Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report October 11, 2022 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. 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, 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 2022 Contract Budget % of Total Cumulative Expenditures as of 8/30/22 Personnel Fringe Benefits Total $1,106,822 $356,211.53 $152,367.78 $508,579.31 46% 1 SRV 3O 4 4E 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4c 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 22 Success Rate% 51% Austin Public Health Report on PY22 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 August 2022 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Households who avoided eviction (ERA) Non-CSBG Funds 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 Tax Preparation Programs Rent Payments Rent Payments (ERA) Non-CSBG Funds Utility Payments 400 N/A 50 25 355 166 0 28 Number Served 768 355 #Enrolled #Achieved 90% N/A …
Austin Public Health’s Neighborhood Services Unit will be hosting Flu Vaccine Clinics at the Neighborhood Centers Date Time Location Monday, October 10th Wednesday, October 12th Thursday, October 20th Thursday, October 20th Tuesday, October 25th Wednesday, October 26th 9:30 - 11:30 AM South Austin Neighborhood Center 2508 Durwood Street, Austin, TX 78704 9:00 - 11:00 AM Montopolis Community Center 1200 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741 8:30 - 11:30 AM Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood 2800 Webberville Road, Austin, TX 78702 8:30 - 11:30 AM Blackland Neighborhood Center 2005 Salina Street, Austin, TX 78722 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM South Austin Neighborhood Center 2508 Durwood Street, Austin, TX 78704 9:00 - 11:00 AM Montopolis Community Center 1200 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741 *Flu services will be based on availability
La Unidad de Servicios Comunitarios de Salud Pública de Austin estará realizando Clínicas de vacunas contra la gripe en estos centros comunitarios Fecha Hora Lugar Lunes 10 de octubre Miércoles 12 de octubre Jueves 20 de octubre Jueves 20 de octubre Martes 25 de octubre Miércoles 26 de octubre 9:30 - 11:30 AM South Austin Neighborhood Center 2508 Durwood Street, Austin, TX 78704 9:00 - 11:00 AM Montopolis Community Center 1200 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741 8:30 - 11:30 AM Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood 2800 Webberville Road, Austin, TX 78702 8:30 - 11:30 AM Blackland Neighborhood Center 2005 Salina Street, Austin, TX 78722 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM South Austin Neighborhood Center 2508 Durwood Street, Austin, TX 78704 9:00 - 11:00 AM Montopolis Community Center 1200 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741 *Se ofrecerán servicios contra la gripe según disponibilidad VACÚ N E SE CON T R A LAGR I P E
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) October 11, 2022 – 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 512-974-1606 or jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Miriam Garcia North Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Kendra Garrett Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Vacant Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Michael Tolliver Colony Park 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. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ADDENDUM 6. Conduct a public hearing to receive input on the draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan (Max Horstman, Housing and Planning Department) The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Development Commission, please contact Jesse Gutierriez at 512-974-1606. CDC Commissioners may contact CTM for email/technology assistance: 512-974-4357.
A Food Plan for Austin The Office of Su s ta in a bility About Us Vision: Mission: Austin is a thriving, equitable and ecologically resilient community. Protect and improve Austin’s quality of life now and for future generations by leading efforts to achieve: ● Net Zero com m u n ity w ide ga s em is s ion s . ● A h ea lth y a n d ju s t loca l food s ys tem . ● A clim a te res ilien t a n d a da ptive city. Programs ● Climate Change And Resilience ● Air Quality ● Austin Green Businesses ● Food System s The Food Policy Team Edwin Marty Food Policy Manager - - - Staff Liaison for the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board Provide strategic direction to the City of Austin to create a more equitable and sustainable food system Lead for the Office of Sustainability Food Policy team Amanda Rohlich Food Policy Advisor - - - - Food System Planning Support Values Based Food Procurement Equity Action Planning Food Justice Mini Grant Th e Food Policy Tea m Emmie DiCicco Sergio Torres Graduate Food Policy Intern Food and Resilience Coordinator - - - Food System Planning Support Food Justice Mini Disaster Food & Drinking Water Appendix -Grant Program - - - Food System Planning Support Food and City Plans Analysis Food Ambassadors Austin’s Food Sys tem What is a food system? The Office of Sustainability defines the food system as an interconnected network that includes everything that happens with food —where and how it is grown, distributed and sold, consumed, and ideally recovered. Some Food for Th ou gh t Developing Austin’s firs t ever Food Pla n What is a Food Plan & why do we need on e? ● A Food Plan will set clear Goals and Strategies to move toward a more equitable, sustainable & resilient food system and provide a coordinating structure for all food related initiatives ○ The Food Plan build on several other initiatives made by the City to tackle food system issues. ● On June 2021 Austin City Council directed the City Manager to initiate a planning process Link to full resolution What about disasters? ● Recent and ongoing crises have caused a spike in food insecurity and revealed inadequate preparation for expansive and culturally appropriate food distribution ● We …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) October 11, 2022 – 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 512-974-1606 or jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Miriam Garcia North Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Kendra Garrett Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Vacant Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Michael Tolliver Colony Park 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 ADDENDUM PUBLIC HEARING and Planning Department) 10. Conduct a public hearing to receive input on the draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan (Max Horstman, Housing 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 assistance: 512-974-4357.
