HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2001-146 2002 Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation - ONDSRESOLUTION NO. R-2001-146
A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to
submit an Annual Action Plan to the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development in compliance with the Five Year
Strategy of the Consolidated Plan developed in 1999.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima is an entitlement city pursuant to Community Block
Grant funds as specified by the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development and is required to file an Annual Action Plan each year subsequent to the
Consolidated Plan application developed in 1999; and
WHEREAS, the Annual Action Plan is developed using the priorities of the
community, the direction of City Council and the approved programs as established in the
Consolidated Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Annual Action Plan includes the 2002 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME budgets, and activities and expenditures as projected by
the Office of Neighborhood Development Services, and attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima deems it to be in the best
interests of the City of Yakima to submit the Annual Action Plan to the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development as required by federal regulations; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
R. A. Zais, Jr., the City Manager, is hereby authorized and directed to execute the
CDBG and HOME application documents, including all understandings and certifications
contained therein, to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
as required, and the City Manager is hereby designated as the official representative of
the City to act in connection with the application and the Annual Action Plan
Furthermore, the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute all contracts,
deeds, notes, mortgages, and other documents required to carry out eligible programs
funded through the 2002 Annual Action Plan.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 6th day of November, 2001.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
MEMO
TO: Yakima Mayor and City Council
FROM: Bill Cobabe, ONDS Manager
SUBJECT: CDBG Annual Action Plan
DATE: October 16, 2001
Each year the Block Grant program, which funds our activities at Neighborhood
Development, requires us to submit an Annual Action Plan. The purpose of the plan
is to describe how we will spend the CDBG and HOME money the City receives in
the coming year. The plan is the result of a lengthy process of receiving public
input, Council Subcommittee direction, and staff evaluation.
We are pleased to present for your approval our 2002 Community Development
Block Grant Annual Action Plan. It is the end result of the process described
above. It is our opinion that it represents the best possible investment of these funds.
The projects outlined in the plan will provide a wide variety of projects designed to
benefit the low and moderate income residents of our community.
As is often the case in a public planning process, there were differing opinions
regarding the use of the funds. The plan represents the recommendation of our
Council Neighborhood Development Committee in response to the suggestions that
were made in our public meetings. These included requests that funds be allocated
for neighborhood organizations outside our annual community services process and
a suggestion that funds be made available for economic development projects. Our
Council Committee responded that service proposals should be made through our
standing system, and that we have allocated about as much as possible for economic
development, funds are available for specific proposals if approved.
A major suggestion that was not recommended by the Committee was for the
diversion of all available Block Grant funds to pay for an irrigation system to serve
the east side of the city. This suggestion had enough support that we have attached a
detailed response to the proposal.
There are three issues that lead to the decision not to recommend the proposal:
1. What funding is available and how will it be able to pay for the project;
2. What do Federal laws and regulations say about such a project.
3. What would be the impact of such a proposal on the overall mission of ONDS
and staff ability to fulfill this mission.
Thank you for your consideration of the plan.
1. What funding is available
First of all, not all CDBG funds are available to fund such a project. Some
ongoing commitments have been made contractually, and must continue to
be funded. These include Client Logic, Housing Bond Debt, and Fruitvale
Infrastructure. Other funds must be spent to run the program; the minimum
estimate to do this is 20% of our annual budget. Additional Block Grant
funds must be spent to operate the HOME program since it does not provide
sufficient administrative funds internally. This amount is estimated at
$76,000. So net available grant funds available annually at present
estimated funding levels is $544,000.
2. What do Federal laws and Regulations say about such a project
Currently the City collects a special assessment in areas served by city
owned irrigation. The use of CDBG funds for a project that involves special
assessments triggers a mandated Federal law. This law states that in such
cases CDBG funds must also be used to pay the special assessment fees for
any persons in the project area who are eligible for CDBG low/moderate
income assistance. In the area served by the proposed irrigation project over
74% of the residents qualify for CDBG assistance.
East Yakima residents pay about $160,000 annually in special assessments.
If CDBG funds are used for the project $118,960 of the special assessments
will have to be paid from the available $544,000. The remaining balance
paid by the area residents not eligible for CDBG assistance is $41,040.
