveys/interview tool & results; bibliography) Conducting a CNA During COVID-19 Opportunities • Determining baseline needs created by COVID-19 • Identifying conditions that contribute to the community’s ability to respond to the crisis Challenges & Limitations • Effects on data collection methods • Effects on response and response rates • Effects on data analysis and prioritization • Lagging data Qualitative Data Collection • Key Informant Interviews - CDC members (5) • Client Survey (99 responses) • Resident Survey (61 responses) • Service Provider Survey (40 responses) Outreach: shared via local social media platforms, community distribution lists, and e-newsletters. Key Themes from Stakeholder Outreach • Major gap between access to information about what services and programs are available and the utilization of said programs and services by the residents who need them. • • There is a major need to streamline, simplify, and educate on the way city programs work and how to access them. Suggested focus on grassroots and community organizing and information sharing because the shift to digital and virtual means of …
2021 Travis County Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Needs Assessment DRAFT 6/3/21 Table of Contents Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................................................ 2 Community Needs Assessment Results Overview ..................................................................................................... 3 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Community Needs Assessment Process Overview & Methodology ................................................................... 6 Overview of the Causes & Conditions of Poverty ....................................................................................................... 9 Travis County Overview ..................................................................................................................................................... 11 Community Strengths and Assets ................................................................................................................................... 24 Inventory of Travis County Community Resources ................................................................................................ 29 Gaps in Services and Barriers ........................................................................................................................................... 34 Top Needs & Trends in Travis County by Domain ................................................................................................... 35 Housing ................................................................................................................................................................................. 35 Emergency Assistance (Basic Needs) ....................................................................................................................... 43 Health and Wellness ........................................................................................................................................................ 48 Employment ........................................................................................................................................................................ 51 Education ............................................................................................................................................................................. 56 Childcare Assistance ........................................................................................................................................................ 60 Austin Public Health’s Neighborhood Centers (Travis County Community Action Agency) ................. 62 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................................................................ 65 APPENDICES ............................................................................................................................................................................ 66 Appendix 1: Survey Tools .................................................................................................................................................. 66 Appendix 2: Survey Results ............................................................................................................................................... 69 Appendix 3: Interview Tool ............................................................................................................................................... 88 Appendix 4: Interview Results ......................................................................................................................................... 89 Appendix 5: Bibliography .................................................................................................................................................. 