Community Development Commission Regular Meeting of the Community Development Commission - Note: LOCATION CHANGE - please see agenda for details. This regular meeting of the CDC will follow a hybrid format.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING July 9, 2024 – 6:30pm Street-Jones Building, Suite 400A 1000 E. 11th Street, Austin, TX 78702 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 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Steven Brown Public Sector Appointee Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Gavin Porter Sr. Public Sector Appointee Vacant North Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Julia Woods South Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Estevan Delgado Private Sector Appointee Michael Tolliver Colony Park Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland 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. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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. Approve the June 11, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Briefing on the Heat Resilience Playbook (Marc Coudert, Program Manager, Environmental Conservation, Office of Resilience). 3. Presentation and discussion regarding Project Connect Anti-Displacement Land Acquisition and Preservation investments (Nicole Joslin, Real Estate Division Manager, Housing Department). 4. Presentation and discussion regarding outcomes for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) for May 2024 (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Interim Director, Housing Department). 5. Discussion and possible action regarding the FY 25-29 Consolidated Plan (Mandy DeMayo, 6. Discussion and possible action regarding the revised Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) (Mandy DeMayo, Interim Director, Housing Department). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable …
Community Services Block Grant 2024 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report July 9, 2024 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 two (2) 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, 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 2024 Contract Budget % of Total Cumulative Expenditures as of 5/31/24 Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $1,129,050.00 $107,817.05 $59,238.62 $167,055.67 15% 1 4 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 7 Success Rate% 16% Austin Public Health Report on PY24 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 May 2024 FNPI Outcome Description Target #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 800 10 50 776 46 41 #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % 190% SRV 3O Service Description Tax Preparation Programs Number Served 356 A Year Ago Rent Payments Utility Payments Immunizations Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing 3A.1 Total …
CITY OF AUSTIN Heat Resilience Playbook 7/9/24 Outline 01 Background 02 Components of the playbook 0403 Climate Projections 04 Next Steps Heat Resilience Playbook Why have it? What is it? Temperatures are rising Council is asking for it The Community wants to know The City and local agencies are doing a lot! Heat Resilience Playbook identifies neighborhood-based and citywide projects, programs, and policies that combat extreme heat. This Playbook seeks to uplift existing City & agency-led heat resilience efforts Let’s communicate the strategies currently underway It’s not a plan No budget or timeline Heat Resilience Playbook Timeline Partners include Go Austin/Vamos Austin (GAVA), University of Texas at Austin, City of Austin (COA) Departments. Who We Worked With ● Austin Bergstrom International Airport ● Austin Energy ● Homeland Security & Emergency Management ● Homeless Strategy Office ● Austin Energy Green Building ● Housing ● Austin Public Health ● Human Resource ● Austin Public Libraries ● Parks and Recreation ● Development Services - ● Watershed Protection ● Planning ● Travis County ● Austin Water ● Cap Metro Forestry Steps 01 02 03 04 Reviewed national & internal best practices Assessed how city, and agencies, compare to best practices. Id’d 70+ strategies COA+ currently pursuing Reviewed findings with staff & drafted/ refined strategies Assembled strategies into report Extreme Heat Impacts Our: AUSTIN’S HEAT EQUITY When there are major heat events, our residents who are most vulnerable feel it the worst. While all of Austin is expected to experience increases in extreme heat, not all residents face the same impacts. People with the least amount of resources or who spend time outdoors are most at risk — including outdoor workers, infants, elderly, incarcerated people, individuals experiencing homelessness, low-income communities, and people with chronic or mental illness. Spotlight on Neighborhood Cooling Cool Connections Built shade Outdoor Cool Oases Cool Homes Connected trails with access to creeks Tree-lined sidewalks Built shade Shaded bus stops Green infrastructure Park with cooling features, like sprinklers & water fountains Cool Community Spaces Austin’s Heat Resilience Playbook is Composed of 3 Pillars, Divided into 13 Strategies and 56 Actions 1.1 Heat Risk and Mitigation Communications 1.2 Enhanced Outreach During Extreme Heat 2.1 Cool Homes 3.1 Cool Buildings 2.2 Cool Community Spaces 3.2 Tree Planting and Maintenance 2.3 Outdoor Cool Oases 3.3 Parks and Green Space 1.3 Safety Measures and Policies 2.4 Cool Connections 3.4 Resilient Energy System 1.4 Data and Evaluation …