If the CDBG contribution of $544,000 is added to the $41,040 the total
available for the proposed project would be about $585,040 annually,
assuming CDBG funds are not reduced by Congress. (HUD regulations
would require an annual reauthorization of these project funds by City
Council.) Total project costs are estimated to be $14,500,000
3. What would be the impact of such a proposal on the overall mission
of ONDS and staff ability to fulfill this mission.
If CDBG funds were diverted from present uses to pay for replacement of
the eastside irrigation system the following currently funded Office of
Neighborhood Development Programs would need to be eliminated. In
addition, 4-5 long time ONDS staff would no longer be needed.
1. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Job training programs like the firefighter school on Race St.; annual job
fair with at the Convention Center; employer incentive programs for new
economic development similar to the Client Logic funds; RCDR
(WAME) microenterprise and youth financial fitness.
2. INFRASTRUCTURE
CDBG leveraged projects like the Fruitvale Water and Sewer that
leverages $3 million in State funds to connect over 100 families to City
utilities. Funds will not be available to provide for customer connections
to new and existing mains.
3. PUBLIC FACILITIES
East Yakima park improvements; east Yakima cleanup using County
detainees; code enforcement hotline.
4. SIDEWALKS
Replacement or new construction of east side sidewalks, realignment of
4th and I Street intersection (leveraged over $1 million).
5. PAINT OUT GRAFFITI
Successful east side effort has resulted in hundreds of citizen donated
hours.
6. SENIOR AND DISABLED HOUSING PROGRAMS
Emergency repair, furnaces, water heaters, roofs; rehabilitation; paint
program (leverages volunteer hours in partnership with habitat for
Humanity.
7. PLANNING, PARTNERSHIPS, OUTSIDE GRANT FUNDING
In the last three years over $7.9 million in other grants have come to
Yakima non -profits as a result of CDBG funds used as leverage, match,
or through the assistance of ONDS staff.
8 COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS
(restricted by law to less than 15%) In the last three years a few of the
agencies assisted include:
Best SELF assisted hundreds of east side children and families with
summer education programs
EPIC has a multi-million dollar expansion project underway
Triumph Treatment Services purchased and remodeled a local motel, and
has a major additional project underway.
Youth Programs in partnership with numerous organizations have
assisted hundreds of eastside children.
Southeast Community Center rental assistance, youth programs
Garfield School intersession, after school, and Camp Dudley
Rural Community Development Resources youth financial fitness
Davis High School FBLA
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
United Way Tapestry Community Resource Website
9. HOUSING PROGRAMS ENDANGERED
(HOME funded, but dependent on CDBG staffing, offices, expertise)
AIDS housing, Homeless veterans, Clean House, United Builders, New
construction, First time homebuyer, Downpayment assistance, Habitat for
Humanity, Habitat Blitz House, Chestnut Manor, Commercial Hotel,
YCCH homeless, landlord tenant hotline and counseling.
Office of Neighborhood Development
Community Development Block Grant
2002 Annual revenue (estimated)
CDBG new 1,100,000
CDBG program income 200,000
Total $1,300,000
CDBG Prior Obligations
Client Logic
Bond Debt
Infrastructure
Administration (20%)
HOME Admin
Net CDBG Funds Available
Irrigation Project
Project Cost
CDBG Funds
Special Assessment Funds
TOTAL AVAILABLE
Spec. Assmt pd by CDBG
NET AVAILABLE
Time to Complete Project
140,000
205,000
75,000
260,000
76,000
$544,000
2002 CDBG Revenue (est)
$200.000
$1,100,000
DCDBG new ■CDBG program income
CDBG Prior Obligations
$76,000 $140,000
$260'000 $205,000
$75,000
0 Client Logic
D Infrastructure
IN HOME Admin
■ Bond Debt
DAdministration (20%)
14,500,000 Est. in 2000 dollars
544,000 Annually
160,000 Annually from east Yakima customers
704,000 CDBG + Assessment
$118,960 Federal law requires payment if CDBG
funds used for project
3,200 customers; 74.35% eligible
$585,050 Annually appropriated by City Council
24.78 Years $14,500,000 @ 585,000 per year
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.: 1.0
For Meeting of: November 6, 2001
ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing and Approval of 2002 Annual Action Plan for Submission to HUD
SUBMITTED BY: lam Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: William Cobabe, Neighborhood Development Services
Manager (575-6101)
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The Office of Neighborhood Development Services has completed its 2002 Annual Action Plan for
submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Council will today conduct a
Public Hearing for the purpose of soliciting comments from the community on the City's proposed Annual
Action Plan for the year 2002. The Annual Action Plan includes the proposed activities and expenditures for
the City of Yakima, Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds (see Action Plan). Please note
that the draft Annual Action Plan was transmitted to Council under separate cover on September 28, 2001.
