Home Repair & Construction Presentation to the Community Development Commission Ed Blake, Program Manager I Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer July 8, 2025 Table of Contents ▪ Overview of the Programs ▪ Impact, Goals & Accomplishments ▪ Partnerships ▪ How to Apply ▪ What's Next? 2 Program s ABR Services Handrails, Door widening, Buzzing or flashing devices (for persons with impaired hearing or vision), Accessible door handles or faucet handles, Shower grab bars, Shower wands, Elevated toilets, Accessible sinks and showers. Funding Source Funding Amount CDBG $20,000 MHR Assist eligible homeowners with repairs that pose an immediate threat to the health and /or safety of the occupant CDBG $7,500 GO Bonds $20,000 GO Repair • Accessible handrails, ramps, cabinets • Electrical, plumbing, mechanical repairs • Drywall, flooring, exterior siding repair • Ceiling fans, roof patches, roof replacements • Structural carpentry/integrity: support beams, rotten floor joists (usually result of leak), rotten wall members, shower wands • Appliances (refrigerator and/or stove MFI% Eligibility Requirements At or below 80% At or below 80% At or below 80% Applicant or household member are at least age 62 OR severely disabled. Properties must be located within the city limits of Austin. helps fix serious structural issues for Austin homeowners who make a low- income. 3 Programs Services Funding Source Funding Amount MFI% Eligibility Requirements Plumbing Private Lateral Austin Water $15,000 Eligible repairs include the following: toilets and showers, lavatory, plumbing, sinks, faucets, drains, tubs, shower plumbing (install new diverter valves), water heater install, GFCI install, water service lateral replacement in front yard, P-traps, and anti- siphon devices. Replaces or repairs home sewer lines. Austin Water $15,000 HRLP • Repairs to the foundation, roof, CDBG plumbing, HVAC, windows, and electrical • Major interior and exterior repairs • Complete rehabilitation of home, reconstruction if needed Provide funding amount up to $75,000. Up to $110,000 for historical homes. Up to $350,000 for demolish and reconstruction. At or below 100% At or below 100% At or below 80% The property must be a single- family home or duplex and must be the Applicant’s principal place of residence. The property must also be an AW customer. Received a violation notice from Austin Water Utility about a defect in the Private Lateral Pipeline Clear property title and ownership interest solely in applicants’ name(s). Single-family detached home Both reconstruction and rehabilitation are offered depending on condition of home. 4 Impact, Goals …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JULY 8th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on JULY 8, 2025, at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center- Room 1405, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cynthia Jaso Lyric Wardlow Sonia Martinez Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cassandra Medrano Ebonie Trice Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Jo Anne Ortiz Nyeka Arnold Raul Longoria Taniquewa Brewster Tisha-Vonique Hood Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Valerie Menard Staff Members in Attendance Ed Blake Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) Mandy DeMayo Nefertitti Jackmon CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Jaso called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM, with 11 members in attendance. Commissioner Brewster joined the dais at 8:11 PM. Vice Chair Achilles left the dais around 8:39 PM, reducing the total number of commissioners present to 10. After resolving technical issues, quorum was achieved at 8:50 PM, with 8 commissioners present. 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 R. Montoya and Bertha Delgado signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the June 10th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Medrano’s motion, Commissioner Lyric seconded, the June 10th, 2025, minutes were approved on an 8-0-0 vote. Commissioners Tisha, Brewster, and Longoria were off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action to approve the Annual Internal Review (Chair Elias). Nefertitti Jackmon presented on behalf of Chair Elias. 3. Discussion and action to approve the City's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Action 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 (Mandy DeMayo Interim Director, Housing Department). Mandy DeMayo presented. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (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 …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING June 10, 2025 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions – Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Cassandra Medrano South Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Nyeka Arnold North Austin Valerie Menard St. John’s Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Sonia Martinez East Austin Lyric E. Wardlow Public Sector Appointee Ebonie D. Trice Colony Park Tisha-Vonique Hood Public Sector Appointee Taniquewa S. Brewster Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Vacant Private Sector Appointee Vacant Public Sector Appointee Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the May 13, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and action to select a new representative to the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (Chair Elias). BRIEFING 3. Briefing on the CDC Annual Internal Review (Ed Blake, Program Manager, Housing Department). DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Jill Smith, Program Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). 5. Discussion regarding the FY 2025-2026 Action Plan (Rocio Peña-Martinez, Program Manager, Housing Department). 6. Discussion of the CDC retreat (Chair Elias). PUBLIC HEARING 7. Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on community needs for the City's Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Action Plan that will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing …
