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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/21/2023 08. First public meeting to receive comments on the Draft 2024 Annual Action Plan for HOME and CDBG funded programs 1 BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 8. For Meeting of: November 21, 2023 ITEM TITLE: First public meeting to receive comments on the Draft 2024 Annual Action Plan for HOME and CDBG funded programs SUBMITTED BY: Rosylen Oglesby,Assistant City Manager *Joan Davenport, Community Development Director SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The 2024 Annual Action Plan includes the strategies, goals and objectives of the City of Yakima plans for program support funded with 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)and HOME Investment funds. These programs are established in the 2020 -2024 Consolidated Plan. For the purpose of this draft plan, the City anticipates the 2024 funding will be consistent with the 2023 funding levels. Preliminary entitlement totals will be released to the City in approximately February 2024, at which time the budget details of the 2024 Annual Action Plan will be re-evaluated. Two summary documents are also offered to assist the public in the review of this Plan, including an English and Spanish version. ITEM BUDGETED: STRATEGIC PRIORITY: APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION: Receive public comments on the 2024 Annual Action Plan -Working Draft. ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date Type D 2024 Annual Action Plan-Working Draft 11/14/2023 Backup Material ❑ Annual Action 2024 Resident Summary 11/9/2023 Backup Material ❑ Annual Action 2024 Resident Summary-Spanish 11/9/2023 Backup Material 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN DRAFT ,„„ *kit t,„ . . • • A, Oa .•. • �, '` r rr� o,,, • COMMUNITY . OM* a. 0' DEVELOPMENT BLOCK 4 \ olvo * . GRANT (CDBG) t, .. 0 * • • •• HOME INVESTMENTi � •* * ' ' ' ` PARTNERSHIP tkik '' ,� ' OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 509-575-6101 129 N. SECOND STREET YAKIMA, WA 98901 • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction The City of Yakima 2024 Annual Action Plan includes the strategies, goals, and objectives established in the FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and is the basis for the annual funding application for the CDBG and HOME programs. The Program Year 2024 marks the City of Yakima's 49th year as a CDBG Entitlement community and the 14th year as a HOME Entitlement community. In addition,the City of Yakima has received other HUD grants in recent years: CDBG-CV: In response to the 2020 outbreak of COVID-19, the federal government passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Supplement Act (CARES Act). The CARES Act provided supplemental CDBF-CV funding for grants to prevent, prepare for, and respond to Coronavirus.The City received two federal tranches of CDBG-CV,a total of$1,221,209,and a State of Washington CDBG-CV program amount of $213,181. Of $1,434,390 total CDBG-CV funding, 91%has been spent to date.The City has one CDBG-CV project to complete in 2024:the HVAC air quality and flow project at the Washington Fruit Community Center. HOME-ARP:The City of Yakima was eligible for$1,822,807 for HOME-ARP programs. On June 12, 2023, the City was notified by HUD that the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan has been accepted, and the City may proceed to announce and review funding applications. The City preferred to fund housing for people experiencing homelessness or those at risk of homelessness. This will be a 2024 project. We submitted an amendment to the 2021 Annual Action Plan to facilitate the City of Yakima application. Section 108 Loan Program: In 2019, the City of Yakima approved a HUD refinance of a hotel project in downtown Yakima (Hilton Garden Inn)which utilized a Section 108 Loan for$2,417,000. The private party is fully responsible for the repayment of the Section 108 Loan.The City of Yakima CDBG entitlement and a Loan Loss Reserve Fund guarantee the loan. The City of Yakima has $3,197,005 in available Section 108 borrowing authority. No project is proposed at this time. 2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan, or a reference to another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs assessment, the housing market analysis, or the strategic plan. CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 1 4 The "AP — 38 Project Summary" information details the objectives and outcomes identified for implementation in 2024 from the Consolidated Plan, 2020-2024.The primary goals include: In addition to the Consolidated Plan, HUD requires that cities receiving federal block grants take actions to "affirmatively further fair housing choice." The City of Yakima and the Yakima Housing Authority will collaborate on a joint plan and policy. • Increase and preserve affordable housing for low-income households, senior residents, households with disabled persons,and other qualifying households by funding emergency repairs to single-family, owner-occupied housing units, primarily using CDBG funds. • Assist in delivering community public service programs operated by local nonprofit organizations to low-income residents at the Henry Beauchamp Community Center using CDBG funds. • Participate in constructing much-needed housing for low to moderate-income families with nonprofit organizations to leverage additional funding programs, primarily using HOME funds. • Provide support to our Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) with the construction of housing for low-income households using HOME funds. • Improve distressed neighborhood areas with code enforcement assistance, especially in the vicinity of schools, using CDBG. • Invest in public infrastructure and facilities, especially in the walk-to-school zones, to improve livability and safety using CDBG funds. 3. Evaluation of past performance This evaluation of past performance helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects. The 2024 Annual Action Plan is the 5th year and final year of the Consolidated Plan, 2020-2024. Progress to date is reported in the 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). As reported in the 2022 CAPER, progress accomplished in 2022 toward implementing the goals of the Consolidated plan include: • New housing units under construction using HOME funding: 41 • Single-family owner-occupied, emergency home repairs for low-income residents, seniors, and disabled using CDBG funds: 64 • Residential neighborhood code enforcement cases using CDBG funds: 361 • Public service program delivery to low-income residents by a nonprofit organization at the community center, using CDBG funds: 7,323 • Delivery of services from Meals on Wheels, using CDBG-CV funds: 602 City of Yakima housing reports can be found at the following sites: https://www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning/housing/ https://www.yakimawa.gov/services/neighborhood-development-services/ CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 2 5 4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and Consultation Process Summary from citizen participation section of the plan. A 2024 Annual Action Plan review complies with the Citizen Participation Plan and includes these elements. • Legal Ad was published on November 19, 2023, in the Yakima Herald-Republic (English) and November 17, 2023, in El Sol (Spanish), including publication verification. The legal ad provided the date,time, and location of public hearings;where the document may be obtained for review; methods/address of where to submit written comments or participate in a hearing; and specific dates of the public comment period. • Two public hearings to receive comments, including November 21, 2023, and December 5, 2023, before the City Council. • Thirty-day comment period opened on November 20, 2023, and closed on December 19, 2023. The HOME-ARP Allocation Plan included an extensive Consultation Process in which the City of Yakima contacted 28 area agencies between February and March 2023 regarding the housing and service needs in the Yakima area. The HOME-ARP Consultation process results are directly relevant to the program design of the 2024 Annual Action Plan and are attached to this Action Plan. 5. Summary of public comments This could be a brief narrative summary or reference to an attached document from the Citizen Participation section of the Con Plan. Will be included here when complete 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them Should any comments be submitted that are not relevant or appropriate to include in the 2024 Annual Action Plan, a list w'll be provide here. 7. Summary CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 3 6 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies—91.200(b) 1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source. Agency Role Name Department/Agency Consolidated Plan preparation City of Yakima,WA Office of Neighborhood CDBG and HOME Development Services Administration Table 1—Responsible Agencies Narrative (optional) The City of Yakima is responsible for administrating CDBG and HOME programs in compliance with HUD regulations and for the final Allocation of funds for program activities. The Office of Neighborhood Development Services is the lead agency in preparing the Consolidated Plan,the Annual Action Plans,and the CAPER.The Yakima City Council provides policy guidance to determine program goals. Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information Rosyien ugiesby, Assistant LALy iVicii rages Joan Davenport, Director of Community Development City of Yakima City of Yakima 129 N 2"d Street 129 N 2"d Street Yakima WA 98901 Yakima WA 98901 Rosylen.Oglesby@yakimawa.gov Joan.Davenport@yakimawa.gov 1111\) CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 4 7 AP-10 Consultation —91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1) 1. Introduction Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health,mental health,and service agencies (91.215(I)) Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children,veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness. Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS. Addressing the lack of affordable housing remains a high priority for the City of Yakima. At the April 11, 2023,Yakima City Council Study Session with Homeless Service providers,the most common and pressing need stated to assist persons experiencing homelessness, as expressed by the providers, was the lack of affordable housing and the need for Permanent Supportive Housing. In June 2021, the City adopted a "Housing Action Plan, " providing policy direction and focus to encourage new housing production. The goal of at least 300 new housing units to be started yearly is necessary to meet anticipated population growth needs. The City of Yakima 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan identifies housing affordability, especially for cost- burdened households, as the most critical priority in the community. The lack of affordable housing creates housing instability and increases the number of households at risk of homelessness. This is especially problematic for households including low to moderate-income seniors or disabled members. Preserving existing owner-occupied housing stock and installing critical safety repairs, including other emergency repairs, allows elderly and disabled persons to remain in their homes as long as possible. To assist in the neighborhood preservation of low to moderate-income areas, the City of Yakima funds one Residential Code Enforcement Officer. This officer works with neighborhood residents to attain safe quality housing standards, advice on abating violations and other community safety issues. The City of Yakima belongs to the Yakima County Continuum of Care(CoC)and participates in the"Balance of State" The City actively participates in the Yakima County Homeless Coalition, which conducts annual Point in Time (PIT) Counts and manages the 5-Year Plan to End Homelessness. As evidenced in the 2022 PIT Report,approximately 80%of the persons experiencing homelessness on the night of the PIT in Yakima County as living within the City of Yakima. As the central City in Yakima County, most of the human and social services are located in the City of Yakima. CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 6 8 The City coordinates with the Homeless Service providers,the Yakima County CoC,and the Yakima County Homeless Network members, a nonprofit organization of over 150 members who work together to address homelessness-related issues. The City of Yakima has a number of initiatives that provide direct services to those experiencing homelessness, including ownership of the land leased to "Camp Hope," a sanctioned encampment that provides emergency shelter with an average nightly census of 100 to 150 persons. However,these initiatives are NOT funded with CDBG or HOME funds. HOME funds are available to various community partners for Permanent Supportive Housing to persons who are homeless. Nearly all local affordable housing providers participate in Coordinated Entry. In fact, of the 54 housing units under construction by Yakima Housing Authority, 27 will be dedicated to formerly homeless persons. 