91 2021 CSBG Community Needs Assessment – DRAFT (DO NOT DISTRIBUTE) 1 Executive Summary Background This Community Needs Assessment was conducted between March and June 2021 by Woollard Nichols & Associates (WNA) on behalf of Austin Public Health. The assessment was completed in conjunction with Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) requirements and as a resource to develop a Community Action Plan for the Neighborhood Services Division of Austin Public Health. The purpose of this assessment was to ascertain critical needs in Travis County as identified by Travis County residents, community stakeholders, and service providers and neighborhood center clients to enable Austin Public Health to adapt programs and services to best meet the community’s needs. Methodology WNA collected data from community members through surveys and key informant interviews. Secondary data sources from various local agencies were also included to draw comparisons between the results of the data collected for the needs assessment and existing data about Travis County. Three surveys were administered to collect data from individuals invested in the community. These individuals included: 1) clients receiving services from the Austin Public Health Neighborhood Centers, 2) community residents, and 3) representatives of community agencies providing social services. In addition, key informant interviews were conducted with members of the Austin Community Development Commission that represent geographic areas of Austin/Travis County with high poverty rates. Summary of Findings The top five community needs: 1) Housing 2) Emergency Assistance (Basic Needs) 3) Health & Wellness 4) Employment 5) Education …
Draft Fiscal Year 21-22 Action Plan Presentation for the Community Development Commission June 8, 2021 Agenda Federal Reporting Process Fiscal Year 2021-22 Program Funding Community Needs Assessment Summary Public Comment Schedule Feedback Federal Funding & Processes U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan (5-Year) Allocates federal resources to housing and community development Action Plan (1-Year) Summarizes actions, activities and federal/non- federal resources in the Consolidated Plan Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (1-Year) End-of-year report on progress toward consolidated plan *You Are Here: The proposed Fiscal Year 21-22 Action Plan presents Year 3of the 5-Year Consolidated Plan 4 Fiscal Year 21-22 Action Plan & HUD Formula Grants Year 3 of 5-Year reporting period Serves as application for funding from four entitlement grants Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Goal: Provide decent housing and a suitable living environment; expand economic opportunities for low-income people Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Goal: Benefit low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families by providing supportive services and housing $7.8M $3.1M HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Goal: create affordable housing for low- income households Action Plan (1-Year) $2M $669,870 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Goal: Assist people to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness 5 Fiscal Year 21-22 Federal Formula Grant Funding Source FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 CDBG HOME ESG $ 7,854,692 $7,832,136 $ 3,178,207 $3,156,803 $ 682,911 $669,870 HOPWA $ 1,869,497 $2,099,125 Total $ 13,585,307 $13,757,934 Percent Change from FY 20 -0.29% -0.67% -1.91% 12.28% 1.27% 6 Summary of Needs Assessment Feedback Summary of Community Needs Assessment April 5 April 6 April 13 ECHO Membership Council African American Resource Advisory Commission Austin Home Repair Coalition April 14 April 14 April 15 Early Childhood Council Commission on Seniors Downtown Austin Community Court Clinician Staff April 16 April 17 April 21 Housing Authority of the City of Austin Leadership Team Equity Action Team Working Group ECHO Local Policy and Practice Committee April 13 April 22 Community Development Commission Austin City Council Renovate Rosewood Courts 3 Home Repairs & Infrastructure 9 Community First Village example for City Strategy 3 Support Formerly Incarcerated Individuals with Housing & Services 2 Affordable/Low- Income Housing 21 Services, Housing, or Temporary Shelter for Unhoused Peole 19 *Total responses = 57, including feedback received by means other than SpeakUp! Austin Survey. Public Comment Period May 6 to June 11, 2021 The …
