BYLAWS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the board is Community Development Commission. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. 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. In addition, the Community Development Commission serves as the tripartite board required by Section 676B of the Community Services Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. §9910) and further amplified in the Texas Administrative Code (Title 10, Part 1, Chapter 6, Subchapter B). ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP. (A) The board is composed of fifteen members appointed by the city council to meet the tripartite board requirement specified in Section 676B(a)(2) of the Community Services Block Grant as follows: 1. Eight members shall be democratically selected by organizations to representing residents from each of the eight geographic areas of Travis County to represent low-income populations individuals eligible to be served under the Community Services Block Grant in each area; 2. Seven members shall be nominated by a council committee or council committees and appointed by the city council. Of the seven board members nominated by a council committee or council committees and appointed by the city council, five shall be elected public officials or their representatives and two must be members chosen to represent major groups and interests in the community served including, but not limited to, business, industry, labor, religious, law enforcement or education stakeholders. (B) A list of the organizations authorized to democratically select members of the board shall be kept current, including organization members and their most recent contact information. Board members shall be furnished a current organization and membership list upon request and also upon the completion of every triennial Community Services Block Grant needs assessment.[intentionally deleted] (C) Board members serve for a term of four years beginning March 1st on the year of appointment. To stagger the terms, after assuming office in 2019, the seven appointed members nominated by a council committee or council committees and appointed by council shall serve a maximum of two consecutive four-year terms in accordance with Section 2-1-22(B) and (C) of the City Code. The eight democratically selected members shall serve an initial two-year term with an additional maximum of two consecutive four-year terms in accordance with Section 2-1-22(B) and (C) of the 1 Formatted: Indent: Hanging: …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ORDINANCE NO. _________ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CHAPTER 2-1 RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Findings City Council finds that amendments to Chapter 2-1 are necessary to ensure consistency with state law regulations regarding the Community Services Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. Ch. 106). PART 2. Section 2-1-128 (Community Development Commission) of the City Code is repealed and replaced to read: § 2-1-128 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (A) The Community Development Commission is composed of 15 members to meet the tripartite board requirement in the Community Services Block Grant Act, as follows: (1) eight members selected by residents from each of the geographic areas designated in Subsection (C) through a democratic procedure to represent the low-income populations served under the Community Services Block Grant Act; and (2) seven members nominated by a council committee or council committees and appointed by the council. (B) Of the seven commission members appointed under Subsection (A)(2), five shall be elected public officials or their representatives and two must be members chosen to represent major groups and interests in the community served law including, but not enforcement, or education stakeholders. labor, religious, to, business, industry, limited (C) The council shall designate from time to time eight geographic areas of Travis County and shall designate a seat on the commission to represent that area. Page 1 of 2 Commented [SK1]: Amendments reflect the following: 1.Deleted 2-1-128(E) and 2-1-128(G) City Code referencing organizations responsible for nominating democratically elected members that represent low-income populations as requested by City staff. 2.Edited 2-1-128(G) City Code (currently 2-1-128(I) City Code) to comply with 10 TAC 6.212(b)(3), which requires the CDC as the advisory body to be responsible for removing both private sector and democratically selected members. 10 TAC 6.212(b)(3) states: “(3) Removal of Board Members/Public Organizations. Public officials or their representatives may be removed from the advisory board by the Public Organization, or by the advisory board if the board is so empowered by the Public Organization. The advisory board may petition the Public Organization to remove an advisory board member. All other board members may be removed by the advisory board.” 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 …