1. The Yakima County 5-Year Plan to End Homelessness:The YHC collaborates with area agencies to prepare and adopt the 5-Year Plan. https://www.yakimacounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/23705/Yakima-County-5-Year-Plan-to- Address-Homelessness-2019-2024?bidld= 2. The 2022 Yakima County Point in Time may be accessed at the following location: https://www.yakimacounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/32263/Yakima-County-PIT-Report-2022-Final- 8822?bid Id=#:^':text=Since%202018%2C%20Yakima%20Cou my%20has,the%20rest%20of%20the%20sta to 2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations, and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction's consultations with housing, social service agencies, and other entities. The following information was collected via a survey of area housing and service agency providers in February 2023.This survey was used in the 2023 HOME-ARP Allocation Plan, submitted to HUD on March 27, 2023.The agency responses were excellent and informative about local community needs and services. Because the survey was conducted close to developing the 2024 Annual Action Plan, the consultation information is being used as part of the plan. CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 7 9 Table 1 Consultation Agency/Org Consulted Type of Agency/Org Method of Feedback Consu!tat ion Yakima Housing Government Body,Public Survey • Two areas of concern Authority Housing Agency that provides regarding affordable housing needs in Yakima the following services: pertain to the lack of Employment assistance, available housing stock Development of Affordable and adequate resources for case management to Housing, Rental Assistance, help families maintain Tenant-based rental assistance housing stability. • The best use of HOME- ARP funds would be prioritizing affordable housing development and supporting additional case management. • Nonprofit housing providers struggle to maintain housing stability for some families needing additional case management. Many caseworkers have large caseloads that limit their ability to meet their client's needs, putting them at risk of losing their housing. Yakima Valley Nonprofit Entity that Survey • Health Care needs to address Farm Workers provides the following chronic problems,including- Clinic services: SUD/ MH and physical health Case Management, • Family housing for those in Employment assistance, an emergency, lack of Educational Assistance, affordable housing in rural Rental Assistance,Tenant- areas,and lack of emergency based rental assistance assist • More options for rural areas also work and other social supports to have then earned the assistance. • Subsidize current renters who have housing. Catholic Charities Nonprofit Entity that Survey • The greatest need is Serving Central provides the following services: affordable multifamily Washington Development of affordable housing units providing housing permanent supportive housing to low-income households. • We lack permanent affordable housing that CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 8 10 provides a longer-term solution and a stepping stone for individuals and families to stabilize their living situations. • Funds should be used to leverage additional resources for long-term impact: additional units of permanent supportive housing that will help address the affordable housing and homelessness issues for years to come. • I don't think utilizing them as rental assistance is best. Rental Assistance (RA) is generally only available for one-time use and often does not leverage other funds. If used for RA,the best use would be for assistance with rapid re-housing of at-risk youth and young adults or assistance for domestic violence survivors for relocation and initial rental expenses (deposit and first/last month rent). • A portion of HOME ARP funds could be used for non- congregate shelters,which is a viable option but may be a more costly solution. • Utilizing these funds for capital to build additional units of permanent supportive housing is the highest and best use of these limited funds. CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 9 11 Yakima Valley Partners Nonprofit Entity that Survey • Our community needs Habitat for Humanity focuses on developing additional housing units to affordable housing provide adequate housing for people at every income level. • We see an even greater need in the "at-risk" categories as they have access to fewer resources and lack hope for meeting their housing needs, increasing their likelihood of homelessness. • We see a huge gap in the housing units for first-time buyers and low-income rentals. • Helping local affordable housing developers obtain buildable lots for our community would be a huge step forward. • Larger organizations are outbidding affordable housing developers with the capital to pay the infrastructure cost on larger lots. • There is a huge need for affordable rental options in our community. Offering renal assistance to participants with an incentive to move out of that market would be a key component to helping to create positive movement in this market. • We need a shelter that provides a safe,decent place to stabilize that incorporates access to case management. Funds could be used to develop a shelter/case management system that tracks participants and the services they are utilizing. CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 10 12 Homeless Network of Other organization that Survey • Lack of prevention and rapid Yakima County focuses on achievable rehousing options.We desperately need more strategies to move affordable and permanent individuals and families supportive housing. experiencing homeless • We need permanent beyond shelter to supportive housing for individuals who are permanent housing and self- chronically homeless. sufficiency by looking at a • We have too much comprehensive range of investment in emergency shelters and nowhere for needs and developing the them to transition. These local capacity,through funds would be better spent collaborative efforts,to preventing people from becoming homeless and meet these needs. helping build units and programs to transition to after-shelter. Justice Housing Yakima Other Organization that Survey • We need affordable focuses on developing housing with support services. permanent supportive housing • Not enough PSH to move for people experiencing people out of shelters. chronic homelessness • Assistance with land acquisition,covering utility hook-up expenses and predevelopment costs. • Needs to have support services available. Yakima Homeless Service Provider- Survey • We need safe, affordable Neighborhood Provides the following housing in the lower valley, Health Services services: specifically for large families. Case Management, Moving • Operation costs(not support cost assistance, Employment services) are also needed to Assistance, Rental Assistance, oversee these projects Acquisitions/Development of adequately. • Supportive services are non congregate units, largely available, but the Tenant-based rental housing stock is not. assistance, Emergency Operations for housing Shelter for homeless maintenance and oversight are also needed. • Units for individuals and couples are needed. • Few landlords are currently accepting Fair Market Rent as acceptable rent. The market is so competitive that the programs we work with don't allow us to pay more than FMR,so rental assistance is challenging. • Many chronically homeless cannot tolerate congregate settings due to mental health conditions etc. Using motel units to separate individuals and families has effectively CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 11 13 separated people. More use of motel vouchers allows service providers to engage these people individually. Medical respite care has also been very successful as an emergency shelter in isolating those with communicable conditions. Union Gospel Mission Homeless Service Provider- Survey • More family intervention, Provides the following support,and counseling for families with Domestic services: Violence.More support for Case Management, people to get SUD treatment. Employment assistance, Financial assistance that is Educationalcoupled with support for assistance, personal growth and Emergency Shelter for empowerment. Homeless homeless, Residential services specifically for Substance Use Treatment medically needful individuals, nursing home-level care for homeless people • We need a nursing home for homeless persons.Yakima has never built a homeless shelter. • Offset defined development/permitting costs for affordable housing construction, making these projects more marketable to funders and builders. • Create capacity to expedite permitting/inspection for affordable housing construction greatly. • All evidence is that single working-age adults experiencing homelessness have overwhelming addiction and mental illness rates. Individual rooms for people using illegal drugs are simply a death sentence for many. Individual rooms only make sense for those with serious mental illness. YWCA of Yakima Domestic Violence Service Survey • For the last five years,YWCA Provider that provides the Yakima has been unable to following services: provide emergency domestic Case Management, Legal violence shelter to over 400 Services, Moving cost families each year on their first assistance, Employment call for shelter. • In 2022,432 families would assistance, Educational be approximately 800-1000 Assistance, Rental Assistance, women, children, and men Tenant based rental assistance fleeing domestic violence who needed safe shelter and had to wait a short time CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 12 14 in a hotel or another secure location till we could find them shelter. • With more and more families experiencing domestic violence or homelessness,there is not enough supportive housing that includes mental health and substance abuse services specifically for those in extreme need of that added support. • Yakima needs additional units in an affordable rental range and more landlords willing to participate in programs that don't require a lot of renovation to meet HUD standards. • Rental assistance can help bridge the gap between what a tenant can pay and what the landlord charges.YWCA regularly sees landlords requesting$3,000-$6,000 to enter a place. • YWCA has found that having the non-congregate style of emergency shelter is best for survivors of domestic violence and others experiencing homelessness. It reduces conflict among residents and helps folks develop a sense of home they can build on in preparation for their place in the community. CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 13 15 Camp Hope Yakima Homeless Service Provider Survey • We need more that provides the following transitional housing • Not enough emergency services: shelter beds at shelters. Case Management, • Zero or low amount of Employment assistance, family shelter available. Educational assistance, • It's too complicated for Acquisitions/Development of landlords to apply for rental assistance.Renters non-congregate units, aren't cooperative with the Emergency Shelter for landlord. homeless • Funds should be used for tiny home models, not hotels purchased by the same organizations. Yakima County- Veteran's Service Provider Survey • Regarding the Veteran Veterans Program that provides the following population, I see a lack of mental health services and VA services: drug and alcohol abuse Case Management,Some providers. emergent rental assistance • The most significant gap I see is the amount of affordable Housing in Yakima County. I have Veterans with HUD- VASH vouchers that cannot find a place due to cost in our area. • Another gap is transitional housing.In the past,we did have the Vet House that housed eight homeless Veterans for up to 2 years and provided intense case management. • Partner with other service providers to build more affordable housing throughout the county. • Provide some emergent relief to qualified Veterans. • Yakima County has multiple homeless shelters. I'm not sure that a non-congregated shelter will help some of the issues we see in Yakima today. CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 11 16 Northwest Justice Publicly funded legal aid Virtual Discussion • Dedicate most of the Project(NJP.) organization that addresses funding to long-term supportive housing and fair housing, civil rights,and find the correct partner. the needs of persons with • Mobile homeowners are disabilities. often an overlooked sector of the population. • How can we help people stay in their housing through long-term services? • We need a program where social workers can check in with them to be good tenants • Hoarding services,they need funds to assist with cleanup. • We need service for people experiencing mental health challenges. • We need more permanent supportive Housing or transitional Housing. Department of CoC Balance of State Virtual Discussion • There is a clear need to Commerce identify and establish relationships with landlords who will accept homeless populations- available units for the homeless. • Housing retention services are needed in communities, as well as more supply of affordable housing. • Mental health services- good social workers and counselors, housing counseling, and drug and alcohol dependencies,are all underfunded. CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 12 17 Dispute Resolution Other organization that Virtual Discussion • Yakima County needs Center provides professional housing brokers/navigators to mediation,facilitation, connect residents with coaching,and conflict services. resolution services to all of • A key group is "other the qualifying populations populations"at greatest risk of housing instability. It is important to look at individual markers instead of demographics.A marker could be a major illness,job loss, marital status change, etc. • There is a shortage of affordable units • There needs to be better public education about the resources available and how to access them. • Case managers need to go to their clients' homes instead of having the clients go to the case manager's office.Services should be provided in the home. Central Washington Nonprofit organization that Survey • Too few low-income Disability Resources addresses the needs of housing options in safe persons with disabilities. • areas. Look to provide temporary housing options for people wanting to get long- term housing • There should be access to safe and clean, accessible camping areas. CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 13 18 Table 2—Agencies,groups,organizations who participated Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting No agency was excluded trom this consultation. Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? Table 3—Other local/regional/federal planning efforts Narrative (optional) 411111111111 CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 14 19 AP-12 Participation —91.105, 91.200(c) 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize the citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting The City of Yakima follows a detailed Citizen Participation Plan approved by HUD. Residents are encouraged to submit comments and suggestions that address the broad issues of housing and services that assist low to moderate-income households,the underserved, and non-English speaking populations. Additionally, persons with disabilities or HIV/AIDS, persons who are homeless or at risk of being homeless, and residents of public housing are all invited to comment. Notice of the 2024 Annual Action Plan Public Hearings and Comment period was published in the Yakima Herald (English format)on November 19, 2023, and in the El Sol (Spanish format) paper on November 17, 2023.The public legal Ads included the date,time, and place of the two public hearings and the locations where hard copies or digital copies of the 2023 Annual Action Plan are available. Notice of the document availability was emailed directly to stakeholders. The public comment hearings were scheduled for November 21, 2023, and December 5, 2023, before the Yakima City Council at 6:00 PM.The required 30-day comment period, as advertised in the Legal Ad, was November 20 to December 19, 2023. _,N, 1 CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 15 20 Citizen Participation Outreach Sort Mode of Target of Summary Summary Summary o URL(If applicable) Orde Outreach Outreach of of f comment r response/ comment s not attendanc s receive accepted e d and reason s 1 Legal Ad General Published https://www.yakimaherald. in Public on corn/ Newspap November er(s) Minority 19, 2023 https://www.yakimaherald. both residents com/el-sol- English Legal Ad promo/image 4372bef6- and Non- describes b34e-11eb-99a8- Spanish English how to 8fc308eb84e5.html versions speaking provide populatio comments ns and the comment period 2 Publish Free Accommo \ https://www.yakimawa.gov online distributi dations \ /services/planning/housing/ on of are Annual offered to 1141 Action those who Plan, cannot available access the to all internet who are intereste d 3 Public One Hearings hearing before City Council and one hearing before Planning Commissi on Table 4—Citizen Participation Outreach CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 16 21 Expected Resources AP-15 Expected Resources— 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction Overall, resources in 2024 from the Consolidated Plan funds are expected to remain similar to recent years.The City of Yakima coordinates HUD's Consolidated Plan funds with other City resources,such as our General Fund and non-federal funding sources, to provide for human services, affordable housing, and community and economic development. Not all the needs identified in the Consolidated Plan are addressed with HUD funds. How each fund source is used depends upon the various restrictions and regulations covering the funds and the most efficient and effective mix of funds. The use of the terms "carryforward" or "prior year" as it relates to resources or funds means that the City has funding from previously approved action plans that are still available for open projects and/or activities.Those projects and activities are still open during this Annual Action Plan year and will occur expenses.The availability of prior year funding will be shown in the table below to share with the public that the City intends to keep spending the funding from the previous action plans and to show how those funds are being spent. The breakdown of the spending for projects/activities is discussed further under the"Projects" section of this plan. 1111114111*11 . 111711 CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 17 22 Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 4 Expected Narrative of Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount Description Funds Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available $ $ $ Remainder of Con Plan CDBG Public- Acquisition $1,048,001 $0 $1,048,001 0 Extended year of federal Admin & ConPlan. Planning CDBG funds Economic leverage local, Development state, and federal Housing funds.The City Public can combine Infrastructure funding sources Public to provide the Services community with a broader range of services.This year's funds use the Allocation of 2023 as an estimate of annual funding for 2024.The amount available is subject to the final award letter from HUD and any carryforward funds from prior years. HOME Public- Acquisition $0 $573,858 0 Extended year of federal Homebuyer ConPlan. assist. HOME funds Homeowner leverage local, rehab state, and federal Multifamily funds.The City new const can combine Multifamily funding sources rental rehab to provide the New community with construction a broader range for home of services.This ownership year's funds use the Allocation of 2023 as an estimate of annual funding • CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 18 23 for 2024.The amount available is subject to the final award letter from HUD and any carryforward funds from prior years. HOME- Public- Housing and $1,822,807 $1,822,807 Prior Year Source ARP federal services for -Carryforward those Housing and experiencing services for those homelessness experiencing and those at homelessness risk, others 4 and,those at risk, others. In 2021, the City received funding for this program. An amendment to the 2021 Action Plan and the 2020-2024 Consolidate Plan was done to reflect the spending of these funds. CDBG Public $321,949 $321,949 Prior Year Source CV - —Carryforward. federal In 2020,the City received funding for this program. An amendment to the 2020 Action Plan and the 2020-2024 Consolidate Plan was done to reflect the spending of these funds. Anticipated Resources CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 19 24 Table 5-Expected Resources—Priority Table The City of Yakima has not received its official letter from HUD regarding the allocation for 2024; therefore, the 2024 AAP is using the notice received for the 2023 Fiscal Year as its base. The 2023 allocation includes $1,048,001 in Community Block Grant (CDBG) and $573,858 in HOME funds. The City of Yakima is anticipating using its award of$1,822,807 in HOME-ARP funds and the remaining of its CDBG- CV of$321,949 for planned activities in 2024. Additionally, the City of Yakima is partnering with Catholic Charities and Yakima Housing Authority to apply for CHIP Funding to add additional affordable housing units in the upcoming year. Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state, and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied. If appropriate, describe public-owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan Discussion In 2022, the City of Yakima analyzed lands owned by the City to determine potential lands for surplus, especially for developing affordable housing by nonprofit partners.Several lots were declared surplus and sold for affordable housing projects, including 115 N 8th Street and 501 S 12th Street). Additionally,the City of Yakima leases vacant land to a religious organization to operate "Camp Hope," a sanctioned encampment for persons experiencing homelessness. These partnerships assist the local nonprofit housing and provider communities to develop much-needed housing by leveraging financial resources and land. .\s) ‘ 4‘ CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 20 25 Annual Goals and Objectives AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives Goals Summary Information Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Order Year Year Area Addressed Single-Family 2020 2024 Affordable n CDBG: Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Housing Priority Needs $500,000 Rehabilitated: 100 Program (Entitlement) Household Housing Unit First-Time 2020 2024 Affordable Citywide Housing HOME: Direct Financial Homeownership Housing Priority Needs $100,000 Assistance to Program (Carryforward) 3mebuyers:An Total: $100,000 estimated 10 Households Assisted 3 Community 2020 2024 Affordable Citywide Housing HOME:$86,079 Homeowner Housing Housing Housing Priority Needs (CHDO Set- Added:5 Household Development Aside) Housing Unit Organization $473,500 (Carryforward) Total:$559,579 New ucu LJ44 Affordable Citywide Housing HOME: TBA—New: based on Construction Housing Priority Needs $430,394 projects selected (Entitlement) through an RFP $2,675,440 (Carryforward) Total: $3,105,734 5 HOME 2020 2024 Administration Citywide Administration HOME: General administration, Investment Priority $57,386 management,and Administration (Entitlement) oversight of the $181,909 program to ensure (Carryforward) compliance. total:$239,595 Public Service 2020 2024 Non-Housing Citywide Community CDBG:$75,000 Public service activities Community Needs (Entitlement) other than Benefit:5800 Development Persons Assisted CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 21 26 Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Order Year Year Area Addressed Public Facilities 2020 2024 Non-Housing Targeted Community CDBG: *Street Lighting Project &Infrastructure Development Are Needs $175,401 —5 Targeted Areas (Entitlement) *Sidewalk Installation— $777,824 *. 16 St./Tacoma St.to (Carryforward) Washington Ave. *Aquatic Center at MLK, Total: Jr. Park $953,224 Code 2020 2024 Non-Housing Targeted Housing CDBG:$88,000 Housing Code Compliance Community Area Priority Needs (Entitlement) Enforcement/Foreclosed Development Property Care:360 Household Housing Unit community 2020 2024 Administration Citywide Administration CDBG: General administration, Development Priority $209,600 management,and Block Grant (Entitlement) oversight of the Administration program to ensure compliance. CDBG-CV 2024 Non-Housing Citywide Community CDBG-CV: Installation of Air Community Needs $141,719 Scrubbers on HVAC Development (Carryforward System—Washington Funds) Fruit Center `DBG-CV2024 Administration Citywide Administration CDBG-CV: General administration, Priority $180,230 management,and (Carryforwar' oversight of the Funds) program to ensure compliance. JME-ARP 2024 Affordable Citywide Housing HOME ARP: TBA—New: based on Housing Priority Needs $1,610,526 projects selected (Carryforwar'' through an RFP Funds) HOME-ARP 2024 Administration Citywide Administration HOME ARP: General administration, Priority $182,281 management,and (Carryforward oversight of the Funds) program to ensure compliance. The above table is based on the 2023 CDBG and HOME entitlement funding allocation. It is too early to estimate the amount of funding that will be carried forward into the 2024 Fiscal Year for some of the project areas.Once this information is determined,the 2024 Annual Action Plan will be updated. *New construction goal outcome is subject to a project(s)via a bid process. Table 6—Goals Summary Goal Descriptions CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 22 27 . Goai Name Single-Family Rehabilitation Program (formerly known as the Senior/Disabled Emergency Home Repair Program) Goal To support the preservation of existing affordable homeownership through Description substantial rehabilitation of existing family units to ensure the availability of decent, accessible, safe, and affordable housing for extremely low, very low, and moderately low-income households in the City of Yakima. Goal Name First-Time Homeownership Program Goal To provide direct financial assistance to first-time home buyers in the City of Description Yakima,thus expanding affordable homeownership opportunities. Goal Name Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Goal To work with the development of affordable housing with a certified CHDO. Description Goal Name New Construction Goal To increase affordable housing opportunities in the City of Yakima.These activities "?escription include but are not limited to homeowner and rental development, rehabilitation of existing single-family or multifamily units, and Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) activities. Funds may also be used to demolish or remove substandard buildings to allow for the replacement and/or construction of new housing units to provide affordable housing for qualified low to moderate- income applicants Goal Name HOME Investment Administration Goal To promote the efficient and effective use of federal funds.This may include but is Description not limited to: program administration and oversight, capacity building and training, program monitoring, prospective environmental reviews, and the development of housing, community, and functional plans. 5 Goal Name Public Service Goal To provide services to low- and moderate-income individuals and families in the Description City of Yakima. Services may include but are not limited to emergency food assistance, health and dental care, housing counseling, workforce development, emergency rent, and utility assistance, permanent supportive housing, and supportive services for special needs populations, including the homeless, elderly, mentally ill, victims of domestic violence, people affected by HIV, and people with disabilities. CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 23 28 Goal Name Public Facilities& Infrastructure Goal To improve the quality of life for low- and moderate-income residents of the City Description of Yakima through public facilities and infrastructure improvements. This may include but is not limited to: the construction or rehabilitation of public facilities (fire stations, libraries, recreation centers, and community facilities), public infrastructure (roads and sidewalks,water,wastewater, and stormwater systems), or parks and playgrounds. Goal Name Code Compliance Goal To improve the physical environment of designated areas within the City of Yakima Description by ensuring compliance with local ordinances and regulations regarding health and housing codes, land use and zoning ordinances, sign standards, and uniform building and fire codes. Goal Name Community Development Block Grant Administration (CDBG) Goal The funds used to support this priority are designed to promote the efficient and "ascription effective use of federal funds. This may include but is not limited to: program administration and oversight, capacity building and training, program monitoring, prospective environmental reviews, and the development of housing, community, and functional plans. `U Goal Name CDBG CV-CARES Act Goal To provide activities that benefit low-and moderate-income persons by providing lscription housing, permanent jobs, a public service, and access to new or significantly improved infrastructure. These activities include but are not limited to public services, housing-related projects, public improvements and facilities, and economic development activities. 