The Public Hearing being conducted by Council is in addition to the two public hearings, which were held on
the following:
• July 25, 2001 South East Yakima Community Center
• September 5, 2001 Yakima Senior Citizen's Center
At these meetings, residents and agency personnel had the opportunity to comment on the needs they see in
the community and make recommendations of how to use these federal funds made available to us by the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for FY 2002. In addition, our office hosted a meeting
with the Council Neighborhood Development Subcommittee, which was open for public comment as well.
The purpose of this final hearing is to approve the plan for submission.
Resolution X Ordinance Contract Other Specify
Funding Source:
APPROVAL FOR SUBMITTAL:
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 2002 Annual Action Plan
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION: Testimony was heard from several citizens requesting that Block Grant
funds be used to rebuild the City's irrigation system that was known
as District 308. The resolution was adopted, with the proviso that
the Block Grant budget be made a budget policy issue to see about
amending the budget and consider the citizens' requests.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2001-146
DRAFT
CITY OF YAK vA
CO ! UNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FY 2002
OCTOBER 2001
Introduction
The Annual Action Plan of the City of Yakima for the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships
(HOME) programs is a framework for the City's 2002 investment of these
funds. These programs are funded each year through the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as authorized by Congress. The
City receives funds directly from HUD as an entitlement community
according to an allocation formula determined by the Federal Government.
The action plan has three purposes: (1) constitutes the actual application for
federal funds, (2) provides a statement of intent as to how the funds will be
spent, and (3) certifies that the expenditures will conform to applicable
federal laws and regulations.
The funds provided to CDBG program can be spent on a broad spectrum of
projects, with the general intent of assisting in improving the environment
and well being of low and moderate income persons. The HOME program
funds must be used to improve the housing conditions of low and moderate -
income persons.
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This plan was written after an extensive public input process. Three
meetings were held on different days at different places in the community.
During the meetings neighborhood residents and agency personnel had the
opportunity to comment on the needs of their community, and make
recommendations as to how they would like to see the funds used to help
meet these needs. In addition, the public will have the opportunity to
comment on this written version of the plan for 30 days. Finally, there will
be one more public meeting with the City Council on November 6, 2001 at 2
p.m. prior to the official adoption of this plan. Persons wishing to make
written comments may also do so, through November 2, 2001.
This plan was written following the guidelines established in the more
extensive planning process used to develop the Consolidated Plan in 1999.
This Consolidated Planning process takes place every five years, and the
goals established in it are followed in the Action Plans developed during the
next four years.
In developing the 2000-2004 Consolidated Plan five broad goals were
identified. The goals were the result of citizen input, neighborhood surveys,
and one-on-one interviews with area public service providers. As stated,
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these goals will provide the framework for the investment of CDBG and
HOME funds through the year 2004. (Changes can be made in the
Consolidated Plan and goals through a similar process.)
The goals identified in the current Consolidated Plan are:
• Economic Development
• Affordable Housing
• Youth Programs and other Community Services
• Leadership Development
• Infrastructure Development
All programs and expenditures must further one or more of these identified
goals.