Community Services Block Grant 2025 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report June 10, 2025 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s seven (7) Neighborhood Centers. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. ◼ Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); ◼ Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); ◼ Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality of life issues); ◼ Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2025 Contract Budget Cumulative Expenditures as of 4/30/25 % of Total Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $1,140,731.00 $129,951.41 $71,400.29 $135 $201,486.70 18% 1 Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 11 Success Rate% 26% Austin Public Health Report on PY24 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Basic Needs; Employment; Health; Income Report Date April FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers 1000 279 279 28% #Enrolled #Achieved 20 50 15 25 11 16 Success Rate % 55% 32% Service Description Number Served A Year Ago 4 4E 5 5B 5D SRV 3O 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Tax Preparation Programs Rent Payments Utility Payments Immunizations Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing 3A.1 Total number of …
CITY OF AUSTIN 2020 – 2021 2021 – 2022 2022 – 2023 2023 – 2024 2025 – 2026 FY 25-26 DRAFT ACTION PLAN PREPARED BY Housing Department PO Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 Austin City Council Kirk Watson Mayor Council Members Natasha Harper-Madison, District 1 Vanessa Fuentes, District 2 José Velásquez, District 3 José "Chito" Vela, District 4 Ryan Alter, District 5 Krista Laine, District 6 Mike Siegel, District 7 Paige Ellis, District 8 Zohaib "Zo" Qadri, District 9 Marc Duchen, District 10 Table of Contents Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................... 2 AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) ........................................................................ 2 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b) ...................................................................................... 9 AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) ................................................................................. 11 AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c) ................................................................................................. 38 Expected Resources .................................................................................................................................... 39 AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) ........................................................................................... 39 Annual Goals and Objectives ...................................................................................................................... 48 Projects ................................................................................................................................................... 51 AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) ..................................................................................................................... 51 AP-38 Project Summary .......................................................................................................................... 54 AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) ............................................................................................. 80 Affordable Housing ..................................................................................................................................... 81 AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) ................................................................................................... 81 AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) ........................................................................................................... 85 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) ............................................................ 89 AP-70 HOPWA Goals– 91.220 (l)(3) ........................................................................................................ 96 AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.220(j) .................................................................................. 97 AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) .......................................................................................................... 105 Program Specific Requirements ................................................................................................................ 111 AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4) .................................................................... 111 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) ................................................................................ 113 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) ......................................................................................................... 116 Attachements………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………120 Attachment I: Draft Funding Table………………………………………………………………………………………….120 Attachment II B: ESG Program Standards………………………………………………………………………………..124 Attachment II C: Monitoring Plan……………………………………………………………………………………………145 Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction The City of Austin submits this FY 2025-26 Action Plan as the second of five Action Plans within the FY 2024-29 Consolidated Plan. The following section provides a concise summary of the FY 2025-26 Action Plan. The final document will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) no later than August 16, 2025. In FY 2025-26, the City of Austin expects to receive continued funding from HUD through four entitlement grants: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME); Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG); and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). In addition to federal funding from HUD, the City of Austin (City) appropriates local funds to the Housing Department, formerly the Housing and Planning Department (HPD), for affordable housing and community development …
