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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) June 14, 2022 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Board and Commission- Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-1606 or jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Miriam Garcia North Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Kendra Garrett Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Eloise Sepeda Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Vacant Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Michael Tolliver Colony Park Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the May 10, 2022, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) Briefing and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Jill Smith, Program Supervisor, Austin Public Health) 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS Discussion and possible action on staff recommendations presented at the May 2022 CDC meeting regarding the Home Loan Repair Program (CDC) a) Briefing, discussion, and possible action from Civil Rights Office regarding the strengthening of tenants’ rights ordinance including an update on outreach (Carol Johnson, Office of Civil Rights) b) Briefing, discussion, and possible action from Financial Services regarding City of Austin budget process and timeline (Katie Stewart, Budget Analyst, Financial Services Office) c) Briefing, discussion, and possible action on Community Initiated Solutions through Project Connect (Nefertitti Jackmon, Rachel …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) June 14, 2022 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Board and Commission- Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-1606 or jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Miriam Garcia North Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Kendra Garrett Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Eloise Sepeda Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Vacant Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Michael Tolliver Colony Park Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. CALL TO ORDER REVISED AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the May 10, 2022, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) Briefing and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Jill Smith, Program Supervisor, Austin Public Health) 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS Discussion and possible action on staff recommendations presented at the May 2022 CDC meeting regarding the Home Loan Repair Program (CDC) a) Briefing regarding the strengthening of tenants’ rights ordinance from the Office of Civil Rights, Housing and Planning Department, and Austin Code. (Carol Johnson, Office of Civil Rights; Elaine Garrett, Austin Code; Nefertitti Jackmon, Cupid Alexander, & James May, Housing and Planning Department) b) Briefing, discussion, and possible action from Financial Services regarding City of Austin budget process and timeline (Katie Stewart, Budget Analyst, Financial Services Office) …
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report June 14, 2022 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. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. 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 2022 Contract Budget* % of Total Cumulative Expenditures as of 4/30/22 Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $545,928.00 $118,472.06 $40,794.92 $0 $159,266.98 29% *Amount received from TDHCA’s 1st installment. 1 SRV 3O 4 4E 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 6 Success Rate% 14% Austin Public Health Report on PY22 Community Action Plan 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 2022 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Households who avoided eviction (CARES ACT) *2021 1200 1,458 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 Tax Preparation Programs Rent Payments Rent Payments (Cares Act) *2021 Utility Payments Immunizations Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility …
