COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) June 8, 2021 – 5:30pm - 9:30pm Via Videoconference 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 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 Eloise Sepeda 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 Eloise Sepeda 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) …
Neighborhood Services Unit: 2021 Client Satisfaction Survey Community Needs Assessment Survey Results Client satisfaction portion of the Community Needs Assessment client survey (99 responses) • 32 web surveys (English) • 28 web surveys (Spanish) • 28 paper surveys (English) • 11 paper surveys (Spanish) ZIP codes surveyed 24 25 20 15 10 5 0 4 3 2 1 2 1 6 4 5 4 6 5 1 2 1 1 2 1 13 Assistances Provided 9 5 44 41 Rent None, did not apply for service(s) Utility (Electric) Food How clients prefer receiving services 13 35 11 12 28 No preference Prefers services from home Does not receive services Prefers services in person At home and in person Client experience rating Okay Good Great No services received
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report July 13, 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 5/31/21 $239,047.88 $110,477.43 $0 $349,525.31 % of Total 34% 29% 0% 32% 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 May 2021 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Households who avoided eviction (CARES ACT) 1200 1138 1138 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 1138 131 7896 41 1036 5 248 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 …
Draft Fiscal Year 21-22 Action Plan Presentation for the Community Development Commission UPDATED 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 $7.9M $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 $7,947,552 $ 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 1.18% -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 Draft FY …
AUSTIN CODE DEPARTMENT Community Development Commission Presentation July 13, 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 …
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Community Development Commission July 13, 2021 Presented by City of Austin Financial Services Department 1 City of Austin ARPA funds 2 City of Austin ARPA funding Program Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) Grant: Emergency Rental Assistance Program, Phase 2 (ERA2) Grant: HOME‐ARP City of Austin Allocation $188,482,478.00 $35,312,852.70 $11,441,252.00 3 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) • Eligible uses: • Support public health expenditures, by, for example, funding COVID‐19 mitigation efforts, medical expenses, behavioral healthcare, and certain public health and safety staff • Address negative economic impacts caused by the public health emergency, including economic harms to workers, households, small businesses, impacted industries, and the public sector • Replace lost public sector revenue, using this funding to provide government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue experienced due to the pandemic • Provide premium pay for essential workers, offering additional support to those who have and will bear the greatest health risks because of their service in critical infrastructure sectors • Invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure, making necessary investments to improve access to clean drinking water, support vital wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and to expand access to broadband internet Source: https://home.treasury.gov/policy‐issues/coronavirus/assistance‐for‐state‐local‐and‐tribal‐ governments/state‐and‐local‐fiscal‐recovery‐funds 4 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF), continued • Ineligible uses: • Deposits into a pension fund (in excess of regular contributions) • Funding debt service • Legal settlements or judgments • Deposits to rainy day funds or financial reserves • General infrastructure spending outside of water, sewer and broadband investments • Funds to be received in two tranches (May 2021 and May 2022) • Spending must be complete by December 31, 2024 5 Emergency Rental Assistance Program, Phase 2 • Eligible uses: • At least 90 percent of awarded funds must be used for direct financial assistance, including rent, rental arrears, utilities and home energy costs, utilities and home energy costs arrears, and other expenses related to housing. • Remaining funds are available for housing stability services, including case management and other services intended to keep households stably housed. Source: https://home.treasury.gov/policy‐issues/coronavirus/assistance‐for‐state‐local‐and‐tribal‐ governments/emergency‐rental‐assistance‐program • Spending must be complete by September 30, 2025 6 HUD – HOME‐ARP • Eligible uses: • Production or preservation of affordable housing • Tenant‐based rental assistance • Supportive Services, including homelessness prevention counseling and housing counseling • Purchase and development of non‐congregate shelters • Administrative and operating funding …
