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 …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) August 09, 2022 – 6:30pm Street–Jones Building, Room 400A 1000 E 11th Street, Austin, TX 78702 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. 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 Eloise Sepeda 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the July 12, 2022, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. 2. Briefing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). STAFF BRIEFINGS PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. 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). DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). 5. Presentation and discussion on the disposition of Urban Renewal Blocks 16 & 18 from City owned to private (Anne Gatling Haynes, Austin Economic Development Corporation). DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DRAFT MINUTES JULY 12, 2022 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on JULY 12, 2022, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Chair Motwani called the Community Development Commission Meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Michael Tolliver Cindy Jaso Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Bertha Delgado Fisayo Fadelu Miriam Garcia Heidi Sloan Julia Woods Cheryl Thompson PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Chase Wright and Antony McGregor Dey briefed the commission on their organization, Springdale Park Neighbors: a community initiative to rehabilitate, empower and improve the quality of life for long-term residents of East Austin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Community Development Commission regular meeting on June 14, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of June 14, 2022, were approved on Commissioner Tolliver’s motion, Vice Chair Paup second on a unanimous (9-0) vote. Fisayo Fadelu was off the dais. Jose Noé Elias, Kendra Garrett, and Eloise Sepeda were absent. 1. 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). Angel Zambrano gave the presentation. Presentation by Janine Sisak, DMA Companies, on Rebekah Baines Johnson construction updates. Janine Sisak gave the presentation. Presentation by Raul Alvarez, Community Advancement Network, on CAN’s new Race Equity Action Framework. Raul Alvarez gave the presentation. Presentation by James May, Housing and Planning Department, on Housing Programs Quarterly Report. James May gave the presentation. 3. 4. 5. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and possible action on South Central Waterfront Vision’s 20% affordable housing goal. The motion to approve the recommendation “To Reiterate with Emphasis a commitment to meeting the 20% affordable housing goal in the South Central Waterfront Vision” was approved on Vice Chair Paup’s motion, Chair Motwani second on a (8-0) vote. Bertha Delgado, Noe Elias, Kendra Garrett, Eloise Sepeda, and Michael Tolliver were absent. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. 8. 9. 10. No update was given from Joint Sustainability Committee No update was given from ATP Community Advisory Committee No update was given from HIRC Update from South Central Waterfront Advisory Board was heard during agenda item #6 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No future agenda items were discussed. ADJOURNMENT Chair Motwani adjourned the meeting at 9:00pm without objection. 2
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) 2023 Community Action Plan and Budget Community Development Commission August 9, 2022 Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit Public Hearing Requirements The proposed estimated 2023 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 Health & Wellness Employment Education *Ranked in order of importance according to the 2021 CSBG Community Needs Assessment Poverty Rates Percent of Population in Poverty by Levels 14.3 10.9 5.9 18.3 13.6 6 16.3 12.3 5.5 Travis County Texas United States Population in Deep Poverty (50% of FPL) Population Below Poverty (100% of FPL) Population Near Poverty (125% of FPL) Source: ACS 2019 1-Year Estimate Poverty Rates Poverty Rate by Race and Hispanic Origin 21.2 19.3 18.6 18.7 17.2 15.3 9 8 6.7 11.6 9.2 9.6 25 20 15 10 5 0 White Black or African American Asian Hispanic/Latino Travis County Texas United States Source: 2019: ACS 1-year Estimates Neighborhood Centers Source: Census Bureau - the 2020 Census and the latest American Community Survey (five year summary). Provision of Nutritious Foods Healthy Options Program for the Elderly (HOPE) Food Pantry Services Fresh Food for Families Mobile Food Pantry Food Recovery Programs Home Delivery Program Case Management Services Self Sufficiency Case Management Assistance to help clients achieve and maintain incomes above 125% of the FPIL (Federal Poverty Income Limits) for at least 90 days. Includes: Assessment and Service Plan Employment Support-Job search assistance, Job readiness, Job Retention Linkage to education and training, other social services Housing (rent assistance) & transportation (bus passes) Crisis intervention & short-term counseling Budgeting and financial counseling Services provided by licensed social …