Project Connect Community-Initiated Solutions Program Updates June 2022 Agenda • Project Connect Anti-Displacement Investments: Timeline, Budget & 2022 Investments • Community Initiated Solutions: Funding Priorities, Funding Term, Amount & Eligibility • Equity Framework • Application & Review Process • Outreach & Engagement • Q & A $300 Million Project Connect Anti-Displacement Investments When voters approved $7.1 Billion for Project Connect in November 2020, Proposition A included $300 million for anti- displacement work in order to: • Help prevent the displacement of people due to rising costs that may result from transit-oriented development • Create long-term impact with focus on affordable housing units and asset-building opportunities that enhance people's economic mobility and prevent displacement. 3 4 Investment Years 1 & 2: $65 Million 5 Community Initiated Solutions: 2022 Funding Priorities $20 million is available for nonprofit organizations and partnerships for the following priorities: Renter/tenant stabilization Expansion and preservation of homeownership opportunities Other anti-displacement strategies 6 Funding Term and Amount • AHFC anticipates awarding up to 15 applications for the $20,000,000 • Minimum amount: $250,000 • Organizations may apply for up to three (3) years of funding understanding that if selected, the initial contract term will be for one (1) year. Second and third years are extended based on outcomes, performance, and an updated budget. 7 Eligibility • All investments must benefit existing residents who live within one (1) mile of Project Connect station or line in communities with vulnerable, active, and chronic displacement risk. • Applicants must be one of the following: • Nonprofit organizations: 501(c)3 or 501(c)4 non-profit organization and a registered vendor with the City of Austin; or • Partnerships: Partnerships between nonprofits and for-profits, or community-based organizations. Partners must identify a lead organization responsible for coordinating the group’s activities, including fiscal administration, reporting, quality control, and deliverable management. The lead organization must be a registered vendor with the City of Austin. 8 Anti-Displacement Maps and Dashboard The Dashboard and Maps were created to pinpoint and prioritize areas within one (1) mile of Project Connect stations and lines, with residents most vulnerable to displacement • Use the dashboard and maps to demonstrate service • footprint of your proposal and which stage of displacement You can use maps and dashboard to answer question 1; using data from dashboard may help you craft appropriate solutions that will stave off displacement in your community Fact sheets were developed to further simplify targeting …
CDC Presentation Home Repair Loan Programs June 14, 2022 Current Home Rehabilitation Loan Programs (HRLP) Loan Program Home Rehabilitation Loan Program (Rehabilitation) Home Rehabilitation Loan Program (Reconstruction) Holly Good Neighbor Program Services Provided • Repairs to the foundation, roof, plumbing, HVAC, windows, and electrical • Major interior and exterior repairs • Complete rehabilitation of home, reconstruction if needed • Deferred 0% loan, terms up to 15 years. • Complete reconstruction, if • Deferred 0% loan, terms up needed to 30 years. • The repairs were limited to plumbing, electrical, roof, foundation, exterior painting and solar panel installation. • Forgivable 0% loan, terms up to 10 years. Funding Source CDBG Funding Amount Provide funding amount up to $75,000. Up to $110,000 for historical homes. Provide funding amount up to $250,000 for demolish and reconstruction. CDBG Austin Energy $50,000 MFI% At or below 80% At or below 80% At or below 100% 2 Home Rehabilitation Loan Program (HRLP) purpose and services Loan Program Home Rehabilitation Loan Program How does HRLP work? • No interest or monthly payments, but a lien is placed against the property. • The home must remain the primary residence of the homeowner for the entire term • • of the loan. If the owners choose to sell or rent the home, transfer title, refinance or draw an equity loan within 15 years of the loan, the amount owed on the loan due and payable. If it is necessary to demolish and replace the home, owners may be eligible for a loan up to $250,000 for a term of 20 years, with a 25% shared equity lien on the home for an additional 10 years, for a total of 30 years on the lien. Eligibility Requirements • The home is within the Austin city limits. • The home is a single-family detached home. It must be the primary residence of the • The applicant must own the property. Owner has clear title on the property (reconstruction), and ownership is in his/her name. • Applicant has not been discharged from bankruptcy less than two years of • Applicant must have a gross annual income at/below 80% Median Family Income applicant. application date. (MFI). 3 Housing and Urban Development Affordability Period Home Assistance Per Unit or Buyer Length of Affordability Period Less than $15,000 $15,000 - $40,000 More than $40,000 New construction 5 Years 10 Years 15 Years 20 Years 4 …