Annual Internal Review - DRAFT This report covers the time period of 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2021 Community Development Commission (CDC) Mission Statement The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. The Community Development Commission continued with the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and community at large, including discussions on: • Housing affordability programs, tools, and developments • Homelessness initiatives • Displacement mitigation strategies • Neighborhood Center Services • Transit Oriented Development • Federal Block Grants • Land Development Code • Reimagining Public Safety and Police funding • Capital Metro’s Project Connect (focus on potential displacement) • COVID response initiatives, such as Housing and Planning Department’s RENT program, Austin Public Health’s Emergency Rental Program, and Austin Energy’s Customer Assistance Program • The Family Independence Initiative • Austin Transit Partnership • Response to winter storm Uri and the Winter Storm Emergency Repair Program • The 2021-22 Action Plan Community Needs Assessment • The Urban Renewal Board’s Request for Proposal (RFP) process for the development of Blocks 16 and 18 • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) building accessibility requirements • The Community Services Block Grants 2021 Community Needs Assessment • Rosewood Courts redevelopment The Community Development Commission continued with the development and implementation of federally funded programs, including: • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Plan and Action Plan • U.S Department of Health and Human Services Community Services Block Grant programs programs The Community Development Commission provided recommendations on the following items: • Support of the Climate Equity Plan • Support of 2019-2020 Action Plan Amendments • Endorsement of the Economic Prosperity Commission’s recommendation regarding the response to winter storm Uri • Support of consistent evening meeting times for the CDC • Support of the 2020-21 Draft Action Plan The Community Development Commission maintained a presence and reported back on the activities of the following groups: • South Central Waterfront Advisory Board • Austin Transit Partnership Community Advisory Committee Working Groups formed by the Community Development Commission: • Reimagining Public Safety and Policing • Economic Independence and Funding Sources Determine if …
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 DRAFT 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 DRAFT 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 2021-22 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: City of Austin Home Sale Price Data F: Funding Summary & Production Table 2 10 12 29 41 48 56 59 81 82 89 93 101 102 106 113 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Draft Annual Action Plan 2021 1 DRAFT Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction The City of Austin submits this FY 2021-22 Action Plan as the third of five Action Plans within the FY 2019-24 Consolidated Plan. The following section provides a concise summary of the FY 2021-22 Action Plan. It is anticipated the Austin City Council (Council) will approve the plan on July 29, 2021. The final document will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) no later than August 16, 2021. In FY 2021-22, the City of Austin expects to receive approximately $13.7 million from …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) July 13, 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 Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Eloise Sepeda 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 Julia Woods Michael Tolliver Members in Attendance Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Bertha Delgado Joe Deshotel Jose Noe Elias Fisayo Fadelu Miriam Garcia Kendra Garrett Shakita Hawthorne Alberto Mejia Eloise Sepeda Heidi Sloan Staff in Attendance Rebecca Giello Erica Leak Katie Horstman Angel Zambrano Daniel Word Diana Thomas Sylnovia Holt-Rabb Susana Carbajal Dianna Gray David Gray Adrienne Sturrup CALL TO ORDER Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 5:33pm with 10 members present. Commissioners Woods and Tolliver were absent. Commissioner Sepeda joined the meeting at 5:38pm, and Commissioner Delgado joined the meeting at 5:50pm. 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. Zenobia C. Joseph addressed the CDC. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the June 8, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On CommissionerMejia’s motion, Commission Deshotel’s second, the June 8, 2021, minutes were unanimously approved. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) Briefing and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and Customer Satisfaction Survey (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Angel Zambrano gave the briefing. 3. NEW BUSINESS a) Election of CDC Officers Commissioner Deshotel moved to nominate Chair Motwani to continue serving as Chair. Commissioner Mejia seconded the motion, and Chair Motwani was unanimously elected to continue in his role as Chair of the CDC. Commissioner Delgado nominated Commissioner Mejia to serve as Vice Chair, and Chair Motwani nominated Vice Chair Paup to continue serving as Vice Chair. Commissioner Mejia declined to serve as Vice Chair, and seconded …
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 …