Project Connect Community Initiated Solutions Programs Update Community Development Commission September 10, 2024 Contents • Community Initiated Solutions Program Funding & Priorities • Program Descriptions • Next Steps Background and Research 4 Five Guiding Community Values 1. Prevent households from being priced out of Austin 2. Foster equitable, integrated, and 3. diverse communities Invest in housing for those most in need 4. Create new and affordable housing choices for all Austinites in all parts of Austin 5. Help Austinites reduce their household costs 5 Research & Data Displacement risk maps help us prioritize investments for maximum impact and community benefits. 6 Allocation of Funds to Date Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding Investments Anti-Displacement dollars will be spent over the course of 13 years, guided by the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC). Council, Community Catalysts, the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee, and community members have all been key stakeholders responsible for informing budget priorities. The CAC will continue to work with community through expanded community engagement efforts and establish budget priorities every three (3) years. 8 Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding Timeline 9 Project Project Connect Connect Timeline of Funding Available FY23- FY25 Funding 10 Anti-Displacement Funding Allocated to Date Available Balance $44,194,231 Expenditures $29,925,602 25% $120 million $120 Million Allocated Allocated To through Date FY24 Expenditures Encumbrances Available Balance Encumbrances $45,880,167 11 Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding 13 YR Timeline PC Funding FY23 – FY25 CIS Next Steps $10.9 Million for Phase II Additional funding made available for existing CIS partners. Applications will be submitted this summer and evaluated by community evaluators and CAC members. $5 Million for New CIS Submissions This fall, new funding will be made available for new applications with a priority focused on projects that expand economic mobility. 12 Community Initiated Solutions Project Connect – Community Initiated Solutions Tenant Stabilization Rental and utility assistance, case management, tenants’ rights, and community organizing. Homeownership Preservation and Expansion Community land trust accelerator, homeowner resiliency education, tax abatement strategy. Economic Mobility Estate planning, workforce training, financial literacy education. 14 Community Initiated Solutions (Tenant Stabilization) El Buen Samaritano "We Belong Here: Nuestros Hogares" Funding: $2 million Term: 4/3/23 through 4/2/24 Workers Defense Project & Strengthening Tenant Action Combatting Displacement Funding: $2 million Funding: 4/1/23 through 3/31/26 Austin Tenants' Council (TRLA) Preserving, Asserting, Growing the Rights of Austin Tenants Funding: $997,310 Term: 10/1/23 through 9/30/26 15 Community Initiated Solutions (Tenant Stabilization) Meals on Wheels …
LGBTQ+ ADVISORY COMMISSION | SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Plan Goals 107 recommendations 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support people doing the work: homeowners and tenants, craftspeople, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Austin Asian American Film Festival How We Preserve Be strategic and effective. • Update designation criteria to reflect modern standards • Support the stewards of Austin’s historic properties • Be strategic with review • Improve enforcement processes • Implement the plan collaboratively Selected Recommendations 2) Create a cultural mapping program to identify significant places, businesses, and other resources, …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Plan Goals 107 recommendations 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support people doing the work: homeowners and tenants, craftspeople, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Austin Asian American Film Festival How We Preserve Be strategic and effective. • Update designation criteria to reflect modern standards • Support the stewards of Austin’s historic properties • Be strategic with review • Improve enforcement processes • Implement the plan collaboratively Selected Recommendations 2) Create a cultural mapping program to identify significant places, businesses, and other resources, prioritizing …
RESOLUTION NO. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: WHEREAS, the Community Development Commission approved the following changes to designated geographic areas for the Community Services Block Grant as recommended by Austin Public Health: • North Austin: Travis County Census Tracts will be 18.04, 18.05, 18.06, 18.13, 18.18, 18.19, 18.20, 18.22, and 18.23. • Colony Park: addition of Travis County Census Tract 22.08. • South Austin: addition of Travis County Census Tracts 24.03 and 24.10. • East Austin: addition of Travis County Census Tract 11.00. • The responsible organization for the Montopolis area should be changed from the Montopolis Advisory Board to the Montopolis Neighborhood Association. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: Under Section 2-1-128 of the City Code, Council shall designate eight geographic areas of Travis County and a seat on the Community Development Commission to represent each area. Council may from time to time by resolution change the boundaries of a designated geographic area. Council shall also designate an organization that actively represents the residents of each respective geographic area designated to nominate a person to serve on the commission in the seat designated to represent that area. Council may from time to time by resolution change the organization designated. Page 1 of 5 1. The Colony Park area shall include the following Travis County Census Tracts: The nominating organization for the Colony Park area is the Colony Park Neighborhood Association. 