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OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
CDBG AND HOME PROGRAM -- PROPOSED 2002 BUDGET
PROJECTED EXPENDITURES
COMMUNITY SERVICE
SIDEWALK PROGRAM
SIF PAINT PROGRAM
GRAFFITI ABATEMENT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HOUSING COUNSELING
PUBLIC FACILITIES
CDBG-INFRASTRUCTURE
CDBG SINGLE FAMILY
ELDERLY/DISABLED PROGRAM
RELOCATION
HIO DEBT SERVICE
PROGRAM OPERATIONS
ADMINISTRATION
SIF LBP ABATEMENT
TOTAL CDBG
HOME EXPENDITURES
CHDO-15%
ADMINISTRATIVE COST -10%
HOME SINGLE FAMILY PROGRAMS'
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$50,000.00
$10,000.00
$10,000.00
$5,000.00
$160,000.00
$5,000.00
$0.00
$100,000.00
$20,000.00
$75,000.00
$5,000.00
$205,000.00
$385,000.00
$250,000.00
$20,000.00
$1,300,000.00
$97,500.00
$75,000.00
$585,500.00
$2,058,000.00
PROJECTED REVENUE
CDBG ENTITLEMENT
PROGRAM INCOME
GD BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM INCOME
CD BLOCK GRANT INTEREST INCOME
HOME ENTITLEMENT
HOME PROGRAM INCOME
HOME PROGRAM INCOME
HOME INTEREST INCOME
TOTAL REVENUE
Fran's/desktop/budget/2002
DPA
SIF REHAB
LOTS
H/0 ASSISTANCE
NEW CONSTRUCTION
$1,100,000.00
$200,000.00
5190,000.00
$10,000.00
$1,300,000.00
$650,000.00
$108,000.00
$100,000.00
$8,000.00
$758,000.00
$2,058,000.00
$585.500.00
$100,000.00
$150,000.00
$80,000.00
$150,000.00
$105,500.00
Resources
Anticipated Revenue: Funds for the CDBG and HOME programs are
appropriated annually by the Federal government. These funds are
authorized as part of the annual federal budget process. The budget is
supposed to be approved before the beginning of the federal fiscal year in
October. Often this does not happen, and actual amounts are not known
before the required completion of this document as well as the annual city
budget.
This document includes our best estimate of funds we will receive for FY
2002. If for any reason the final amount we receive varies from our
preliminary notification the budget will have to be adjusted. Meanwhile, it
is necessary to complete this document and send it to HUD for approval.
HUD regulations specify that this is to take place 45 days prior to the
beginning of the new program year. Our program year begins on January 1.
Below is a summary of our anticipated FY 2002 revenues.
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CDBG 2002 Entitlement $1,100,000
CDBG Program Income 200,000
HOME 2002 Entitlement 650,000
HOME Program Income 108,000
Total ONDS Revenue $2,058,000
In a prior, year approval was given for an economic development loan
package that includes $4 million in a section 108 loan, a HUD program that
uses future CDBG funds as additional loan collateral, and a grant of
$1 million from the Economic Development Administration. The previous
approval is being extended, and it is expected that this package will see
construction and development begin this year.
The 2002 funds listed above are those funds in the process of being
appropriated by Congress. The amount appropriated is divided according to
a formula that shares the money among all eligible cities throughout the
country. As mentioned above, actual amounts will vary and may not be
known until after the first of the new year. Program income is the
repayment of funds loaned by the city of Yakima in the past. The estimated
program income is based on past experience, and it will vary based on a
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number of factors such as real estate market conditions and interest rates, as
well as the local economy.
Other Resources: In order to fulfill its responsibility to the citizens of
Yakima, it is becoming increasingly important that the Office of
Neighborhood Development Services (ONDS) leverages the CDBG and
HOME funds with other funding sources, and form partnerships with other
public and private entities. The strategy was supported by comments in our
public meetings. During 2002 we will continue this effort.
Some of the other funding sources we will attempt to leverage include:
• Supportive Housing Programs (also funded through HUD)
• Housing Tax Credit programs
• State of Washington Housing Trust Fund programs
• State of Washington Public Works Trust Fund
• Federal Home Loan Bank Funds
• Private lenders
• Non Profit and Private Foundation Grant Programs
• Other public and private funding sources
Partnerships, new and ongoing may include:
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• Habitat for Humanity
• United Builders
• Banks, S&Ls, and other lenders
• EPIC (services for children, youth, and families)
• United Way
• Triumph Treatment Services
• Success by Six
• The Yakima Interfaith Coalition
• Casa Hogar (target area neighborhood services)
• Yakima County Coalition for the Homeless
• Yakima Continuum of Care for the Homeless
• YMCA
• YWCA
• Yakima School District
• Yakima Valley Community College
• Yakima Health and Safety Network
• Providence Hospital
• Memorial Hospital
• Rural Community Development Resources (formerly WAME)
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• Substance Abuse Coalition
• Homebuilders Association
• Paint Contractors Association
• Comprehensive Mental Health
• Other City of Yakima Departments and Divisions
Other relationships may be formed during the year in response to funding
requests and programs of ONDS. This leveraging and these partnerships
provide a means to make the limited funds available produce the highest
possible yield.