CITY OF AUSTIN CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN A. PURPOSE Participating Jurisdictions (PJs) that receive U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement grant funds must develop a Citizen Participation Plan (CPP). The CPP describes efforts that will be undertaken to encourage community members to participate in the development of the City’s federal reports: Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CPP is designed to encourage the participation of city residents in the development of the federal reports listed above, particularly those residents who are predominantly low- and moderate-income. For purposes of CDBG funding, a resident is considered to be low-income if their family income equals 50% or less of median family income (MFI), as estimated by HUD. A person is considered to be moderate-income if their family income is between 50% and 80% of MFI. Predominately low-to moderate-income neighborhoods are defined as any neighborhood where at least 51% of the residents have incomes equal to or below 80% of the MFI for any given year. The determination of whether a neighborhood meets the low-to moderate income definition is made by the City at the time a project of area-wide benefit is funded based on current data provided by HUD. The CPP also encourages local and regional institutions and other organizations (including businesses, developers, and community and faith-based organizations) to participate in the process of developing and implementing the Consolidated Plan and related reports. The City takes appropriate actions to encourage the participation of persons of minority backgrounds, persons with limited-English proficiency, and persons with disabilities. It is important to note that HUD’s use of the statutory term “citizen participation” does not in any way limit engagement and consultation with community members based on legal status or country of origin. Any person that resides in the Austin metro area is encouraged to provide input about the federal reporting process as outlined in this CPP. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. The City of Austin does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. The City of Austin considers it the right of …
PLAN DE PARTICIPACIÓN CIUDADANA DE LA CIUDAD DE AUSTIN A. PROPÓSITO Las Jurisdicciones Participantes (PJ, por sus siglas en inglés) que reciben fondos de subvención garantizada por ley del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD) de los Estados Unidos deben desarrollar un Plan de Participación Ciudadana (CPP, por sus siglas en inglés). El CPP describe las iniciativas que se llevarán a cabo para fomentar la participación de los miembros de la comunidad en el desarrollo de los informes federales de la Ciudad: Evaluación de Vivienda Justa (AFH), Plan Consolidado, Plan de Acción Anual y el Informe Consolidado Anual de Rendimiento y Evaluación (CAPER). los El CPP está diseñado para fomentar la participación de los residentes de la ciudad en el desarrollo de informes federales mencionados anteriormente, en especial aquellos residentes que perciben predominantemente ingresos bajos y moderados. Para los fines de asignación de fondos de Subvención en Bloque para Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG), se considera que un residente tiene ingresos bajos cuando el ingreso familiar es igual al 50% o menos del ingreso familiar mediano (MFI), según lo estimado por el HUD. Una persona se considera de ingresos moderados cuando su ingreso familiar está entre el 50% y el 80% del MFI. Los vecindarios de ingresos predominantemente bajos a moderados se definen como cualquier vecindario donde al menos el 51% de los residentes tienen ingresos iguales o inferiores al 80% del MFI para un año determinado. La Ciudad determina si un vecindario cumple con la definición de ingresos bajos a moderados al momento de financiar un proyecto de beneficio en toda el área, utilizando datos actuales proporcionados por el HUD. El CPP también fomenta la participación de instituciones locales y regionales y otras organizaciones (incluidas empresas, desarrolladores y organizaciones comunitarias