AUSTIN GERIATRIC CENTER, INC. D/B/A REBEKAH BAINES JOHNSON CENTER 21 Waller Street Austin, Texas 78702 October 6, 2022 Via email to jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov Via email to amit.motwani@austintexas.gov City of Austin Community Development Commission Attn: Mr. Amit Motwani, Chair c/o Mr. Jesse Gutierrez Dear Chair Motwani and Members: It has been a privilege for me to serve with Dr. Jacqueline Angel on the advisory group seeking to further the development of an intergenerational resource and activity center at the Nash Hernandez building. In that regard, I would like to express support of the Austin Geriatric Center, Inc., the owner of the Rebekah Baines Johnson Center (“RBJ”), for the development of the intergenerational resource and activity center as well as for the redevelopment of the Nash Hernandez building as a vital community resource. Those of us involved in the development and operation of RBJ believe that the establishment of an intergenerational resource and activity center would be very beneficial to the residents of RBJ and our neighborhood, and that the restoration of the Nash Hernandez building will result in many other opportunities for community benefit in the area of the building. As you may know, RBJ has recently completed 279 new affordable units for low income seniors which wrap around our 16 story Tower. All of the residents of the Tower have now moved in to the new units and we expect to start the first phase of renovating the Tower in the next month. After the completion of our renovation and re-occupancy of the Tower, RBJ will consist of more than 500 units of affordable housing for seniors. We are also pleased to advise you that we have recently entered into a lease with WellMed pursuant to which WellMed will finish out and operate a primary care health clinic in ground floor space in our building on Art Dilly Drive. WellMed is a leading provider of primary care in our community and a number of RBJ residents are already WellMed patients. However, this new clinic will not only serve residents of RBJ but will also be available to serve other residents of the neighborhood and will be easily accessible by bus. The adjacency of RBJ and the Nash Hernandez building would not only provide great programmatic opportunities for RBJ residents but would also make available through WellMed convenient access to primary care for others who might be participating in programmatic activities at …
Nash Hernandez Intergenerational Resource and Activity Center (IRAC) Overview and Background July 21, 2022 Version 1 Updated 10/7/22 IDC Advisory Group Email: jangel@austin.utexas.edu Phone: 512.970 4068 UT Repository https://repositories.lib.utexas.edu/handle/2152/65188 Resolution #89 (June 16, 2022) Nash Hernandez Intergenerational Resource and Activity Center (IRAC) Adult Day Health Care and Child Care Centers, Intergenerational Programming, Tele- behavioral Health Services, Transportation, Service Coordination 2 Target Audience: 25 preschool age children and 50 older adults Timeline: PARD-UT LBJ School, Feasibility Study, deadline October 12, 2022 Services: Social, cognitive and physical activities, aging supportive resources, health and social service coordination, as well as tele-behavioral health screening Hours of Operation: 7:30-5:30 pm (children); 9-12 pm; 12-1 pm lunch; 1-2 pm (nap time); 2-5 pm (older adults/varsity generation) Days: weekly Space and Staff Requirements The Intergenerational Day Pilot Program, which is the first among planned Resource and Activity Centers (IRAC) requires 9,600 square feet (sf) plus 1,250 (sf) of outdoor space to accommodate both seniors and preschool-aged children in a way they have room to interact amongst their own age groups and together. The building will house both seniors and children, as well as indoor and outdoor spaces for single-generation and intergenerational activities. These spaces include an Adult Day Room where older adults can spend their day with their peers and away from children if they choose to do so. The space at Nash Hernandez would include several common spaces, such as outdoor and indoor gardens, and a community kitchen. The Pilot provides a homelike atmosphere with multipurpose, flexible spaces that can support different types of interactions (e.g., one-on-one, small group, large group [single- or multi-generation]). Importantly, the Pilot fosters fully accessible and direct and indirect access to different levels of interactions. The Center needs to include a private, sound-proof space with internet access in order to provide confidential tele-behavioral health screening to facilitate the services the IDC can offer, such as mental health screenings and aging resources navigation assessments. Additionally, the space should include distinct rooms for each age group of children who will attend the program, while including windows for guests and older participants to look in at the children playing. Space is needed for a preschool area. There needs to be two classrooms for the children, split by age group 3 and 4-year-olds. Each classroom should have windows through which the younger children can see the environment where they will move to in the future. …