11 Goal Name CDBG CV CARES Act Administration Goal To promote the efficient and effective use of federal funds.This may include but is Description not limited to: program administration and oversight, capacity building and training, program monitoring, prospective environmental reviews, and the development of housing, community, and functional plans. CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 24 29 Goal Name HOME ARP Goal To meet and provide housing and supportive service needs of our community's Description most vulnerable populations. Funding addresses the need for homelessness assistance and supportive services targeted to "qualifying populations," which are individuals or families that are: homeless, at risk of homelessness; fleeing, or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking; part of other populations where supportive services or assistance would prevent homelessness or housing instability; or veterans and their families meeting the criteria. )al Name HOME ARP Administration Goal To promote the efficient and effective use of federal funds.This may include but is Description not limited to: program administration and oversight, capacity building and training, program monitoring, prospective environmental reviews, and the development of housing, community, and functional plans. Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.215(b) The City of Yakima estimates that it will impact approximately 192 households that will meet the requirements of affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.215 (b)and 91.315 (b). CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 25 30 Projects AP-35 Projects— 91.220(d) Introduction Ihe City of Yakima is proposing the following projects for its 2023 Annual Action Plan. Projects Project Name 1 Single-Family Rehabilitation Program (P4) 2 First-Time Homeownership Program (P19) 3 Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) (P14) 4 New Construction (P18) 5 HOME Investment Administration (P3) 6 Public Service (P9) 7 Public Facilities & Infrastructure: Streets& Sidewalks 8 Public Facilities & Infrastructure:Aquatic Center at Martin Luther King,Jr. Park 9 Code Compliance (P24) 10 Community Development Block Grant Administration (P10) 11 CDBG CV CAREs Act (P20) 12 CDBG CV Cares Act Administration (P26) 13 HOME ARP 14 HOME ARP Administration Table 7-Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs. he intent of federal CDBG and HOME funds is to provide low- and moderate-income households with viable communities, including decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities. Eligible activities include community facilities and improvements, housing rehabilitation and preservation, affordable housing development activities, public services, economic development, planning, and administration. The City of Yakima has identified its priorities throughout the plan with regard to allocating investment geographically. Allocation priorities are set by City Council following a citizen participation process. The City will base its selection of projects on the following criteria: 1. Meets the statutory requirements of the programs being administered. 2. Meets the needs of LMI residents. 3. Focuses on low-and moderate-income areas or neighborhoods. 4. Coordinates and leverages resources. 5. Responds to expressed needs. 6. Is sustainable and/or has a long-term impact. 7. Demonstrates measurable progress and success. CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 26 31 P-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information Project Name Single-Family Rehabilitation Program (P4) Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Single-Family Rehabilitation Program 4r ne_ead Housing Priority Needs DBG: $500,000 (Entitlement) Rehabilitation of existing family units to ensure the availability of decent, safe, and affordable housing for extremely low, very low, and moderately low-income households. Date 12/31/2024 estimate the number 100 households \ilk and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide.Qualified applicants will be determined throughout the year by application and within the City limits of Yakima. Planned Activities Rehabilitation of homes in need of, but not limited to, repairs related to heating and cooling issues,water issues,electricity issues, roofing issues, and other potential repairs or emergencies deemed by the City administration. Installation of aluminum wheelchair ramps for qualified homeowners. Program funds will also be used for rehabilitation expenses in targeted neighborhoods that bring assisted units into compliance with building codes, including interim controls or abatement of alleviated lead-based paint hazards. National Objective: LMH-Low/Mod Housing Matrix Code: 14A-Rehab; Single-Unit Residential CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 27 32 Project Name First-Time Homeownership Program (P19) Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Housing Priority Needs Funding HOME: $100,000 ($74,287 Carryforward Funds; $25,713 (FY2023)) Description This activity assists first-time homebuyers in purchasing a home within the City Limits. Target Date 12/31/2024 Estimate the number Estimated number of families/individuals: up to 10 and type of families Will benefit families/individuals who have low to moderately low that will benefit from income. the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities To assist first-time homebuyers with obtaining a home. Project Name Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) (P14) Target Area Citywide Goals Supported CHDO Needs Addressed Housing Priority Needs Funding HOME: $559,579 ($86,079 (FY2024) $86,079 (FY2023); $351,421 (Carryforward PI Funds) Description Working with Habitat for Humanity to build affordable homes in various locations within the City. Target Date Start 2023-Completion 2024 Estimate the number 5 new affordable housing. and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Ication Description Various locations within the City. CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 28 33 Planned Activities • Construction of 5 new homes n Project Name New Construction (P18) Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Housing Priority Needs Funding HOME: $3,105,734 ($430,394 (FY 2024); $2,270,759 (Carryforward Funds); $404,681 (FY2023)) Description The funds will be used to support increasing affordable housing opportunities within the City.These activities include but are not limited to homeowner and rental development. Target Date 12/31/2024 Estimate the number This number is undetermined. New applications will be accepted through and type of families an RFP process for new development. that will benefit from There are a number of projects currently active: Yakima Opportunity the proposed Housing Phase 1 (16 units), Yakima Opportunity Housing Phase activities 2/Genesis Housing Services (16 units), and YHA Fruitvale Housing (54units) Location Description Citywide 'Ianned Activities • Continuation of development for Fruitvale Housing — 54-unit Multifamily Housing • Continuation development for Phases 1 & 2 for Yakima Opportunity Housing/Genesis Housing Services — 32-unit Multifamily Housing • Development of new affordable housing options. Project Name HOME Investment Administration (P3) Target Area NA Goals Supported Administration Needs Addressed Administration Priority Funding HOME: $239,595 ($57,686 (FY2024); $57,686 (FY2023); $47,301 (Program Income); $77,222 (Carryforward Administration Resources) Description General administration, management, and oversight of Yakima's HOME Program. CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 29 34 Target Date 12/31/2024 Estimate the number NA and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Administration of the HOME funds is conducted through the Office of Neighborhood Development Services located at 112 S. 8th Street within the city limits of Yakima. armed Activities HOME funding will be provided to support administrative costs associated with carrying out the 2023 Action Plan Annual Goals and Priority needs. Should additional program income generated in this fiscal year be greater than projected,the City up to 10%of that amount to address administrative expenses incurred through December 31, 2024. Project Name Public Service(P9) Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Community Needs Needs Addressed Public Service Funding CDBG: $75,000 (FY2024) Description This program will provide community service programs through OIC and the Henry Beauchamp Community Center. Target Date 12/31/2024 Estimate the number Approximately 3,800 families with low to moderate income with various and type of families services targeted to youth. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Henry Beauchamp Community Center, 1211 S. 7th Street,Yakima, WA 98901 CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 30 35 Planned Activities • After-school tutoring, including literacy, math, and recreation for elementary through high school students. • Summer Enrichment Program for elementary and middle school youth. • "100 Jobs for 100 Kids,"which this summer will provide summer employment educational opportunities to high school youth. • Computer Lab and STEM activities for elementary and middle school youth. National Objective: LMC-Limited Clientele Matrix Code: 05D-Youth Services Project Name Public Facilities& Infrastructure:Streets&Sidewalks Target Area See Below Goals Supported Public Facilities& Infrastructure Improvement Needs Addressed Community Needs Funding CDBG: $150,000 (FY2023) Description This activity focuses on improving sidewalk and street lighting conditions in low-to moderate-income neighborhoods related to safety conditions or pedestrians, roadways, and schools within the targeted area. Target Date '023/2024 Estimate the number BA. This activity will aid in improving the quality of life for those and type of families esidents within the targeted area. that will benefit from the proposed activities. Location Description See Below. CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 31 36 Planned Activities Street Lighting - Upgrading street lighting of both roadways and sidewalks is a priority of the City of Yakima. The project will upgrade existing street lights within a three to four-block radius of elementary schools. Most of the existing lighting consists of 40-watt LEDs intended for residential areas. However, increasing the wattage to 80 watts will significantly enhance the emission of light on roads and sidewalks, providing a safer environment. This will especially be beneficial for kids walking to school during the dark early morning hours of fall/winter. It will also provide additional lighting for afterschool activities and aid the patrol of the Yakima Police Department. • Hoover Elementary School - Prasch Ave.to W. Mead Ave. S. 7th Ave.to Landon Ave. • Adams Elementary School - Beech St.to Rainer St. 6th St.to 15th St. • Garfield Elementary School—Willow St.to Roosevelt St. 6th Ave.to Lewis Ave. • Barge-Lincoln Elementary School - E. 0 St.to E. I St. N. 2nd St.to N. 6th St. Sidewalk Installation-There have been concerns regarding the safety of pedestrians along South 16th Avenue due to the lack of sidewalks along the west side of 16th Ave. 16th Avenue is classified as a principal arterial, defined as one of the highest traffic volume corridors serving both local and through traffic entering and leaving the City while providing access to the City's major activity centers. 