City of Austin Housing Department FY 25-26 Action Plan Spending by Grant & Program Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Spending by ProgramTotal FY 25-26 Allocation: $7,321,442ProgramFunding AmountFunding %Infrastructure Development$2,500,000 34%Administration*$1,464,288 20%Architectural Barrier Removal- Owner$1,210,594 17%Childcare Services**$768,583 10%Minor Home Repair$619,405 8%Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program$428,939 6%Mental Health Services**$198,819 3%Senior Services**$130,814 2%Total$7,321,442*CDBG administrative spending is capped at 20% of total annual grant allocation. **These programs are categorized as "public services," a category capped at 15% of total annual grant allocation$2,500,000 ; 34%$1,464,288 ; 20%$1,210,594 ; 17%$768,583 ; 10%$619,405 ; 8%$428,939 ; 6%$198,819 ; 3%$130,814 ; 2%FY 25-26 CDBG Funding by ProgramInfrastructure DevelopmentAdministration*Architectural Barrier Removal- OwnerChildcare Services**Minor Home RepairHomeowner Rehabilitation Loan ProgramMental Health Services**Senior Services** HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Spending by ProgramTotal FY 25-26 Allocation: $3,272,549ProgramFunding AmountFunding %Tenant-Based Rental Assistance$1,419,448 43%Down Payment Assistance$871,337 27%Administration*$327,255 10%Rental Housing Development Assistance$245,441 7%Ownership Housing Development Assistance$245,441 7%Community Housing Development Organization $163,627 5%Total$3,272,549*HOME administrative spending is capped at 10% of total annual grant allocation. $1,419,448 ; 43%$871,337 ; 27%$327,255 ; 10%$245,441 ; 8%$245,441 ; 7%$163,627 ; 5%FY 25-26 HOME Funding by ProgramTenant-Based Rental AssistanceDown Payment AssistanceAdministration*Rental Housing Development AssistanceOwnership Housing Development AssistanceCommunity Housing Development Organization Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Spending by ProgramTotal FY 25-26 Allocation: $634,865ProgramFunding AmountFunding %Shelter Operation and Maintenance$318,478 50%Rapid Rehousing Programs$285,953 45%Administration$30,434 5%Total$634,865*ESG administrative spending is capped at 7.5% of total annual grant allocation. $318,478 ; 50%$285,953 ; 45%$30,434 ; 5%FY 25-26 ESG Funding by ProgramShelter Operation and MaintenanceRapid Rehousing ProgramsAdministration Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Spending by ProgramTotal FY 25-26 Allocation: $2,811,782ProgramFunding AmountFunding %Project Transitions$1,430,498 51%AIDS Services of Austin$1,072,873 38%Integral Care ATCIC$161,322 6%Administration*$84,353 3%ASHwell$62,736 2%Total$2,811,782*HOPWA administrative spending is capped at 3% of total annual grant allocation. $1,072,873 ; 78%$161,322 ; 12%$84,353 ; 6%$62,736 ; 4%FY 25-26 HOPWA Funding by ProgramAIDS Services of AustinIntegral Care ATCICAdministration*ASHwell
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 10th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on JUNE 10, 2025, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cynthia Jaso Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Lyric Wardlow Raul Longoria Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cassandra Medrano Ebonie Trice Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Jo Anne Ortiz Nyeka Arnold Taniquewa Brewster Tisha-Vonique Hood Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Sonia Martinez Staff Members in Attendance Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) Jill Smith Mandy DeMayo Nefertitti Jackmon Veronica Samo CALL TO ORDER Chair Elias called the meeting to order at 6:45 PM, with 9 members present. Commissioner Brewster joined the dais at 6:50 PM, Vice Chair Achilles joined the dais at 6:55 PM, and Commissioner Arnold joined the dais at 6:57, bringing the total to 12 commissioners present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Zenobia Joseph signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the May 13th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Lyric’s motion, Commissioner Ortiz seconded, the May 13th, 2025, minutes were approved on a 9-0-0 vote. Commissioners Brewster, Achilles, and Arnold were off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and action to select a new representative to the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (Chair Elias). Chair Elias nominates Commissioner Ortiz to the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board. Commissioner Ortiz accepts the nomination. BRIEFING 3. Briefing on the CDC Annual Internal Review (Ed Blake, Program Manager, Housing Department). Chair Elias and Nefertitti Jackmon 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 Edward Blake at 512-974-3108. CDC Commissioners may contact CTM for email/technology assistance: 512-974-4357. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Jill Smith, Program Manager, Neighborhood …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING May 13, 2025 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions – Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Cassandra Medrano South Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Nyeka Arnold North Austin Valerie Menard St. John’s Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Sonia Martinez East Austin Lyric E. Wardlow Public Sector Appointee Ebonie D. Trice Colony Park Tisha-Vonique Hood Public Sector Appointee Taniquewa S. Brewster Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Vacant Private Sector Appointee Vacant Public Sector Appointee Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the April 8, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on appointing members of the Community Development Commission to the Housing Committee. The committee shall explore in depth policy issues related to affordable housing, community development and other issues as assigned to the committee. BRIEFING 3. Briefing on Community Initiated Solutions - $5 million solicitation for nonprofit organizations to apply for Project Connect funding to advance economic mobility (Ursula Henderson, Program Manager II, Housing Department). DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Briefing from the Working Group on Elections and Onboarding (Vice Chair Achilles). FUTURE …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES APRIL 8th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on APRIL 8, 2025, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Lyric Wardlow Raul Longoria Sonia Martinez Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ebonie Trice Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Jo Anne Ortiz Nyeka Arnold Taniquewa Brewster Tisha-Vonique Hood Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Cynthia Jaso Staff Members in Attendance Angel Zambrano Ed Blake James May Julie Smith Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) Mandy DeMayo Nefertitti Jackmon Rocio Peña Martinez CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Elias called the meeting to order at 6:36 PM, with 11 members present. Commissioner Arnold left the dais at 7:18 PM, Commissioner Brewster left the dais at 7:45 PM, and Commissioner Achilles left the dais at 8:03, bringing the total to 8 commissioners present. 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. Celine Rendon signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the March 11th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Ortiz seconded, the March 11th, 2025, minutes were approved on a 9-2-0 vote. Commissioners Trice and Menard abstained. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Conduct annual officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair for the CDC. Current officer terms will expire at the end of April with new terms beginning May 1, 2025. City Code requires that all boards/commissions elect a Chair and Vice Chair. Commissioner Longoria nominates Commissioner Noe Elias for Chair. Commissioner Elias accepted the nomination for Chair. Commissioner Elias was elected as Chair for the Community Development Commission on a 11-0-0 vote. Commissioner Tisha nominates Commissioner Achilles for Vice Chair. Commissioner Achilles accepted nomination for Vice Chair. Commissioner Achilles was elected as Vice Chair for the Community Development Commission on a 11-0-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discuss the process of appointing of members and the responsibilities of the Community Development Commission to the Housing Committee. (Edward Blake Program Manager, CDC Liaison, Housing Department). Edward Blake presented. 4. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). The …
Community Services Block Grant 2025 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report April 13, 2025 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s seven (7) Neighborhood Centers. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. ◼ Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); ◼ Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); ◼ Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality of life issues); ◼ Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2025 Contract Budget Cumulative Expenditures as of 3/28/25 % of Total Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $64,135.51 $39,947.51 $1,140,731.00 $104,083.02 9% 1 Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 5 Success Rate% 12% Austin Public Health Report on PY24 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Basic Needs; Employment; Health; Income Report Date March FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers 1000 254 254 26% #Enrolled #Achieved 20 50 15 11 11 5 Success Rate % 55% 10% Service Description Number Served A Year Ago 4 4E 5 5B 5D SRV 3O 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Tax Preparation Programs Rent Payments Utility Payments Immunizations Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing 3A.1 Total number of volunteer …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 13th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on MAY 13, 2025, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cynthia Jaso Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Lyric Wardlow Raul Longoria Sonia Martinez Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ebonie Trice Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Jo Anne Ortiz Taniquewa Brewster Tisha-Vonique Hood Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Cassandra Medrano Nyeka Arnold Staff Members in Attendance Angel Zambrano Ed Blake Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) Marla Torrado Nefertitti Jackmon Ursula Henderson CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Elias called the meeting to order at 6:34 PM, with 10 members present. Commissioner Lyric joined the dais at 6:40 PM, bringing the total to 11 commissioners present. 