Subrecipient: Austin Public Health Date of Public Hearing: 8/9/2022 Program Year: 2023 Austin Public Health held a public hearing, on the date listed above, where the proposed estimated CSBG Budget was distributed and public comment was solicited. The proposed Budget aligns with the Community Action Plan and is in accordance with the Community Services Block Grant Act. Signature of the Executive Director Date Subrecipient: City of Austin - Austin Public Health Program Year: 2023 Outcomes Employment Outcomes FNPI 1 FNPI 1a FNPI 1b FNPI 1c FNPI 1e FNPI 1f FNPI 1h The number of unemployed youth who obtained employment to gain skills or income. The number of unemployed adults who obtained employment (up to a living wage). 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). A4 A4 A4 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. Identify Need Target SRV 1 SRV 1a-f Services Employment Services Identify Need Estimate Skills Training and Opportunities for Experience 15 SRV 1a 7 SRV 1b Vocational Training On-the-Job and other Work Experience 15 SRV 1c Youth Summer Work Placements 7 SRV 1d Apprenticeship/Internship 12 SRV 1e Self-Employment Skills Training FNPI 1h.1 Of the above, the number of employed participants who Increased income from 12 SRV 1f Job Readiness Training A4 & A5 15 FNPI 1h.2 Of the above, the number of employed participants who increased income from 12 SRV 1g-h Career Counseling employment through wage or salary amount increase. employment through hours worked increase. FNPI 1h.3 Of the above, the number of employed participants who increased benefits related to 8 SRV 1g Workshops FNPI 1z.1 employment. The number of unduplicated persons who achieved a household income above 125% transitioning to self-sufficiency A4 A4 A4 A4 A4 A4 Job Search 43 SRV 1h Coaching Coaching Resume Development Interview Skills Training Job Referrals SRV 1i-n SRV 1i SRV 1j SRV 1k SRV 1l SRV 1m Job Placements SRV 1n SRV 1o-p SRV 1o SRV 1p Coaching Interactions with employers Pre-employment physicals, background checks, etc. Post Employment Supports SRV 1q Employment Supplies SRV 1q Employment …
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report August 9, 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 6/30/22 Personnel Fringe Benefits Total $1,106,822 $199,016.32 $80,250.09 $279,266.41 25% 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 12 Success Rate% 28% 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 June 2022 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Households who avoided eviction (CARES ACT) *2021 1200 1,458 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 (Cares Act) *2021 Utility Payments Immunizations Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing 3A.1 Total number of …
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin August 9, 2022 Community Development Commission AEDC BOARD & TEAM Austin EDC Standing Committees Executive • • Governance Finance • • Strategic Planning • Real Estate Project Committees: • Cultural Trust Advisory Committee • Urban Renewal Board Partnership Working Group • + future projects 2 AEDC PROJECTS South Central Waterfrontc Urban Renewal District 11th Street URA Development Connecting Equitably Austin Cultural Trust Austin Cultural Trust • • • Managing 100+ acre multi parcel Tax Increment district (TIRZ) when established Assuring public benefit outlined in a 2016 Vision Plan Designing tools and strategies to assure even more affordable housing, creative spaces, local small businesses Austin EDC • • • Facilitating land development on key city blocks for the only Urban Renewal Agency in City Creating cross-sector partnership and assembling tools to do additional work Restore and secure cultural identity in gentrified/displaced neighborhood. • • • Leveraging the Cap and Stitch Project on I-35 identify potential projects along corridor to further equitable development opportunities that connect rather than separate neighborhoods Identify ways to connect neighborhoods to new amenities along the corridor Develop market feasible roadmaps for projects • • • Facilitating the preservation and development of cultural and creative infrastructure Achieve diversity, equity and inclusion, Provide permanent affordability for cultural and creative purposes. 3 Cultural Trust Program Priorities • Facilitating the acquisition and preservation of existing spaces as well as the creation of new cultural arts and music venues that are affordable and available for use by organizations and the public benefit the City's creative and cultural communities. • Achieve diversity, equity and inclusion, including by addressing past inequities experienced by underserved, under-represented, and marginalized individuals and groups. • Provide permanent affordability for cultural and creative purposes. • Create a sustaining pipeline of Cultural Trust infrastructure as funding sources continue to become available. Austin EDC 4 Cultural Trust Funds Available 12 M Creative Spaces Bond Fund • Acquisition & Development • Publicly accessible 2.4 M HOT Iconic Venue • Acquisition, development, and means necessary to secure the space • Requires ‘Tourism’ function • May require ‘Historic Zoning’ to provide property tax relief 2.5 M COA Budget – Iconic Venue • 15 M total over many years • More flexible than HOT funds Additional funds to leverage public funds: Loans-traditional • Loans-CDFI • • Social impact investments …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES Tuesday, September 13, 2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 9, 2022 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on AUGUST 9, 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 July 12, 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 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES Tuesday, September 13, 2022 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 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES Tuesday, September 13, 2022 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Discussion and possible action on ATP