Resolution Item #89 (6/16/22) Establishing an Intergenerational and Resource and Activity Center Presentation To Community Development Commission October 11, 2022 Problem The City of Austin suffers from a gap in intergenerational services and adult day health care for low-income seniors and for children. Brief Project History* 9/1/2020- Established Intergenerational Day Center Advisory Group for providing information and guidance to Austin Public Health, AGE of Central Texas and Sam Woollard and Associates (consultants) for implementation of Resolution items #41. 2022 Subsequent to Resolution #41 (10/18/18), the City approves the City Manager “to study the feasibility and fiscal impact of housing an Intergenerational Resource and Activity Center program in the Nash Hernandez Building.” Deadline 10/13/2022 10 James Hayes Jerilyn Rainosek Jodi Lane Joyce Hefner Kelly Maltsberger Lorene Philips Lori Renteria Ninette Siby Ricardo Soliz Shiyang Zhang Austin ISD Recreation Programs Supervisor, City of Austin Fruitful Commons Family Eldercare Senior Activity Center, City of Austin Impact Austin Resident and Advocate UT Student City of Austin PARD UT PHD Canidate IDC Advisory Group Suzanne Anderson Jacqueline Angel Amy Bryan Mary Sue Clyne Selma D’Mello Karen Fingerman Clarke Heidrick Kent Herring Michael Hole Emi Johnson Cynthia Klemmer Adila Lobo Cynthia McCollum Neda Norouzi Sam Storey Tabitha Taylor Monika Gehl Nathan Fernandez Brady Gratten Cesar De Leon Cynthia Valdez Henry Van de Putte Executive Director Age UT Austin Wilbur J. Cohen Professor of Health and Social Policy Director, Priscilla Pond Flawn Child and Family Laboratory Board Chair, Chariot Austin Caregiver Co-Director, Texas Aging and Longevity Center RBJ Board of Directors CEO Family Eldercare Professor Dell Medical School, Director of The Impact Factory Austin City Library City of Austin PARD Deloitte/ Caregiver Director, Open Door Preschool Assistant Professor of Architecture, UTSA Economic Development Director City of Austin Planner, Former UT Student Travis County Martin Middle School Martin Middle School Central Health Meals on Wheels Livability for Longevity Symposium Poll 2019 Majority say: • City of Austin should prioritize an adult day health center • City budget should prioritize health and social services In “Young, Hip Austin is Getting Old: A New Experiment in Dealing with the Challenge” two- thirds of low-income seniors reported they would switch providers for a health and wellness model such as an Intergenerational Day Center (pg. 82) Solution IDC:: Making the Most of Shared Spaces in Public Places Nash Hernandez Building Program Participant Eligibility* Adults Child Day Care Middle School Age Range 65 …
Building an Intergenerational Day Center Background Austin suffers a glaring gap in intergenerational services (IDS), including adult day health care for low-income seniors and children. Resolution #89 directed Austin City Manager (PARD-LBJ School) pursue measures regarding implementation of an Intergenerational Resource and Activity Center (IRAC) on June 26, 2022 20181018-041, Resolution (austintexas.gov). Recommendations The resolution recommended a feasibility study of a potential joint-use site for the IRACE located at the Nash Hernandez Sr. Road in the Holly neighborhood (78702 Zip code) and near the RBJ Center for Independent Living. The city owned Nash Hernandez building is included in the Holly Shores Master Plan Phase II as a space for the community (Nash Hernandez Building Project | AustinTexas.gov). Transforming the Nash Hernandez Property into a community center would meet the mutual goals for both the Holly Shores Master Plan and the IRAC Initiative. Space Requirement The IDS Pilot, which is the first among planned Resource and Activity Centers (IRAC), requires 9,600 square feet (sf) indoor space plus 3,000 (sf) of outdoor space to accommodate 50 seniors and 25 toddlers/preschoolers, (phase II includes Martin Middle School students) in a way they have room to interact amongst their own age groups and