2. The Dove Springs area shall include the following Travis County Census Tracts: The nominating organization for the Dove Springs area is the River City Youth Foundation. 3. The East Austin area shall include the following Travis County Census Tracts: The nominating organization for the East Austin area is the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan Contact Team. 4. The Montopolis area shall include the following Travis County Census Tracts: Page 2 of 5 • 22.01 • 22.02 • 22.08 • 22.10 • 22.11 • 22.12 • 24.11 • 24.12 • 24.13 • 24.19 • 24.27 • 24.29 • 24.30 • 24.31 • 24.32 • 9.02 • 10.00 • 11.00 • 14.03 • 23.04 • 23.07 • 23.12 • 23.13 • 23.14 • 23.15 • 23.16 • 23.17 • 23.18 Census Tracts: • 4.02 • 8.01 • 8.02 • 8.03 • 8.04 • 9.01 • 21.09 • 21.10 • 21.11 • 18.11 • 18.12 • 21.04 • …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on SEPTEMBER 10, 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) Jenny Achilles Bertha Delgado Cynthia Jaso Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jo Anne Ortiz Julia Woods Gavin Porter Tisha-Vonique Hood Raul E. Longoria Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Jose Noe Elias (Vice Chair) Estevan Delgado Michael Tolliver Staff Members in Attendance Nefertitti Jackmon Ed Blake Lisa Rodriguez Lorena Lopez-Chavarin Angel Zambrano Cara Bertron Rocio Peña-Martinez James May CALL TO ORDER Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:29 pm with 10 commissioners present. Commissioners Jose Noe Elias, Estevan Delgado, 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. No speakers registered to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS Angel Zambrano presented. 1. Approve the August 13, 2024, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Ortiz’s motion, Commissioner Bertha Delgado’s second, the August 13, 2024, minutes were approved unanimously on an 8-0-0 vote. 2. Presentation and discussion regarding outcomes for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) for August 2024 (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). 3. Presentation and discussion regarding Project Connect Anti-Displacement Community Initiated Solutions (CIS) investments and strategies (Susan Watkins, Division Manager, Housing Department). Susan Watkins presented. A working group was formed to identify areas of focus for future presentation and analysis. Commissioners Bertha Delgado and Tisha-Vonique Hood volunteered to serve on the Project Connect Deep Dive Working Group. 4. Discuss appointment to the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) (James May, Officer, Housing Department) James May briefed the commission. Commissioner Bertha Delgado volunteered to serve as a representative on the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC). One more commissioner will be recruited in the future to serve as a representative on HIRC. 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 …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING August 13, 2024 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Board and Commission – Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3108 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, and Alexe Radtke Housing Development Manager, Housing Department). 4. Presentation and discussion regarding outcomes for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Angel Zambrano, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). PUBLIC HEARING 5. Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2025 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan, as required by 1) US Department of Health and Human Services, and 2) the Texas Administrative Code, Title 10, Part 1, Chapter 6, Subchapter B, §6.206 (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood …
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 …
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 …
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+ …
Community Services Block Grant 2024 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report August 13, 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 6/30/24 Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $1,129,050.00 $166,527.33 $83,510.12 $250,037.45 22% 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 13 Success Rate% 30% 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 June 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 1,006 1,006 #Enrolled #Achieved 46 53 Success Rate % 190% 126% 72% SRV 3O Service Description Tax Preparation Programs Number Served 356 A Year Ago 19 36 317 122 690 33,151 1,006 122 57,018 97 1,218 10 775 …
