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City of Auburn
Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan
2020 – 2024
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Executive Summary
ES-05 Executive Summary – 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The purpose of the City of Auburn's contribution to the King County Consortium Consolidated Plan is to
provide guidance for the investment of certain Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in
the City and within the surrounding region as well as setting forth goals and performance measures. The
Consolidated Plan has been prepared on behalf of and with the assistance of participating groups,
agencies and organizations. The City of Auburn is committed to finding effective, coordinated
approaches to address the unmet needs of its low and moderate income residents, and has aligned the
goals of the Consolidated Plan with our Urban County Consortium partners.
The City of Auburn anticipates receiving approximately $600,000 per year in CDBG funds during the five
year period of the Consolidated Plan for program years 2020-2024. These funds will be used to address
housing, homelessness, and community development needs throughout the community.
Data in this Consolidated Plan is based primarily upon the 2011-2015 American Community Survey (ACS)
five-year data set, which is the most current ACS data available at time of publishing. This data provides
the most detailed information available on income, poverty, housing, and housing cost burden. For the
purposes of Auburn’s Consolidated Planning process, the ACS data has been supplemented in this Plan
with more recent data from community surveys, focus groups, public meetings, and other available data
sets pertaining to housing and community development. The Consolidated Plan follows the Department
of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) standardized template, and each section contains questions
framed by HUD.
The Consolidated Plan also takes into account the findings and goals of King County’s 2019 Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI). The AI found that systemic segregation, disproportionate
housing needs, and individual-level discrimination are present and ongoing across King County, including
in Auburn.
Key Findings from the AI include:
King County has become significantly more diverse over recent decades.
Jurisdictions in King County can be categorized within three racial compositions: areas that are
diverse, predominantly White and Asian, and predominantly White.
South Seattle and Southwest King County contain the most diverse areas of King County and
face the greatest barriers in access to opportunity.
Economic segregation is a major factor to segregation patterns throughout King County and
protected class status is frequently correlated with lower incomes.
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Housing prices have increased dramatically in the last ten years, displacing lower-income
communities of color and immigrants.
Field-testing conducted across jurisdictions in King County found evidence of individual-level
housing discrimination in about half of all tests. The testing that occurred in Auburn was
consistent with these results.
The AI proposed the following Fair Housing Goals:
1. Invest in programs that provide fair housing education, enforcement, and testing.
2. Engage underrepresented communities on an ongoing basis to better understand barriers and
increase access to opportunity.
3. Provide more housing for vulnerable populations.
4. Provide more housing choices for people with large families.
5. Support efforts to increase housing stability.
6. Preserve and increase affordable housing in communities at high risk of displacement.
7. Review zoning laws to increase housing options and supply in urban areas.
8. Work with communities to guide investments in historically underserved communities.
9. Support the Affordable Housing Committee’s efforts to promote fair housing.
10. Report annually on Fair Housing Goals and progress.
2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment
Overview
Within this context, the Consolidated Plan's identified objectives and outcomes are:
1. Affordable Housing – Ensure access to healthy, affordable housing for low- and moderate-
income households throughout the region and advance fair housing to end discrimination and
overcome historic patterns of segregation.
2. Homelessness – Make homelessness rare, brief, and one-time and eliminate racial disparities.
3. Community and Economic Development – Establish and maintain healthy, integrated, and
vibrant communities by improving the well-being and mobility of low- and moderate-income
residents, and focusing on communities with historic disparities in health, income, and quality of
life.
To accomplish these outcomes and objectives, the City invests in programs that meet the community
basic needs, increase self-sufficiency, provide economic opportunity and develop a safe community.
3. Evaluation of past performance
During the first four years of the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan, Auburn worked with the community,
nonprofit agencies, HUD, and our partners in the King County Consortium to make progress towards our
Consolidated Plan goals.
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Each year, the City of Auburn prepares a Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)
and submits it to HUD. The CAPER reports on the specific accomplishments and activities for that year.
From 2015 to 2018, the City of Auburn achieved the following with CDBG funds:
242 households received home repairs
81 residents received job training and placement
54 small businesses received assistance
75 youth received free after-school programming
209 residents received medical services
247 residents received dental services
Bathrooms at Les Gove Park were renovated to become ADA accessible
A house was rehabbed to accommodate a transitional housing program which has served
multiple families in the community
A small business in the downtown core received a business façade improvement
Four sections of sidewalk were built or modified to meet ADA requirements
4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process
The City of Auburn held a public meeting prior to the development of the Consolidated Plan in order to
receive public input on community needs, barriers to fair housing, priorities, and potential strategies.
Notices for the meeting were posted on the City’s website and emailed to agencies and community
stakeholders via a distribution list.
In addition to soliciting direct input from community members, the City also worked with a consultant to
complete a 2019 Community Needs Assessment. The report synthesized data and community feedback
from stakeholder interviews, focus groups, and a community-wide online survey. This data and input
went into the development of the Needs Assessment and Market Analysis sections of the Consolidated
Plan.
The City of Auburn in conjunction with the Consortium consulted with multiple public and private
agencies during the development of the consolidated plan. Agencies that participated in consultations
included: the King County Housing Authority, All Home King County, other government human service
providers and nonprofit agencies delivering services in Auburn and the subregion.
In addition to conducting consultations during the development of the plan, the City of Auburn
collaborates and works closely with numerous coalitions, committees and government entities
throughout the duration of the plan in efforts to enhance strategies and systems to meet established
goals and objectives on the plan.
The draft of the Consolidated Plan was posted on September 4, 2019 for public comment.
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5. Summary of public comments
Prior to development of the Consolidated Plan, the City collected input from a public meeting held on
April 1, 2019 to inform community needs and gaps, and to receive input from Auburn residents on how
impactful the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan strategies were.
Community members shared feedback with the City on what is working well, what is missing from our
previous Consolidated Plan strategies, what they would like to see prioritized, and the ways in which our
residents are experiencing barriers to fair housing choice. Below is a summary of key feedback received
from public stakeholders.
What is Working Well
Sidewalk ADA improvements help create greater accessibility and safety for the community
Health and dental services
Youth after-school programming
Small business assistance helps to build entrepreneurship opportunities for community
members
What is Missing
There continues to be a significant need for health services in the community, including mental
health and substance abuse treatment.
Supports for tenants are limited and more is needed in the areas of tenant education, legal
assistance, and mediation support for direct landlord engagement.
A greater focus is needed on homelessness prevention services in the community.
Transportation within Auburn and the larger region continues to be a barrier to accessing
services and employment easily and efficiently.
Barriers to Fair Housing Choice
The lack of housing affordability, locally and regionally, is a key barrier for low- to moderate-
income residents accessing safe and healthy housing in a community of choice.
There is more education needed for both landlords and tenants on their rights and
responsibilities.
Many individuals in local shelters are housing ready and have rental resources available, but
there are no housing units available for them to move into. This increases the strain on our
homeless crisis response system.
The lack of proactive enforcement and oversight of tenant protections translates to a lack of
systemic accountability for tenant rights and rental housing quality in our community.
The process for Fair Housing Enforcement is particularly challenging for vulnerable populations
to access, due to fear of retaliation and an overly complex civil legal system.
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Low income renters in our community face particular challenges with absentee/out of state
landlords in rental properties and mobile home parks.
Credit scores and social security numbers are being used as neutral tools to discriminate against
potential tenants.
Tenants are experiencing barriers to accessing housing due to the changing technology used by
landlords and property managers. A lack of access to technology for online applications presents
soft barriers, while discrimination in the form of social media ad targeting can be a more
concrete form of discrimination that bars access to rental information by certain populations.
Recommended Actions Identified by Public Stakeholders
Programs that support low-income homeowners with energy efficiency improvements to reduce
overall housing cost.
Programs or policies that address the increasing rental costs in the community.
Need to prioritize services for renters in the community.
Support pre-apprenticeship programs that provide job training and build skills in repair and
manufacturing trades.
The City of Auburn also held a thirty day public comment period starting on September 4, 2019 and
provided a public hearing for the Consolidated Plan on October 7, 2019. No additional comments were
received during that time.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
All comments and views provided were taken into consideration during the Consolidated Plan process.
Any comments not accepted were deemed as offensive, inappropriate or had no relation to issues
related to Auburn or the Consolidated Plan.
7. Summary
Auburn residents along with stakeholders, community partners, service providers and others were
consulted during the development of the Consolidated Plan. They provided valuable input that
supported to the development of the outcomes and objectives listed in the Consolidated Plan. The
remainder of the plan will provide further detail on how Auburn intends to employ its investment.
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The Process
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b)
1. Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those
responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source
The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and
those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
Lead Agency Auburn Community Development Department
CDBG Administrator Auburn Community Development Department
HOME Administrator King County Department of Community and Human Services
ESG Administrator King County Department of Community and Human Services
Table 1– Responsible Agencies
Narrative
The City of Auburn, as a member of the King County Consortium, administers its own CDBG funds and
prepares its own Consolidated Plan for the administration of those funds. However, it also contributes
to sections of the King County Consolidated Plan relating to the HOME program. The lead staff for King
County are identified below:
HOME Program – Nicole Washington
ESG Program – Kate Speltz
As a member of the King County Consortium, the City works closely with numerous nonprofit
organizations in the region that implement programs funded by the City of Auburn CDBG program. A
detailed list of agencies responsible for administering funded programs by CDBG can be found in
the Action Plan section of this document.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Joy Scott
Community Services Manager
City of Auburn
25 West Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001
253.876.1965
jfscott@auburnwa.gov
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PR-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
This section describes the community consultation process followed by the City of Auburn in updating
the Consolidated Plan and the coordination with other local governments, the Continuum of Care,
service agencies, and community stakeholders. The City of Auburn consulted with multiple public and
private agencies as well as community members during the development of the Consolidated Plan.
In addition to conducting consultations during the development of the plan, the City of Auburn
collaborates and works closely with numerous coalitions, committees, and government entities
throughout the duration of the plan in efforts to enhance strategies and systems to meet established
goals and objectives of the plan.
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)).
The City of Auburn works closely with partnering King County jurisdictions, public housing authorities
and health providers to develop systems in order to improve the quality of service and access for low-
income residents as well as the community as a whole within the city and throughout the region.