Rosewood Courts Redevelopment Update CITY OF AUSTIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION June 8, 2021 Rosewood Courts: Now is the Time Video Double Click Box to Play Rosewood Courts Redevelopment TODAY • More than 80 years old • Cinderblock construction • No central air conditioning • Outdated heating and plumbing • No longer viable • NOW is the time to redevelop! - Who We Serve Rosewood Courts Redevelopment Before Redevelopment- 124 ● 105 Families with Dependents ● 95 Children ● 34 Elderly ● 78 Persons with Disabilities After Redevelopment- 184 Units ● 50% Family Units ● Increased number of families with children improving enrollment in neighborhood schools ● 10% Accessible Units Rosewood Courts Redevelopment SITE PL View 1: Close to Recreation Dr, view of Bldg B View 2: Hillside close to Recreation Dr, View of Bldg B & Bldg C Preservation Building D Preservation Building E Rosewood Courts Redevelopment PROTECTIONS, IMPROVEMENTS & CHO ● Protections provide current residents the first right to return ● Significant Improvements through the reconstruction & rehabilitation of the property, increased number of apartments ● Choices are made by residents during the process Resident Engagement: Amplifying Resident • Collect Meaningful Resident Feedback • Resident Feedback Directly Impacts Design • June 17th onsite Resident Engagement Event Broader Community Engagement • 3 Community Workshops (Virtual) • • 4/13 and 5/1 Final workshop is June 29th at 6:30pm • Centered on History of Rosewood Courts and Emancipation Park • Community Feedback • Participants from multiple zip codes Rosewood Courts Redevelopment PROJECT TIMELINE • Ongoing - Opportunities for Resident and Community Feedback • March 2021 – Round 1 Resident Voting • April 2021 – Updated Interior Design • • • June 17, 2021 – onsite Resident Community Engagement Event June 29,2021- Community Workshop #3 June 2021- Select Relocation Consultant • Fall 2021 – Playground design events with Rosewood youth • Spring-Summer 2022 – Resident relocation Rosewood Courts Redevelopment STAY INFORMED For more information, visit hacanet.org/rosewoodcourts QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Southwest Housing Compliance Corporation Who We Are • Southwest Housing Compliance Corporation (SHCC) is a non-profit, wholly owned subsidiary of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) and shares the same board and executive oversight. • SHCC was formed in 2000 to serve as the Contract Administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the State of Texas. In 2004, HUD awarded SHCC Contract Administration services for the State of Arkansas. • Presently we consist of 50 employees, all operating out of our Austin offices or work from home environment. Who We Serve • The SHCC portfolio consists largely of privately owned, Project-Based Section 8 multifamily housing. These properties are not Public Housing nor Housing Choice Voucher (HCV). In Project-Based Section 8 housing, the subsidy is tied to the property, not the resident. • The two-state SHCC portfolio consists of over 800 properties, approximately 60,000 units and 136,000 residents. • In Austin, SHCC serves 19 properties: 2,001 units and 5,213 residents. Property Name Contract Expiration Date Address ZIP Section 8 Unit Count Last MOR Date Last MOR Overall Rating Marshall Apartments 7/31/2031 1157 Salina St. & 1401 E. 12th St. 100 of 100 6/14/2019 Satisfactory 12/31/2021 9920 Quail Blvd. 142 of 142 6/25/2019 Satisfactory 1/31/2034 1137 Gunter Street 130 of 140 6/26/2019 Above Average Eberthart Place Elm Ridge Apartments 5/31/2035 808 Eberhart Lane 7/31/2030 1161 Harvey Street Fairway Village/ Riverside Townhomes 8/31/2038 6118 Fairway Drive French Embassy Apartments aka Quail Park Apartments Mason Manor aka Lupine Terrace Apartments Mount Carmel Village North Plaza Apartments 9/30/2025 2504 New York Drive 12/31/2039 9125 North Plaza Oak Creek Village Apartments 5/31/2034 2324 Wilson Street Pleasant Hill aka Pleasant Valley 1/31/2027 2501 Anken Drive Rebekah Baines Johnson 3/31/2040 21 Waller Street Santa Maria Village 8/31/2038 8071 North Lamar Blvd. Springdale Gardens Apartments 9/30/2031 3701 Oak Springs Drive St. George's Sr. Housing, Inc. 7/31/2024 1443 Coronado Hills Drive The Heights on Congress 7/31/2037 2707 South Congress 37 of 38 130 of 130 128 of 128 1/24/2020 Above Average 7/11/2019 Satisfactory 7/9/2019 Satisfactory 99 of 100 62 of 62 170 of 170 100 of 100 137 of 250 74 of 176 97 of 100 60 of 60 34 of 172 5/23/2019 Above Average 3/6/2020 Satisfactory 12/16/2019 Satisfactory 9/20/2019 Satisfactory 7/10/2019 Satisfactory 12/9/2019 Satisfactory 8/20/2019 Unsatisfactory 9/27/2019 Satisfactory 12/13/2019 Above Average 78745 78702 78741 78758 78702 78721 78702 78753 78704 78741 …
AUSTIN CODE DEPARTMENT Community Development Commission Presentation June 8, 2021 Impact of Winter Storm Uri On February 15, 2021, the City Manager announced that the City of Austin would suspend normal operations due to the hazardous weather conditions. The Austin Code Department (ACD) temporarily halted its business operations, including routine code inspections, from February 16 through February 19, 2021. ACD mobilized an initial emergency response team of field personnel to remain on standby, ready to address any urgent complaints reported to Austin 3-1-1 during this timeframe that would require immediate attention. Procedural Outlines • • • • Responded to Priority 2 (non-imminent/dangerous conditions) and COVID-19 cases as the top priorities. Responded and inspected properties in accordance with the department’s ACD-103 Case Management Standards policy. For tenant-occupied properties, tenants were advised to reach out to their landlord to request a service repair order. Inspections