Programs and Activities
The Office of Neighborhood Development manages a variety of programs to
benefit the citizens of Yakima. Our funds will be divided among these
programs according to the itemized budget on a following page. These
programs include:
• Community Service: This category includes services provided by outside
agencies such as summer youth programs, education programs and others.
These funds are limited by federal regulation to not more than 15% of
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CDBG annual funding. No funds are included in this annual budget
because there are funds unspent from the prior year.
• Sidewalk Program: This program provides new sidewalks where there
have been none in the past, and replaces existing sidewalk that has
deteriorated to the point that it cannot be repaired.
• Paint Program: Using volunteer labor provided through habitat for
Humanity and other groups, this program paints the homes of elderly and
disabled persons. Unrelated, but included in this category is the Paint out
Graffiti efforts managed by ONDS.
• Economic Development: The City of Yakima has identified economic
development as its number one priority again this year. This is an eligible
activity for CDBG funds, and a substantial portion of this year's budget
will be spent here. Funds will be provided to Client Logic to help ensure
their success, as well as other yet to be identified projects that will
stimulate the local economy by creating new good paying permanent jobs.
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• Housing Counseling: Misunderstandings between landlords and tenants
can substantially disrupt the lives of low-income individuals and families.
With this in mind, and as part of our Fair Housing efforts, we provide free
counseling and referrals annually to various organizations that assist in this
vital arena.
• Public Facilities: Although limited, these funds provide essential funding
for the addition or replacement of capital items, particularly in essential
service areas like Parks and Recreation.
• Infrastructure: For several years ONDS has offered assistance to
residents who need to connect to City water and sewer utilities. This
program has enjoyed somewhat limited success. We are currently
researching changes that may enhance the utilization of the program by city
residents.
In addition, there are large portions of the city that are not yet served by
city utilities. These include areas in Fruitvale and near the Fairgrounds that
were recently annexed. The city was recently awarded a loan from the
State Public Utilities Trust Fund to complete a project in the Fruitvale area
that will provide water and sewer to as many as 100 new lots. ONDS is
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providing matching funds for the state money. This program will continue
until all citizens of the City of Yakima have the opportunity to be served by
City utilities.
• CDBG Single Family: Due to some peculiarities in the regulations
governing CDBG and HOME programs, some housing projects are easier
to complete with Block Grant funds than with HOME funds. For this
reason, each year an amount is budgeted for housing projects with CDBG
funds.
• Elderly/Disabled Housing Repair: This vital program provides a limited
amount of funds for essential or emergency repairs to the homes of this
vulnerable population. These repairs enable these persons to stay in what
might otherwise become an uninhabitable house.
• Relocation: Occasionally a housing repair program will require the
homeowner to move out of the house for a few days while repairs are
completed. This program covers the costs of such a move.
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• Debt Service: Several years ago the City of Yakima sold $1,000,000 of
General Obligation Bonds to provide affordable loans to enable low and
moderate income persons to purchase a home. Annual expenditures from
the CDBG program provide the City with the means to repay these bonds.
• Program Administration: This item includes managing all of our
programs, compiling statistics and reports, other activities required by the
Federal Government in order to participate in the Block Grant Program,
planning, technical assistance, and any activity or other staff time and
expense not related to a specific client file.
• Lead Based Paint Abatement: A new requirement of the Federal
Government for housing rehabilitation where federal funds are involved is
testing for and, when necessary, abatement of lead based paint hazards.
Lead has been found to be a serious hazard, especially to the brain
development of young children.
