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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING January 14, 2025 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions – 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 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Nyeka Arnold North Austin Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Julia Woods South Austin Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Gavin Porter Sr. Public Sector Appointee Michael Tolliver Colony Park Tisha-Vonique Hood Public Sector Appointee Vacant Private Sector Appointee Vacant Public Sector Appointee 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 November 12th ,2024 and December 10th, 2024, Community Development APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commission meeting minutes. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). 3. Presentation and discussion from Homeless Strategy Office on Cold Weather Preparation Plan 2024 (David Gray, Homeless Strategy Officer, Homeless Strategy Office). 4. Presentation and update on the Housing Department's Legacy Program (Letitia Brown, Division Manager, Housing Department). 5. Presentation and discussion on the City of Austin’s Housing Department’s Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) (Rocio Pena-Martinez, Grants Program Manager, Housing Department). 6. Updates on filling vacant CDC Board positions (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin …
Community Services Block Grant 2024 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report January 14, 2025 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 Cumulative Expenditures as of 11/30/24 % of Total Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total 537,955.85 243,019.37 $1,140,731.00 $780,975.22 68% 1 Transition Out of Poverty Goal TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty Goal Achieved 2024 Total 43 47 Success Rate% 109% 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 November 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 1200 1200 #Enrolled #Achieved 10 50 46 95 19 65 150% Success Rate % 41% %68 SRV 3O Service Description Tax Preparation Programs Number Served 356 A Year Ago 317 Rent Payments Utility Payments Immunizations Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing 3A.1 Total number of volunteer hours donated …
Legacy Project Aligning the City’s Affordability Period with Housing and Urban Development’s Affordability Period Home Repair Loan Program (HRLP) Purpose The purpose of HRLP is to assist low to moderate income homeowners with home repairs for properties located within the full-purpose corporate city limits of the City of Austin. HRLP provides financial assistance to address substandard housing conditions that exist on a homeowner's property. The Program provides Rehabilitation Loans to bring homes up to building code standards with repairs to the foundation, roof, plumbing, HVAC system, electrical work and other major interior and exterior repairs. 2 Down Payment Assistance Program (DPA) Purpose The purpose of DPA is to increase housing opportunities to qualified low-to- moderate income households by providing the necessary financial gap assistance for eligible down payment and closing costs to purchase a home. The Program is for first time homebuyers. 3 Background Program Structure Housing & Urban Development (HUD) requires a minimum affordability period for housing units supported by federal funds. For all loans in these programs, regardless of funding source, the terms and the affordability period exceed the minimum period set by HUD. If a home is sold before the expiration of the affordability period, the City requires repayment of the loan. HRLP and DPA programs are structured as loans, some of which require repayment at the end of the affordability period. Loans range from $1500 (homebuyer) to $129,000 (reconstruction). Shared Equity is a City imposed requirement, not HUD. 4 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 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 5 About Shared Equity The 25% Shared Equity portion will become due and payable and be added to the payoff balance if the loan is pre-paid prior to the maturity date. Assistance amount is forgiven at a prorated amount. The 25% Shared Equity provision will expire and be forgiven at the end of the maturity date. The equity owed to the City may be enforced solely out of the net proceeds of sale of the Property. The following is a Shared Equity payoff example: New Appraised Value upon payoff or Sales Price (whichever is less) Minus Initial Appraised Value at Loan Closing Total Shared Equity % of Shared Equity to Owner % of Shared Equity …
Evaluating Our Performance | FY23-24 Consolidated Annual Performace & Evaluation Report (CAPER) Exhibit A: Marketing Materials ............................1-6 Flyer Website Email Print Exhibit B: Updated funding info graphics ..........7-8 Exhibit C: Comments .........................................9-13 Flyer Distributed to libraries and recreation centers Posted at City Hall I E X H B I T A : M A R K E T I N G & O U T R E A C H M A T E R A L S I FY23-24 CAPER | 1 Website 407 Views | 4 Comments I E X H B I T A : M A R K E T I N G & O U T R E A C H M A T E R A L S I FY23-24 CAPER | 2 Website (cont.) I E X H B I T A : M A R K E T I N G & O U T R E A C H M A T E R A L S I FY23-24 CAPER | 3 Email 484 Recipients | 56.6% Open Rate I E X H B I T A : M A R K E T I N G & O U T R E A C H M A T E R A L S I FY23-24 CAPER | 4 El Mundo Housing Updates | 484 Recipients I E X H B I T A : M A R K E T I N G & O U T R E A C H M A T E R A L S I FY23-24 CAPER | 5 Austin American Statesman Govt Bids & Proposals Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices STATESMAN.COM | THURSDAY,OCTOBER 31,2024 | 11C fications, plans, soils report, and environmental reports for this Project. There is NO charge to view or download documents. Bidder must submit its Bid and Bid Securities in compli- ance with Owner’s Order 49.2731 Adopting Rules Electronic and all Bids and Bid Secu- rities must be submitted through www.CivcastUSA. com. Bidder must register on this website to submit a Bid and Bid Security and there is no charge to submit Bids and Bid Securities on this website. Section Bidding reserves The Owner the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive all defects and irregularities in bidding or bidding process except the time for submitting a Bid. if any, will be the …