Subrecipient: City of Austin - Austin Public Health Need # Need Level of Need Needs Assessment Organization(s)/Program Providing Services or Strategies County(ies) where provided Outcome Families will avoid eviction and be stably housed. Families will have enough healthy foods. Families will have stable employment to reach financial stability. Staff will be healthy and trained to serve clients. Families will have tools to improve their financial stability. Family Family Family Agency Family Provide rent and utility assistance. Provide food through mass distributions and food pantries. Provide case management with employment supports. Support wellness activities and training for staff. Provide case management and income tax preparation. Gaps in Services Travis Travis Travis Travis Travis Gaps in Services Bridging the Gaps in Service and what the Subrecipient or partner organizations can do. lack of funding for eviction prevention Advocate for additional funding in the community lack of shelf stable foods Advocate for additional food product from partner agencies Housing Basic Needs Employment Health and Wellness Financial / Income 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Need # FNPI 1 Employment Outcomes Outcomes Identify Need Target SRV 1 SRV 1a-f Services Employment Services Identify Need Estimate FNPI 1a The number of unemployed youth who obtained employment to gain skills or income. Skills Training and Opportunities for Experience FNPI 1b The number of unemployed adults who obtained employment (up to a living wage). 10 SRV 1a Vocational Training FNPI 1c FNPI 1e FNPI 1f FNPI 1h The number of unemployed adults who obtained and maintained employment for at least 90 days (up to a living wage). The number of unemployed adults who obtained employment (with a living wage or higher). 3 3 The number of unemployed adults who obtained and maintained employment for at least 90 days (with a living wage or higher). The number of employed participants in a career-advancement related program who entered or transitioned into a position that provided increased income and/or benefits. 5 SRV 1b On-the-Job and other Work Experience 15 SRV 1c Youth Summer Work Placements 5 SRV 1d Apprenticeship/Internship 10 SRV 1e Self-Employment Skills Training FNPI 1h.1 Of the above, the number of employed participants who Increased income from 10 SRV 1f Job Readiness Training FNPI 1h.2 Of the above, the number of employed participants who increased income from 10 SRV 1g-h Career Counseling employment through wage or salary amount increase. employment through hours worked increase. …
Notice of Public Hearing 2025 Proposed Community Action Plan And 2025 Budget for the Community Services Block Grant When: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 6:30 pm Where: Boards and Commissions Room at City Hall 301 West 2nd Street, Room 1101 Austin, Texas 78701 For more Information contact: Angel Zambrano 512-972-6750 Angel.Zambrano@ austintexas.gov Parking at City Hall Parking garage will be validated Aviso de audiencia pública Plan de Acción Comunitaria propuesto 2025 y Presupuesto de 2025 para el Programa de Subsidio Globales para los Servicios Comuni- tarios (CSBG) Cuándo: Martes 13 de Agosto de 2024 Dónde: Sala de juntas y comisiones 6:30 pm en City Hall 301 West 2nd Street, #1101 Austin, Texas 78701 El estacionamiento a City Hall Ayuntamiento será validado Para más información, comuníquese con: Angel Zambrano 512-972-6750 Angel.Zambrano @austintexas.gov
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) 2025 Community Action Plan and Budget Community Development Commission August 13, 2024 Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit Public Hearing Requirements The proposed estimated 2025 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan performance activities are distributed and public comment is solicited. The proposed activities as described in the Budget and Community Action Plan are in accordance with the Community Services Block Grant Act. The CSBG Act states the purpose is “to provide assistance to States and local communities, working through a network of community action agencies and other neighborhood-based organizations, for the reduction of poverty, the revitalization of low-income communities, and the empowerment of low-income families and individuals in rural and urban areas to become fully self-sufficient” Community Action Plan Components 1. Top 5 needs 2. Poverty rates 3. Provision of Nutritious Foods 4. Case Management Services 5. Gaps in Services & Performance Targets 6. Service Locations Top 5 Needs* Housing Basic Needs Employment Health Income/Financial *Ranked in order of importance according to the 2024 CSBG Community Needs Assessment Deep Poverty Rates in 2022 7.4 6.6 6.5 6.1 4.1 3.7 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 5.8 4.3 2 Travis County (total 12.1% of people) Texas (18.1 % of people) United States (16.3% of people) 50% or less (deep poverty) 100% federal poverty line 125% or less near poverty Source: ACS 2022 1-Year Estimate Poverty Rates Over Time Travis County Texas overall 12.1% of people below 125% of FPL 18.1% of people below 125% 5.9 5.4 3.4 6.6 4.7 5.8 4.3 2.7 2 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7.6 7.6 6.6 6 7.4 6.6 4.7 4.4 4.1 2019 2021 2022 Deep Poverty (<50% FPL) Below Poverty (<100% FPL) Near Poverty (<125% FPL) 2019 2021 2022 Deep Poverty (50% FPL) Below Poverty (100%FPL) Near Poverty (125% FPL) Source: ACS 2019, 2021 and 2022 1-Year Estimate Poverty Rates by Race & Ethnicity 19.7 18.6 21.3 16.8 8.4 9.2 9.5 10.1 15.3 12.8 10.4 6.6 25 20 15 10 5 0 Travis County Texas United States White (not Hispanic) Black or African American Asian Hispanic or Latino Source: ACS 2022 1 year estimates Poverty Rates by Age 19.2 16.3 11.6 9.9 8.6 12.2 12.3 11.7 10.9 25 20 15 10 5 0 Travis County Texas United States Under 18 18-64 years …