• HOME Single Family Programs: Housing programs using HOME funds
will include new construction, rehabilitation and renovation, purchase and
restoration of homes illegally converted to apartments, and down payment
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assistance. These programs have assisted hundreds of families in the past
in homeownership projects. We are pleased to be able to continue to offer
these programs.
Additional programs under consideration for assistance, either financial,
technical, or both may include:
• Leadership for Low -Income Citizens
• Living in Yakima education for new residents
• Hispanic Serving Institutions, a partnership between HUD,
Yakima Valley Community College, and the City of Yakima
• Non Profit Organization development and Assistance
• Partnerships to promote the growth and development of needed services
in the Target Area, such as day care, job training, neighborhood clean up,
and more.
• An assessment of Target Area residential properties which may be
eligible for inclusion on a list of local historic properties.
Attached to the final version of this document will be several technical
items required by HUD regulations: Standard Form 424, Application for
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Federal Assistance; an itemization of the projected number and types of
families to be assisted, a listing of each program along with its priority need
as identified in the Consolidated Plan; a quantification of the
accomplishments of each program; target dates for completion (where
relevant); program guidelines and policies; and a number of certifications
required by law.
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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
CONSOkIDAJLiAb PERFORMANCE
AND EVAbUJJDN REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2002
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Mary Place, Mayor
Richard A. Zais, City Manager
William R. Cook, CED Director
F. William Cobabe, ONDS Manager
July 10, 2003
Written comments on this report may be addressed to:
F. William Cobabe
ONDS Manager
112 S. Eighth Street
Yakima, WA 98901
509-575-6101
The City of Yakima, Office of Neighborhood Development Services (ONDS) receives
funding each year from the Federal Government for two entitlement programs:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships
(HOME). These programs carry with them some very specific requirements in the areas
of planning and reporting. This document is the required annual report that covers both
programs, known as the Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER). It provides
data on the programs and activities for which funds provided by CDBG and HOME were
spent.
The CAPER is written to provide the specific information required by Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) regulations, and is submitted to HUD for review and
approval. This submission follows a mandated 15 -day public comment period. At the
same time, it also provides the opportunity to report to the local community (Citizens and
Elected Officials) on the activities and successes of the past year. While the requirements
do not always lend themselves to a flowing narrative style, every attempt is made to make
the report as easy to read and understand as possible. The format will closely follow the
requirements outlined in a 1998 HUD memo.
For the year 2002, the City of Yakima received $1,168,000 in CDBG funds, and
$684,000 in HOME funds, for a total of $1,852,000. Much of the data required by HUD
as to how the funds were spent is provided via the computerized system known as
Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS). Copies of the summary reports
created by this system are attached to the CAPER.
GENERAL PROGRAM NARRATIVE
ASSESSMENT OF FIVE-YEAR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
CDBG planning starts with a document known as the Consolidated Plan. This document
outlines broad goals and strategies to meet the identified needs of the community served
by the CDBG program. The City Council of Yakima has designated a service target area
for the majority of the programs funded by the CDBG program. This is illustrated on the
attached map. As the map illustrates, this area includes all or part of census tracts 1, 2, 3,
5, 6, 7, 12, and 15.
The City Council has also identified the goals and objectives based on citizen input, to
guide the planned expenditure of these funds. These goals are focused in four areas:
• Economic Development
• Affordable Housing
• Community Services
• Infrastructure Development
All programs and expenditures of funds can be directly tied to one of these four
areas.
Taken from the 2002 Annual Action Plan Budget, activities address the above
referenced goals as follows: the Allocation of Funds for Community Services is
always a top priority for City Council; the Sidewalk Program is part of
infrastructure development; the Single Family Paint Program strengthens our
affordable housing efforts; the Graffiti Program provides benefits to affordable
housing, community services, and economic development. The goal for our
Economic Development expenditures is to expand our local economy and provide
jobs for low/moderate income persons. Housing counseling helps keep decent
affordable housing within reach of our area residents. Basic services like water
and sewer are still not available to all Target area residents, the Office of
Neighborhood Development Services is working aggressively to expand these
services.
The CDBG Single Family Rehabilitation Program, the Elderly/Disabled
Rehabilitation Program, and the Relocation Programs, all assist in making housing
affordable. The newest expense category in our budget is the Lead Based Paint
Abatement Program, which helps keep our housing stock safe and affordable.