Attachment II F: Funding Table CITY OF AUSTIN ACTION PLAN 2022‐2023 ‐ ALL FUNDING SOURCES June 13, 2022 DRAFT SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANCE Program / Activity FY 2022‐23 Plan Funding Source New Funding Services Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Child Care Services Senior Services Mental Health Services Subtotal, Public Services AIDS Services of Austin Project Transitions Integral Care ATCIC ASHwell HOPWA ‐ Adm HOMELESS ASSISTANCE HEARTH Emergency Solutions Grant Shelter Operation and Maintenance HMIS ESG ‐ Adm Rapid Rehousing Programs Subtotal, HEARTH Emergency Solutions Grant Subtotal, Homeless Assistance RENTER ASSISTANCE CDBG CDBG CDBG HOPWA HOPWA HOPWA HOPWA HOPWA HESG HESG HESG HESG 499,167 169 129,052 180 196,179 163 824,398 512 900,000 273 1,200,000 250 135,328 66 52,627 15 70,761 313,922 1,245 29,484 288,287 108 36,381 ‐ 668,074 1,353 1,932,853 1,448 Subtotal, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS 2,358,716 604 Subtotal, Special Needs Assistance 3,183,114 1,116 Tenant‐Based Rental Assistance HOME 1,264,779 95 Architectural Barrier Program ‐ Rental CDBG 174,324 7 1 of 4 DRAFT 6/13/2022 CITY OF AUSTIN ACTION PLAN 2022‐2023 ‐ ALL FUNDING SOURCES June 13, 2022 DRAFT Program / Activity Tenants' Rights Assistance Subtotal, Renters Assistance HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE Down Payment Assistance Subtotal, Down Payment Assistance Subtotal, Homebuyer Assistance HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE Architectural Barrier Removal ‐ Owner Minor Home Repair Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program Subtotal, Homeowner Rehab Subtotal, Homeowner Assistance HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE Rental Housing Development Assistance Subtotal, Rental Housing Dev Assist Ownership Housing Development Assistance Subtotal, Ownership Housing Dev Assistance Subtotal, Housing Developer Assistance OTHER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE CHDO Operating Expenses Grants Family Business Loan Program Funding Source CDBG FY 2022‐23 Plan New Funding Services 298,938 360 473,262 367 HOME HOME ‐ PI CDBG CDBG HOME ‐ PI CDBG CDBG ‐ RL 1,210,306 500,000 28 ‐ 1,710,306 28 1,710,306 28 1,422,860 75 848,062 188 200,000 747,380 95,000 ‐ 8 ‐ 1,042,380 8 3,313,302 271 CDBG HOME ‐ PI 1,603,105 ‐ 218,182 4 HOME (CHDO) 264,250 6 CDBG CDBG ‐ RL HOME HOME (CHDO) 2,085,537 10 72,061 55,000 ‐ 264,250 391,311 6 ‐ 8 2 16 2,476,848 26 HOME (CO) 167,416 2 Section 108 Section 108 ‐ PI 2,000,000 2,192 33 ‐ Subtotal, Other Community Development Assistance 2,169,608 35 2 of 4 DRAFT 6/13/2022 CITY OF AUSTIN ACTION PLAN 2022‐2023 ‐ ALL FUNDING SOURCES June 13, 2022 DRAFT Program / Activity FY 2022‐23 Plan Funding Source New Funding Services Neighborhood Commercial Mgmt., Debt Service Section 108 ‐ PI DEBT SERVICE Subtotal, …
CITY OF AUSTIN 2019 – 2020 2020 – 2021 2021 – 2022 2022 – 2023 2023 – 2024 FY 21-22 ACTION PLAN PREPARED BY Housing and Planning Department (HPD) PO Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 City of Austin, Texas Fiscal Year 2021-22 Annual Action Plan Prepared by: City of Austin Housing and Planning Department PO Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 512-974-3100 www.austintexas.gov/housing Austin City Council Steve Adler Mayor Natasha Harper-Madison, District 1 Mayor Pro Tem Council Members Vanessa Fuentes, District 2 Sabino “Pio” Renteria, Gregorio “Greg” Casar, District 3 District 4 District 5 Ann Kitchen, Mackenzie Kelly, District 6 Leslie Pool, Paige Ellis, District 7 District 8 Kathie Tovo, District 9 District 10 Alison Alter, Spencer Cronk City Manager DRAFT FY 2022-23 Draft Action Plan AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b) AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c) AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) AP-38 Project Summary AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) AP-70 HOPWA Goals– 91.220 (l)(3) AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4) Attachment I: Citizen Participation A: Citizen Participation Plan B: Public Notice and Comments Attachment II: Grantee Unique Appendices A: Resale and Recapture Policy B: ESG