y religiosas) en el proceso de desarrollo e implementación del Plan Consolidado y los informes relacionados. La Ciudad lleva a cabo medidas adecuadas para promover la participación de personas de grupos minoritarios, personas con dominio limitado del inglés y personas con discapacidades. Es importante destacar que el uso por parte del HUD del término estatutario "participación ciudadana" de ninguna manera limita la participación y consulta con los miembros de la comunidad según su condición legal o país de origen. Se alienta a cualquier persona que resida en el área metropolitana de Austin a proporcionar información sobre el proceso de presentación de informes federales, tal como se describe en este CPP. …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DRAFT MINUTES JUNE 11, 2024 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on JUNE 11, 2024, at The Street-Jones Building, Room 400A, 1000 E. 11th St., in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. CALL TO ORDER Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:53pm with 11 members present. Commissioner Brown was absent. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cheryl Thompson (Chair) Jose Noe Elias (Vice Chair) Jenny Achilles Bertha Delgado Estevan Delgado Raul Longoria Gavin Porter Michael Tolliver Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jo Anne Ortiz Julia Woods Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Steven Brown Staff Members in Attendance Letitia Brown Ed Blake Lisa Rodriguez Julie Smith Angel Zambrano CALL TO ORDER Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:53pm with 11 commissioners present. Commissioner Brown was 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. Elisa Rendon (East Town Lake Neighborhood Association), Monica Hale (CAPCDG) and Zenobia Joseph addressed the board. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the May 14, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Tolliver’s motion, Vice Chair Elias’s second, the May 14, 2024, minutes were approved unanimously on an 11-0-0 vote. BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on the CDC Annual Internal Review (Housing Staff) Ed Brown gave the briefing regarding the CDC Annual Internal Review that is due in August. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation and discussion of input heard during the 2024 Community Needs Assessment (Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist, Housing Department). Julie Smith gave the presentation regarding the results of the 2024 Community Needs Assessment. PUBLIC HEARING 4. Conduct a public hearing to receive comment on community needs for the City's Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan that will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of the City's application for federal funding. Zenobia Joseph and Elisa Rendon (East Town Lake Neighborhood Association) spoke to the board regarding their concerns about the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. 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 …
Project Connect Anti-Displacement Land Acquisition & Preservation Investments Nicole Joslin, Real Estate Division Manager Alex Radtke, Housing Development Manager Community Development Commission July 9, 2024 Content Available Funds Real Estate Investments Anti-Displacement Community Acquisition Porgram Available Funding Project Connect Timeline of Available Funding 4 Land Acquisition, Preservation, & Rehabilitation $23M in 2020-2021 $43M in 2023-2025 Preserve: Acquire multifamily properties to extend or preserve affordability Produce: Purchase sites for future development of affordable housing within one mile of project connect station. 5 Spending Dashboard Tracking Anti-Displacement Funds the Housing Following Council Resolution 20200807-003, Department’s Displacement Prevention Division developed the Project Connect Anti-Displacement Dashboard to show and track the spending of the $300 million anti-displacement funds that were approved by the voters in 2020. Real Estate Investments Investment Strategy Project Connect funds are limited to areas within 1 mile of rail and bus lines Assemblage opportunities – Create multiple-acre sites that allow for comprehensive planning and phased – Create deeply affordable and mixed-income transit-supportive housing at key development. locations. Preservation opportunities – Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing – Expiring Tax Credit properties Multi-phase development 8 8 Project Connect Preservation & Acquisition Project Owners + Partners Address Affordable Units Midtown Flats Austin Housing Finance Corporation 615 W St. Johns Ave Austin Housing Finance Corporation 121 Woodward St. 40 52 Soco 121 City View Austin Housing Finance Corporation + SGI Ventures 2000 Woodward St. 68 + 1.676 acres of developable land