16th Avenue has a traffic volume exceeding more than 15,000 Average Daily Traffic (ADT) units with a posted speed limit of 35 mph. Individuals must crossover 16th Avenue at unmarked areas to utilize the sidewalk network that exists on the east side of 16th Avenue. Once at the intersection of 16th Avenue and Washington Avenue, a signalized pedestrian crossing allows individuals to cross back over to the west side of 16th Avenue. Approximately 863 feet of sidewalk with ADA ramps are needed along the west side of S. 16th Avenue. • S. 16th Sidewalk Installation - Tahoma St.to Washington Ave. National Objective: LMA-Low/Mod Area Benefit Matrix Code: 03K-Street Im provements/03L-Sidewalks CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 32 37 Project Name Public Facilities& Infrastructure:Aquatic Center at Martin Luther King,Jr. Park Target Area Southeast within the City Goals Supported Public Facilities& Infrastructure Needs Addressed Community Needs Funding CDBG: $803,225 ($175,401 (FY2024); $612,401 (FY2023); $15,423 (FY2023 Program Income) ascription The Aquatic Center at Martin Luther King Jr. Park is an $11 million dollar project. A total of$1 million dollars will be used over a 2-year period to add to the construction of the facility, equating to approximately 0.09% of the total cost. A total of$10,000,000 was collected from fundraisers, donations,and other grants.CDBG Funds will be used for, but not limited to, recreation pool and infrastructure improvements (i.e., water lines, drainage, walk areas, etc.). Target Date 2023-2025 Estimate the number Approximately 7,700 residents and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description The target area is S. 8th Street in southeast Yakima. The area is predominately Hispanic and low-income.The area is densely populated, and the houses are small with backyards. The closest public pool is Franklin Park pool, which is 3 miles away and is difficult to access via public transportation, which is prohibitive to pool use. The location was chosen due to the high population density,and the public swimming pool was removed in the early 2000s due to the age of the facility and ongoing serious mechanical issues. Studies show that areas of high poverty and minorities have a higher rate of drownings, and many children do not know how to swim due to the lack of access to swimming lessons. This pool will provide swimming lessons for children. Planned Activities The project consists of a pool area for lap swimming,water exercise,ana swim lessons; water sprays and zero-depth entries; large water slides; and restrooms, showers, and lockers. National Objective: LMA-Low/Mod Area Benefit Matrix Code: 03F-Parks, Recreational Facilities CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 33 38 Project Name Code Compliance(P24) Target Area LMI Neighborhoods Goals Supported Code Compliance Needs Addressed Improve the health and safety of distressed neighborhoods and stabilize decline through enhanced code enforcement. Priority is placed on the areas within the one-half mile radius Walk to School zones of the Adams Elementary School, Hoover Elementary School, Ridgeview Elementary, Garfield Elementary, and Barge-Lincoln Elementary.The walk routes for these schools are within Census Tracts 2, 6, 12, and 15, which all have over 51%of the Census Block Groups exceeding 51%of Low to Moderate Income (LMI) households. Funding CDBG: $88,000 (Entitlement Funds) Description The investment in code enforcement in these neighborhood areas compliments the 5 sidewalk projects in these areas currently on the City of Yakima Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) and refuse and clean- up projects funded by the Clean City Fund. Target Date 12/31/2024 Estimate the number Approximately 320 LMI households will be directly assisted with this and type of families emphasis program. that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description The 2024 emphasis area for code enforcement is prioritized within the walk to elementary school neighborhoods (LMI neighborhoods). '1!anned Activities The salary of one Code Enforcement Officer from CDBG is necessary t- conduct the code enforcement portion of this emphasis program. National Objective: LMA-Low/Mod Area Benefit Matrix Code: 15-Code Enforcement :ommunity Development Block Grant Administration (P10) Target Area \IA Goals Supported Administration Needs Addressed Administration Priority Funding CDBG: $209,600 (FY2024) CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 34 39 Description Provide program management and oversight for the successful administration of federal, state, and local funded programs, which includes planning services for special studies, environmental clearance, compliance with all federal,state,and local laws and regulations,and fair housing activities. Target Date 12/31/2024 Estimate the number NA and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Administration of the CDBG Funds is conducted through the Office of Neighborhood Development Services located at 112 S. 8th Street within the city limits of Yakima.,WA 98901 Planned Activities CDBG funding will be provided to support administrative costs associated with carrying out the 2023 Action Plan Annual Goals and Priority needs.Should additional program income generated in this fiscal year be greater than projected, the Office of Neighborhood Development may apply up to 20% of that amount to address administrative expenses incurred through December 31, 2023. Any unspent CDBG Administrative funds at the end of the year will be used to cover CDBG expenditures. Matrix Code: 21A-General Program Administration (570.206) Project Name CDBG-CV CARES Act(P20) Target Area Citywide Goals Supported CDBG CV CARES Needs Addressed Community Needs Funding CDBG: $141,719 (Carryforward Funds) Description Activities to benefit low- and moderate-income persons by providing housing, permanent jobs, public service, and access to new or significantly improved infrastructure. Activities include but are not limited to public services, housing-related projects, public improvements and facilities, and economic development. Because these funds are related to COVID-19, projects will focus on addressing and mitigating the negative impacts due to the pandemic. During this grant year,the City will continue updating its HVAC system at neighborhood centers by adding air scrubbers that will help purify the air of contaminants, which is necessary for reducing airborne particulates. CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 35 40 Target Date 12/31/2024 Estimate the number Estimated to benefit 1,000 numbers of attendees to the center. and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Washington Fruit Center is located at 602 N 4th Street,Yakima, WP 98901. Planned Activities • Installation of HVAC Air Scrubbers at Washington Fruit Cente National Objective: LMA-Low/Mod Area Benefit Matrix Code: 03E-Neighborhood Facilities ? Project Name CDBG CV CARES Act Administration (P26) Target Area NA Goals Supported Administration Needs Addressed Administrative Priority Funding HOME: $180,230 (Carryforward Funds) ^escription Provide program management and oversight for the successful administration of federal, state, and local funded programs, which includes planning services for special studies, environmental clearance, compliance with all federal,state,and local laws and regulations,and fa'° housing activities. Target Date 12/31/2023 or until the project is completed Estimate the number NA and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description The CDBG CV funds administration is conducted through the Office of Neighborhood Development Services located at 112 S. 8th Street within the city limits of Yakima. Planned Activities Oversight, management, and monitoring for CDBG CV Programs/Projects. Matrix Code: 21A-General Program Administration (570.206) CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 36 41 Project Name HOME ARP Target Area Citywide Goals Supported New Construction Needs Addressed Housing Priority Needs Funding HOME ARP: $1,610,526 ascription Funding addresses the need for homelessness assistance and supportive services targeted to ""qualifying populations,"" which are individuals or families that are: homeless, at risk of homelessness, fleeing, or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking; part of other populations where supportive services or assistance would prevent homelessness or housing instability; or veterans and their families meeting the criteria. Target Date TBD Estimate the number TBD.The number will be derived based on project(s)selected through a.. and type of families RFP Process. that will benefit from the proposed �� activities Location Description To be determined but within the city limits of Yakima. Planned Activities TBD. Activities will be derived based on project(s) selected through an RFP Process. Project Name HOME ARP Administration Target Area NA Goals Supported Administration Needs Addressed Administrative Priority Funding HOME ARP: $182,281 Description General administration, management, and oversight of Yakima's HOME- ARP Program. Target Date 12/31/2023 or until the project(s) is completed. Estimate the number NA. and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 37 42 Location Description Administration of the HOME ARP Funds is conducted through the Office of Neighborhood Development Services located at 112 S. 8th Street, Yakima, WA 98901 Planned Activities HOME ARP funding will be provided to support administrative costs associated with carrying out the 2023 Action Plan Annual Goals and Priority needs. CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 38 43 P-50 Geographic Distribution —91.220(f) Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed The City of Yakima HUD-funded programs are available to all residents of the City of Yakima, depending upon their income eligibility. Currently,the City does not designate certain areas as eligible for program focus. In the past,the City did have "Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas" (NRSA).That program is no longer active in the City of Yakima. u, t5z8fr r.C�VcnF I/ - "nrl River Rd W 1 St ICAsfr !ea/e Blvd 2 a. 850fr t 2 1 Powerhouse ^ EYak i. i Canal Pathway n Yakima W Yakima Ave West Valley lieton Dr �Vroe Sc ai — '^ Yaklma — ,yeXe sportsman u, a Ve/yey ® state Park W Nob Hill Blvd u, E Nob Hill Blvd �° ° F. E viola Ave ( M wide ' W Mead Ave ¢ N W Plerce St Whatcom St , or„dpe 1 11 Apple Tree N G ''''ley Mall Blvd LI d li .,o - @ Houo BachelorCreek Ahtan 4o "-'"'„p Union G Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds Table 8-Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically Not applicable Discussion No additional discussion CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 39 44 Affordable Housing AP-55 Affordable Housing—91.220(g) Introduction The City or Yakima partners with the Yakima Housing Authority, Habitat for Humanity, Catholic Charities, Farmworker Housing, and other nonprofit and for-profit organizations to assist in projects that provide rental assistance, develop affordable rental, and construct homeowner housing units. The City operates the Single-Family Emergency Repair program, funded with CDBG funds. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Yakima shifted some programs to respect not working on interior rehabilitation projects and supported exterior projects, like safety ramps or exterior paint. We have returned to address emergency safety needs inside of income-qualified owner-occupied homes. HOME-funded projects are also accomplished by using our community partners primarily for the new constructior of housing units. One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless Non-Homeless Special-Needs Total Table 9-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance The Production of New Units Rehab of Existing Units Acquisition of Existing Units Total 2a Table 10-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion HOME funds have been awarded to some significant projects for multifamily rental housing units under construction. Some of the units will be completed in 2023 and ready to occupy. Catholic Charities is currently working on the 32 units of the"Genesis Housing"(Yakima Opportunity Housing)project on North 16th Avenue. Phase 1, consisting of 16 family units of 2 and 3 bedrooms, will likely be complete in 2023. The Yakima Housing Authority is also under construction with the Fruitvale Project of 54 units.Those units may not be completed in 2023. The City of Yakima anticipates the award of HOME-ARP funds in 2023 but has not started the NOFA yet. The City of Yakima Single Family Repair program will continue in 2024. This program assists low to moderate-income households with emergency repairs and limited safety repairs.One significant outcome CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 40 45 of this program is the ability to keep senior citizens in their homes as long as they are safe.A projected 60 housing units may receive assistance through the repair program. Habitat for Humanity is currently a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO)for the City of Yakima. They expect to construct 2 new single-family homes to be sold to qualified low to moderate- income first-time homebuyers. T CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 41 46 AP-60 Public Housing— 91.220(h) Introduction i he City ofi Yakima chartered the Yakima Housing Authority (YHA) in 1977. The Housing Authority of the City of Yakima (YHA) is a corporate body created by Resolution No. D-1575 in 1977 by the City of Yakima. The City of Yakima created YHA per Washington State Revised Code Chapter 35.82. YHA was created to provide safe, decent, and sanitary housing for low-and moderate-income residents of the City of Yakima, Washington. YHA administers multiple US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs that fund our key services. The City Council appoints board members to the Yakima Housing Authority. The Office of Neighborhood Development Services (ONDS), as the local environmental representative for HUD projects, has worked with the YHA to assist in providing documentation in order to meet the HUD regulation criteria needed for those specific projects as requested by the YHA. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing One of the joint projects oetween the Lily faloma and the Housing wutnority will be to collaborate on developing a shared policy and cooperation on the goals of"Affirmative Furthering Fair Housing." The City of Yakima continues to partner with and support the YHA. Specific projects and funding requests will be analyzed and given consideration by due process regarding the most beneficial use of entitlement funds. ONDS expects to continue to support the YHA with environmental review and documentation as requested by the YHA. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership rye f dkausa ig encourages resident involvement with programs like the Resident Advisory Board (RAB).The RAB provides the YHA and the residents with a forum for sharing information about the agency's Annual Action Plan. RAB membership comprises individuals who reflect and represent the residents assisted by the Public Housing Agency (PHA). The role of the RAB is to assist the PHA in developing the PHA Plan and in making any significant amendment or modification to the Plan. In addition, the Yakima Housing Authority is an active participant in crime-free rental housing, allowing residents to participate in the local block watch,which ONDS participates in every year, inviting the residents and local organizations to partake in National Night Out. The YHA also participates in the Yakima County Asset Building Coalition, and they are establishing a partnership with YVOCAN for the Union Gap and Yakima area. YHA is also in the process of collaborating with the AmeriCorps VISTA Education Award with the goal of every eligible resident signing up for the College-Bound Scholarship. CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 42 47 Lastly, YHA is administering the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program. This program enables families assisted through the HCV program to increase their earned income and reduce their dependency on welfare assistance and rental subsidies. If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance. rye ,we:urs rousing Icy is not designated as "troubled." Discussion The Yakima Housing Authority provides Yakima residents with decent, safe, and affordable housing through its many diverse housing programs.The City of Yakima looks forward to continuing its partnership with the YHA to provide this type of housing to its residents. 11\ CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 43 48 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities—91.220(i) Introduction i ne Department of Commerce is the Collaborative Applicant for the Washington Balance of State Continuum of Care (BoS CoC).The BoSCoC's 34 small and medium-sized counties receive about$8 million annually for 50 permanent and temporary housing projects funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Program, including the City of Yakima, in which Yakima County is included. The City of Yakima recognizes homelessness as the most severe housing problem and strives to prevent the most at-risk populations from becoming homeless by using CDBG funds for the Single-Family Rehabilitation Program.These programs are designated to help high-risk senior and disabled groups with emergency rehabilitation, wheelchair ramps, and exterior painting in the hopes that this will allow them to continue to occupy their current affordable housing units. ONDS also strives to support affordable housing with its homeownership programs, the First Time Homeownership Program,the New Construction Program,and the direct and indirect support of certified Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) in creating new single-family housing that is decent, safe, and affordable. This directly affects the homeless by giving them the opportunity to own their first home or by indirectly allowing someone in either a rental situation or a public housing situation to buy their first home,thereby indirectly allowing another affordable rental or public housing unit to be occupied by an otherwise homeless individual or family. Describe the jurisdiction's one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs City of Yakima supports the Department of Commerce's Continuum of Care "5-Year Plan to End Homelessness."This Plan is a "Housing First" model.The first priority of Continuum of Care is to maintain existing resources that serve the ends of the homeless within the community. The plan identifies new projects and services that fill critical gaps in prevention services, outreach, emergency and transitional housing, support services, and long-term affordable housing. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City of Yakima continuL, u work with many lu;al agc�icies thrc ugh Cu cinuum of Care in addressing emergency shelters and transitional housing opportunities on an individual project basis. CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 44 49 Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families,families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness,facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again Nonprofit partners of the City of Yakima are actively planning and constructing Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH, and, to a lesser degree, some Transitional Housing. For these projects, the City has used HOME funds and intends to offer funding from the HOME-ARP program for new construction of Permanent Supportive Housing, which will assist some of those experiencing homelessness. The City of Yakima continues working with partners to assist homeless individuals and families through our various programs. Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health,social services, employment, education, or youth needs. The City of Yakima,though the Single-Family Emergency Home Repair Program,partners with various local agencies, including social service providers, hospital and nursing care facilities, the OIC Weatherization program, Veteran organizations, and other families with children, seniors, and/or disabled homeowners that are in need of emergency repairs or wheelchair ramps. Sometimes, these repairs must be installed before residents can return home after release from care facilities.Additionally,the City of Yakima utilizes partners and local resources to refer individuals to services that may be available to them. Discussion The City of Yakima continues to direct funding to assist income-qualified homeowners with the Emergency Home Repair Program to enable the elderly,frail, and disabled to remain in their homes and thereby not becoming homeless and adding to the Continuum of Care's burden with additional homelessness. The program has been expanded for emergency repair needs of income-qualified families with children for assistance since there were considerable unmet needs. CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 45 50 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing—91.220(j) Introduction: in 2021, the City of Yakima adopted a Housing Action Plan, which provides strategies and guidance to promote new construction of housing and reduce barriers to affordable housing. Since 2021,the City has implemented significant regulatory amendments to streamline the review process and timelines.The City implemented density amendments to encourage infill of new housing units within existing neighborhoods (Missing Middle), allows housing in nearly every zoning district, except industrial areas, adopted a sales tax option that diverts a share of the state revenues to the City of Yakima to be dedicated to affordable housing, participated in a state program entitled Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP) which reimburses the cost of water,sewer and stormwater costs of new construction for affordable rental housing and other incentive programs. Yakima's Comprehensive Plan identifies several areas affecting affordable housing development, including zoning, land use, subdivision requirements, impact fees, licensing and permits, and extension of transportation and utility services.The Yakima Planning Division monitors available land, zoning, and land use in order to ensure that the projected population increase can be accommodated with new housing construction available to all income groups. Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls,tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes,fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment I he City has wuro<eO Willi various nonprofits to develop zoning, subdivision, and environmental review reforms that encourage new construction of various housing units.The Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) has worked toward changes to the Zoning Ordinance (YMC Title 15) and the Subdivision Ordinance (YMC Title 14) as they relate to the Implementation Strategies of the Housing Action Plan. Of the 37 implementation strategies,YPC has reviewed and set forth recommendations: • Strategy#1—Update city regulations to remove barriers to innovative housing types • Strategy#7—Create design standards for multifamily and mixed-use development • Strategy#8— Improve permitting and environmental process • Strategy#14— Revise parking standards in key areas • Strategy#16—Consider fee waivers or deferrals for affordable housing • Strategy#22—Address mobile home parks that are dilapidated • Strategy#23— Encourage micro-retail and flexible cultural design space • Strategy#26— Incentivize Senior Housing • Strategy#28—Minimize barriers to the development of housing serving multiple populations • Strategy#32— Incentivize backyard cottages and cottage housing Discussion: CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 46 51 AP-85 Other Actions— 91.220(k) Introduction: As discussed throughout the Consolidated Plan and elsewhere in this Annual Action Plan, the City of Yakima has a wide variety of programs directed at maintaining affordable existing housing through rehabilitation, new single-family dwellings through its homeownership program, and new construction of multifamily housing units.The City recognizes the importance and need for affordable housing as well as maintaining our current affordable housing. The City of Yakima does not have a preference for the HOME Investment Program Entitlement Funds as it relates to rental housing for projects related to Permanent Supportive Housing. Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City of Yakima continues to partner with local affordable housing agencies. The City offers qualified developers the opportunity to leverage HOME funds to make affordable housing projects possible. HOME funds are leveraged with Low-income Housing Tax credits, Washington State Housing Trust Fund dollars, Federal Home Loan Banks, grants and loans, and USDA. The City of Yakima HOME funds account for only a fraction of the cost of these affordable housing projects. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing As discussed throughout the Consolidated Plan and elsewhere in this Annual Action Plan, the City of Yakima has various programs to maintain affordable existing housing through rehabilitation, new single- family dwellings through its homeownership program,and new construction of multifamily housing units. The City recognizes the importance and need for affordable housing and maintaining our current affordable housing. V The City of Yakima continues to partner with local affordable housing agencies. The City offers qualified developers the opportunity to leverage HOME funds to make affordable housing projects possible. HOME funds are leveraged with Low-income Housing Tax credits, Washington State Housing Trust Fund dollars, Federal Home Loan Banks,grants and loans, and USDA. The City of Yakima HOME funds account for only a fraction of the cost of these affordable housing projects. The City of Yakima maintains our HOME investment in affordable housing projects through annual monitoring and compliance for compliance periods required by CFR 92.254. Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards As discussed in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan, ONDS aligns all of its rehabilitation programs with the Washington State lead-based paint regulations and continues to presume any disturbed paint surfaces are"Possible lead hazards"and thus are treated according to the state's regulations and HUD's lead-based CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 47 52 paint policy. ONDS has both certified supervisors and staff on hand to assess and address lead-based paint as well as hires certified state lead-based paint professionals to deal with all projects with potential lead-based paint disturbed surfaces. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City Council's strategic priorities are economic development and new jobs in the Yakima Valley. Nearly one-quarter of the County population lives below the federal poverty level. The City of Yakima actively works to retain employers in Yakima and attract new investments to broaden and diversify the economic base. Yakima County Development Authority (YCDA) provides significant Economic Development efforts for Yakima. With constrained City General Fund budgets, it has been difficult to devote city funds to economic development tasks. The City is working to restore more robust staffing for economic development and may utilize Section 108 funding capability in the future toward a community improvement project. Actions planned to develop an institutional structure The City of Yakima continues to work with existing agencies and departments within Yakima, consultants, and other governmental bodies outside Yakima to strengthen and enhance the current institutional structure.We will continue to seek partnerships with organizations and private enterprises to develop the institutional structure further. i Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies 44016.11 The City supports efforts by agencies to apply for or leverage other funding sources that might become available during the year. City staff will be available to provide technical assistance support for projects that meet a Housing and Community Development need as identified in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and will assist organizations in applying for funds from other local, state, or federal resources within staff capacity. Discussion: 1111L. : artnerships with other organizations are instrumental in continuing affordable housing within Yakima. The City of Yakima is a good steward of CDBG and HOME Investment funds and is stretching the dwindling resources to the best of its ability to serve the community. The City of Yakima strives for affordable housing with the assistance of the community, neighborhoods, and partners in effectively using its entitlement funds. CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 48 53 Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements— 91.220(I)(1,2,4) Introduction: vfuo programs are designed to be application-driven and city-wide to enable the City of Yakima to help as many low to moderate-income applicants as possible within the entire city limits of Yakima.Therefore, the programs are offered city-wide to qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will be determined throughout the year by application and limited to within the City Limits of Yakima. Persons seeking assistance can find the information on the department's website at https://www.yakimawa.gov/services/neighborhood-development-services/, by contacting the office at 509-575-6101, or by visiting the office at 112 S 8th Street,Yakima WA, 98901. For large projects, such as multifamily housing, the City of Yakima may issue an RFP to solicit qualified development organizations to apply for funding to assist with projects that meet the requirements. The City of Yakima does not have a preference for the HOME Investment Program Entitlement Funds as it relates to rental housing for projects related to Permanent Supportive Housing. Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(1) Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table.The following identifies program income available for use and included in projects to be carried out. `s CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 49 54 1.The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 2.The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan 3.The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 4.The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan. 5.The amount of income from float-funded activities 0 Total Program Income 0 Other CDBG Requirements 1.The number of urgent needs activities 0 2.The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that 100% benefit persons of low and moderate-income. Overall Benefit-A consecutive period of one,two, or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70%of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate-income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(2) 1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows: .. ne City does not intend to use HOME funds for other forms of investment beyond those identified in )2.205. 2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for the resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities, as required in 92.254, is as follows: The City of Yakima's policy employs both the recapture and resale options depending on the type of subsidy assistance provided. These options ensure that the City is able to recover all or a portion of the HOME investment amount provided to the homebuyer should the property cease to serve as the principal residence for the duration of the required affordability period (suggested for approval by the Yakima City Council as adoption of the Annual Action Plan). HOME Subsidy is dispersed in the form of a "forgivable loan" and is subject to the guidelines of the applicable options noted under either recapture or resale. No monthly payments will be required from the homebuyer, regardless of which option is deployed. CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 50 55 Below is a summary of the guidelines. PLEASE SEE THE POLICY IN THECITY'S HOME PROGRAM MANUAL FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE GUIDELINES. RECAPTURE OPTION The City of Yakima's recapture option is applicable to all homebuyer activities that use HUD HOME funds. The HOME funds may be used as either a direct homebuyer subsidy (DHS) or combined with a development subsidy. Recapture provisions cannot be used when a project receives only a development subsidy and is sold at fair market value because there is no direct HOME subsidy to recapture from the homebuyer. Instead, resale provisions must be used. The entire HOME investment amount shall be reduced by the City as determined on a pro-rata basis for the amount of time the homeowner owned and occupied the property measured against the entire affordability period (See Table B). This is known as a forgivable period. A portion of the HOME subsidy will be forgiven annually upon the anniversary of the closing/settlement date. For example, 1/5 (20%) of the HOME subsidy will be forgiven each year during a five-year affordability period on the anniversary of the closing date.The loan period will always match the affordability period. The forgiveness term is not applicable, and repayment is immediately due in the event the borrower fails to comply with the principal residence requirement by either renting(unless an exception is made due to a military deployment) or permanently vacating the property during the affordability period. The City shall determine the amount of the HOME investment funds to be recaptured using a shared net proceeds basis.The maximum recapture amount by the City will be equal to the HOME subsidy,multiplied by one minus the pro-rata basis percentage. The City shall recapture any and all of the net proceeds. However,the City is never permitted to recapture more than what is available from the net proceeds of the sale. Under this option,the amount subject to the affordability period includes: • The amount provided directly to, or on behalf of, the homebuyer (including down payment, closing costs, and/or direct loan) PLUS • Any HOME assistance that lowers the cost of the home below market price (i.e., the difference between the market value of the home and the actual sales price). RESALE OPTION The City shall require the use of a resale option only in the event that a development subsidy is used to make the property affordable.The recapture option will apply for properties where both a development and direct homebuyer subsidy are provided. The resale option requires the homeowner to sell the property to another low-income homebuyer if sold during the affordability period. This option requires the resale price to provide the original HOME-assisted owner with a fair return on investment and ensure the property will remain affordable to a reasonable range of low-income homebuyers, as defined below. Please note that both definitions relate only to the resale option. CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 51 56 Fair return on investment. A fair return on investment includes the homebuyer's investment and any capital improvements. The value of capital improvements is defined as the actual, documented costs of permanent structural improvements or restoration of the property that enhances or increases the useful life of the property, such as a kitchen renovation, bathroom upgrades, etc.The actual costs of the capital improvements must be documented with receipts, canceled checks, or other documents acceptable to the City. The City shall consider a fair return on investment achieved when the original homebuyers receive from the sale a percentage return on investment based on the change in the Median Sales Price for the Yakima Metropolitan Statistical Area, as published periodically by HUD with the HOME Homeownership Value Limits. Affordability to a reasonable range of low-income homebuyers. This affordability is determined by two conditions: 1. That which is affordable to a family earning between 60% and 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) and below and 2. Who do not pay more than 30% of their gross income for Principal, Interest, Tax, and Insurance (PITI). Resale requirements shall be imposed with the use of deed restrictions, covenants running with the land, and other mechanisms.The period of affordability specified in the mortgage will be the minimum period for the project. In addition to the homebuyer receiving a fair return on investment and based on the remaining affordability period for the property, the housing must continue as affordable to LMI potential homebuyers. If the resale price of the home is not affordable to subsequent homebuyers, the City of Yakima may be required to provide additional assistance to that homebuyer2. Period of Affordability Under Resale Provisions. Under resale, §92.254(a)(5(i)of the HOME rule states that the period of affordability is based on the total amount of HOME funds invested in the housing. In other words, the total HOME funds expended for the unit determines the applicable affordability period. Any HOME program income used to assist the project is included when determining the period of affordability under a resale provision2. Period of Affordability Under Recapture Provisions. For HOME-assisted homebuyer units under the recapture option, the period of affordability is based upon the direct HOME subsidy provided to the homebuyer that enabled the homebuyer to purchase the unit. Any HOME program income used to provide direct assistance to the homebuyer is included when determining the period of affordability. 3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds?See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4)are as follows: The City of 'yatiiilma's pouicy empuoys Dom the recaptte anc resale options depending on the type of subsidy assistance provided. These options ensure that the City is able to recover all or a portion of the HOME investment amount provided to the homebuyer should the property cease to serve as the principal residence for the duration of the required affordability period (subject to approval by Yakima City Council with the adoption of the 2023 Annual Action Plan). CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 52 57 HOME Subsidy is dispersed in the form of a "forgivable loan" and is subject to the guidelines of the applicable options noted under either recapture or resale. No monthly payments will be required from the homebuyer, regardless of which option is deployed. Below is a summary of the guidelines. PLEASE SEE THE POLICY IN THECITY'S HOME PROGRAM MANUAL FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE GUIDELINES. SEE THE ABOVE DETAILED RESPONSE IN #2, HOMEBUYER ACTIVITIES. 4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds, along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows: The City of Yakima does not intend to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is being rehabilitated with HOME funds. CITY OF YAKIMA 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 53 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN RESIDENT DRAFT SUMMARY o le" • COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK , GRANT l'oCftsd • : P?' isq ti • •• • •• ••• • • HOME INVESTMENT - pie PARTNERSHIP OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 509-575-6101 129 N. SECOND STREET YAKIMA, WA 98901 • • • • • • • • • • • • 59 Resident Summary What is the Annual Action Plan? The Annual Action Plan is the City's application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds. The Annual Action Plan explains how the City will use the funds from HUD in the City Fiscal Year(FY)2024 to address Yakima's housing and community development needs. It is guided by the Priority Needs established in the FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. How does it work? In the FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan,the City identified the community's affordable housing and development needs as priorities. It established goals to accomplish these priorities. Each year,the City reviews its five-year goals and its progress toward them in the previous year. It then sets annual goals for the progress it wants to make in the upcoming year. To accomplish these goals, the City develops projects. Projects are designed to fulfill one or more goals and are the basis for activities,which are specific actions funded by federal grants, i.e., CDBG and HOME. Activities include developing single-family housing and helping low-income homeowners repair their roofs. Completing Activities helps the City meet its goals. Goals related to projects are listed below: Goal Descriptions • Single-Family Rehabilitation Program—formerly known as the Senior/Disabled Emergency Home Repair Program, To support the preservation of existing affordable homeownership through substantial rehabilitation of existing family units to ensure the availability of decent, accessible, safe, and affordable housing for extremely low, very low, and moderately low-income households. • First-Time Homeownership Program -To provide direct financial assistance to first-time home buyers in the City of Yakima,thus expanding affordable homeownership opportunities. • Community Housing Development Organization - Assisting a certified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO)to develop affordable housing for qualified First Time Homeowners. • New Construction —To increase affordable housing opportunities in the City of Yakima. These activities include but are not limited to homeowner and rental development, rehabilitation of existing single-family or multifamily units, and Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) activities. Funds may also be used to demolish or remove substandard buildings to allow for the replacement and/or construction of new housing units to provide affordable housing for qualified low to moderate-income applicants. • Public Service -To provide services to low- and moderate-income individuals and families in the City of Yakima. Services may include but are not limited to emergency food assistance,health and dental care, housing counseling, workforce development, emergency rent and utility assistance, permanent supportive housing, and supportive services for special needs populations, including the homeless, elderly, mentally ill, victims of domestic violence, people affected by HIV, and people with disabilities. • Public Facilities and Infrastructure - To improve the quality of life for the City of Yakima's low- and moderate- income residents through public facilities and infrastructure improvements.This may include but is not limited to: the construction or rehabilitation of public facilities (fire stations, libraries, recreation centers, and community facilities), public infrastructure (roads and sidewalks, water, wastewater, and stormwater systems), or parks and playgrounds. • Code Compliance-To improve the physical environment of designated areas within the City of Yakima by ensuring compliance with local ordinances and regulations regarding health and housing codes, land use and zoning ordinances, sign standards, and uniform building and fire codes. 