were prioritized for properties in the City’s Repeat Offender Program (ROP) to quickly assess living conditions and protect Austin’s vulnerable tenant populations. Data Data Maps Council Districts Response to Unsafe Housing Complaints • Resumed inspections on a priority basis to maintain a consistent response and in consideration of the challenges faced by homeowners and property managers in correcting the problems. Increased request of response from the affected property owners and landlords to include: • • An Action Plan for repairs within 48 hours. • Action Plans were to include repair plans, alternative accommodations for the tenants, and any resources that would be provided to tenants such as food, vouchers, or water. • Non cooperative Managers/property owners will receive a notice of Violation upon confirmation of the violations • All cases will be expedited through the legal process if no actions are taken Initiated Virtual Inspections as part of the policy and procedures as an • option for tenants IT working on a public dashboard to include status updates • Response to ROP Unsafe Housing Complaints • • Repeat Offender Properties are reviewed for Eligibility of the suspension every 30 days this review consists of the deficiency status and compliance timeline Improvements to the 2 5 2 query criteria to improve the criteria of property qualification for the program • Included a formal review of those properties on a quarterly basis. • Notification of periodic inspections on ROP is communicated to the • occupants of the properties through the ACD website. Increased request of response from the affected …
Winter Storm Uri Relief Update Community Development Commission June 8, 2021 Housing and Planning Department • The Department has allocated approximately $32.4 million in tenant stabilization programs for the current fiscal year, primarily for persons impacted by COVID-19. • Persons impacted by Winter Storm Uri are eligible to apply for these funds, however, eligibility must be based on demonstrated financial impact by COVID-19 and not Winter Storm Uri Content Relief Funds and Access Eligibility Requirements Required Documentation Community Partners Timeline for Distribution Demographics Ongoing Challenges to Solve Relief Funds and Access $1,000,000 in funding from the Housing and Planning Department • Available to low and moderate income households • Distributed through El Buen Samaritano and other non-profits • Available in pre-paid credit and debit card format Eligibility Requirements • Households must reside in Austin/Travis County (full jurisdiction) • Currently renting a housing unit or has a mobile home, homeland lease Income • Must have lease documentation (in their name) • Household income below 80% of Austin Area Median Family • Have experienced a significant short-term housing need related to the impacts of Winter Storm Uri • greater than 5 days • lack of water, gas, or electricity Eligibility Requirements (continued) Households must meet one of the following: • Experienced or continues to experience significant damage to housing unit (primarily water damage, but it could be other related damage) • Are ineligible for other forms of significant governmental relief OR are receiving such relief in a limited or delayed manner that does not meet their needs • Reside in a property with a history of known code violations related to housing and safety Required Documentation 1. Proof of Identification Any form of ID with photo and name school ID • any government issued ID or passport • • organization ID • public assistance card 2. Income Eligibility Determination/Documentation Paystub or other work-related documentation tax documentation • employer letter • • SNAP/SSI or Medicaid benefit card • self-certification form (60% below AMI) Required Documentation (cont.) 3. Copies of first page and signature page of lease documentation or other approved documentation between participant and landlord (sublease; documentation with proof of payment for residence) 4. Self-Certification of Winter Storm Uri related financial hardship – documented in El Buen’s Client Data Profile *Ensure that requests for documentation of eligibility may not impose an unnecessary burden on those applying for relief services or direct financial assistance …
June 8, 2021 COA Community Development Commission (CDC) Funding Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) & Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) I. II. III. Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) 1 provides short-term rental assistance and services, typically for up to 12-24 months. The goals are to help people obtain housing quickly, increase self-sufficiency, and maintain stable housing. Guided by the Housing First philosophy, RRH is offered without preconditions (such as employment, income, or sobriety) and the resources and services provided are tailored to the needs of the person. Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) 2 is an intervention that combines affordable housing assistance with voluntary support services to address the needs of chronically homeless people. RRH and PSH are funded through a number of avenues: A. City of Austin’s Housing & Planning Department (HPD) and the Austin Public Health Department (APD) 1. HPD uses federal and local funds and general obligation bonds towards supporting the construction of PSH. Additionally, APH allocates federal and local funding towards homelessness prevention/diversion and social services provided by community service providers. B. Housing Vouchers (provided through local Housing Authorities): 1. Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) 3 - housing subsidy that moves with the tenant from rental property to rental property, reducing the amount of rent a tenant has to pay based on their household income and local rent limits. These vouchers are no or low barrier because they fund the individual. 2. Project Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) 4 - housing subsidy provided through housing assistance payments (HAP) contracts with the owner(s) of multifamily rental housing. The subsidy makes up the difference between what a household can afford and the HUD approved rent for the rental unit. These vouchers are somewhat barrier restricted, based on the landlord of the project but staff is ongoingly working to incentivize no/low barrier applicant acceptance. C. Continuum of Care Grant: ($700K) - the main applicant and receiver is ECHO and this funding serves 30-50 people plus administration costs. It is used for providing social services and rental assistance. D. Best Single Source Plus Program (BSS+) 5 - provides comprehensive case management and direct financial assistance to eligible individuals and families in the Austin/Travis County area. E. (Local) Municipal Vouchers: Approved by Austin City Council in late 2020, this new funding source will provide PBRA to local PSH developments. F. HOME Grant ($3.1 Million): In addition to providing tenant based rental assistance (see B:1) funds housing rehabilitation, as well …
Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC) May 26, 2021 Meeting Summary Meeting started 5:00 p.m. 31 attendees Community Advisory Committee members present: Susana Almanza, Awais Azhar, Gretchen Flatau, Teddy Fong, Brianna Snitchler, Alex Karner, Susan Somers, Kathryn Broadwater, Renee Lopez; David Shapiro Community Advisory Committee members absent: Joao Paolo Connolly; Alberto Mejia; Jeremy Hendricks Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) and City of Austin (COA) Staff: Jackie Nirenberg, ATP; Nefertitti Jackmon, COA – Housing and Planning Department (HPD); Lonny Stern, ATP; Annick Beaudet, COA Project Connect Office Public Comment: Linda Jackson Land Acknowledgement: Rocio Villalobos I. II. - - Role of CAC – Jackie Nirenberg presented the committee’s role as written in the amendment approved by City Council and the CapMetro Board on December 18, 2020 Governance Considerations – Presented by Nefertitti Jackmon Susana Almanza noted that Council had already allocated $23 and expressed concern about the CAC not having an opportunity to weigh in on that decision - Nefertitti Jackmon responded that Mandy De Mayo with HPD will be making a presentation and asking for CAC feedback on the upcoming RFQ for community development Susana Almanza recommended following structure of the City of Austin’s Community Development Commission - Working group will develop bylaws o Volunteers for working group: Susana Almanza, Awais Azhar III. Equity Tool Update – Presented by Nefertitti Jackmon - Awais Azhar asked whether the broader community had been given an opportunity to weigh in on the development of the Equity Tool. - Nefertitti Jackmon responded that the Catalysts who were selected to work on the tool - were chosen specifically for their lived experiences with displacement. Susana, who served as a Catalyst said that the tool will be shared with the Quality of Life Commissions for feedback and recommendations. - Awais asked staff to provide how public comment opportunities were promoted. - Brianna Snitchler asked if there was an iterative process by which feedback can continue to shape the tool - Nefertitti pointed out that the Equity Tool will be constantly evolving, and that the CAC will have the opportunity to continue to shape it by developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Susana added that the role of the CAC is to share the information with the community - - Awais requested a breakdown by tenant/property owner of the CAC and the Catalysts Next meeting: Wednesday, June 30 at 5 pm Topics to be discussed: - Elect Officers - …