The City of Auburn, in partnership with the Seattle-King County Coalition on Homelessness, convenes a
monthly group of service providers, faith communities, community advocates, and others, to coordinate
efforts on serving individuals experiencing homelessness in South King County. The meeting provides a
venue for resource sharing, collaboration, training, and best practice implementation. City staff also
participate in regional collaborative and decision making bodies such as the King County Joint
Recommendations Committee (JRC) and the South King County Human Services Planners group. The city
is a member of the King County Human Services Funder Collaborative, which provides a more
streamlined process for human service agencies to access funding from multiple cities.
Additionally, the City participates in monthly meetings with staff from King County Department of
Community and Human Services, Public Health King County, the Housing Development Consortium,
Valley Cities, the Multi-Service Center, and the King County Housing Authority to review program
progress and delivery of services funded through regional efforts. This regional collaboration work is
supported by the South King Housing and Homelessness Partnership, which Auburn and other South
King County Cities contribute to in order to build additional capacity to address issues related to housing
and homelessness in the South King County region.
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
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Since 2016, King County and All Home, our region’s Continuum of Care (CoC) lead agency, launched the
Coordinated Entry for All (CEA) system for homeless populations and has been refining the system since
then. National research identifies coordinated entry as a key component for an effective homeless
system because it improves the quality of client screening and assessment, matches clients to
appropriately targeted services and resources, and promotes a more efficient use of resources. CEA
processes and prioritizes assistance based on vulnerability and severity of service needs to ensure that
people who need assistance the most can receive it in a timely manner.
A key feature of the CEA system includes a common assessment tool, the CEA Housing Triage Tool,
which is based upon vulnerability and severity of service needs to ensure that people who need
assistance the most can receive it in a timely manner. Chronically homeless individuals and families,
families with children, veterans, unaccompanied youth, and young adults are a part of the coordinated
system. In addition, CEA utilizes regional access points which serve as the primary “front door” for the
homeless housing system.
Auburn’s mayor is a member of All Home’s coordinating board, and participates in regional CoC efforts.
During the latter half of 2019, Auburn staff have been invited to provide feedback to King County and All
Home in their efforts to shift the current governance model of our CoC. We expect to continue to play a
role in this process during the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan period.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate
outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS
The ESG program focuses on assisting people to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after
experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis.
Consultation with CoC - During the planning process, All Home, the CoC, advises and collaborates with
the County and the City of Seattle in stakeholder meetings as a part of the development of the
Consolidated Plan and the Action Plan.
Allocation of ESG Funds - The Consortium consults with, member jurisdictions, stakeholders, and the
public, and works with the Joint Recommendation Committee to allocate ESG funds. Auburn has a
representative on the JRC and works closely with King County to provide input on local context. Funding
awards are made on a competitive basis through bi-annual funding rounds advertised publicly and
conducted through the King County Department of Procurement.
Performance Standards and Evaluation of Outcomes - All projects adhere to the Homeless Management
Information System (HMIS) operating standards and all reporting and program evaluation is completed
through HMIS. Within HMIS, data for target populations, youth and young adults, singles, and families, is
collected for the following three categories: 1) exit to permanent housing; 2) average program stay; and
3) return to homelessness. This information is collected for emergency shelters, transitional housing,
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permanent supportive housing, prevention, and rental assistance programs. Actual performance is
measured against the target goals.
Funding, Policies and Procedures for HMIS - The Consortium, with King County as the lead, has improved
the efficiency and accountability of HMIS. The King County HHCDD team coordinates with the HMIS
team who also are employees of King County. This strengthens the infrastructure and refines the
process that allows HMIS to act as the data system platform for the CEA system. Using HMIS as the
platform for the system allows continued and substantial improvement in the amount and accuracy of
data reported.
The Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act (HEARTH Act) revised the
Emergency Shelter Grants Program and renamed it the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program. The
new name reflects the change in the program’s focus from addressing the needs of homeless people in
emergency shelters to assisting people to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after
experiencing homelessness and/or a housing crisis.
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process
and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other
entities
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Table 2– Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
1 Agency/Group/Organization KING COUNTY
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - County
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
As a member of the King County Housing Consortium
for the purpose of HOME funds, Auburn works
closely with King County in the development of the
City's and the County's Consolidated Plan. Because
the two entities have a cardinal role in each other's
program delivery there is active participation from
both parties in the development of the plan. Staff
from King County and Auburn met regularly prior to
and during the development of the plan, and both
entities participated in the public meeting held in
Auburn on April 1.
2 Agency/Group/Organization KENT
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Anti-poverty Strategy
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How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
As members of the Urban County Consortium,
Auburn and Kent staff worked closely together
during the development of the Consolidated Plan.
Staff from both cities attend monthly meetings to
discuss human services and housing trends, needs,
and progress on ongoing initiatives.
3 Agency/Group/Organization FEDERAL WAY
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
As members of the Urban County Consortium,
Auburn and Federal Way staff worked closely
together during the development of the
Consolidated Plan. Staff from both cities attend
monthly meetings to discuss human services and
housing trends, needs, and progress on ongoing
initiatives.
4 Agency/Group/Organization Housing Development Consortium of Seattle-King
County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Planning organization
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
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How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Auburn participates in monthly meetings convened
by the Housing Development Consortium (HDC) on
homeless response needs and strategy in SKC, and
bimonthly meetings focused on affordable housing
data and developments. The information collected
by HDC helps to inform multiple pieces of our
Consolidated Plan, particularly those strategies
related to homelessness and affordable housing in
our community.
5 Agency/Group/Organization Seattle-King County Coalition on Homelessness
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
Nonprofit agency
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Auburn is a member of the Seattle-King County
Coalition on Homelessness (SKCCH), and co-
convenes a monthly group of service providers
working with people experiencing homelessness in
our communities. The meetings provide a frequent
check-in point, and the opportunity to hear from
providers directly on the challenges and trends
they're seeing in Auburn. The Coalition on
Homelessness' organizational members include
agencies and community groups that provide
emergency shelter and services, transitional housing,
and permanent, supported housing to the roughly
27,000 men, women, and children who are homeless
in King County during one year.
6 Agency/Group/Organization South King County Housing and Homelessness
Partners
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
Regional organization
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What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
South King Housing and Homelessness Partners
(SKHHP) is a coalition formed by an interlocal
agreement between the jurisdictions of Auburn,
Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent,
Normandy Park, Renton, Tukwila, and King County.
The agreement allows for South King County
jurisdictions to work together and share resources in
order to effectively address affordable housing and
homelessness. This collaborative model is based on
similar approaches used in Snohomish County, East
King County, and other areas of the country. The
purpose of the coalition is to increase the available
options for South King County residents to access
affordable housing and to preserve the existing
affordable housing stock.
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
A wide range of groups and organizations participated in the process including public funders from
Washington State and King County partner jurisdictions, public housing authorities, members from the
Seattle-King County Housing Development Consortium, stakeholders, housing providers for low-and-
moderate income persons, agencies who serve persons who are homeless, and Seattle-King County
Public Health. In addition to the consultations referenced above, Auburn, King County and Consortium
partner staff coordinate closely with each other and fan out to participate and attend a wide range of
standing meetings with city planners, housing and service providers.
The only types of organizations not consulted with were corrections facilities. The rationale for not
consulting with these facilities is that the City does not host this type of organization.
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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?
Continuum of Care All Home King County The goals of Auburn's Strategic Plan overlap with the
goals of the CoC to address the needs of homeless
residents in the community and reduce the risk of
homelessness.
Table 3– Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any
adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan
(91.215(l))
As a member of the King County Housing Consortium for the purpose of HOME funds, Auburn works
closely with King County in the development of the City's and the County's Consolidated Plan. Because
the two entities have a cardinal role in each other's program delivery there is active participation from
both parties in the development of the plan.
The City also actively participates in the South King County Human Services Planners Committee. The
Committee is composed of neighboring South King County City's such as Kent, Federal Way and Burien
as well as partnering funder organizations such as All Home and United Way. The monthly meetings are
used to discuss current issues impacting the community as well as Consolidated Planning and other
CDBG program management strategies.
Narrative
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PR-15 Citizen Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
Citizen participation plays a crucial role in the success of the City's Consolidated Plan. The goals are to hear the community's feedback and
recommendations on how CDBG funds should be invested and how services can coordinate to achieve the greatest impact.
As part of the Consolidated Plan development, the City of Auburn solicited input on community needs, priorities, and potential strategies. Public
input was gathered utilizing a variety of public engagement strategies, including public meetings, written comments, stakeholder interviews,
focus groups, and online surveys. The City made an effort to reduce barriers to input by providing the online survey in English and Spanish and
making interpretation available during the public meeting and stakeholder interviews and focus groups.
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Citizen Participation Outreach
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not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1 Public
Meeting
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Elected
Leaders,
Service
Providers,
Business
Community
"One Table" was a series of
meetings convened by the City
of Seattle, the City of Auburn,
and King County. The January
22, 2018 One Table Community
Action Work Group meeting
brought elected officials,
service providers to discuss the
root causes of homelessness
and to develop a community
approach to homelessness and
affordability.
Full meeting summary at URL
below
None https://www.kin
gcounty.gov/dep
ts/community-
human-
services/housing
/services/homele
ss-housing/one-
table.aspx
2 Public
Meeting
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Elected
Leaders,
Service
Providers,
Business
Community
The April 4, 2018 One Table
Community Action Work Group
meeting brought elected
officials, service providers to
discuss the root causes of
homelessness
Full meeting summary at URL
below
None https://www.kin
gcounty.gov/dep
ts/community-
human-
services/housing
/services/homele
ss-housing/one-
table.aspx
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3 Public
Meeting
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Elected
Leaders,
Service
Providers,
Business
Community
The August 3, 2018 One Table
Community Action Work Group
meeting brought elected
officials, service providers to
discuss the root causes of
homelessness.
