HomeMy WebLinkAbout5130 RESOLUTION NO. 5 1 3 0
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, TO ACCEPT THE CONSOLIDATED
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
FOR THE 2014 PROGRAM YEAR
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn was designated as an entitlement
community by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
for its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; and
WHEREAS, the requirements of the CDBG require the City prepare and
submit a "Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)"
for each program year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Auburn heard and considered
public testimony on March 16, 2015 about the CAPER for its 2014 program
year. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, IN A REGULAR MEETING DULY ASSEMBLED, HEREWITH
RESOLVES THAT:
Section 1. That the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report (CAPER) for the 2014 program year is accepted.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of
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this-legislation and submit the report to HUD.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force
upon passage and signatures hereon.
DATED and SIGNED this day of ' 2015.
CITY OF AUBURN
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ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam
City Clerk
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City Attorney
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March 16, 2015
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CITY OF
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City of Auburn
Consolidated Plan for Years 2010 to 2014
Consolidated Annual Performance
and
Evaluation Report (CAPER)
for the
2014 Program Year
March 31, 2015
Department of Administration
25 West Main Street
Auburn, Washington 98001
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
CONTENTS:
I Introduction, Summary
II. Assessment of Goals and Strategies
A. Housing and Homeless Prevention Strategies
B. Livable Communities Strategies
C. Economic Development Strategies
D. Other Actions
E. Continuum of Care Strategies
F. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing_
G. Leveraging Resources
H. Self-Evaluation
III. Outcomes Measurement and Performance Reporting System
IV CDBG— Specific Requirements
A. Nature of and Reasons for any Change in Program Objectives
B. Assessment of Grantee Efforts to Comply with Consolidated Plan
C. Extent of Funds Used for National Objectives
D. Relocation Actions
E. Economic Development Activities
F. Program Income Accounts Description
G. Neighborhood Revitalization Strategies Report
H. Eliminating Barriers to Affordable Housing
I. Coordination with Public Housing Authorities
J. Lead-Based Paint Hazards
K. Compliance and Monitoring Performed during the Program Year
V. Public Participation Requirements
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I. Introduction, Summary:
The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the City
of Auburn, Washington, for program year 2014 is a report to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the City's activities and accomplishments
using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The City of Auburn
(hereinafter referred to as the City) combines its CDBG funds with its general funds to
support human service activities and human service planning and administration; this
planning is detailed in the City's Consolidated Plan and in its Annual Action Plan and
correlated with the CAPER. `-
On November 4, 2013 the Auburn City Couneil"',passed Resolution Number 5000
adopting the 2014 Action Plan for the City a 0,u bur'i's.Consolidated Plan for Years
2010 to 2014. The 2014 Action Plan w, 4"" on "anestimated, combined human
service budget of $1,000,000, out of q, approximatehy $500,000 were CDBG
funds and $500,000 were City of Auburn general funds.
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This Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPE&) will explain
in more detail where CDBG fu,, were spent: `The CAPER will a less how that
spending addresses the housiri sand. communit develo ment goals that the City et
forth in its Consolidated Plan fo Yea '2010 to 2014 ,p g y
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II. Assessment of Goals and;Strategies�
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A. Housing and Hoin"eless Prevention Strategies
Activitiesfunded btlleCify'^through it-sontracts with local agencies to promote
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aM;dable housing and prevent homelessness are part of its goal to assure Auburn
presidents have sufficient fo'odto eat and`a'roof overhead. The following are activities
thattreceived CDBG'funds rel`af.e to this goal.
• rr CDBG funds ere used to make sure Auburn residents have access to
,emergency assistance in the event that they become homeless. Specifically,
CDBG funds w":ere used for the following:
nffort to help retired couples and senior citizens stay in
affordable housing, the City uses its CDBG funds to make home
repairs for low-income and primarily senior homeowners.
B. Livable Communities Strategies
The City uses its CDBG funds to help achieve the national objective of providing or
maintaining a suitable living environment; particularly for its low income residents.
Towards this end, the City uses its CDBG funds for the following:
• Support a regional network of community health services that provide basic
health care to low-income residents. The City provides CDBG funds to
HealthPoint of King County (formerly Community Health Centers) for
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primary medical and dental care to low-income, uninsured residents at
facilities located in Auburn.
• Support a local senior retirement community with funds to construct a skilled
nursing facility for access by all Auburn residents.
C. Economic Development StratelZies
The City of Auburn strives to help potential entrepreneurs obtain the business skills they
need to start and sustain a business and develop jobs. Towards this end, the City
provides the Small Business Assistance Center of Green River Community College
funding to provide training and counseling to individuals starting businesses.
D. Other Actions: Neighborhood Revitalization:
The City of Auburn uses its CDBG funds to preserve and/or revitalize low and
moderate income neighborhoods. CDBG funds for planning and administration are
used to work with neighborhood groups to identify local needs and develop plans to
address those needs. Additional CDBG funds are used for the following:
• Develop neighborhood plans so that low income neighborhoods can
become eligible for consideration as local investment areas.