together. Proposed Budget Capital Operational Revenue City of Austin (PARD) renovation Partners/City of Austin Medicare-Medicaid (duals), tuition, sliding scale service $3.2 million $3.7 million Variable fee $6.9 million Total *Excluding Start Up Costs Next Steps In Phase 1, outreach and registration of IRAC participants serving 50 seniors 60 years and 25 children 8 months to 4 years, early 2023. Launch Capital Campaign, Clarke Heidrick, Chair, Mary Sue Clyne, Lori Renteria, Henry Van de Putte, fall 2022 and Partners/Foundations (letters of support and commitment- Meals on Wheels Central Texas, Family Eldercare, Open Door Preschool, Texas Aging and Longevity Center, LBJ School of Public Affairs, Priscilla Pond Flawn Child and Family Laboratory, Chariot (Formerly Drive-a-Senior Central Texas), St. David’s Foundation, Anderson Foundation, Toler Foundation, AGE of Central Texas, United Way, and other IRAC Partners.
Draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan (ARP) into law, which provides over $1.9 trillion in relief to address the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. To address the need for housing assistance and supportive services, Congress appropriated $5 billion in ARP funds to be administered through the HOME grant to perform activities that primarily benefit individuals and families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in other vulnerable populations. This grant is referred to as HOME-ARP and is administered by the Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD). The following activities are eligible for funding by HOME-ARP, as stated by HUD in Notice CPD 21-10- ● development and support of affordable housing; ● tenant-based rental assistance; ● provision of supportive services; ● acquisition and development of non-congregate shelter units; ● and planning and administration The City of Austin is eligible for $11,441,252 in HOME-ARP funding. In accordance with HUD requirements, the City has prepared the following Allocation Plan that describes the process of gathering feedback, analyzes the needs of populations who are unhoused or experiencing housing insecurity, and proposes a spending plan for HOME-ARP. This draft Allocation Plan was made available for public review from May 3 - June 10, 2022. A record of the comments received on the plan is included in Attachment B of this document. A second public comment period will be held from October 6 – October 21, 2022 with a revised draft Allocation Plan. Revisions were made to Section III: Needs and Gaps Analysis, Section IV: HOME-ARP Activities, and Section V: Preferences in order to clarify the City's justification for proposed activities and methods of distributing funding. A proposal for how to spend the $11,441,252 HOME-ARP grant is included in Section IV: HOME-ARP Activities, and Attachment E: Budget Page. Table of Contents Section I: Consultation ............................................................................................................... 2 Section II: Public Participation .................................................................................................... 8 Section III: Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis .....................................................................13 Section IV: HOME-ARP Activities..............................................................................................33 Section V: Preferences .............................................................................................................39 Section VI: HOME-ARP Refinancing Guidelines .......................................................................42 Attachments Attachment A: Austin Homeless Advisory Council Survey Summary Attachment B: ARPA Investment Priorities Survey- SpeakUp Austin Attachment C: Public Comment Period Promotion and Feedback Attachment D: Austin/Travis County 2022 Needs and Gaps Report Attachment E: SF424s and Certifications Attachment F: Budget Page 1 Section I: Consultation Before developing its plan, a PJ must consult with the CoC(s) serving the jurisdiction’s …