Full meeting summary at URL
below
None https://www.kin
gcounty.gov/dep
ts/community-
human-
services/housing
/services/homele
ss-housing/one-
table.aspx
4 Public
Meeting
Non-
targeted/broad
community
On April 1, the City of Auburn
held a public meeting with
support from King County to
gather input for the 2020-2024
Consolidated Plan update, and
to hear from community
members on local housing
needs and barriers to Fair
Housing.
People expressed a desire to see
more affordable housing, fewer
barriers to obtaining housing
including: tenant screening,
selective micro-targeting
through social media,
discrimination against domestic
violence survivors, rental
application fees. Also
mentioned was single family
zoning as exclusionary and
limiting the housing supply.
Other supply constraining
factors mentioned were
permitting process and
regulations.
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Summary of
comments
received
Summary of
comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
5 Stakehold
er
meeting
King County
Library System
City of Auburn staff along with
consultant met with staff at
King County Library system to
hear input on community
needs.
Identified gaps in services
included low availability of
shelter beds compared to
community need, lack of
medical respite beds,
wraparound services for
individuals experiencing chronic
homelessness, transportation.
None
6 Stakehold
er
meeting
Auburn Food
Bank
City of Auburn staff along with
consultant held two focus
groups at Auburn food bank,
for staff and clients to provide
input on community needs.
Identified gaps in services
included inadequate
transportation, lack of
affordable housing, insufficient
mental health services
compared to need, lack of
personal storage options for
individuals experiencing
homelessness.
None
7 Stakehold
er
meeting
Nexus Youth
and Families
City of Auburn staff along with
consultant held two focus
groups at Nexus Youth and
Families, for staff and clients to
provide input on community
needs.
Identified gaps in services
included youth-appropriate
employment services, clothing
resources, and lack of
affordable housing locally.
None
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Target of
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Summary of
response/attendance
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Summary of
comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
8 Stakehold
er
meeting
Mother Africa City of Auburn staff along with
consultant met with staff at
Mother Africa to hear input on
community needs.
Identified gaps in services
included lack of emergency
shelter beds for individuals
fleeing domestic violence, lack
of large family-size affordable
housing units across South King
County, including Auburn, and
employment services.
None
9 Stakehold
er
meeting
Ukrainian
Community
Center of
Washington
City of Auburn staff along with
consultant met with staff at
Ukrainian Community Center
of Washington to hear input on
community needs.
Identified gaps in services
included employment services,
housing-related legal resources
for renters, lack of affordable
housing, and resources for
utility assistance for low-income
community members.
None
10 Stakehold
er
meeting
Seattle-King
County Public
Health Mobile
Medical Van
City of Auburn staff along with
consultant met with staff at the
Mobile Medical Van to hear
input on community needs.
Identified gaps included a lack
of medical respite beds for
individuals experiencing
homeless, emergency shelter
beds, and legal assistance.
None
11 Stakehold
er
meeting
Mary's Place City of Auburn consultant met
with staff at Mary's Place to
hear input on community
needs.
Identified gaps included
insufficient affordable housing
and shelter capacity in South
King County.
None
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not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
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12 Public
Meeting
City of Auburn
Human
Services
Committee
City of Auburn staff along with
consultant met with the City of
Auburn's Human Services
Committee to hear input on
community needs.
Identified gaps included
insufficient affordable housing
locally, lack of transportation,
especially at a subregional level,
lack of flexible options for
increasing affordable housing
stock.
None
13 Stakehold
er
meeting
Interfaith Task
Force on
Homelessness
City of Auburn consultant met
with staff at the Interfaith Task
Force on Homelessness to hear
input on community needs.
Identified gaps included a lack
of directed support and
programs for individuals living in
their vehicles in Auburn.
None
14 Internet
Outreach
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Broad community survey was
made available for 9 weeks
with outreach to community
members and human service
providers through web
postings, social media,
targeted emails, availability at
public events, and
announcements at community
meetings. The survey received
119 responses.
Survey responses identified
community perceptions of
increasing human service needs,
particularly related to housing
stability, domestic violence, and
food and emergency sheltering.
Respondents would like to see
city prioritization of basic needs,
homeless prevention and
housing stability, neighborhood
safety and wellbeing, and health
and dental care.
None
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Needs Assessment
NA-05 Overview
Needs Assessment Overview
The needs assessment of Auburn's Consolidated Plan is largely comprised of data provided through HUD
and the US Census well as information gathered through consultations and citizen participation. The
assessment provides a clear picture of Auburn's needs related to affordable housing, special needs
housing, community development and homelessness. Within these topics the highest priority needs will
be identified which will form the basis for a strategic plan.
Numerous sources were used to conclude Auburn's needs for the next five years, including Census data,
school district data, information from the HUD Comprehensive Affordability Strategy and the
Washington State Department of Health and Social Services. Data from the King County Regional
Affordable Housing Task Force was also used to provide more in depth detail about Auburn's housing
needs.
In addition, the City worked with a consultant to provide focus groups, stakeholder interviews, and a
community-wide survey on housing and human service needs. The City assessed comments received
from residents and consultations with stakeholders, partners and other collaborative partners who
worked closely with the city on housing and other human services issues.
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NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs - 91.415, 91.215 (f)
Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Facilities:
In 2015, the City of Auburn completed a strategic planning process specific to the City’s parks, open
spaces, and recreation facilities. The plan emphasized the following recommendations with regards to
public parks and recreation facilities:
Age/Composition: Our young, growing population, with many single-parent families and an increasing
population of elderly residents, has extensive needs for recreation and service programs, as well as
recreation facilities.
Race: Auburn’s changing racial composition can be incorporated into its historical, cultural and
recreational programming and in development of facilities.
Housing: With increased density of housing, there is an increased need for parks and open space to
replace the lost “backyard” is occurring.
Income Levels: The lower income levels in Auburn mean that there is a greater need for public
recreation facilities. Our residents also require classes and programs at reasonable rates or no cost.
Teens, the elderly, and families with several children are particularly in need of free or reduced fee
services.
New Park Development: Specific park land and facilities needed to serve new residents should be
determined as development occurs or is planned. The recently annexed areas of Lea Hill and West Hill
are underserved by parks and recreation programs. Park site selection should ensure that the site will
physically accommodate the identified facilities. Areas with extensive steep slopes and wetlands may be
difficult areas in which to develop active recreation facilities, although they may be suited to open space
or passive activities.
Scenic and Resource Lands: Lands with high scenic or natural resource value should be acquired and
utilized for parks and open space. Public access to these locations should be guaranteed through site
selection and design.
Ecosystems: It is desirable to have parks located in a variety of ecosystems present in the city. This
means we plan parks in, or adjacent to the rivers, creeks, wetlands and wooded hillsides found
throughout the city.
Art and History: The inclusion of historical artwork, public art, and information in the development of
parks will broaden their value to the community. It can provide an added source of enjoyment and
education to the recreational experience.
In addition to public facilities operated by the City, Auburn is host to numerous public facilities that offer
programs serving those who are at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness. However, community
members still identify clear gaps in the types of facilities needed to support vulnerable Auburn residents.
In 2019, Auburn heard from residents at public meetings and through interviews and focus groups as
part of the Community Needs Assessment process. Key needs identified through this process included:
Enhanced, 24 Hour Emergency Shelter: The City of Auburn supports a day center and separate
overnight shelter for adults experiencing literal homelessness in the community. The shelter is
consistently at capacity and turns away residents seeking services as a result. In addition, the City of
Auburn is home to an emergency shelter for young adults ages 18-24 that also experiences challenges
with limited capacity and significant need. Beyond these maxed out resources, people within the City of
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Auburn do not have access to shelter, safe places to park and reside in their vehicles, or safe
campgrounds. Couples wanting to reside together, people with pets, and people actively using
substances have no options for shelter within the City of Auburn, as low barrier shelter does not exist.
Medical Respite: Stakeholders identified that there is a clear need for additional medical care that
human service organizations cannot provide. A more intensive medical respite care facility does not
exist, so people exit the emergency room with nowhere to go, directly to the streets or emergency
shelter and often end up at the public library during the day. This results in King County Public Health’s
Mobile Medical Team seeing people with worsening/acute medical conditions that would be
preventable if a medical respite care option were available. Stakeholders identified the number one
strategy for providing effective and sustainable treatment as a medical respite facility. Without that
critical resource, patients, often without housing options, are discharged without safe place to recover
and no medical follow up.
How were these needs determined?
These needs were determined through multiple public participation and data gathering processes. The
City’s strategic planning process related to parks and open spaces included an online survey, public
meetings, engagement at the City’s Park Board, Arts Commission, Planning Commission and City Council
Meetings, an Auburn Health Impact Assessment, and feedback from current participants of Parks and
Recreation Classes. The Community Needs Assessment incorporated public survey feedback,
information from stakeholder interviews and focus groups, input from the City Council and Human
Services Committee, and local and national data.
Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Improvements:
The City of Auburn makes numerous efforts and strategies to ensure improvements are made to provide
a safe, user friendly and appealing community for community members to reside. Because staff cannot
see all happenings at all times it is important that residents communicate their needs and make
requests as a need for improvement arises. The City of Auburn provides a reporting system on the City
website as well as an app where Auburn residents can report issues with streets, facilities, parking,
vegetation and other issues that need attention. The system has allowed the City to keep up with
maintenance issues and meet needs of its community. Although the system has increased
communication between citizens and city services as well as improved efficiency of improvements,
citizens have expressed a need for improved parking facilities, sidewalks and street repairs.
The City of Auburn has developed several public improvement projects in the past utilizing CDBG funds.
The City anticipates utilizing CDBG funds in the 2020-2024 strategic planning period to address sidewalk
ADA accessibility needs in low-income areas of the community. These projects support greater safety
and accessibility for community members.
How were these needs determined?
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Auburn's needs for public improvements were determined through needs assessments, citizen surveys,
and ongoing evaluation and assessment by the City’s Public Works department. In addition, a telephone
survey conducted prior to the last Consolidated Plan update asked citizens of their opinions about the
quality of life in Auburn, priorities for the future, and the level of satisfaction with city government and
city services. The data collected was summarized into a report made available to the public on the City's
website.
Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Services:
Similar to other cities within King County and the Puget Sound region at-large, Auburn has grown
rapidly, becoming an increasingly diverse community as it pertains to race/ethnicity, income, education,
and language, among other categories. According to the 2017 American Community Survey (ACS), the
population of Auburn is 77,440, this is a 10.3% increase from 2010. These residents form 18,862
families, making the average family size 3.25, well above the national average of 2.63 and the King
County average of 2.45.
Although population growth is felt by the entire region, it is notably large in Auburn. Each year, Auburn
has increased its share of residents within King County; meaning that Auburn has outpaced most other
King County cities in percentage of growth. Auburn accounted for 1.9% of the King County population in
1970, now accounting for 3.7% of the population.
The 2017 Self Sufficiency Standard in South King County for one adult, one preschooler, and one school-
age child is $68,625 annually. Similarly, the self-sufficiency standard for two adults, one preschooler, and
one school-age child is $74,083. The median annual household income in Auburn ($64,000) nearly hits
these self-sufficiency numbers. Despite substantial economic growth, the pace of such growth
exacerbates inequities and gaps. Without adequate economic supports those gaps risk growing larger as
economic growth continues at such a rapid pace.
Rapidly increasing housing costs and a low vacancy rate in the region has contributed to an increased
housing cost burden for Auburn residents and increased risk of housing instability. This data, highlighted
in the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Housing Market Analysis sections of the
Consolidated Plan, point to an increased need for Public Services, which can often serve to mitigate
housing instability by meeting other household needs or providing legal or other housing interventions.
Auburn’s accelerated pace of growth also highlights the increased need for Public Services, as local
providers are unable to keep pace with the demand in order to address current needs of residents. Key
Public Service needs identified through public participation include Fair Housing supports, medical
services, increased services connected to emergency shelter, employment training for young adults, and
supportive housing.
How were these needs determined?
Numerous sources were used to conclude Auburn's needs for the next five years, including Census data,
school district data, information from the HUD Comprehensive Affordability Strategy and the
Washington State Department of Health and Social Services. Data from the King County Regional
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Affordable Housing Task Force was also used to provide more in depth detail about Auburn's housing
needs.
In addition, the City worked with a consultant to provide focus groups, stakeholder interviews, and a
community-wide survey on housing and human service needs. The City assessed comments received
from residents and consultations with stakeholders, partners and other collaborative partners who
worked closely with the city on housing and other human services issues.
Based on the needs analysis above, describe the State's needs in Colonias
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Housing Market Analysis
MA-05 Overview
Housing Market Analysis Overview:
The Market Analysis Section will cover the following topic areas within Auburn's housing market:
Supply and demand
Housing stock available
Condition and cost of housing
Inventory of facilities, housing, and services that meet the needs of homeless persons
Barriers to affordable housing
Characteristics of the jurisdiction's economy
Each section will identify and describe Auburn's greatest needs, what resources and options are
available, as well as what resources are less available for residents.
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MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets - 91.410, 91.210(f)
Introduction
Centrally located between Tacoma and Seattle, Auburn is an ideal place of residence in the Puget Sound's economic region. Connected to
freeways and the Sound Transit's Commuter Train, Auburn has continued to experience a significant amount of economic growth in the past five
years. At the center of the largest industrial complex in the Northwest, Auburn sits in the middle of the major North-South and East-West routes
of this region. With two rail roads and close proximity to the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, Auburn was identified by the Department of
Commerce as one of only 15 Innovation Partnership Zones in Washington State. With continued job expansion and above average retail growth,
Auburn enjoys a vibrant and sustainable business environment. Like most regions, Auburn experienced fluctuation of employment during the
recession; however the recent changes and community enhancements have kept the unemployment rate relatively low. Being centrally located
and having large amounts of available land, the City of Auburn is ideal for business expansion and economic growth.
This section will cover Auburn's non-housing economic development assets of the city. The items covered in detail are:
business by sector
labor force
occupation by sector
travel time to work
educational attainment
median earnings in the past 12 months
The tables will provide detailed information on the economic status of Auburn as well as provide an estimate of where the gaps are.
Economic Development Market Analysis
Business Activity
Business by Sector Number of
Workers
Number of Jobs Share of Workers
%
Share of Jobs
%
Jobs less workers
%
Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction 356 13 1 0 -1
Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 3,004 2,644 9 6 -3
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Business by Sector Number of
Workers
Number of Jobs Share of Workers
%
Share of Jobs
%
Jobs less workers
%
Construction 2,586 3,291 8 8 0
Education and Health Care Services 6,468 7,495 19 17 -2
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 1,659 1,007 5 2 -3
Information 503 639 1 1 0
Manufacturing 5,065 9,119 15 21 6
Other Services 1,474 1,489 4 3 -1
Professional, Scientific, Management Services 3,165 2,282 9 5 -4
Public Administration 1,626 3,139 5 7 2
Retail Trade 4,311 5,615 13 13 0
Transportation and Warehousing 2,573 2,998 7 7 0
Wholesale Trade 1,531 3,849 4 9 5
Total 34,321 43,580 -- -- --
Table 5 - Business Activity
Alternate Data Source Name:
2015 ACS Data, Selected Economic Characteristics
Data Source Comments:
Labor Force
Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 37,388
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 34,315
Unemployment Rate 8.13
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 23.04
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 5.02
Table 6 - Labor Force
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
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Occupations by Sector Number of People
Management, business and financial 6,775
Farming, fisheries and forestry occupations 1,674
Service 3,980
Sales and office 9,090
Construction, extraction, maintenance and
repair 3,369
Production, transportation and material
moving 2,040
Table 7 – Occupations by Sector
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Travel Time
Travel Time Number Percentage
< 30 Minutes 17,635 54%
30-59 Minutes 10,715 33%
60 or More Minutes 4,195 13%
Total 32,545 100%
Table 8 - Travel Time
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Education:
Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older)
Educational Attainment In Labor Force
Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor Force
Less than high school graduate 2,685 239 1,773
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 8,100 710 2,785
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Educational Attainment In Labor Force
Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor Force
Some college or Associate's degree 10,065 810 2,890
Bachelor's degree or higher 7,845 225 1,090
Table 9 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Educational Attainment by Age
Age
18–24 yrs 25–34 yrs 35–44 yrs 45–65 yrs 65+ yrs
Less than 9th grade 125 679 700 548 595
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 1,105 974 740 1,045 643
High school graduate, GED, or alternative 2,595 3,040 2,765 5,795 2,795
Some college, no degree 2,810 2,310 2,275 4,685 2,035
Associate's degree 555 960 1,275 2,335 595
Bachelor's degree 475 1,815 1,655 3,115 1,115
Graduate or professional degree 15 470 715 1,450 625
Table 10 - Educational Attainment by Age
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Educational Attainment – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Less than high school graduate 23,670
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 33,290
Some college or Associate's degree 41,024
Bachelor's degree 57,196
Graduate or professional degree 64,409
Table 11 – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
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Alternate Data Source Name:
2011-2015 ACS Data
Data Source Comments:
Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction?
Based on the Business Activity table above the major employment sectors within Auburn's jurisdiction are:
Manufacturing
Education and Health Care Services
Retail trade
Major manufacturing businesses in Auburn include but are not limited to: Boeing, Skills, LMI Aerospace, ExOne, Conrad Manufacturing, and
Orion Aerospace.
Major education and health care services employers include: the Auburn School District, Green River College, Multicare
Major retail trade businesses include: The Outlet Collection, Wal Mart, and Coastal Farm and Ranch. In addition to the major retail trade
businesses, Auburn has numerous small businesses throughout the City.
Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community:
Auburn is fortunate to be in the path of growth, and, in the past years, the City has successfully set the stage for increased investment. As a
result, the interest in and momentum around Auburn have been increasing and continue to build. In 2014, Auburn’s population was almost
76,000. By 2020, Esri, a leading demographic data provider, estimates that Auburn’s population will be nearly 85,000. With the cost of housing
continuing to climb throughout the Seattle region, Auburn and its South Sound peers will likely see population growth accelerate even more
than these conservative projections predict. Currently, the City is a net importer of labor with more workers commuting to Auburn for jobs each
day than leaving. As new residents move into the community, Auburn’s economic development activities will influence whether there are job
opportunities for these new residents in Auburn or whether they will commute outside the city limits for work. According to EMSI, a leading
economic and labor market data provider, the City is projected to add over 6,400 jobs over the next 10 years. This number is also likely
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conservative. The actual number and composition of jobs could change dramatically with a targeted, entrepreneurial economic development
program. The City’s current economic development resources and structure allow the City to be responsive to opportunities that come its way. It
has a proven track record of dedication and creativity that has yielded impressive results to date. The City of Auburn’s Economic Development
Strategic Plan found that the City will benefit from augment its Economic Development program with additional resources and stronger
partnerships. This will position the City to better support the attraction, formation, retention, and expansion of businesses that form the
economic backbone of the community and provide more and better economic opportunities for Auburn residents.
Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or regional public or private sector
investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect job and business growth opportunities during the planning period.
Describe any needs for workforce development, business support or infrastructur e these changes may create.
Each of Auburn’s seven neighborhood areas have upcoming developments that may impact local investment and business growth, including
some planned infrastructure improvements:
Downtown: There are several large projects in the downtown area that are in various stages of the design, permit review, and approval process.
Auburn Town Center is a seven-story, 296,000 square foot mixed use commercial property being developed at 1st and South Division
Street in the heart of downtown. It will include 226 market rate apartment units and 2,000 square feet of ground level commercial
space.
Next door will be the Auburn Legacy Senior Living, an eight-story, 216,000 square foot building that will provide additional housing
options for our senior community members, as well as an additional 7,000 square feet of ground floor commercial space on Main Street.
Ground breaking is anticipated this summer or fall.
The Heritage Building, in Auburn’s downtown core, was sadly destroyed by fire in December of 2017. The property owner is working on
the design of a new and improved six-story, 60,000 square foot building with 67 apartments, doubling the capacity of the previous
building. This site will provide 5,500 square feet of ground floor commercial space. This project is currently in the design review phase,
with an anticipated 2020 construction start date.
Lakeland Hills: There are several development projects planned for the Lakeland Hills area of Auburn, including a new 73,000 square foot
Auburn Public Schools elementary school, a 16-lot residential subdivision, and a 5-building retail development.