Austin Public Health Community Services Division/Neighborhood Services Unit Strategic Plan 2025 -- 2029 Introduction In 2015, the US Department of Health and Human Services Department issued Information Memorandum No. 138 establishing organizational standards for Community Action Agencies (CAAs) who receive Community Services Block Grant funding. To ensure all CAAs began working toward meeting these standards, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs requested documentation of approval of the Strategic Plan by the CSBG Advisory Board, in addition to specific Goals, Objectives, Strategy, Outcome and Output Measures included in the Strategic Plan. Austin Public Health’s Community Services Division/Neighborhood Services Unit (NSU) serves as the CSBG Community Action Agency for Travis County. The NSU uses CSBG funding as the primary source of support for the services provided by the Department’s six (6) neighborhood centers. In late 2024, NSU will open a seventh center, the Dove Springs Neighborhood Center, located in southeast Austin. Austin Public Health has its own strategic plan. NSU submits a specific strategic plan for the work supported by CSBG through its Neighborhood Centers to meet TDHCA’s expectations. In 2024, NSU conducted a Community Needs Assessment. The Community Development Commission continues to serve as the required CSBG Advisory Board. To develop the Strategic Plan for the work supported by CSBG through its Neighborhood Centers, several internal strategic planning sessions were conducted with 40+ employees which identified priorities to be addressed in the next five years. Moving forward, we will continue to work with Department leadership to ensure this Strategic Plan works hand in hand with the basic needs of our community. II. Purpose TDHCA’s Strategic Planning Guide cites several key factors that have served as our purpose for our strategic planning efforts: • To meet CSBG program requirements and CSBG grant purpose to address the reduction of poverty, the revitalization of low- income communities, and empower low-income persons to become self-sufficient • To demonstrate participation of low-income individuals in CAAs activities. • To produce decisions and actions that guide the organization’s program operations • To help prioritize efforts and determine the allocation of resources • To improve effectiveness and efficiency through agreed upon strategies and goals III. Mandates During the internal strategic planning sessions, we reviewed the various mandates that the Neighborhood Centers are expected to meet. Among them are: CSBG and TDHCA Mandates • To reduce poverty • To revitalize low-income communities • To empower low-income families and …
Subrecipient: Austin Public Health Worksheet Step 5a – Planning & Evaluation Time Period (years) covered by the Strategic Plan: 2025-2029 Identified Need from current CNA: with Level of Need Intervention: Service or Activity Identify the # of clients to be served and the timeframe Outcome General statement of results expected Projected Outcome Indicator Projected # of clients achieving the outcome divided by the # expected to be served: projected % of success Actual Results # of clients actually achieving the outcome, divided by the number actually served; actual % of customer success Management Tool What evidence will you collect to prove the outputs and outcomes were achieved Data Procedures Include Collection, Storage and Analysis Procedure; Person Responsible Frequency of Data Collection, Reporting and Analysis Planning Planning Planning Planning Performance and Evaluation Performance Accountability Accountability 1 - Housing homelessness and displacement prevention 100% of clients assisted with rent will maintain housing for 30 days. Provide rent & utility assistance to 1000 low- income residents of Austin and Travis County per year Intake documents and data entered in program software, Client records in NewGen Monthly chart audits and NewGen reporting Daily data collection & monthly and annual reports Note: This form can be used to plan what programs or services or activities (community, family, and organizational) will be offered and to set targets. Look at the Top 5 Needs from most recent CNA. Performance will be reported in CSBG monthly performance report. Actual Results column to be completed at end of year (or more frequently). Form can be used give board updates and Org Std requirements. Subrecipient: Type of Goal (Agency, Family, #1 Goal: Objective: Strategy: Worksheet Step 5b – Strategic Plan Goals, Objectives, ,Strategies, and Outcomes Family Austin Public Health Area to Address: Time Period (years) covered by the Strategic Plan: 2025-2029 Housing Stability Increase housing stability Prevent displacement of Neighborhood Center clients from Austin/Travis County Efficiently process financial assistance and advocate for additional financial assistance funding to assist low-income individuals Output: Output: Output: Outcome: Outcome: 2026/ Year 2 2027/ Year 3 2028/ Year 4 2029/ Year 5 Provide rental assistance to neighborhood center clients who qualify for services Provide rental assistance to neighborhood center clients who qualify for services Provide rental assistance to neighborhood center clients who qualify for services Provide rental assistance to neighborhood center clients who qualify for services Provide rental assistance to neighborhood center clients who qualify …
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 …