• Increase neighborhood property values, increase the length of time
residents reside in neighborhood, increase number of owner-occupied
units and improve sustainability of the entire neighborhood by installing
public infrastructure such as curbs, sidewalks, street lights and curb cuts
for wheelchairs.
E. Continuum of Care Stratelzies /Reduction in Poverty Strategies
The City of Auburn provides a Continuum of Care primary through two channels. First,
the City participates in the King County HOME Consortium, which sets policy direction
and distributes HOME and McKinney funds throughout the County. On a local level,
the City funds programs — both through the General Fund and with CDBG — that help
prevent homelessness and address emergency and transitional housing needs. In addition
to CDBG funded activities described in this CAPER, the following examples of general
fund activities likewise help reduce poverty and homelessness in Auburn:
• The City provides over $60,000 of general funds to feed and care for over
10,000 Auburn residents.
• The City provides general fund support to provide emergency housing to
over 400 homeless adults and children.
• The City provides ACAP Child and Family Services funds to subsidize the
childcare of over 40 low-income, Auburn families.
• The City provides more than $90,000 of general fund support for services
to victims of domestic violence.
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F. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing:
The City complies in accordance with its "Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
Choice" (AI) as required for CDBG entitlement communities. As a result of the Al
and the public response to it, the consultant—a partner in this effort throughout the
county—who prepared the Al identified three impediments and made three initial
recommendations. The recommendations were:
• Expand current education and outreach efforts-
• Continue ongoing enforcement acti.vit esiby holding responsible those able
to make improvements in this are',jantl
• Target homeownership an, lending marked g:,to all citizens of all
backgrounds. .
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The City continues to implement the`recommendations in the AI°« ,
among other actions, theg&
Aity has inserted,^AM''Fair Housing logos onto its human
service and housing plannirigMocuments as a4eans to publicize Fair Housing and
the City's commitment to it. The C ty has made'publications promoting Fair Housing
available at City Hall, SeniorCenterand ,other public, gathering places. A link to
Fair Housing information has`been pla edon. the City,s website as a resource to
residents as,�welJ.� -The:City continues to
ues to,monr'compliance with the Fair Housing
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Act. Complaints are referred to theWaskimgton State Human Rights Commission for
resolution. N'Wfair housing complaint ere filed against the City in 2014 nor did the
City make any referral�.ofaldeged complaints to the Washington State Human Rights
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Commission. In ,2015: the it, of Auburn will enter into a reassessment of
imp ime t elated fo 'air housin��for he update of its 5-year Consolidated Plan.
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G. Ee6raging Resources
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CDBG`.appropriated`By,the City are sometimes used to leverage other public and
private funding resour es. For instance, in 2014 CDBG funds were used to leverage
matching funds of the, City of Auburn's general fund, the human services budget
exceeded $1 f illion, hat went to meet the goals and strategies of the City's
Consolidated Plana Additionally, County resources and private investments were
accessed as a direct result of the City's combined CDBG and general fund support of
non-profit agencies in the community.
H. Self-Evaluation
During their review of the CAPER, the Human Service Committee agreed that the
City is implementing the strategies contained in the Consolidated Plan. The City
works to remain in general compliance, while adjusting project selection and
monitoring to include provisions for the increased timelines due to response to
environmental regulations (ESA and Lead Paint).
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Public service activities are within their intended schedule. Furthermore, the City
continues to publicize its Housing Repair Program so as to increase the number of
clientele served each year.
III. Outcomes Measurement and Performance Reporting System:
The Department of Housing and Urban Development instituted a reporting system for
outcome-based performance measures. The following summarizes accomplishments
relative to the 2014 Action Plan.
Agency: City of Auburn Community Services: Housing Repair Program
Activity: Provide emergency housing repairs to low-mod income Auburn
homeowners at risk of becoming homeless.
Proposed: 40 clients Actual: 52 clients
Budget: $200,000 Spent: $173,434.65
Summary: During 2014 the City awarded more than 50 grants for minor
home repairs. Actual expenditures were an average of less than
$4,000 per client. All of the clients served were low-mod
income, most earned less than 30% of the King County median
household income (KCMHI) and were primarily senior citizens.
Goal: Health care to be physically and mentally fit.
Outcome: Within the city limits of Auburn are located non-profit agencies
that provide health care to its low-income residents.
Output Goal: Support a regional network of community health services that
provide basic health care to low-income residents.
Agency: HealthPoint of King County (formerly Community Health Center)
Activity: Provide primary medical / dental care to low-income,
uninsured residents at facilities located in Auburn.
Proposed: 78 / 70 clients Actual: 78 / 70 clients
Budget: $57,500.00 Spent: $57,500.00
Summary: Community Health Centers has served the expected number
of clients for the contracted year. Through additional
resources, their total service to the City was much greater.