Program Standards C: Monitoring Plan D: Relocation Policy E: HOME Sale Price Information F: Funding Summary & Production Table 2 10 12 35 45 53 62 65 91 92 99 103 110 111 118 125 1 Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction The City of Austin submits this FY 2022-23 Action Plan as the fourth of five Action Plans within the FY 2019-24 Consolidated Plan. The following section provides a concise summary of the FY 2022-23 Action Plan. The final document will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) no later than August 16, 2022. In FY 2022-23, the City of Austin expects to receive continued funding from HUD through four entitlement grants: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME); Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG); and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). In addition to federal funding …
Community Advancement Network Presentation to City of Austin Community Development Commission By Raul Alvarez, CAN Executive Director June 14, 2022 WWW.CANATX.ORG 2022 CAN WORK PLAN PRIORITY Ensuring an Equitable Economic Recovery (new) Addressing Community Mental Health & Wellness (new) Improving Language Access and Resources (continuation) Equity in the Pandemic Response (and emergency response generally) (continuation) WE ARE SAFE, JUST & ENGAGED HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES Travis County Crime Declined 3% From 2015 to 2020 Travis County Voter Turnout Increased 10% From 2016 to 2020 in Travis County African-American adults are 2.8 times as likely To be booked into jail than White adults Property Crime Increased 10% From 2019 to 2020 in Travis County OUR BASIC NEEDS ARE MET HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES In 2019, the Travis County Poverty Rate was 12% (It was15% in 2015) The Food Insecurity rate decreased to 13% in 2019 (It was 16% in 2015) The Poverty Rate for African- Americans and Hispanics is 2 times higher than it is for Whites 41,130 children in Travis County were Food Insecure in 2019 (In 2013, that number was 63,780) WE ARE HEALTHY HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES The percentage of adults without health insurance declined by 12 % in Travis County from 2017 to 2019. In 2020, the percentage of adults that smoke was 11% in the Austin MSA, compared to 20% in 2008. The Obesity Rate in Travis County increased from 23% to 27% In the period from 2016 to 2020. For this indicator, we also report inequities by sex, race, and income WE ACHIEVE OUR FULL POTENTIAL HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES In 2021, the Travis County Unemployment Rate was 4 % (It was 6.3% in 2020) The Unemployment Rate for African-Americans was 59% higher than it was for Whites In 2021, the Postsecondary Completion Rate was 56 % compared to 47% in 2017 56% of Central Texas students earn a degree in 6 years, compared to 37% of African-American students & 44% of Hispanic students 2022 CAN STAFF & LEADERSHIP Thank you for the Opportunity to Present! Questions? For more information, please contact: Raul Alvarez, CAN Executive Director ralvarez@canatx.org
Power BI Desktop $1.6M (21.41%) $1.5M (20%) Program Administration Rental Housing Development Assistance Architectural Barrier Removal- Owner Minor Home Repair Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program Childcare Services Tenants' Rights Assistance Mental Health Services Architectural Barrier Removal- Renter Senior Services Ownership Housing Development Assistance CDBG Funding by Program $0.07M $0.2M (2.62%) (0.96%) $0.3M (3.99%) $0.5M (6.67%) $0.75M (9.98%) $0.85M (11.32%) Program Administration Rental Housing Development Assistance Architectural Barrier Removal- Owner Minor Home Repair Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program Childcare Services Tenants' Rights Assistance Mental Health Services Architectural Barrier Removal- Renter Ownership Housing Development Assistance $72,061 Senior Services Total $1.42M (19%) Funding $1,603,105 $1,497,781 $1,422,860 $848,062 $747,380 $499,167 $298,938 $196,179 $174,324 $129,052 $7,488,909 HOME Funding by Program Power BI Desktop $0.17M (4.75%) $0.26M (7.5%) $0.26M (7.5%) $0.35M (10%) $1.26M (35.9%) Program Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Down Payment Assistance Administration Ownership Housing Development Assistance Rental Housing Development Assistance Community Housing Development Organization Program Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Down