Community Development Commission (CDC) 2023 DRAFT Meeting Schedule *This schedule reflects the CDC’s historic meeting times and locations. Due to ongoing risks associated with COVID 19, meetings may continue to be held in the hybrid format. Please refer to Texas State law mandates regarding whether a quorum of CDC members must be present in-person to begin the meeting. At the time of this draft, only the Chair or a presiding officer must be present in person. Please refer to posted agendas for potential changes to the times and locations listed below. Date Community Development Commission Tuesday January 10, 2023 Tuesday February 14, 2023 Tuesday March 14, 2023 Tuesday April 11, 2023 Tuesday May 9, 2023 Tuesday June 13, 2023 Tuesday July 11, 2023 Tuesday August 8, 2023 Tuesday September 12, 2023 Tuesday October 10, 2023 Tuesday November 14, 2023 Tuesday December 12, 2023 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 PUBLIC HEARING Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 PUBLIC HEARING Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Time: 6:30pm Location: Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) September 13, 2022 – 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 512-974-1606 or jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Miriam Garcia North Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Kendra Garrett Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Vacant Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Michael Tolliver Colony Park 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. CALL TO ORDER AGENDA 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 August 09, 2022 Community Development Commission meeting minutes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) 3. Presentation and discussion of programs by Austin Habitat for Humanity (Silvio Cruz & Robin Lafleur, Austin Habitat for Humanity) 4. Presentation and discussion on the housing goals of the South Central Waterfront Vision Plan (Samuel Franco, Chair South Central Waterfront Advisory Board; Kimberly Olivares, Financial Services Department; Housing and Planning Department Staff) WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Update from the Joint Sustainability Committee (Commissioner Fadelu) 6. Update from the Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) Community Advisory Committee 7. Update from the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) (Commissioners Garrett & 8. Update from the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) (Vice Chair Paup) (Commissioner …
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report September 13, 2022 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. 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, 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 2022 Contract Budget % of Total Cumulative Expenditures as of 7/31/22 Personnel Fringe Benefits Total $1,106,822 $296,983.01 $129,138.00 $426,121.01 39% 1 SRV 3O 4 4E 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 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 PY22 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 July 2022 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Households who avoided eviction (CARES ACT) *2021 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 400 1200 50 25 354 1,458 0 28 Service Description Tax Preparation Programs Rent Payments Rent Payments (Cares Act) *2021 Number Served 768 354 1,451 #Enrolled #Achieved 354 1,458 0 …
Neighborhood Services Unit: 2022 Client Satisfaction Survey Client Satisfaction Survey (88 responses) • 73 (English) • 15 (Spanish) 15 73 English Spanish Assistances Provided 8 13 6 61 Food Other Rental Assistance Utility Assistance Client Experience Rating Please rate the courtesy and friendliness of the staff member who helped you. 11 3 1 Excellent Fair Good Poor 73 Client Experience Rating Please rate the quality of the service you received. (Quality of the food, amount of assistance, etc.) 17 4 1 Excellent Fair Good Poor 66 Client Experience Rating How would you rate your experience with Neighborhood Services? 10 4 1 Excellent Fair Good Poor 73 Client Experience Rating HOW LIKELY ARE YOU TO RECOMMEND NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES TO A FRIEND OR NEIGHBOR? 11 11 1 1 Likely Neutral Unlikely Very Likely Very Unlikely 64 What do you love about the Neighborhood Centers? Client Comments All staff is helpful Distance, access It's excellent. Proximity to home. Service is good and location is close to home. The staff are super friendly and very helpful! They go out of their way to make me feel welcomed. They're helpful Staff and security officer Greg very nice professional Keeps me out of HEB saving me money. Everything. Distancia, Bueno trato Que Siempre tienen variedad, son muy amables y son puntales. Muy buen servicio El servicio que nos dan con los alimentos y la amabilidad. Siempre ayudan. Me gusta que pueden brindar comida para la communida. Muy buen servicio Gracias Disculpe esta es la encargada x el pago del Bill de luz gracias El interés de ayudar a los demas Muy bueno trato y ayuda me dieron, muchas gracias excelente!!! THANK YOU!