Numerous goals were set for all programs during the City's budget process. These
goals were met or surpassed.
AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHERING FAIR HOUSING
The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice of the City of Yakima,
identifies a number of potential barriers. Under the Direction of the City Council,
this office provides Housing Counseling Services to help overcome these barriers.
Thousands of contacts are made each year to assist renters, landlords and
homeowners. Documents and information is provided. Referrals are made to
legal assistance groups, credit counseling agencies, and other housing agencies.
Every effort is made to assist clients resolve their difficulty situation in a
satisfactory manner. More than 3,500 clients were served through this program
in 2002.
As stated in the Consolidated Plan, the greatest single barrier to fair housing
choice in this community is Economic. More than 40% of local households pay
more than 30% of their income for housing. So our economic development
activities also further fair housing choice. While this issue does not deal directly
with fair housing issues, the impact of the economic challenges is so great that it
spills over into the housing choice area. It must be considered at the same time
that any discrimination issues are a part of the total picture.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The City of Yakima concentrates on our CDBG affordable housing efforts in four
programs: Single Family Paint Program; Single Family Rehabilitation Program;
the Senior/Disabled Rehabilitation Program; and the Lead Based Paint Abatement
Program. These programs served a combined total of 30 homes during the year.
The great majority of our affordable housing efforts are funded with HOME
dollars.
CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR THE HOMELESS
While this program does not receive regular budgeted funding from the City of
Yakima, we recognize the importance of assisting with programs that serve the
homeless. For this reason the ONDS manager leads the Continuum of Care
Steering Committee, staff organizes and facilitates quarterly meetings and other
activities of the Continuum, and we lead the discussion and application for the
annual McKinney funding for homeless projects.
OTHER ACTIONS
Under the direction of the Yakima City Council, ONDS has designed and
implemented a successful partnership program with the City Codes Division. This
is working to combat problems that would otherwise lead to further deterioration
of neighborhoods and reduce the quality of life of area residents. We also partner
with Public Works to provide alley cleanup and weed abatement during the
summer months.
LEVERAGING RESOURCES
The Yakima City Council has chosen to pay a substantial part of the salary of the
City Grants Writer with CDBG funds. This funding decision has proven to be
very effective. The grants writer has secured millions of dollars in outside
funding, much of it for CDBG eligible activities. For example, in 2002 a water
and sewer project was started in the Fruitvale area that will serve more than 100
low-income families. This project was funded through a loan from the State
Public Works Trust Fund, as applied by the Grants Writer. Also in 2002, the
Grants Writer and ONDS Manager successfully applied for Renewal Community
Status. This program is providing millions of dollars in tax incentives to
businesses.
Other ONDS activities have assisted outside agencies in completing numerous
projects such as Triumph Treatment Reil House, the YVCC Family Resource
Center (funded with HUD Hispanic Serving Institutions money), and the new
Non -Profit Resource Center on the EPIC PLACE II campus.
Finally, our Community Service sub -grantees are asked to leverage our
contribution with other funding. Often this outside funding exceeds the total
amount of our portion. These programs, combined, result in essential services
being provided to hundreds of persons each year.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
No public comments on this CAPER have been received, but will be added when
the public comment period is over.
SELF EVALUATION
The stated mission of the CDBG Program and ONDS is to assist in developing a
more viable community by helping to provide decent housing, a suitable living
environment, and economic opportunities, primarily through serving low and
moderate income persons.
In seeking to accomplish this goal, ONDS operates one of the most diverse and
successful CDBG programs in the entire region. Great care is taken to provide
significant funding and assistance in several areas. ONDS is also unique, in that
we provide many of these services directly rather than through sub -grantees or
contractors. The reason for this is that in many cases there is no capable non-
profit or other agency.
Our services can be divided into four categories: Economic Development,
Community Services, Housing, and Infrastructure. Within each category we
provide a variety of specific programs and services.