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Lea Hill: In addition to three subdivision projects that are in preliminary design and review stages, the City is also moving forward with the Lea
Hill Corridor project. In September 2018, the City initiated the Lea Hill Road Corridor Study, between Harvey Road/M Street NE and 124th
Avenue SE. The study is taking a practical design approach to develop alternative solutions, determine a preferred roadway design, and identify
any potential interim solutions. The Lea Hill Road Corridor Study, which involves public engagement, traffic forecasting and analysis, conceptual
design, and preliminary cost estimation, is expected to be complete by the end of 2019.
North: There are several large projects in North Auburn that are in various stages of the design, permit review, and approval process. Notably,
these include a 290,000 square foot warehouse and distribution center, a mixed use retail and multi-family development that includes
affordable housing, a 250,000 square foot warehouse, and a public elementary school replacement.
Plateau: There are two large infrastructure improvements that are in process on the Plateau in Auburn:
SR 164 Improvements: The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe is leading this project to improve transportation on the SR 164 corridor from SR 18
to the Poplar Street curve, with the support of WSDOT and the City of Auburn. The purpose of the project is to develop a cost-effective,
long-term solution that improves congestion, increases safety, and accommodates growth. The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, with the
support of WSDOT and the City, hosted two public open houses to display project concepts and an online comment form to collect
community feedback. A final public open house on the project will be held early this fall.
Auburn Way South Improvements: The Auburn Way South Sidewalk Improvement project will construct a sidewalk to fill the missing
sidewalk gap from 17th Street SE to Muckleshoot Plaza along the north side of Auburn Way South. The project will provide pedestrian
access along Auburn Way South by constructing a sidewalk where one doesn’t currently exist. This project also includes the following
work:
o Narrowing the existing lane widths to accommodate the new sidewalks within the existing roadway footprint;
o Painting new lane lines to delineate the new lane widths;
o Reducing the speed limit from 45 MPH to 35 MPH;
o Installing c-curbing and a raised median for the purpose of calming vehicular speeds;
o Removing the existing guardrail and installing new guardrail behind the planned sidewalk; and
o Upgrading the existing streetlights with energy efficient LED fixtures.
South:
Farmer’s Market: With a $20,000 grant from King Conservation District for the past season, the Market was able to continue to grow at
the new Les Gove Park location. The move to Les Gove Park has brought new success to the Market, its customers, vendors, and
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especially the farmers. With the new park view, increase in exposure, an active park full of amenities, and space to grow, the Auburn
Farmers Market will continue to flourish and grow for decades to come.
West Hill: In addition to receiving two subdivision projects that are in the review stages, the City will be completing improvements to a property
for Parks use that will include soft surface trail improvements, viewpoints with picnic tables and benches, parking area, and a footbridge.
How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction?
Auburn’s primary strength, and the strength of the South Sound region, is its access to skilled labor. In the 145 zip codes that are within about a
45-minute drive of Auburn, there are 1.5 million workers. Over 800,000 of these workers fall into the “middle skills” segment of wo rkers. In fact,
Auburn has very good access to hard-to-find skillsets such as customer service representatives, truck drivers, registered nurses, maintenance
and repair workers, and various types of technicians that support manufacturing operations. Auburn’s primary constraint is the availability of
sites and buildings with vacancy. This constraint is important because a community’s inventory of sites and buildings determines whether or not
it can enter into the competition for business investment. The majority of the other site selection factors distinguish regio ns across the country
from one another. In that regard, Auburn is fortunate to be located in a region that is a magnet for talent and investment, which provides it with
an advantage over communities of similar size in less competitive regions. Within the Seattle–Tacoma Metro area, the competition to attract
businesses is stiff, and communities must differentiate themselves to standout from their peers.
Auburn's education attainment is lower than the state's average; however the percentage of individuals with high school diplomas and some
college (without degrees) is higher than the percentage of those without high school diplomas. Data shows that those in Auburn with some
college or a bachelor's degree or higher have a higher employment rate than those who don't and have a higher median income. The
employment rate of high school graduates, those with some college, those with bachelor's degrees or higher and the annual media income is
lower than the state and nation's average.
The rate of Auburn residents with bachelor's degrees or higher is relatively lower than the general population, but the education attainment of
the City positively corresponds with the employment opportunities in the jurisdiction. Because the majority of employment opportunities are in
areas that do not require higher education degrees (wholesale trade, construction and retail trade) there is ample opportunity for employment
in the City.
Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce Investment Boards, community
colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan.
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The Mayor’s Workforce Initiative began last summer when leadership from Auburn, Pacific, Algona, the Auburn School District, Green River
College and businesses came together to talk about how we could work together proactively to connect local companies with our graduating
students, and vice versa.
The vision of the group is: To build a community where all residents can successfully participate in the workforce, achieve economic stability, raise
a family, and be a part of the fabric of Algona, Auburn and Pacific. We will build a regional education-to-career pipeline that is a community-wide
effort uniting education, cities, the business community, community-based organizations and citizens, where 100% of businesses choose to
remain in the Cities and 100% of prospective employers choose our cities
Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)?
No
If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertakin g that may be coordinated with the Consolidated Plan? If not,
describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that impact economic growth.
Workforce Development, Business Assistance and Business Development Programs are services routinely provided through the City of Auburn's
Office of Economic Development. The Office of Economic Development has a variety of resources for business development, expansion and
recruitment. The City provides tools to assist, including a variety of regularly scheduled Business Assistance Training and Education
Programming.
Urban Center for Innovative Partnerships
The mission of Auburn's Urban Center for Innovative Partnerships is to support a vibrant vital economy for the City of Auburn, our local region
and the State of Washington. Encouraging the adaption of warehouse districts to mixed use, market-affordable technology clusters and
facilitating collaborative partnering among private sector employers, research partners, and programmed workforce development, the IPZ is a
multi-phased plan across a variety of manufacturing sectors. These collaborative clusters will realize new businesses and products; expand our
existing knowledge based middle-wage jobs while creating new higher paying employment opportunities for the citizens of our City. Through
new partnerships and the clustering of entrepreneurs, ideas will flourish, manufacturing efficiencies will be developed and our diverse business
community will expand, creating investment opportunities, new technologies and the general growth of our economy.
Downtown Revitalization Project
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For 120 years, property owners, business large and small, and individuals have invested and succeeded in Downtown Auburn. Downtown
Auburn has undergone a significant revitalization. Recent and ongoing infrastructure investments by the City, new businesses, commuter rail
access, shopping and dining opportunities, and recreational and cultural amenities have increased the economic growth and opportunity of
downtown business owners as well as enhanced the vitality of the area. Since 2010, the City of Auburn has invested $10 million of federal and
State funds in the South Division Street Promenade Project and other downtown projects to make it easier and more attractive for private sector
investment. Projects such as improved parking, sidewalks, lighting and updated water, sewer, storm and private utilities are just a small portion
of improvements made to impact economic growth in Auburn.
Discussion
The economic and community development of the City, specifically in CDBG-qualifying neighborhoods directly affect the vitality and wellness of its residents. For this reason the City intends to continue to include Community and Economic Development in its three priority goals for the 2020-2024 strategic planning period. In addition to neighborhood revitalization, the City intends on focusing on workforce development efforts. As many residents experience the disproportionate increases in cost of living compared to wage growth, Auburn intends to ensure that the workforce development corresponds with future business opportunities.
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MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion
Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated?
(include a definition of "concentration")
In the City of Auburn, there are few concentrated areas where there are multiple housing problems.
Households of all income groups throughout Auburn have a roughly balanced amount of households
experiencing housing problems (problems include: overcrowding, substandard housing and housing cost
burdens). Although the households with multiple housing problems are spread throughout the region
and not concentrated, there are areas of concentration experiencing just one housing problem.
Auburn's neighborhood referred to as "the Valley" runs parallel from North to South along West Valley
Highway. The Valley has a concentration of households experiencing housing cost burdens and severe
housing cost burdens.
When looking at population rather than geographic area, we find that a number of groups experience
housing problems in Auburn at a disproportionate rate.
Households with income below 50% AMI experience housing problems at a very high rate. Nearly 85% of
all renter households earning less than 50% AMI experience a housing problem. Overall, just over half of
all renter households in Auburn experience a housing problem, with nearly one-third of owner
households experiencing a housing problem.
HUD also collects data on disproportionate housing needs based on racial demographics. A
disproportionate housing need is identified when a particular group displays a ratio of housing need that
is more than ten (10) percentage points above the jurisdictional need as a whole. Both Black/African
American and Pacific Islander households experience housing problems at a disproportionate rate as
compared to the jurisdiction as a whole. With 61% of Auburn households experiencing a housing
problem, Black/African households and Pacific Islander households experience housing problems at
fourteen (14) and twenty-eight (28) percentage points above the jurisdiction as a whole.
When comparing renter and owner households, there are several areas of disproportionate need.
Among renter households, Black/African American (76.8%) and Pacific Islander (87.6%) households
experience a housing problem greater than ten (10) percentage points above the jurisdiction as a whole
(65.8%). Among owner households, Pacific Islander households experience a housing problem at 100%;
there are 25 Pacific Islander households identified in this CHAS dataset.
Considering cost burdened and severe cost burdened households, the data indicates that Black/African
American households experience cost burden at a disproportionately high rate, while Pacific Islander
households experience severe cost burden at a disproportionately higher rate.
Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income
families are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration")
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Racial diversity exists across much of Auburn’s geography. However, there are areas of concentration of
two population groups.
Native Americans in Auburn are concentrated in the Eastern side of Auburn near the
Muckleshoot Reservation.
Auburn residents of Hispanic origin reside along the Valley but have a heavier concentration on
the South end of the Valley which runs directly up the middle of Auburn along highway 167.
Low-income families are concentrated in the Valley which runs up the center of Auburn alongside
highway 167 and in the east side of Auburn near the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation.
Auburn's definition of concentration regarding households in the region is the density in the number of
individuals in a specific area.
What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods?