June 8, 2021 Memorandum for Community Development Commission Chair Amit Motwani and Members (BC-Amit.Motwani@austintexas.gov) Subject: Title Transit Disparate Impacts—Community Services Block Grant VI Affordable Housing Impediments (Possible Action) 1. Disparate Impact: $7.1B Project Connect, contingent on 45% Federal funding, will segregate Austin for centuries. North of US 183 rail is 24-30 years, yet Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority/Austin City Council promoted “equity” propaganda. During the 87th Texas Legislature, HB 3893 (Hinojosa) died on “intent calendar.” Republican Senators understood that Capital Metro’s discriminatory Cap Remap violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which “prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin” (FTA, 2012) and would have jeopardized Texas’ Federal funding had the Downtown tunnel bill passed. Federal Register: Submit Formal Comment to Federal Transit Administration. This will help determine if Capital Metro gets Federal funding. Ø Blue Line: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/05/24/2021-10866/preparation-of-an-environmental-impact-statement-for-the- capital-metro-blue-line-project-in-austin#open-comment Ø Orange Line: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/05/24/2021-10865/preparation-of-an-environmental-impact-statement-for- the-capital-metro-orange-line-project-in-austin [Deadline: June 23, 2021 (15 days remaining)] June 8, 2021 2 Subject: Title Transit Disparate Impacts—Community Services Block Grant VI Affordable Housing Impediments (Possible Action) 2. Target Audience: False ad, “Project Connect is a transit plan with more ways to move us all.” Voters were never told they would be subsidizing a system for white commuters from the suburbs. Instead, false ballot language noted “essential workers.” December 14, 2015-March 13, 2016 - about 5,000 surveys (partial results below): 72% white, 52% female (25-35), majority had access to two vehicles, earned $100K, and 94% had some college (≈27% graduate degree). Capital Metro then created its new bus network saying “the people” wanted to walk ½-mile to a frequent bus. November 16, 2016 I testified against disparate impacts. October 24, 2017 Chair Wade Cooper relied on AURA urbanists, third party data not publicly available, asserting minorities [Southeast Hispanics, not Northeast Blacks] had access to the 15-minute network, ignoring safety: more transfers north of US 183 on roadways over 30K vehicles per day (“vpd”) due to unilateral northeast-west eliminations, walk to main corridor from home, wait at neighborhood stops, and transfer time. Blacks wait twice as long as Cooper’s #30-Walsh Tarlton whites outside the service area. Cooking the Books! 2015-16: Capital Metro surveyed 72% whites. Resolutions and Ballot falsely implied minorities under the guise of Title VI. August 24, 2020 Capital Metro excerpt (p. 78) Source: Connections2025.org January 25, 2016: Item III. Public Comment Anthony Walker (Black driver, 24-years). Urban Rail reflections: “Capital Metro Board, is …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) June 8, 2021 – 5:30pm - 9:30pm Via Videoconference MINUTES CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Joe Deshotel Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Vacant St. John’s Miriam Garcia North Austin Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Alberto Mejia Dove Springs Kendra Garrett Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Shakita Hawthorne Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Michael Tolliver Colony Park Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Members Absent Michael Tolliver Shakita Hawthorne Bertha Delgado Members in Attendance Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Joe Deshotel Jose Noe Elias Fisayo Fadelu Miriam Garcia Kendra Garrett Alberto Mejia Heidi Sloan Julia Woods Staff in Attendance Rebecca Giello Katie Horstman Mandy DeMayo Nefertitti Jackmon Daniel Word Angel Zambrano Jesse Gutierrez Lisa Rodriguez CALL TO ORDER Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 5:48pm with 10 members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up by noon the day prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Speakers signed up to address specific items on the agenda may also be called upon to speak at this time. Alexis Henderson, Will Henderson, Steve Sivells, Sylvia Blanco, Zenobia C. Joseph, Kendra Ester, and Lira Ramirez addressed the CDC. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the April 13, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Deshotel’s motion, Commission Paup’s second, the CDC’s April 13, 2021, minutes were approved unanimously. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) a) Briefing and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Angel Zambrano gave the briefing. b) Briefing, discussion and possible action on the Community Services Block Grants 2021 Needs Assessment (Woollard, Nichols & Associates) Kelly Nichols, Mercedes Perry and Desiree Burns gave the briefing. Following discussion, on Commissioner Mejia’s motion, Commissioner Deshotel’s second, the CDC voted unanimously to approve the Community Services Block Grants 2021 Needs Assessment. 3. NEW BUSINESS a) Briefing on Draft Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Action Plan (Rebecca Giello & Katie Horstman, b) Conduct a Public Hearing to receive comment on Draft Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Action Plan Housing & Planning Department) Rebecca Giello and Katie …