Payment Assistance Administration Ownership Housing Development Assistance Rental Housing Development Assistance Community Housing Development Organization $167,416 Total $1.21M (34.35%) Funding $1,264,779 $1,210,306 $352,333 $264,250 $264,250 $3,523,334 ESG Funding by Program Power BI Desktop $29.48K $36.38K (5.45%) (4.41%) $288.29K (43.15%) $313.92K (46.99%) Program Shelter Operation and Maintenance Rapid Rehousing Programs Administration HMIS Shelter Operation and Maintenance $313,922 Rapid Rehousing Programs Administration Funding $288,287 $36,381 $29,484 $668,074 Program HMIS Total HOPWA Funding by Program Power BI Desktop $0.07M (3%) $0.14M (5.74%) $0.9M (38.16%) $1.2M (50.88%) Program Project Transitions AIDS Services of Austin Integral Care ATCIC Administration ASHwell Program Funding Project Transitions $1,200,000 AIDS Services of Austin $900,000 Integral Care ATCIC Administration ASHwell Total $135,328 $70,761 $52,627 $2,358,716
Mural: Rex Hamilton | Photography: Joe Ybarra Budget Process Financial Services | Budget Office FY 2022-23 Budget Timeline City Manager’s Proposed Budget published July 15 Budget readings and tax rate hearings on August 17 - 19 Policy Input Forecasting and Budget Development Council Deliberation & Adoption January January February February March March April April May May June June July July August August September September October October Board and Commissions Council Town Halls Community Input Meetings Board and Commission recommendations due March 30 Community Input Meeting July 27 6/14/2022 2 Questions? For more information on Financial Services | Budget Office: AUSTINTEXAS.GOV/BUDGET About the Be Well Murals: This project was initiated and funded by the City of Austin Art in Public Places Program within the Economic Development Department, in partnership with the City of Austin Civilian Conservation Corps. Be Well Murals Project curated by Raasin in the Sun. The Lamar Underpass has housed public art since 2005 and was reimagined in 2020 to site the Be Well Murals in support of wellness during the pandemic. The Be Well Murals are temporary artworks and will be archived as part of the City's Art in Public Places public art collection. Through the Austin Civilian Conservation Corps, art projects like these are intended to put local artists back to work who have been impacted by COVID-19.
2022 Climate Ambassador Program Sydnee Landry Overview ● Program Summary ● Program Overview ● Program Components ● Recruitment Strategy ● Recruitment Timeline Program summary: Supporting local climate initiatives through small-scale projects with engaged community members Engagement Project Design Workshops Meetings Program Overview Advance a local climate initiative in line with the strategies of the Climate Equity Plan Meet with stakeholders relevant to their projects & goals Create plans for the direction of their engagement and Community Action Project Develop group understanding of equity, civic engagement, and how to incorporate those practices into their work and projects Discuss their work, share ideas, collaborate, learn from their peers Estimated 60 hour time commitment over 6 months (August 2022 - January 2023) Monthly Meetings Estimated time commitment: 10 hours ● Opportunity to share their experiences as organizers, discuss their work, and learn from one another ● Occasional guest speakers to provide insight on specific topics of interest ● About 1.5 - 2 hours per meeting Intros, OOS staff, guest ambassador MONTH 1 MONTH 2 Project ideas & project management MONTH 3 Project management Guest speaker on grants MONTH 4 MONTH 5 Guest speaker on organizing MONTH 6 Check in, wrap up Example Meeting Topics Workshops Estimated time commitment: 6 hours Equity Workshop Facilitated by Susana Almanza ● TOPIC: Providing context for environmental racism in Austin Civic Engagement Workshop Facilitated by Austin Common ● TOPIC: Explaining different departments, entities, organizations, and processes that the ambassadors are likely to encounter Project Design Estimated time commitment: 6 hours ● With guidance, the ambassadors will complete project management assignments to track their progress throughout the program ● While completing these assignments, the ambassadors will have an opportunity to: ○ ○ ○ Reflect on the workshops Pinpoint the CEP strategy they want to focus on Identify specific stakeholders to approach in the engagement portion of the program ○ Outline their projects Example Project Management Template Engagement Estimated time commitment: 12 hours ● ● The ambassadors will network and do engagement with stakeholders that are relevant to the goals of their projects Flexibility in the types of engagement they do, so long as they meet the hours requirement ● Any of the following could count towards hours: ○ Attending committee, commission, or advisory group meetings ○ Meeting with community members ○ Meeting with other organizations and/or local businesses Prepping engagement materials Doing community outreach at an event ○ ○ …