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DRAFT MINUTES AUGUST 09, 2022 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on AUGUST 09, 2022, at 1000 E. 11th Street in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Chair Motwani called the Community Development Commission Meeting to order at 6:42 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Jose Noe Elias Kendra Garrett Cindy Jaso Michael Tolliver Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Miriam Garcia Julia Woods PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Community Development Commission regular meeting on August 09, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of July 12, 2022, were approved on Commissioner Garrett’s motion, Commissioner Elias’ second on a unanimous (8-0) vote. Bertha Delgado, Fisayo Fadelu, Cheryl Thompson, Heidi Sloan, and Eloise Sepeda were absent. 1. 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion on the disposition of Urban Renewal Blocks 16 & 18 from City owned to private (Anne Gatling Haynes, Austin Economic Development Corporation). Anne Gatling Haynes gave the presentation. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Briefing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano gave the briefing PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 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 Services Unit, Austin Public Health). The public hearing was not held, as there were no members of the public present. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and possible action on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). The motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2023 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan was approved on Commissioner Tolliver’s motion, Vice Chair Paup’s second on a (8-0) vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Presentation and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano gave the presentation. 2 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Discussion and possible action on ATP Community Advisory Committee Anti- Displacement Community Acquisition Program (ADCAP) Recommendations (James May, Housing and Planning Department). James May gave the presentation. No action was …
we build strong, stable, and self-reliant communities. OUR VISION AND MISSION MISSION Seeking to put God’s love into action, Austin Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. VISION A world where everyone has a decent place to live. we build strong, stable, and self-reliant communities. Austin Habitat for Humanity Austin Habitat for Humanity was established in 1985 in Austin, Texas. We serve five Central Texas counties: Travis, Hays, Caldwell, Bastrop, and Blanco. We build high-quality new homes and sell them at affordable cost to families who complete our process, including housing counseling and “sweat equity” volunteering. We provide housing counseling for people wanting to buy a home. we build strong, stable, and self-reliant communities. Changing Lives with Affordable Housing Austin Habitat for Humanity has built more than 500 homes since 1985; repaired almost 400 homes; and empowered 12,000 community members with housing education and counseling. All of our families are low-to-moderate income, earning up to 80% of the Area Median Family Income. We build high-quality new homes and sell them at an affordable cost to families who complete our process, including housing counseling, and “sweat equity” volunteering. Benefits of homeownership and stable housing include better health, educational achievement, and asset building over generations. we build strong, stable, and self-reliant communities. Housing Counseling Housing Counseling is required for all Habitat homebuyers, and also offered to members of the community. The Housing Counseling program is the first step for all Habitat homebuyers. Each family receives group education and one-on-one counseling to identify and overcome barriers to success, like low credit scores and/or high levels of debt. We provide housing counseling for the community to help anyone create a budget, buy a home, and assist with foreclosure prevention. we build strong, stable, and self-reliant communities. Past Project: Mueller we build strong, stable, and self-reliant communities. Current Project: Scenic Point we build strong, stable, and self-reliant communities. Future Projects we build strong, stable, and self-reliant communities. we build strong, stable, and self-reliant communities. What is HomeBase? HomeBase is the consulting arm and Real Estate Brokerage for Austin Habitat for Humanity. Originally incorporated in 2005 as Austin Community Land Trust, HomeBase joined the Austin Habitat family in 2011 . Our mission is to be a one-stop-shop for all things affordable homeownership. To that end, we work closely with public, private, and non-profit partners to ensure the availability and sustainability of …
South Central Waterfront Overview Presentation for the Community Development Commission Austin – Texas September 13, 2022 Agenda • What is the SCW Advisory Board • What is the South Central Waterfront (SCW) • Implementation Items (How do we do this?) • Where we are now What is the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board? The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board is established to provide continuity and communication among stakeholders and advocates as the South Central Waterfront Plan moves toward implementation and to provide recommendations to the city council regarding plan implementation. What we do: • Serve as an advisory body to the city council and city manager regarding policies and projects in the South Central Waterfront district • Serve as stewards for the South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan • Maintain liaison relationships with city staff and other boards and commissions; and • Perform additional functions as required by the city council What is the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board? Board Makeup The board shall have 9 members appointed by the city council. Membership shall include: • Design Commission • Environmental Commission • Parks and Recreation Board • Planning Commission • Community Development Commission (with expertise in affordable housing) • South River City Citizens Neighborhood Association • Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association • A member jointly by the Mayor and the council member whose district includes the South Central Waterfront • Trail Foundation ***Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department, Transportation Department, Financial Services Department, Real Estate Services, Downtown Austin Alliance serve as an ex- officio member of the board. What is the South Central Waterfront today • 97 acres in properties (118 acres w/ ROW included) • A patchwork of 34 private properties, and 1 City-owned property (OTC) Lack of connectivity - Could drop 33 downtown blocks in the district of superblocks and surface parking • Pedestrian-hostile - Limited walking grid, narrow sidewalks, few street trees, fewer streetscape amenities Scarcity of Greenery - ~20% of the district is surface parking. Sparse tree canopy. Lack of open space. • No Affordable Housing is guaranteed. • • What is the South Central Waterfront Vision? • A model for how a district-wide green infrastructure system paired with quality urban design and an interconnected network of public spaces, streets, lakeside trails and parks can provide a framework for redevelopment. • A district approach can help coordinate public and private investments to leverage maximum impact and provide …