We believe that within the constraints of our budget we do an excellent job in each
area. In 2002, Client Logic, in part, through our assistance, was able to exceed
their goal for job creation. Their current jobs total over 400, many of which are
held by persons formerly unemployed and/or low income. Our Community
Services sub -grantees leverage our funds to serve needs that would otherwise go
unmet. The affordable housing needs in Yakima are so great that the challenges
sometimes seem insurmountable. Yet we find that improving a house or two in a
neighborhood often starts a trend that extends to many other homes in the
surrounding areas. And it is almost unthinkable that in the 21st Century there are
still people in this community who do not have access to public water and sewer
for their homes. So the expansion of these services is an important issue for many
reasons, including the health of the community.
For all we do, there is much, much more that is not done. We must work more
efficiently, and do a better job prioritizing our efforts and investments. Those
projects that provide the greatest benefit for the most people at the lowest cost
need to be funded. Luxuries must remain unfunded until everyone has access to
the basic services and safe, decent, affordable housing.
CDBG NARK TIVE
FUNDING PRIORITIES
The goals identified in the Consolidated Plan are the basis for all funding
decisions. As previously discussed, all CDBG funds and expenditures can be
directly linked to one of the plan goals. And for 2002 all Block Grant
expenditures were for the benefit of low/moderate income persons; either
individually or as a qualified area benefit.
PLAN CHANGES
There were no significant changes or deviations from the approved plan.
RESOURCES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND IMPLEMENTATION
As previously described, ONDS and the City of Yakima actively and successfully
pursued funding and other assistance from a variety of sources in addition to
CDBG and HOME. This effort has dramatically increased the impact of the two
programs. As required, ONDS provides the required certifications of compliance
with all relevant Federal Regulations, and requires the same certification from all
contractors and sub -grantees. ONDS works carefully to implement all the
programs identified for action in the Consolidated Plan.
NATIONAL OBJECTIVES
All 2002 activities and expenditures were used to help accomplish one of the three
national objectives of the CDBG legislation. They are Low/Moderate Income
Benefits, Prevention of Slum or Blight, and Urgent Health and Welfare.
RELOCATION
During 2002, ONDS completed one activity that required relocation assistance to
the homeowner. This was for temporary rent while repairs were completed to
their home. The total amount of this assistance was $525.00
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
There were no known instances during 2002 where jobs were made available to
low/moderate income persons and not taken by them. All jobs assisted with
CDBG Economic Development funds included a provision for any necessary
training.
LOW -MODERATE INCOME BENEFIT
All activities were for the benefit of low/moderate income persons.
PROGRAM INCOME
ONDS does not have any revolving loan programs. The City of Yakima has not
used any float loans. Income from the sale of real property, or from loan
repayment, is reinvested in the same program from which it came.
HOUSING REHABILITATION
During 2002, CDBG funds were spent on housing rehabilitation for single-family
homes owned by the residential owners. Specific details as to how many are
available from the attached IDIS reports.
HOME NARRATIVE
CATEGORIES OF HOUSING NEED
All HOME funds were distributed according to the categories of need identified in
the Consolidated Plan, with the exception of Community Housing Development
Organization (CHDO) funds. All funds were spent on Homeownership activities,
either by the First Time Homebuyer Program, Down Payment Assistance
Program, or the Homeowner Rehabilitation Program. The 2002 CHDO funds
were made available to Next Step Housing, who used them as part of the purchase
price of an apartment complex.
MATCH REQUIREMENTS, HUD FORM 4107
Please see the attached match report. The form indicates that the City of Yakima
had reportable matching funds from all sources in excess of $2 million. The
minimum required match was $52,548. The information required on contracts and
subcontracts with Minority and Women Owned Businesses is provided on a
separate report.
HOME ASSISTED RENTAL HOUSING INSPECTIONS
All affordable rental housing units previously assisted with HOME funds were
inspected and repaired according to the prescribed schedule. Most were found to
be in proper condition and all were in compliance with affordability commitments.
Summary
The City of Yakima Office of Neighborhood Development Services is proud of
our accomplishments for 2002. We set an ambitious agenda for the year and we
were successful in meeting our goals. Numerous people have had their lives
changed forever as a result of our programs and those of our partners. The City is
a bit cleaner, there are more infrastructures available, there are new homes, and
important new services have been provided. Building on the work of this and
previous years we look forward to continuing this important work on into the
future.