Goal: Education and job skills to lead an independent life.
Outcome: Auburn has a central location that makes available a variety of
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services and assistance to individuals who are starting a business.
Output Goal: Help potential entrepreneurs obtain the business skills they need
to start and sustain a business. Provide potential entrepreneurs
research and technical assistance on potential businesses in
Auburn and the means to finance them.
Agency: GRCC Small Business Assistance Center
Activity: Provide small business Jratntng and counseling to enable
businesses and individual"s' `starting business to survive and
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Proposed: 25 clients Actual: 25 clients
Budget: $37,500.00 Spent: $37,5000.00`.,
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Summary: The agency provided over 480 hours oftechnical assistance
and over 200 hou s of counseling creating orsaving 20 jobs.
Agency: South King County Wilt See`rvice Center. Employment Training
Activity: Providearainingtg{residents'sorthat employment is found and
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Proposed: 15, clients Actual 15 clients
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Budgetw $4,500.00 Spent- $14,500.00
S.ummaryKr,,_ T&hefkagency provided training and job placement for the
"'}° .r - :M contracted:;. amount of residents and provided additional
1, IMsistance to 6 other Auburn residents.
IV. CD BG— Specific Requirements
A. Nature'of andti asons for any Change in Program Objectives
No chang w re made in the Program Objectives of the 2014 Action Plan.
B. Assessment of Grantee Efforts in Complying with Consolidated Plan
The City did not, through action or willful inaction, hinder the implementation
of the Consolidated Plan. If requested, the City provides letters of compliance
to entities that are pursuing HUD-approved activities within the City (e.g.,
letters of zoning compliance, assistance with development processes, etc.).
C. Extent of Funds Used for National Objectives
All funds were used exclusively for the National Objectives.
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D. Relocation Actions
No activities that required relocation of households or businesses were
undertaken during the 2014 program year.
E. Economic Development Activities
The Small Business Assistance Center (SBAC) has as a goal the
creation/retention jobs. The activities provided by SBAC for the 25 low and
moderate income clients served is providing both counseling hours and loan
assistance as public benefit.
F. Program Income Accounts Description
The City of Auburn did not receive any program income during 2014.
G. Neighborhood Revitalization Strategies Reports
The City of Auburn is working to align its Neighborhood Revitalization
Strategy in accordance to HUD's criteria for selected or targeted
neighborhoods. The City does have a policy in place that utilizes CDBG funds
to make improvements according to HUD regulations.
H. Eliminating Barriers to Affordable Housing
The City provided grants for home repairs to more than 50 low-income
homeowners. Most of these homeowners were senior citizens. They home
repairs provided the clients of Auburn's Housing Repair Program enable them
to stay in their homes, which are much more affordable than what they find
elsewhere.
I. Coordination with Public Housing Authorities
The City of Auburn and the King County Housing Authority have a long
history of collaboration toward developing affordable housing for low-income
residents and people with special needs. The King County Housing Authority
has a significant number of public housing units located in Auburn; in addition
to more than 800 housing voucher holders. The City of Auburn continues to
work with the King County Housing Authority to preserve and maintain
Auburn's stock of affordable housing for its low-income residents.
J. Lead-Based Paint Hazards
The City of Auburn includes language in its CDBG contracts that require
agencies to comply with HUD Lead-Based Paint Regulations (24 CFR Part 35)
issued pursuant to the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C.
Sections 4831, et seq.) requiring prohibition of the use of lead-based paint
whenever CDBD funds are used. In addition, the City notifies residents of
potential lead-based paint hazards when it awards a Housing Repair grant. A
copy of the pamphlet — "Protect Your Family from Lead In Your Home" is
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provided each Housing Repair client when the City conducts the initial
inspection of their home.
K. Compliance and Monitoring Performed during the Program Year
Outcome data is included in the contract between the City of Auburn and the
agency receiving CDBG funds. The City monitors agency compliance with its
CDBG contract by requiring the agency to submit quarterly reports that
includes data on the number of service units provided along with demographic
information about their clients. In addition, C34ty staff monitors the agencies
with a site visit at least once a year and maintains a more frequent contact with
agencies using the telephone and email he information contained in this
CAPER was derived from these site visits, quarterly reports and miscellaneous
agency contacts.
V. Public Participation Requirements r;.
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The public review: pjeiod for this '.Co �gl=idated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report for�r22014;began on Febfuary 12, 2015 when copies became
available for distributtbn. A�public notice was published in The Seattle Times
on announcing the plawas ready tfor publi eview and comment. A public
hearing was°,scheduled a db:advertised `at.whic 'time the review period ends.
Public;>co_.R As were e ewed y the City o Auburn's City Council.
AW"Presentation to therCity Council.-Vds made on March 16, 2015 for final review
and c h ideration p or to submitting it to HUD on March 31, 2015.
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