where 100 new units are planned Tokyo Electron Austin Housing Finance Corporation 2400 Grove Blvd 66 acres of undeveloped land $27,170,000 Acquisition Price $7,680,000 $10,820,000 (4.7M PC) $2,600,000 $37.5M invested to date 9 Midtown Flats (615 W St Johns) Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) 40 units, One- & Two-Bedrooms Acquired June 2022 Acquisition price: $7,680,000 AHFC is 100% Owner 100% Restricted Affordable Housing 15 @ 30% 15 @ 50% 9 @ 80% SOCO 121 (121 Woodward Street) 18 formally affordable units (LURA expires 2032) 52 units, One- & Two-Bedrooms Acquired March 2023 Acquisition price: $10,500,000 ($4,72M of PC funds) AHFC is 100% Owner 100% Restricted Affordable Housing 14@ 30% AMI 18@ 50% AMI 19@ 80% AMI repairs $520,000 RHDA loan in April 2023 for 11 City View at The Park (2000 Woodward St) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (expiring) 55+ …
6 Housing 2025 2029 Affordable Housing Homeless Throughout the City of Austin Housing Development Assistance Development Assistance CDBG Revolving Loan: $275,000 Rental Housing Development Assistance (CHDO): 30 Households Assisted HOME Program Income (projected): $1,000,000 Ownership Housing Development Assistance (CHDO): 5 Households Assisted HOME Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO): $2,304,950 City of Austin FY 2025-2029 Consolidated PLan227 7 Other 2025 2029 CDBG: $12,500,000 Community Development Non‐Housing Community Development Throughout the City of Austin Infrastructure Development 67,400 low- to moderate-income individuals served. Table 58 – Goals Summary City of Austin FY 2025-2029 Consolidated PLan228 1 Goal Name Homeless Assistance Goal Descriptions Goal Description Persons experiencing homelessness are Austin’s most vulnerable population and therefore are a high priority for the Consolidated Plan. This decision was made based on feedback from the public process, including stakeholder meetings that included homeless needs providers, public hearings, and the Consolidated Plan survey. Homeless Assistance provides services to persons living with HIV/AIDS, victims of experiencing homelessness, persons domestic violence, persons experiencing mental illness, unaccompanied youth, persons with chronic substance abuse, and veterans. 2 Goal Name Special Needs Assistance Goal Description Special Needs activities will assist low‐ to moderate‐income Austinites by providing mental health services for at‐risk youth, childcare services, and services for seniors. This decision was made based on feedback from the public process, including stakeholder meetings that included homeless and special needs providers, public hearings, and the Consolidated Plan survey. 3 Goal Name Renter Assistance Goal Description The Market Analysis found that low-income renters earning below 50% of the Median Family Income are the most cost-burdened. Renter Assistance will offer rent subsidies, tenants' rights services and financial aid for home accessibility improvements. It will also support households in acute crises to prevent displacement or homelessness. These program are mainly funded locally, but federal funds may be used in national emergencies. 4 Goal Name Homebuyer Assistance City of Austin FY 2025-2029 Consolidated PLan229 Goal Description Between 2012 and 2022, home values in Austin surged by 108%, making homeownership unattainable for many residents. Homebuyer Assistance offers counseling to renters aspiring to become homeowners and to current homeowners to help them retain their homes This includes the Down Payment Assistance Program, which provides loans to qualifying low- and moderate-income homebuyers for purchasing their first home. 5 Goal Name Homeowner Assistance Goal Description livability of the housing of Preserving the safety and low‐income homeowners, allowing owners to stay in their homes, …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) July 9, 2024 – 6:30pm Street-Jones Building 1000 E. 11th St. Room 400A Austin, TX 78702 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Michael Tolliver Colony Park Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Steven Brown Public Sector Appointee Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Gavin Porter Sr. Public Sector Appointee Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Julia Woods South Austin Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Estevan Delgado Private Sector Appointee Vacant North Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Board Members Able to Attend: Board Members Unable to Attend: Chair Cheryl Thompson, Vice Chair Noe Elias, Commissioners Michael Tolliver, Bertha Delgado, Cynthia Jaso, Raul Longoria, and JoeAnne Ortiz Commissioners Julia Woods, Steven Brown, Estevan Delgado, Gavin Porter, Sr. and Jenny Achilles AGENDA *CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM*