City of Austin Fiscal Year 2023-24 CAPER Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report Providing Opportunities, Changing Lives Housing Department City of Austin, Texas Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) For Consolidated Plan Years October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 Prepared by: City of Austin Housing Department PO Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 512-974-3100 www.austintexas.gov/housing Natasha Harper-Madison, District 1 Austin City Council Kirk Watson Mayor Paige Ellis, District 8 Mayor, Pro Tempore Council Members Vanessa Fuentes, District 2 José Velásquez, District 3 José "Chito" Vela, District 4 Ryan Alter, District 5 Mackenzie Kelly, District 6 Leslie Pool, District 7 Zohaib "Zo" Qadri, District 9 Alison Alter, District 10 TC Broadnax City Manager CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes ........................................................................................................... 2 Contents CR-10 - Racial and Ethnic composition of families assisted ............................................................. 14 CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a) ............................................................................... 15 CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b) ........................................................................................... 22 CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c) ............................ 26 CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j) ................................................................................... 31 CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j) ............................................................................ 36 CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230 .......................................................................................... 43 CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c) ................................................................................................................. 45 CR-50 - HOME 91.520(d) ............................................................................................................... 46 CR-55 - HOPWA 91.520(e) ............................................................................................................. 50 CR-58 – Section 3 .......................................................................................................................... 52 CR-60 - ESG 91.520(g) (ESG Recipients only) .................................................................................. 54 CR-65 - Persons Assisted ............................................................................................................... 54 CR-70 – ESG 91.520(g) - Assistance Provided and Outcomes .......................................................... 59 CR-75 – Expenditures.................................................................................................................... 60 Attachments 1. ESG Program Report (SAGE) 2. ESG Program Standards Grantee Unique Appendices 5a. City of Austin Monitoring Plan 5b. HOME Inspection Summary Report by Project 3. PR-01 Financial Summary & PR-26 CDBG Reports 5c. HOME Match Report 4. Citizen Participation Plan and Public Engagement Report 5d. Office of Civil Rights Supplement 5e. Summary Funding and Production Table 1 FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 CAPER Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is an end-of-year requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The purpose of the CAPER is to provide an overall evaluation of federally funded activities and accomplishments to HUD and the community served. The Fiscal Year 2023-24 CAPER will be submitted electronically to HUD via the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) on or before December 29, 2024. IDIS is the reporting system for the following formula grant programs: ● Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) ● HOME Investment Partnerships …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DRAFT MINUTES NOVEMBER 12th, 2024 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on November 12th, 2024, at the Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jose Noe Elias (Vice Chair) Bertha Delgado Cynthia Jaso Jenny Achilles Raul E. Longoria Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jo Anne Ortiz Nyeka Arnold Tisha-Vonique Hood Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Cheryl Thompson (Chair) Gavin Porter Julia Woods Michael Tolliver Staff Members in Attendance Nefertitti Jackmon Angel Zambrano Ed Blake James May Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Elias called the meeting to order at 6:42 pm with 8 commissioners present. Chair Cheryl Thompson, Commissioners Gavin Porter, Julia Woods, and Michael Tolliver were absent. There are currently three vacancies on the board. 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the October 8th, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Bertha Delgado’s motion, Commissioner Longoria second, the October 8th, 2024, minutes were approved with corrections to add meeting notes for vote clarification on Item 5, on an 8-0-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano presented. BRIEFING 3. Briefing regarding the status of the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) (James May, Officer, Housing and Community Development). James May gave briefing. 4. Briefing regarding the Equity Overlay (Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Planning Department and Erica Leak, Officer, Planning Department) Alan Pani and Erica Leak gave briefing. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and possible action to approve the Community Development Commission 2025 Meeting Schedule (Edward Blake, Program Manager Housing Department) 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 Edward Blake …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DRAFT MINUTES DECEMBER 10th, 2024 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on December 10th, 2024, at the Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cheryl Thompson (Chair) Jose Noe Elias (Vice Chair) Bertha Delgado Jenny Achilles Raul E. Longoria Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nyeka Arnold Tisha-Vonique Hood Julia Woods Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Cynthia Jaso Gavin Porter Michael Tolliver Jo Anne Ortiz Staff Members in Attendance Nefertitti Jackmon Angel Zambrano Ed Blake Susan Watkins Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) CALL TO ORDER Chair Cheryl Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:49 pm with 8 commissioners present. Commissioners Gavin Porter, Cynthia Jaso, Jo Anne Ortiz, and Michael Tolliver were absent. There are currently three vacancies on the board. 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. Zenobia Joseph, Mami Camara and Imani Aanu addressed the CDC. The meeting was recessed at 7:10 pm due to lost quorum when Commissioner Arnold briefly left the dais due to technical issues. The Chair reconvened the meeting at 7:15 pm. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the November 11th, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. This item was moved to a future meeting. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano presented. 3. Presentation and discussion on the Tenant Relocation Ordinance and Program (Susan Watkins, Division Manager, Housing Department and Nicole King, Laveer Logix) Susan Watkins and Nicole King presented. Zenobia Joseph addressed the commission with her concerns regarding Items 2 and 3, and submitted documentation for the commissions’ consideration. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action to approve the Community Development Commission 2025 Meeting Schedule, with an alternative date of November 18,2025 to accommodate Veterans’ Holiday (Edward Blake, Program Manager Housing Department) Edward Blake presented. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Vice Chair Elias second, a motion to approve 2025 meeting schedule was approved on an 8-0-0 vote. 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 …
FY23-24 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report Results Discussion of spending and performance results of the FY23-24 City of Austin Action Plan Agenda • Review of Federal Reporting Process • Review of FY23-23 CAPER Results • Update on FY25-26 Action Plan Process • Questions and Comments Review of Federal Reporting Process U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Reporting Overview Consolidated Plan) (5-Year) Allocates federal resources to housing and community development Action Plan (1-Year) Summarizes planned 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 and Annual Action Plan *You Are Here: The Fiscal Year 23-24 CAPER presents results from Year 5 of the FY19-FY24 5-Year Consolidated Plan FY23-24 CAPER Financial and Performance Results Funding Source FY 2023-24 Action Plan Estimated Services New Funding FY 2023-24 CAPER Results Services Provided Actual Expenditures Program / Activity SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANCE Child Care Services Senior Services Mental Health Services Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS AIDS Services of Austin/VH Project Transitions Integral Care ATCIC ASHwell Hotel/Motel Assistance HOPWA - Adm HOMELESS ASSISTANCE Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Public Facilities HEARTH Emergency Solutions Grant CDBG CDBG-CV1 CDBG CDBG HOPWA HOPWA HOPWA HOPWA HOPWA-CV HOPWA HOME HOME - PI CDBG Total Special Needs Assistance Shelter Operation and Maintenance HESG HMIS Rapid Rehousing Programs ESG - Adm HESG HESG HESG Total Homeless Assistance 485,236 - 129,052 196,179 1,018,881 1,358,508 153,203 59,578 - 80,108 3,480,745 1,048,572 - - 313,922 22,000 291,274 31,000 1,706,768 180 - 175 159 280 88 70 18 - - 970 120 - - 375 108 - 603 462,184 46,930 129,052 196,179 630,217 691,675 38,562 15,109 - 275 2,210,185 1,432,011 34,999 5,534,681 313,922 11,073 284,197 31,000 7,641,883 137 22 158 149 205 45 49 25 27 817 116 - - 515 - 34 - 665 Funding Source FY 2023-24 Action Plan Estimated Services New Funding FY 2023-24 CAPER Results Services Provided Actual Expenditures Program / Activity RENTER ASSISTANCE Architectural Barrier Program - Rental Tenants' Rights Assistance CDBG CDBG Total Renters Assistance 185,000 293,886 478,886 HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE Down Payment Assistance Total Homebuyer Assistance HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE Architectural Barrier Removal - Owner Minor Home Repair Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program Total Homeowner Assistance HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE Rental Housing Development Assistance HOME HOME - PI CDBG CDBG HOME - PI CDBG CDBG - RL CDBG HOME HOME - PI HOME (CHDO) CDBG - RL HOME HOME …
December 10, 2024 Community Development Commission Citizen Participation Plan (Revised May 2024) Zenobia C. Joseph Project Connect: Title VI Violation • Designed to encourage participation of city residents in developing federal reports, particularly predominantly low- and moderate-income. Austin Housing Finance Corporation conducted *workforce housing engagement: 6909 Ryan Dr. currently negotiating developer agreements *Request Mandy DeMayo resign (FY 23-24 CAPER (p. 26/122). Austin Interim Housing Director fails to “affirmatively further fair housing” December 4, 2024 HUD: https://www.speakupaustin.org/CAPER24 Blacks earn $42K; Hispanics: $50K (EDD, 2020) April 1, 2024: $1.5M Congressman Lloyd Doggett/CapMetro Discrimination (80% AMI: $70K+) Project Connect: Title VI Violation CDC/December 10, 2024 Zenobia C. Joseph 2 ~zcj