Although the housing available for rental and ownership in the Auburn Valley area is more
affordable than other locations in the City, housing costs have been increasing proportionate to
the regional trends, making this area no longer affordable to households at many income levels.
According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition Out of Reach Report (2017), fair
market rent for a 2-bedroom home in Auburn ranges from $1700 - $2190. This requires a
“housing wage” of $67,995 annually to afford housing without experiencing cost burden. The
median household income in the zip code that encompasses the Valley is $51,086, or 25%
below the housing wage for that area.
Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods?
Auburn's community assets in the Valley include but are not limited to:
small businesses
produce markets
faith-based institutions
schools
restaurants
The Muckleshoot Casino
The White River Amphitheater
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Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas?
Auburn's Urban Center for Innovative Partnerships supports the vibrant vital economy for the City of
Auburn and the surrounding local region. Encouraging the adaption of warehouse districts to mixed use,
market-affordable technology clusters and facilitating collaborative partnering among private sector
employers, research partners, and programmed workforce development. These collaborations will
realize new businesses and products; expand existing knowledge based middle-wage jobs while creating
new higher paying employment opportunities for the citizens of our City. Through new partnerships and
the clustering of entrepreneurs, ideas will flourish, manufacturing efficiencies will be developed and our
diverse business community will expand, creating investment opportunities, new technologies and the
general growth of our economy.
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Strategic Plan
SP-05 Overview
Strategic Plan Overview
The City of Auburn's strategic plan is based on the assessment of our community's needs as identified in
this Consolidated Plan. The strategic plan will cover the following topics:
Geographic priorities: Based on the analysis of needs, the area in Auburn with the greatest need
lies along Auburn's Valley neighborhood which runs parallel to HWY 167 in the middle of the
city. Even though there is a greater need in the Valley, the City has determined not to set
priorities on that geographic basis: rather, residents in all areas of the City have priority needs.
Priority needs: This section will explain the rationale for the decided priorities based on data,
citizen participation, consultations with community partners and stakeholders and other
assessments.
Influence of Market Conditions: The City's housing strategy will indicate how the characteristics
of the housing market influenced the City’s decisions on how to allocate funds to support the
preservation and development of affordable housing options for residents.
Anticipated Resources: The City has several anticipated resources that will assist in the
delegation of funds as well as determining strategies and goals.
Institutional Delivery Structure: This section describes organizations that will carry out the
identified objectives outlined in the Strategic Plan.
Goals: The section will provide an explanation of the objectives intended to initiate and
complete through the duration of the Consolidated Plan. Each objective identifies proposed
accomplishments and outcomes using the provided Goal Outcome Indicators template.
Auburn’s desired outcomes for each goal are impacted by many factors, including the larger
economy, shifts in local funding patterns, and resources available.
Public Housing: This section explains the needs of public housing residents and the objectives
established in the Strategic Plan to meet those needs.
Barriers to Affordable Housing: This section identifies the strategies for removing
or ameliorating any negative effects of public polies that serve as barriers to affordable housing
in Auburn as identified in the Market Analysis section of the Consolidated Plan.
Homelessness Strategy: This section describes Auburn's strategy for reducing homelessness
through outreach, intervention, and homeless prevention services.
Lead-Based Paint Hazards: This section outlines the City's proposed actions to evaluate and
reduce lead-based paint hazards and the policies/programs that will be implemented to address
the issue.
Anti-Poverty Strategies: This section will summarize the City’s goals, programs, and policies for
reducing family poverty.
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Monitoring: This section will identify the standards and procedures the City will use to
monitor sub-recipients to ensure long-term compliance with program and comprehensive
planning requirements.
Within this context, the Consolidated Plan strategic plan intends funds to focus on:
1. Affordable Housing
2. Homelessness
3. Community and Economic Development
The following context will detail the highest priority need, as well established goals and objectives.
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Geographic Area
Table 12 - Geographic Priority Areas
General Allocation Priorities
Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the state
Due to the fact that low/moderate-income individuals and families in need of supportive services reside
throughout all geographic regions of the city, geographic boundaries will not be used as a basis for
allocating investments.
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Priority Needs
Table 13 – Priority Needs Summary
1 Priority Need
Name
Affordable Housing
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Mentally Ill
Chronic Substance Abuse
veterans
Victims of Domestic Violence
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Victims of Domestic Violence
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Associated
Goals
Description The City of Auburn will engage in housing activities, collaborations, and
partnerships to enhance opportunities for the creation and preservation of
affordable housing. The City will plan for and support fair housing strategies and
initiatives designed to affirmatively further fair housing choice, and to increase
access to housing and housing programs.
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Basis for
Relative
Priority
The City of Auburn continues to experience a significant increase in its
population, number of households, housing costs and median income.
Although household numbers and median income continues to increase, the City
continues to experience housing problems and an increasing housing need for its
residents which is common throughout the South King County region. South King
County has experienced consistently increasing housing costs over the past five
years, which has contributed to housing instability and housing cost burdens for
low- to moderate-income households.
Residents who are low income or extremely low income suffer from cost burdens
greater than 30-50% for both renters and homeowners and other housing
problems such as overcrowding and substandard living conditions. These cost
burdens can result in eviction, foreclosure and even homelessness for many
families. To address these issues the city intends to support programs offered by
agencies that provide services to alleviate financial crisis, establish financial
stability, address barriers to fair housing choice, and prevent eviction or
homelessness. The city will also continue to provide minor home repair services
for low income homeowners in the community.
2 Priority Need
Name
Ending Homelessness
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Rural
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Mentally Ill
Chronic Substance Abuse
veterans
Victims of Domestic Violence
Unaccompanied Youth
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Associated
Goals
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Description We value working together with collective impact to continue the work to
develop a cohesive and coordinated homeless system that is grounded in the
principle of Housing First and shared outcomes; we invest in projects that ensure
that homeless households from all sub-populations are treated with dignity and
respect; are returned to permanent housing as quickly as possible; receive
strength-based services that emphasize recovery, as needed; are supported to
graduate from temporary homeless housing as rapidly as possible, and from
permanent supportive housing as soon as they are ready; receive only what they
need to be returned to housing quickly and to be as self-reliant as possible.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Homelessness is an issue that affects communities across the United States and
has been increasing in King County over the past five years. As regional housing
costs have increased, we see a correlation to increasing numbers of individuals
and families in our community experiencing unsheltered homelessness.
The projection of how many individuals are experiencing or at risk of
homelessness is challenging to estimate. The most accurate estimate of homeless
residents comes from an annual assessment called the Point in Time Count that is
coordinated by All Home King County. In conjunction with dozens of nonprofit
and government agencies, churches and numerous volunteers, cover large areas
of the County in order to find homeless persons on the streets, in cars or in other
places not meant for housing. The 2019 count estimated 11,199 individuals
experiencing homelessness in King County. Of those 11,199 residents, 217 were
in Auburn.
Shared outcomes with King County and our local Continuum of Care include the
following: 1) reduce the number of households becoming homeless; 2) reduce
the length of time that households are homeless; 3) increase the rate of exits to
permanent housing; and 4) reduce the number of households that re-enter the
homeless system after exit to permanent housing.
3 Priority Need
Name
Community and Economic Development
Priority Level High
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Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Middle
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Mentally Ill
Chronic Substance Abuse
veterans
Victims of Domestic Violence
Unaccompanied Youth
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Victims of Domestic Violence
Non-housing Community Development
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Associated
Goals
Description In an effort to meet the need of Auburn's economic and demographic growth the
City intends to fund programs and activities that will enhance the economy,
accessibility, safety, and physical appearance of neighborhoods. Activities that
would be eligible for funding include public infrastructure and ADA
improvements for public facilities. These investments help to ensure equitable
opportunities for good health, happiness, safety, self-reliance and connection to
community.
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Basis for
Relative
Priority
Auburn recognizes the direct correlation between the health, wellness and
sustainability of the City and its economic development. To ensure Auburn
provides a safe and desirable place to reside, the City includes Community and
Economic Development as a cardinal area to be addressed in the Consolidated
Plan.
Auburn's efforts to support economic opportunities coincide with its efforts to
support connectivity, accessibility, financial stability and an increased quality of
life for its residents.
Narrative (Optional)
These strategic priorities identified are a direct conclusion of the data collected and assessment
conducted from the Needs Assessment as well as an enhancement of the previous Consolidated Plan.
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Introduction
The City of Auburn anticipates funding for the duration of the Consolidated Plan from
CDBG
City of Auburn General Fund allocation for Human Services
Anticipated Resources
Program Source of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 600,000 0 51,182 651,182 2,400,000
Resources anticipated based on
2020 estimated entitlement
General
Fund
public -
local
Public Services 500,000 0 0 500,000 2,000,000
Anticipated general fund
allocation to human services in
the community.
Table 14 - Anticipated Resources
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
The City of Auburn relies on CDBG funds to support community and economic development projects and activities in efforts to support low to
moderate income populations in the community. However, CDBG funds are not the only source of funds the City uses to support public services
and community projects and activities. The City's general funds are used to support public services in addition to CDBG funds.
CDBG funds do not require matching funds.
If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the state that may be used to address the needs
identified in the plan
Discussion
The City of Auburn will explore possibilities to utilize publicly owned land to address needs identified in the Consolidated Plan.
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Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan
including private industry, non-profit organizations, and public institutions.
Responsible Entity Responsible Entity
Type
Role Geographic Area
Served
AUBURN Government Planning Jurisdiction
Table 15 - Institutional Delivery Structure
Assess Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System
Strengths:
Local, South King County and King County systems collaborate services to create a more
integrated and comprehensive approach to avoid duplication in services.
City of Auburn’s engagement in regional collaborations supports larger solutions focused work
on often-intractable issues such as affordable housing and homelessness.
Population specific services such as seniors, children and families, culturally-specific, and faith
based are present throughout the community.
City supported neighborhood and community collaboration events and projects.
Gaps:
Affordable housing need in Auburn and region exceeds available supply
Lack of enhanced homeless shelter and permanent supportive housing opportunities in Auburn.
Auburn makes numerous efforts to fill gaps in services throughout the region by supporting emergency
service and other supportive service programs. However, as the need for emergency services grows
along with the number of residents in the City, the community has experienced a proportionate
decrease in funding for human services making accessibility more challenging for those in need.
Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream
services
Homelessness Prevention
Services
Available in the
Community
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to People
with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy X
Legal Assistance X
Mortgage Assistance
Rental Assistance X
Utilities Assistance X
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Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement X
Mobile Clinics X X
Other Street Outreach Services X X
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse X X
Child Care X
Education X X
Employment and Employment
Training X X
Healthcare X X
HIV/AIDS
Life Skills X
Mental Health Counseling X X
Transportation X
Other
Table 16 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary
Describe the extent to which services targeted to homeless person and persons with HIV and
mainstream services, such as health, mental health and employment services are made
available to and used by homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and
families, families with children, veterans and their families and unaccompanied youth) and
persons with HIV within the jurisdiction
The City of Auburn has provided funding for, supported and collaborated with numerous homeless
prevention and intervention service providers throughout the region. Considering homelessness
prevention and intervention are high priorities on the City's Consolidated Plan, there are several systems
in place to ensure services listed above are made available to and used by individuals and families
experiencing homelessness.
The City funds multiple shelter programs utilizing general fund dollars, including those that serve
youth and young adults, individuals fleeing domestic violence, families, and single adults.
The majority of emergency service providers are centrally located in Auburn on major bus routes
where individuals experiencing homelessness utilizing public transportation or are unfamiliar
with the area can easily locate resources.
King County's Mobile Medical Unit visits Auburn regularly and schedules are made visible
at local homeless prevention and emergency assistance service provider’s locations.
The City coordinates with homeless outreach teams to network with agencies who work with
and serve individuals experiencing homelessness. For example: Sound Mental Health's PATH
Outreach team regularly visits the hospital, food banks, free meal sites and Auburn Library to
make access to services easier for homeless persons.
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The City co-facilitates a monthly provider meeting for service providers in South King County
serving individuals experiencing homelessness. These meetings provide training opportunities,
networking and resource sharing, policy updates, and coordination on regional initiatives.
Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population
and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, th e services listed
above
Strengths:
Partnerships of multi-service organizations that collaborate to integrate service delivery
Funders who independently support and partner with anti-poverty service programs and
organizations
Dedicated volunteers and staff providing direct services to residents
Central point of entry to access services
Numerous opportunities for collaboration and integration of services amongst government and
nonprofit entities
Gaps:
Insufficient or reduction in funding
Frequent systems or policy changes
High turnover in direct service providers
Insufficient access for individuals who are not English proficient
Transportation
Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and
service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs
To overcome gaps of the service delivery system, Auburn will continue to support and work
collaboratively with human service providers in the region to ameliorate barriers to program
accessibility as well as develop and implement systems and strategies to leverage their current
resources while still providing optimal service to residents. The City will also continue to assess and
evaluate programs and service delivery to ensure the community's needs are being met.
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Goals Summary Information
Sort Order Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Affordable
Housing
2020 2024 Affordable
Housing
Public
Housing
Homeless
Non-
Homeless
Special
Needs
Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$1,780,000
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities for Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit:
5 Households Assisted
Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated:
325 Household Housing Unit
2 Ending
Homelessness
2020 2024 Homeless Ending
Homelessness
CDBG:
$350,000
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit:
365 Persons Assisted
3 Community and
Economic
Development
2020 2024 Non-
Homeless
Special
Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Community
and Economic
Development
CDBG:
$421,182
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit:
1000 Persons Assisted
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit:
200 Persons Assisted
4 Planning and
Administration
2020 2024 CDBG:
$500,000
Other:
0 Other
Table 17 – Goals Summary
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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Affordable Housing
Goal
Description
The City of Auburn will engage in housing activities, collaborations, and partnerships to enhance opportunities for the
creation and preservation of affordable housing. The City will plan for and support fair housing strategies and initiatives
designed to affirmatively further fair housing choice, and to increase access to housing and housing programs.
2 Goal Name Ending Homelessness
Goal
Description
The City of Auburn will support Public Service activities that work toward the following outcomes: 1) reduce the number of
households becoming homeless; 2) reduce the length of time that households are homeless; 3) increase the rate of exits to
permanent housing; and 4) reduce the number of households that re-enter the homeless system after exit to permanent
housing.
3 Goal Name Community and Economic Development
Goal
Description
In an effort to meet the need of Auburn's economic and demographic growth the City intends to fund programs and
activities that will enhance the economy, accessibility, safety, and physical appearance of neighborhoods. Activities that
would be eligible for funding include fair housing public services, public infrastructure and ADA improvements for public
facilities. These investments help to ensure equitable opportunities for good health, happiness, safety, self-reliance and
connection to community.
4 Goal Name Planning and Administration
Goal
Description
General administration and project management
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 91.315(b)(2)
Auburn does not directly receive HOME grant funds.
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Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP 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 CDBG 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 provided each Housing Repair client when the City conducts the initial inspection
of their home.
The city takes additional measures when the age of the home indicates a possible presence of lead-
based paint. Before housing repair work commences, the city contracts with a certified provider to
undertake lead paint testing. When lead-based hazards are positively identified, the city works with the
housing repair client and contractors certified in RRP Lead Abatement to implement the necessary
mitigation and safety strategies.
How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures?
Auburn's Housing Repair Program has established written procedures that incorporate all processes of
LBP hazard mitigation listed above.
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Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty -Level Families
Over half of Auburn’s households would qualify under federal guidelines as low/moderate income
households. Auburn has one of the highest poverty rates among all the King County cities. Data included
in the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice show that low income households are more likely
to experience cost burden, multiple housing problems, and be concentrated in areas with poorer
environmental health. These low-income households have limited financial resources at their disposal to
use when faced with normal fluctuations in daily expenses and more serious life crises. Many of these
households are precariously housed and several of them become homeless. Helping these residents
retain or obtain housing, along with other supportive services that will help them get out of poverty,
remain priority issues relative to the City's consideration for grant awards.
The City of Auburn's Community Services Division is developing strategies and systems to promote the
City's efforts to reduce poverty and work in partnership with citizens, non-profit agencies, and other city
departments to:
develop affordable housing opportunities
foster job growth and employment opportunities
support the delivery of human services
The ultimate goal of the City's Consolidated Plan is to reduce the number of people living in poverty in
Auburn. In addition to complying with federal regulations and addressing a priority outlined in the
Consolidated Plan, the City will give funding priority to programs which are consistent with the following
anti-poverty strategy for resource allocation.
How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this
affordable housing plan
The City of Auburn's supportive residents and leadership has contributed largely to the City's multiple
efforts to pass initiatives that support preserving affordable housing, human service and self sufficiency
needs, economic development and address the needs of the lower income residents to ameliorate
barriers to help them escape poverty.
The City's poverty reducing goals, programs and policies coordinate with the Consolidated Plan by giving
funding priority and investing to:
Emergency assistance programs
Shelters and transitioning housing programs
Homeless prevention and intervention programs
Healthcare services for homeless and low income residents
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Economic development programs
Neighborhood revitalization programs
Programs targeting underserved and special populations such as seniors, ethnic minorities,
disabled, homeless and non English speaking residents.
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SP-80 Monitoring - 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities
carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with
requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the
comprehensive planning requirements
Once CDBG funding is approved, City staff executes an agreement with the service provider. The
agreement will include, among other general and specific conditions, the project goals and
requirements. Grant agreements with project recipients will be required to submit reports at least
quarterly detailing the number of Auburn residents served, level of service provided and a demographic
profile of the clients served. Grant recipients will be required to submit an annual report that explains
the progress the agency made toward achieving its outcomes and output goals.
Grant agreements with recipients will be executed following the completion of the review of the project.
Projects will be required to submit progress reports quarterly. If the project warrants additional
reporting requirements (such as weekly payroll reports for proof of federal prevailing wage compliance),
project monitoring will be increased accordingly. Projects will be monitored on a consistent, on-going
basis by City staff. Telephone and/or in person contacts are made at least quarterly, depending upon the
activity and issues associated with the individual project. On-site monitoring visits will be conducted
upon grant recipients at least annually. Frequency of on-site visits will depend upon the amount of funds
provided, past history of contract compliance, and/or programmatic changes that may occur in the
projector in the service delivery of public service programs. City staff will review, prior to approval all
vouchers and back up documentation for payment. Environmental, lead-based paint inspections and
contractor debarment issues will be reviewed with agency project managers at the beginning of each
project.
City staff will strive to help grant recipients complete their projects in a timely manner and in
accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City of Auburn anticipates funding for the duration of the Consolidated Plan from
CDBG
City of Auburn General Fund allocation for Human Services
Anticipated Resources
Program Source of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 600,000 0 51,182 651,182 2,400,000
Resources anticipated based on
2020 estimated entitlement
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Program Source of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
General
Fund
public -
local
Public Services
500,000 0 0 500,000 2,000,000
Anticipated general fund
allocation to human services in
the community.
Table 18 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
The City of Auburn relies on CDBG funds to support community and economic development projects and activities in efforts to support low to
moderate income populations in the community. However, CDBG funds are not the only source of funds the City uses to support public services
and community projects and activities. The City's general funds are used to support public services in addition to CDBG funds.
CDBG funds do not require matching funds.
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If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
Discussion
The City of Auburn will explore possibilities to utilize publicly owned land to address needs identified in
the Consolidated Plan.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e)
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Affordable Housing 2020 2024 Affordable
Housing
Public Housing
Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$380,000
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities for Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit: 5
Households Assisted
Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated:
65 Household Housing Unit
2 Ending
Homelessness
2020 2024 Homeless Ending
Homelessness
CDBG: $70,000 Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 165 Persons Assisted
3 Community and
Economic
Development
2020 2024 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Community
and Economic
Development
CDBG:
$101,182
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 200 Persons Assisted
4 Planning and
Administration
2020 2024 CDBG:
$100,000
Other: 0 Other
Table 19 – Goals Summary
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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Affordable Housing
Goal
Description
The City of Auburn will engage in housing activities, collaborations, and partnerships to enhance opportunities for the
creation and preservation of affordable housing. The City will plan for and support fair housing strategies and initiatives
designed to affirmatively further fair housing choice, and to increase access to housing and housing programs.
