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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING June 10, 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 Cassandra Medrano South Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Nyeka Arnold North Austin Valerie Menard St. John’s Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Sonia Martinez East Austin Lyric E. Wardlow Public Sector Appointee Ebonie D. Trice Colony Park Tisha-Vonique Hood Public Sector Appointee Taniquewa S. Brewster Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the May 13, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and action to select a new representative to the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (Chair Elias). BRIEFING 3. Briefing on the CDC Annual Internal Review (Ed Blake, Program Manager, Housing Department). DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Jill Smith, Program Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). 5. Discussion regarding the FY 2025-2026 Action Plan (Rocio Peña-Martinez, Program Manager, Housing Department). 6. Discussion of the CDC retreat (Chair Elias). PUBLIC HEARING 7. Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on community needs for the City's Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Action Plan that will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing …
Community Services Block Grant 2025 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report June 10, 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 seven (7) Neighborhood Centers. 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 2025 Contract Budget Cumulative Expenditures as of 4/30/25 % of Total Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $1,140,731.00 $129,951.41 $71,400.29 $135 $201,486.70 18% 1 Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 11 Success Rate% 26% 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; Basic Needs; Employment; Health; Income Report Date April 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 1000 279 279 28% #Enrolled #Achieved 20 50 15 25 11 16 Success Rate % 55% 32% Service Description Number Served A Year Ago 4 4E 5 5B 5D SRV 3O 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Tax Preparation Programs Rent Payments Utility Payments Immunizations Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing 3A.1 Total number of …
CITY OF AUSTIN 2020 – 2021 2021 – 2022 2022 – 2023 2023 – 2024 2025 – 2026 FY 25-26 DRAFT ACTION PLAN PREPARED BY Housing Department PO Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 Austin City Council Kirk Watson Mayor Council Members Natasha Harper-Madison, District 1 Vanessa Fuentes, District 2 José Velásquez, District 3 José "Chito" Vela, District 4 Ryan Alter, District 5 Krista Laine, District 6 Mike Siegel, District 7 Paige Ellis, District 8 Zohaib "Zo" Qadri, District 9 Marc Duchen, District 10 Table of Contents Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................... 2 AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) ........................................................................ 2 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b) ...................................................................................... 9 AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) ................................................................................. 11 AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c) ................................................................................................. 38 Expected Resources .................................................................................................................................... 39 AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) ........................................................................................... 39 Annual Goals and Objectives ...................................................................................................................... 48 Projects ................................................................................................................................................... 51 AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) ..................................................................................................................... 51 AP-38 Project Summary .......................................................................................................................... 54 AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) ............................................................................................. 80 Affordable Housing ..................................................................................................................................... 81 AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) ................................................................................................... 81 AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) ........................................................................................................... 85 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) ............................................................ 89 AP-70 HOPWA Goals– 91.220 (l)(3) ........................................................................................................ 96 AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.220(j) .................................................................................. 97 AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) .......................................................................................................... 105 Program Specific Requirements ................................................................................................................ 111 AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4) .................................................................... 111 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) ................................................................................ 113 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) ......................................................................................................... 116 Attachements………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………120 Attachment I: Draft Funding Table………………………………………………………………………………………….120 Attachment II B: ESG Program Standards………………………………………………………………………………..124 Attachment II C: Monitoring Plan……………………………………………………………………………………………145 Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction The City of Austin submits this FY 2025-26 Action Plan as the second of five Action Plans within the FY 2024-29 Consolidated Plan. The following section provides a concise summary of the FY 2025-26 Action Plan. The final document will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) no later than August 16, 2025. In FY 2025-26, 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 from HUD, the City of Austin (City) appropriates local funds to the Housing Department, formerly the Housing and Planning Department (HPD), for affordable housing and community development …
City of Austin Housing Department FY 25-26 Action Plan Spending by Grant & Program Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Spending by ProgramTotal FY 25-26 Allocation: $7,321,442ProgramFunding AmountFunding %Infrastructure Development$2,500,000 34%Administration*$1,464,288 20%Architectural Barrier Removal- Owner$1,210,594 17%Childcare Services**$768,583 10%Minor Home Repair$619,405 8%Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program$428,939 6%Mental Health Services**$198,819 3%Senior Services**$130,814 2%Total$7,321,442*CDBG administrative spending is capped at 20% of total annual grant allocation. **These programs are categorized as "public services," a category capped at 15% of total annual grant allocation$2,500,000 ; 34%$1,464,288 ; 20%$1,210,594 ; 17%$768,583 ; 10%$619,405 ; 8%$428,939 ; 6%$198,819 ; 3%$130,814 ; 2%FY 25-26 CDBG Funding by ProgramInfrastructure DevelopmentAdministration*Architectural Barrier Removal- OwnerChildcare Services**Minor Home RepairHomeowner Rehabilitation Loan ProgramMental Health Services**Senior Services** HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Spending by ProgramTotal FY 25-26 Allocation: $3,272,549ProgramFunding AmountFunding %Tenant-Based Rental Assistance$1,419,448 43%Down Payment Assistance$871,337 27%Administration*$327,255 10%Rental Housing Development Assistance$245,441 7%Ownership Housing Development Assistance$245,441 7%Community Housing Development Organization $163,627 5%Total$3,272,549*HOME administrative spending is capped at 10% of total annual grant allocation. $1,419,448 ; 43%$871,337 ; 27%$327,255 ; 10%$245,441 ; 8%$245,441 ; 7%$163,627 ; 5%FY 25-26 HOME Funding by ProgramTenant-Based Rental AssistanceDown Payment AssistanceAdministration*Rental Housing Development AssistanceOwnership Housing Development AssistanceCommunity Housing Development Organization Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Spending by ProgramTotal FY 25-26 Allocation: $634,865ProgramFunding AmountFunding %Shelter Operation and Maintenance$318,478 50%Rapid Rehousing Programs$285,953 45%Administration$30,434 5%Total$634,865*ESG administrative spending is capped at 7.5% of total annual grant allocation. $318,478 ; 50%$285,953 ; 45%$30,434 ; 5%FY 25-26 ESG Funding by ProgramShelter Operation and MaintenanceRapid Rehousing ProgramsAdministration Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Spending by ProgramTotal FY 25-26 Allocation: $2,811,782ProgramFunding AmountFunding %Project Transitions$1,430,498 51%AIDS Services of Austin$1,072,873 38%Integral Care ATCIC$161,322 6%Administration*$84,353 3%ASHwell$62,736 2%Total$2,811,782*HOPWA administrative spending is capped at 3% of total annual grant allocation. $1,072,873 ; 78%$161,322 ; 12%$84,353 ; 6%$62,736 ; 4%FY 25-26 HOPWA Funding by ProgramAIDS Services of AustinIntegral Care ATCICAdministration*ASHwell