60 • Economic Development—To create new financial assistance for job creation and retention as per HUD-eligible activities such as float loan/s, micro-enterprise assistance, or other approved eligible activities as approved by the Yakima City Counsel. What areas does the Annual Action Plan serve? The geographic area served by programs supported with CDBG and HOME funds during the plan period will be the entire City,which includes areas of concentrated poverty and minority populations. a.er P,I W 151 Yalorea wPpeS` West Valley - '^ Mpree Valley rip W Mead Ave rJ _ W Pleme SI YaAima Air f Wlatiom 5l IY_6 Terminal(MLAlll;tc• I1 Apple Tree I grey Mall Blvd J 9p a Mar„,. How can I comment on the Annual Action Plan? The Draft FY 2024 Annual Action Plan and Draft Resident Summary are available for public comment from November 20, 2023, through December 19, 2023. During the 30-day comment period, copies of the Draft Annual Action Plan and Draft Resident Summary will be available at the Office of Neighborhood Development Services, 112 S.8th Street,from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; City Hall, 129 N. 2nd Street,from 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.; at Yakima District Libraries(Draft Resident Summary Only), and on the City's website, under Neighborhood Development Services (https://www.yakimawa.gov/services/neighborhood-development-services/). Persons wishing to comment may provide it in person on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, and/or Tuesday, December 5, 2023,City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall at 129 N. 2ND Street. Please send written comments via email to Rosylen Oglesby at rosylen.oglesby@yakimawa.gov and/or Joan Davenport at joan.davenport@yakimawa.gov.Written comments on the Draft Annual Action Plan are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, and in-person comments are accepted until the close of the Public Hearing at the December 19, 2023, City Council Meeting. Translated copies of the Draft Annual Action Plan and copies of the Draft Annual Action Plan for persons with disabilities are available upon request. FY 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN RESIDENT SUMMARY DRAFT 2 61 PROPOSED 2024^ ANNUAL ACTION PLAN SNAPSHOT SPENDING PLAN ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR UNDERTAKEN &PERFORMANCE GOALS PROGRAM CARRYFORWARD PROPOSED FY 2024 FY 2024 PERFORMANCE FUNDS FEDERAL FUNDING MEASURES CDBG($1,616,225) Single-Family Rehabilitation $500,000 100 Households/Units Program Public Service $75,000 Approximately 3,800 families with low to moderate income with various services targeted to youth. Public Facilities& $777,824 $175,401 Street Lighting Project—5 Infrastructure Targeted Areas Sidewalk Installation—*. 16 St./Tacoma St.to Washington Ave. Aquatic Center at MLK,Jr. Park Code Compliance $88,000 360 Household/Housing Units CDBG-CV($141,719) Public Facilities& $141,719 Installation of Air Scrubbers on Infrastructure HVAC System—Washington Fruit Center HOME($3,765,413) First-Time Homeownership $100,000 Up to 10 Program CHDO(Habitat for $473,500 $86,079 5 New Affordable Units Humanity) New Construction $2,675,440 $430,394 Continuation of 86-unit Multifamily Housing TBA—New: based on projects selected through an RFP HOME-ARP($1,160,526) Affordable Housing Projects $1,610,526 TBA—New: based on projects selected through an RFP PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION($811,706) (staff costs to manage, monitor,and track uses of federal program funds) CDBG-CV: CDBG: $209,600 NA $180,230 HOME: $57,686 HOME-ARP: $182,281 HOME: $181,909 SECTION 108 LOANS The Section 108 Loan Program allows CDBG and HOME grantees to supplement local loan funds to support community development,economic development,and housing projects in their jurisdictions.The City has available$3,197,005 in Section 108 borrowing authority; however, no new projects are currently proposed. ^The above table is based on the 2023 CDBG and HOME entitlement funding allocation.It is too early to estimate the amount of funding that will be carried forward into the 2024 Fiscal Year for some project areas.Once this information is determined,the 2024 Annual Action Plan will be updated. FY 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN RESIDENT SUMMARY DRAFT 3 PLAN DE ACCI0N ANUAL 2024 4.1• • RESUMEN PRELIMINA f .* `. o DE RES ' TE is S • • COMMUNITY 00 DEVELOPMENT BLOCK `,,0 4*, !Aoki". 14; GRANT (CDBG) •, ,• • olVy • r.: • HOME INVESTMENT tp,v RATW PARTNERSHIP OFICINA DE SERVICIOS DE DESARROLLO VECINDARIO 509-575-6101 129 N. SECOND STREET YAKIMA, WA 98901 • • • • • • • • • • • • 63 aQue es el Plan de Accion Anual? El Plan de Accion Anual es la solicitud de la Ciudad al Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano(HUD) para los fondos de la Subvencion en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG) y el Programa de Asociacion de Inversion HOME (HOME). El Plan de Accion Anual explica como la Ciudad utilizara los fondos de HUD en el Ano Fiscal de la Ciudad (FY) 2024 para abordar las necesidades de vivienda y desarrollo comunitario de Yakima. Se guia por las Necesidades Prioritarias establecidas en el Plan Consolidado FY 2020 -2024. • aComo funciona? En el Plan consolidado para el ano fiscal 2020-2024, la ciudad identifico como prioridades las necesidades de vivienda y desarrollo asequibles de la comunidad. Establecio metas para lograr estas prioridades. Cada ano, la Ciudad revisa sus objetivos de cinco anos y su progreso hacia ellos en el ano anterior. Luego establece metas anuales para el progreso que desea lograr en el proximo ano. Para lograr estos objetivos, la Ciudad desarrolla proyectos. Los proyectos estan disenados para cumplir con uno o mas objetivos y son la base de las actividades, que son acciones especificas financiadas por subvenciones federales, es decir, CDBG y HOME. Las actividades incluyen el desarrollo de viviendas unifamiliares para ayudar a los propietarios de viviendas de bajos ingresos a reparar sus techos. Completar actividades ayuda a la ciudad a alcanzar sus metas. Los objetivos relacionados con los proyectos se enumeran a continuacion: Descripciones de objetivos W • Programa de Rehabilitacion de Viviendas Unifamiliares—anteriormente conocido como Programa de Reparacion de Viviendas de Emergencia para Personas Mayores/Discapacitadas, Para apoyar la preservacion de la propiedad de vivienda asequible existente a traves de la rehabilitacion sustancial de las unidades familiares existentes para garantizar la disponibilidad de viviendas decentes, accesibles, seguras y asequibles para personas extremadamente hogares de ingresos bajos, muy bajos y moderadamente bajos. • Programa de Propiedad de Vivienda por Primera Vez- Para proporcionar asistencia financiera directa a los compradores de vivienda por primera vez en la Ciudad de Yakima, ampliando asi las oportunidades de propiedad de vivienda asequible. • Organizacion de Desarrollo de Viviendas Comunitarias - Ayudar a una Organizacion de Desarrollo de Viviendas Comunitarias (CHDO) certificada a desarrollar viviendas asequibles para propietarios primerizos calificados. • Construccion nueva- para aumentar las oportunidades de viviendas asequibles en la ciudad de Yakima. Estas actividades incluyen, pero no se limitan a, desarrollo de vivienda y alquiler, rehabilitacion de unidades unifamiliares o multifamiliares existentes y actividades de la Organizacion de Desarrollo de Vivienda Comunitaria (CHDO). Los fondos tambien pueden usarse para demoler o eliminar edificios deficientes para permitir el reemplazo o la construccion de nuevas unidades de vivienda para proporcionar viviendas asequibles para solicitantes calificados de ingresos bajos a moderados.. • Servicio publico- brindar servicios a personas y familias de ingresos bajos y moderados en la ciudad de Yakima. Los servicios pueden incluir, entre otros, asistencia alimentaria de emergencia, atencion medica y dental, asesoramiento sobre vivienda, desarrollo de la fuerza laboral, alquiler de emergencia y asistencia para servicios publicos, vivienda de apoyo permanente y servicios de apoyo para poblaciones con necesidades especiales, incluidas personas sin hogar, ancianos, enfermos mentales, victimas de violencia domestica, personas afectadas por el VIH y personas con discapacidad. • Instalaciones publicas y infraestructura- mejorar la calidad de vida de los residentes de ingresos bajos y moderados de la ciudad de Yakima a traves de mejoras en las instalaciones publicas y la infraestructura. Esto 64 puede incluir, entre otros: la construccion o rehabilitacion de instalaciones publicas (estaciones de bomberos, bibliotecas, centros recreativos e instalaciones comunitarias), infraestructura publica (carreteras y aceras, sistemas de agua, aguas residuales y aguas pluviales) o parques y areas de juego. • Cumplimiento de codigos- mejorar el entorno fisico de las areas designadas dentro de la ciudad de Yakima asegurando el cumplimiento de las ordenanzas y reglamentos locales con respecto a los codigos de salud y vivienda, las ordenanzas de zonificacion y use del suelo, las normas de senalizacion y los codigos uniformes de construccion y de incendios. • Desarrollo economico- crear nueva asistencia financiera para la creacion y retencion de empleos segun las actividades elegibles de HUD, como prestamos flotantes, asistencia para microempresas u otras actividades elegibles aprobadas por el consejo de la ciudad de Yakima. • aA que areas sirve el Plan de Accion Anual? El area geografica atendida por los programas apoyados con fondos de CDBG y HOME durante el periodo del plan sera toda la ciudad, que incluye areas de pobreza concentrada y poblaciones minoritarias. l 5t ,e Bl.e :: 1 ' : :: :: V W 4rz 5 Wisl V.i Iry Mpree ya,/ey • w• • Meaa n„e _ wv o Takrm.i Whatcum>I Cnnlrtl�i. i nal(M' Apple Tree 'ley Mall Blvd ` WQ Helb J c aComo puedo comentar sobre el Plan de Accion Anual? El Plan de accion anual-preliminar para el ano fiscal 2024 y el borrador del resumen de residentes estan disponibles para comentarios publicos desde el 20 de noviembre de 2023 hasta el 19 de diciembre de 2023. Durante el periodo de comentarios de 30 dias, estaran disponibles copias del borrador del plan de accion anual y el borrador del resumen de residentes. en la Oficina de Servicios de Desarrollo Vecinal, 112 S. 8th Street, de 8:30 a. m. a 4:30 p. m.; Ayuntamiento, 129 N. 2nd Street, de 8:30 a. m. a 4:30 p. m.; en las bibliotecas del distrito de Yakima (solo borrador del resumen para residentes) y en el sitio web de la ciudad, en Servicios de desarrollo vecinal. (https://www.yakimawa.gov/services/neighborhood-development-services/). PLAN DE ACCION ANUAL 2024-RESUMEN PRELIMINARDE RESIDENTE 2 65 Las personas que deseen comentar podran hacerlo personalmente el martes 21 de noviembre de 2023 y/o martes 5 de diciembre de 2023, reunion del Concejo Municipal a las 6:00 p.m. en el Ayuntamiento en 129 N. 2ND Street. Envie comentarios escritos por correo electronico a Rosylen Oglesby a rosylen.oglesby@yakimawa.gov y/o Joan Davenport a joan.davenport@yakimawa.gov. Se aceptan comentarios escritos sobre el Borrador del Plan de Accion Anual hasta las 5:00 p.m. el martes 19 de diciembre de 2023 y se aceptan comentarios en persona hasta el cierre de la Audiencia Publica en la Asamblea del Concejo Municipal del 19 de diciembre de 2023. Las copias traducidas del Plan de Accion Anual-Preliminar y las copias del Plan de Accion Annual-Preliminar para personas con discapacidades estan disponibles a pedido. 1311111bXillIllb‘ PLAN DE ACCION ANUAL 2024-RESUMEN PRELIMINARDE RESIDENTE 3 66 PLAN DE ACCION ANUAL PROPUESTO PARA 2024 INSTANTANEA DEL PLAN DE GASTOS ACTIVIDADES PROGRAMADAS PARA OBJETIVOS REALIZADOS Y DESEMPENO PROGRAMA FONDOS FINANCIAMIENTO MEDIDAS DE DESEMPENO TRANSFERIDOS FEDERAL PARA FY 24 PROPUESTO PARA FY 24 CDBG($1,616,225) Programa de $500,000 100 Hogares/Unidades Rehabilitacion Unifamiliar Servicio publico $75,000 Aproximadamente 3,800 familias de ingresos bajos a moderados con diversos servicios dirigidos a la juventud. Instalaciones publicas e $777,824 $175,401 * Proyecto de alumbrado infraestructura publico—5 Targeted Areas * Instalacion de acera— *. 16 St./Tacoma St.to Washington Ave. * Centro acuatico en MLK,Jr. Park El cumplimiento del $88,000 360 Unidades de Codigo hogar/vivienda CDBG-CV($141,719) Instalaciones e $141,719 Instalacion de depuradores infraestructura publicas de aire en el sistema HVAC— Washington Fruit Center HOME ($3,765,413) Programa de Compra de $100,000 Vivienda por Primera Vez Hasta 10 CHDO(Habitat for $473,500 $86,079 Humanity) 5 nuevas unidades asequibles Nueva construccidn $2,675,440 $430,394 Continuation de viviendas multifamiliares de 86 unidades TBA—Nuevo: basado en proyectos seleccionados a traves de una RFP HOME-ARP($1,160,526) Proyectos de vivienda $1,610,526 TBA—Nuevo: basado en asequible proyectos seleccionados a traves de una RFP PLAN DE ACCION ANUAL 2024-RESUMEN PRELIMINARDE RESIDENTE 4 67 ADMINISTRACION DEL PROGRAMA($811,706) (costos de personal para administrar, monitorear y rastrear los usos de los fondos del programa federal) CDBG-CV: CDBG: $209,600 NA $180,230 HOME: $57,686 HOME-ARP: $182,281 HOME: $181,909 ARTICULO 108 PRESTAMOS El Programa de Prestamos de la Seccion 108 permite a los concesionarios de CDBG y HOME complementar los fondos de prestamos locales para apoyar el desarrollo comunitario, el desarrollo economico y los proyectos de vivienda en sus jurisdicciones. La Ciudad tiene disponible $3,197,005 en la autoridad de prestamo de la Seccion 108; sin embargo, actualmente no se proponen nuevos proyectos. A La tabla anterior se basa en la asignacion de fondos de derechos de CDBG y HOME de 2023. Es demasiado pronto para estimar el monto de financiamiento que se trasladara al ano fiscal 2024 para algunas areas de proyectos. Una vez que se determine esta informacion, se actualizara el Plan de Accion Anual 2024. PLAN DE ACCION ANUAL 2024-RESUMEN PRELIMINARDE RESIDENTE 5