2 Goal Name Ending Homelessness
Goal
Description
The City of Auburn will support Public Service activities that work toward the following outcomes: 1) reduce the number
of households becoming homeless; 2) reduce the length of time that households are homeless; 3) increase the rate of
exits to permanent housing; and 4) reduce the number of households that re-enter the homeless system after exit to
permanent housing.
3 Goal Name Community and Economic Development
Goal
Description
In an effort to meet the need of Auburn's economic and demographic growth the City intends to fund programs and
activities that will enhance the economy, accessibility, safety, and physical appearance of neighborhoods. Activities that
would be eligible for funding include fair housing public services, public infrastructure and ADA improvements for public
facilities. These investments help to ensure equitable opportunities for good health, happiness, safety, self-reliance and
connection to community.
4 Goal Name Planning and Administration
Goal
Description
General administration and project management
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AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d)
Introduction
Auburn's Annual Action Plan provides descriptions of proposals of how funds will be prioritized to
achieve goals identified in the Consolidated Plan. Projects funded by the City will address the priority
needs of providing assistance to prevent homelessness, ensure affordable housing and a suitable living
environment. Projects and programs are selected through a competitive application process to ensure
optimal quality services is provided to the community in use of the funds.
# Project Name
1 Housing Repair
2 Healthpoint
3 Employment Training Program
4 Sidewalk Accessibility Improvements
5 Affordable Housing Capital Improvements
6 Planning and Administration
Table 20 – Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
The allocations proposed are based on the assessment of Auburn's needs, the resources available in the
region, the availability of other funds also focusing on needs, and the purpose of Consolidated Plan
funds.
Should CDBG revenues exceed the proposed amount, the additional resources shall be allocated in
accordance to the following guidelines:
Fill gaps in human services primarily healthcare, homeless prevention and intervention and
affordable housing accessibility.
Increase funding for community development projects and activities including housing,
community facilities and economic development.
If increases are not significant enough to enhance projects or activities funds may be placed in
contingency for programming later in the year or the following program year.
Should CDBG revenues come in lower than anticipated; the City will continue with its planned policy and
to the extent allowed reduce funding allocations in homeowner rehabilitation projects and
administrative activities.
Should CDBG revenues come in less than originally proposed, the City will continue managing the
programs with decreased resources to the extent possible and reduce funding allocations
in administrative activities and not public services.
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1 Project Name Housing Repair
Target Area
Goals Supported Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding CDBG: $350,000
Description Maintain the affordability of decent housing for low-income Auburn residents by providing repairs
necessary to maintain suitable housing for low income Auburn homeowners.
Target Date 12/31/2019
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
An estimated 65 low to moderate income families will benefit from the housing repair program. As the
City's largest homeless prevention program, housing repair ensures the sustainability of a safe home for
some of Auburn's most vulnerable residents. Of the 65 low to moderate income residents who apply for
the program, over half of them are of the senior and disabled population.
Location Description n/a
Planned Activities Activities include minor home repairs.
2 Project Name Healthpoint
Target Area
Goals Supported Ending Homelessness
Needs Addressed Homeless Prevention and Intervention
Funding CDBG: $60,000
Description Providing healthcare services which include medical and dental to 150 or more low to moderate
income, Auburn residents. This project is a public service activity.
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Target Date 12/31/2019
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
At least 150 low to moderate income Auburn residents will have benefitted from the proposed
activities.
Location Description n/a
Planned Activities
3 Project Name Employment Training Program
Target Area
Goals Supported End Homelessness
Needs Addressed Homeless Prevention and Intervention
Funding CDBG: $10,000
Description Provide employment training supportive services to approximately 15 low to moderate income Auburn
residents so that at least half of them can find and sustain a job. This project is a public service activity.
Target Date 12/31/2019
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
15 low to moderate income Auburn residents will benefit from the employment training program.
Location Description n/a
Planned Activities
4 Project Name Sidewalk Accessibility Improvements
Target Area
Goals Supported Community and Economic Development
Needs Addressed Ensure a Suitable Living Environment
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Funding CDBG: $101,182
Description Provide sidewalk ADA improvements in low- to moderate-income areas of Auburn, improving
accessibility, safety, and community connectedness.
Target Date 12/31/2019
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
200 low to moderate income Auburn residents will benefit from the improvements.
Location Description n/a
Planned Activities Planned activities include sidewalk improvements to install missing sections or ADA-compliant curb
ramps.
5 Project Name Affordable Housing Capital Improvements
Target Area
Goals Supported Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Ensure a Suitable Living Environment.
Funding CDBG: $30,000
Description Make funds available through an RFP process to nonprofit affordable housing providers in the City of
Auburn for property improvements.
Target Date 12/31/2019
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
5 low income households will benefit from the proposed improvements.
Location Description n/a
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 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 Auburn intends on distributing funds throughout the jurisdiction.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Table 21 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
Due to the fact that all areas of Auburn have low to moderate income families dispersed throughout the
entire City, the City intends on investing throughout the entire jurisdiction to ensure that all populations
throughout the region have access to beneficial programs and housing opportunities.
Discussion
Due to the fact that all areas of Auburn have low to moderate income families dispersed throughout the
entire City, the City intends on investing throughout the entire jurisdiction to ensure that all populations
throughout the region have access to beneficial programs and housing opportunities.
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Introduction
The City of Auburn will continue to work with service providers throughout the region in coordination to
develop systems and strategies to promote their efforts in providing optimal, easily accessible services.
The City will work to reduce the number of families in poverty, sustain relationships with employment
training agencies, and work to preserve and increase the affordable housing stock in our community.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
By establishing a strong foundation of networks between local service providers, stakeholders and
government agencies through committees and coalitions, the City will work in partnership to address
obstacles and ameliorate barriers to meeting underserved needs. The collaborated organizations will
develop detailed strategic plans that will delegate tasks, build systems and ongoing assessment of
service delivery.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The City will continue to maintain the affordability of decent housing for low income Auburn residents
by allocating over $300,000 of CDBG funds to the City's Housing Repair Program. The program provides
emergency repairs necessary to maintain safe housing for at least 65 Auburn homeowners, many
of whom are senior citizens and/or are experiencing barriers to safely accessing their homes due to
physical disabilities.
In addition to Auburn's Housing Repair program, the City will maintain affordable housing by continuing
to engage and partner with coalitions, committees and other government agencies to integrate and
enhance efforts on the issue.
Auburn has been participating in multiple robust regional efforts to coordinate affordable housing
activities in King County. One of these efforts, The South King Housing and Homelessness Partners
(SKHHP) is a coalition formed by an interlocal agreement between the jurisdictions of Auburn, Burien,
Covington, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Normandy Park, Renton, Tukwila, and King County. The
agreement allows for South King County jurisdictions to work together and share resources in order to
effectively address affordable housing and homelessness. This collaborative model is based on similar
approaches used in Snohomish County, East King County, and other areas of the country. The purpose of
the coalition is to increase the available options for South King County residents to access affordable
housing and to preserve the existing affordable housing stock.
Additionally, the City of Auburn has been an active participant in the recently formed Affordable
Housing Committee of the Growth Management Planning Council (GMPC), with a City Councilmember
sitting on the Committee as a voting member. The Affordable Housing Committee serves as a regional
advisory body to recommend action and assess progress toward implementing the Regional Affordable
Housing Task Force (RAHTF) Five Year Action Plan. The Committee functions as a point in coordinating
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and owning accountability for affordable housing efforts across King County.
Actions planned to reduce 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 CDBG 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 provided each Housing Repair client when the City conducts the initial inspection
of their home.
The city takes additional measures when the age of the home indicates a possible presence of lead-
based paint. Before housing repair work commences, the city contracts with a certified provider to
undertake lead paint testing. When lead-based hazards are positively identified, the city works with the
housing repair client and contractors certified in RRP Lead Abatement to implement the necessary
mitigation and safety strategies.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The City of Auburn's planned actions to reduce the number of poverty- level families within the context
of this Annual Action Plan include but are not limited to:
Allocating $10,000 to employment and training programs
Allocating $60,000 to healthcare services targeted at families who are uninsured or
underinsured
Participate and partner with coalitions, committees and agencies that provide antipoverty
services to develop and enhance strategies and efforts to reduce poverty level families
Supporting the development and sustainability of affordable multi-family housing in Auburn
In addition, the city will continue to support and fund programs serving families living in poverty through
a competitive human services funding process.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City's planned actions to address the gaps and weaknesses identified in the strategic plan include:
Maintaining partnerships with and participating in the South King County Housing and
Homelessness Partnership, All Home of King County and other regional human service providers,
coalitions and committees who address homeless issues. The City will also continue to work
collaboratively with partnering organizations and groups to integrate and enhance services to
provide optimal services to individuals and families currently experiencing or at risk of
homelessness. In addition the City plans to allocate $250,000 to emergency shelters and
homelessness intervention services, and more than $60,000 to emergency services such as food,
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financial assistance, clothing and healthcare.
Take a comprehensive approach to consolidated and comprehensive planning to include all
internal City departments, commissions, committees and task forces.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The City of Auburn has heavily contributed and intends to continue cultivating relationships between
public and private housing and social service agencies. In addition the City will continue to participate in
collaborations with the South King County Forum on Homelessness, the South King County Council of
Human Services, Seattle-King County Housing Development Consortium and the King County Joint
Planners Meeting.
In 2016 the City of Auburn started participating in Affordable Housing Week through the Housing
Development Consortium along with other public and private housing agencies in King County to
continue our partnerships in providing affordable housing in the region. The City will continue its
participation in this annual event and look for other similar opportunities to raise build partnerships to
support the preservation and enhanced affordability of housing in our community.
Discussion
The expressed goal of the City's Consolidated Plan is to reduce the number of people living in poverty
within Auburn. The City intends to give funding priority to programs that in addition to complying with
federal regulations and address a priority a outlined in the Consolidated Plan are consistent with all of
the goals and objectives identified.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.420, 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
The City of Auburn does not anticipate receiving any program income during the 2020 Annual Action
Plan year.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(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 that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.
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
Total Program Income
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