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. Vianey Camorlinga signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the April 8th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Menard seconded, the April 8th, 2025, minutes were approved on a 10-1-0 vote. Commissioner Jaso abstained. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on appointing members of the Community Development Commission to the Housing Committee. The committee shall explore in depth policy issues related to affordable housing, community development and other issues as assigned to the committee. Commissioner Noe Elias nominates Commissioner Longoria to the Housing Committee. Commissioner Longoria accepts nomination. Commissioner Noe Elias also nominates himself, Commissioner Tisha, Commissioner Brewster, Commissioner Trice, and Commissioner Lyric. All commissioners accept nomination. Commissioner Longoria was appointed as Chair for the Housing Committee. BRIEFING 3. Briefing on Community Initiated Solutions - $5 million solicitation for nonprofit organizations to apply for Project Connect funding to advance economic mobility (Ursula Henderson, Program Manager II, Housing Department). Ursula Henderson 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 …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING April 8, 2025 – 6:30 PM Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions – Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Nyeka Arnold North Austin Sonia Martinez East Austin Taniquewa S. Brewster Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Cassandra Medrano South Austin Valerie Menard St. John’s Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Lyric E. Wardlow Public Sector Appointee Ebonie D. Trice Colony Park Tisha-Vonique Hood Public Sector Appointee Vacant Private Sector Appointee Vacant Public Sector Appointee Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approve the March 11, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Conduct annual officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair for the CDC. Current officer terms will expire at the end of April with new terms beginning May 1, 2025. City Code requires that all boards/commissions elect a Chair and Vice Chair. 3. Discuss the process of appointing of members and the responsibilities of the Community Development Commission to the Housing Committee. (Edward Blake Program Manager, CDC Liaison, Housing Department). 4. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). 5. Presentation on updates on re-organization from Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) (James May Housing …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES MARCH 11, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on MARCH 11, 2025, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Bertha Delgado Cynthia Jaso Jenny Achilles Jose Noe Elias (Vice Chair) Raul Longoria Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jo Anne Ortiz Julia Woods Nyeka Arnold Tisha-Vonique Hood Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Staff Members in Attendance Angel Zambrano Ed Blake Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) Mandy DeMayo Nefertitti Jackmon CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Elias called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM, with 8 members present. Commissioner Delgado joined at 6:55 PM, bringing the total to 9 members present. 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Approve the February 11th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Achilles' second, the February 11th, 2025, minutes were approved on an 8-0-0 vote. Commissioner Bertha Delgado off the dais. 2. Updates on the voting outcome for Public Sector Appointees for the Community Development Commission (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano presented. 3. Presentation from the Housing Authority regarding updates for Santa Rita Courts, Rosewood Courts, and Chalmers Courts (Ann Gass, Director of Strategic Housing Initiatives, and Sylvia Calderon Chief Operating Officer, Housing Authority City of Austin). Ann Gass presented. 4. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano presented. 5. Updates on the potential implications of the proposed federal spending cuts to local programs and services (Mandy DeMayo, Interim Director Housing Department). Mandy DeMayo presented. 6. Discussion of the Nominations Process for the Community Development Commission officers (Vice Chair Elias, Community Development Commission). Commissioner Jose Noe Elias 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 …
Community Services Block Grant 2024 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report April 8, 2025 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s seven (7) Neighborhood Centers. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. ◼ Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); ◼ Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); ◼ Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality of life issues); ◼ Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2024 Contract Budget % of Total Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $1,140,731.00 Cumulative Expenditures as of 2/28/25 $739,041.24 $378,003.23 $19,550 $1,136,594.47 99.6% 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 5 Success Rate% 12% Austin Public Health Report on PY24 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Basic Needs; Employment; Health; Income Report Date February FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers 1000 20 50 174 174 17% #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % SRV 3O Service Description Tax Preparation Programs Number Served A Year Ago Rent Payments Utility Payments Immunizations Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing 3A.1 Total number of volunteer hours donated to the Agency …