Community Advancement Network Presentation to City of Austin Community Development Commission By Raul Alvarez, CAN Executive Director June 14, 2022 WWW.CANATX.ORG 2022 CAN WORK PLAN PRIORITY Ensuring an Equitable Economic Recovery (new) Addressing Community Mental Health & Wellness (new) Improving Language Access and Resources (continuation) Equity in the Pandemic Response (and emergency response generally) (continuation) WE ARE SAFE, JUST & ENGAGED HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES Travis County Crime Declined 3% From 2015 to 2020 Travis County Voter Turnout Increased 10% From 2016 to 2020 in Travis County African-American adults are 2.8 times as likely To be booked into jail than White adults Property Crime Increased 10% From 2019 to 2020 in Travis County OUR BASIC NEEDS ARE MET HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES In 2019, the Travis County Poverty Rate was 12% (It was15% in 2015) The Food Insecurity rate decreased to 13% in 2019 (It was 16% in 2015) The Poverty Rate for African- Americans and Hispanics is 2 times higher than it is for Whites 41,130 children in Travis County were Food Insecure in 2019 (In 2013, that number was 63,780) WE ARE HEALTHY HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES The percentage of adults without health insurance declined by 12 % in Travis County from 2017 to 2019. In 2020, the percentage of adults that smoke was 11% in the Austin MSA, compared to 20% in 2008. The Obesity Rate in Travis County increased from 23% to 27% In the period from 2016 to 2020. For this indicator, we also report inequities by sex, race, and income WE ACHIEVE OUR FULL POTENTIAL HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES In 2021, the Travis County Unemployment Rate was 4 % (It was 6.3% in 2020) The Unemployment Rate for African-Americans was 59% higher than it was for Whites In 2021, the Postsecondary Completion Rate was 56 % compared to 47% in 2017 56% of Central Texas students earn a degree in 6 years, compared to 37% of African-American students & 44% of Hispanic students 2022 CAN STAFF & LEADERSHIP Thank you for the Opportunity to Present! Questions? For more information, please contact: Raul Alvarez, CAN Executive Director ralvarez@canatx.org
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) June 14, 2022 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Board and Commission- Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-1606 or jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Miriam Garcia North Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Kendra Garrett Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Eloise Sepeda Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Vacant Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Michael Tolliver Colony Park Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. Members Present Members Absent Staff Members Present Cheryl Thompson Eloise Sepeda Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Bertha Delgado Jose Noe Elias Fisayo Fadelu Miriam Garcia Kendra Garrett Cynthia Jaso Heidi Sloan Michael Tolliver Julia Woods CALL TO ORDER Mandy DeMayo Cupid Alexander James May Nefertitti Jackmon Jill Smith Carol Johnson Elaine Garrett Rachel Tepper Julie Smith MINUTES Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 6:34pm with 8 members present. Commissioners Fadelu and Sloan were present but off the dais; Commissioners Thompson and Sepeda were absent. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up 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. Raul Alvarez, Community Action Network, addressed the CDC. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the May 10, 2022, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Tolliver’s motion, Commissioner Garcia’s second, the May 10, 2022, minutes were unanimously approved. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) Briefing and discussion on the …