Community …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) July 12, 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 Eloise Sepeda 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 June 14, 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 on updates from DMA Companies on RBJ property (Janine Sisak, DMA Companies) 4. Presentation on Community Advancement Network’s new Race Equity Action Framework (Raul Alvarez, Community Advancement Network) 5. Presentation by HPD staff on the Housing Programs Quarterly Report (James May & Letitia Brown, Housing and Planning Department) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and possible action regarding SCWAB housing goals (Vice Chair Paup) WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. Update from the Joint Sustainability Committee (Commissioner Fadelu) 8. Update from the Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) Community Advisory Committee 9. Update from the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) (Commissioners Garrett & 10. …
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report July 12, 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 5/30/22 Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $1,106,822 $198,104.92 $80,512.14 $278,617.06 25% 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 10 Success Rate% 23% 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 May 2022 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Households who avoided eviction (CARES ACT) *2021 1200 1,458 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 (Cares Act) *2021 Utility Payments Immunizations Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing 3A.1 Total number …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) June 14, 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 Eloise Sepeda 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. Members Present Members Absent Staff Members Present Cheryl Thompson Eloise Sepeda Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Bertha Delgado Jose Noe Elias Fisayo Fadelu Miriam Garcia Kendra Garrett Cynthia Jaso Heidi Sloan Michael Tolliver Julia Woods CALL TO ORDER Mandy DeMayo Cupid Alexander James May Nefertitti Jackmon Jill Smith Carol Johnson Elaine Garrett Rachel Tepper Julie Smith DRAFT MINUTES Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 6:34pm with 8 members present. Commissioners Fadelu and Sloan were present but off the dais; Commissioners Thompson and Sepeda were 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. Raul Alvarez, Community Action Network, addressed the CDC. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the May 10, 2022, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Tolliver’s motion, Commissioner Garcia’s second, the May 10, 2022, minutes were unanimously approved. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) Briefing and discussion on …
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Community Advancement Network Race Equity Action Framework Presentation to Community Development Commission By Raul Alvarez, CAN Executive Director July 12, 2022 CAN’s Main Website http://canatx.org/ CAN DASHBOARD INDICATORS www.canatx.org/dashboard Criminal & Civil Justice Housing, Health & Human Services Educational & Economic Opportunity Race Equity Action Framework Addressing Concentrated Wealth & Power Workforce Development State/National Legislation & Policy Social Capital & Community Leadership Expand Opportunity for Youth & Adults INSTRUCTIONS FOR NAVIGATING Race Equity Action Framework (REAF) The Race Equity Action Framework was developed by the Community Advancement Network (CAN) as a way to couple data outlining racial disparities in our local community with information about existing efforts to address these disparities. Please note there are entities and data that should appear in this resource that as of yet do not. This is a living document that will be updated regularly to reflect any changes and omissions. To inform us of any additions or revisions that may be necessary please email info@canatx.org. COMPONENTS OF THE FRAMEWORK DATA DETAILING RACIAL DISPARITIES In each area of disparity, we share relevant data and include citations so that you may refer directly to the source cited in case you are interested in additional detail or context. ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC DISPARITIES A listing of local entities addressing specific disparities. For those areas where only a few or no local entities exist, we list state/national entities that may serve as a resource. Please note that we differentiate between people of color-led organizations and other organizations. The former are those whose staff and board composition are at least 50% people of color. COMMUNITY RESOURCES In this section we list entities or programs that may not fit into any of the other categories utilized in the framework. Criminal & Civil Justice Housing, Health & Human Services Educational & Economic Opportunity Race Equity Action Framework Addressing Concentrated Wealth & Power Workforce Development State/National Legislation & Policy Social Capital & Community Leadership Expand Opportunity for Youth & Adults WEALTH DISPARITY This chart outlines the persistent disparity in median wealth when compared across race/ethnicity. In 2016, the most recent data reported, shows that Median Wealth for White families was 10 times more than it was for Black and Hispanic families. Wealth disparity narrowed slightly after the 2008 recession, but it started to widen again just a few years later. Wealth Disparity 1992 - 2018 McKinsey & Company (2019), The Economic …
