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City of Auburn
Community Development Block Grant
Overview of Substantial Amendments to the
2019 and 2020 Annual Action Plans
A. BACKGROUND
a. Each year the City of Auburn executes specific actions to implement the objectives and
strategies of the five-year Consolidated Plan, which are outlined in the Annual Action
Plan.
b. As a result of the CARES Act signed by President Trump on March 27, 2020, Congress
allocated additional CDBG funds to the City of Auburn “to prevent, prepare for, and
respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19).” These funds, called CDBG-CV, are
administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and are required
to be incorporated into our CDBG planning documents.
c. The Auburn City Council adopted the first substantial amendment to the 2019 Annual
Action Plan in May, incorporating $371,805 in CDBG-CV round 1 funding.
d. On September 16, 2020, HUD notified the City of an additional (round 3) CDBG-CV
funding allocation of $541,197.
e. Additionally, staff identified $205,000 in unspent 2020 funds that can be reallocated to
support public services in the community responding to COVID-19.
f. The City of Auburn released a Notice of Funding Availability for these funds in October
2020. Applications were reviewed and scored by the City’s Human Services Committee,
which voted unanimously on which programs to include in the draft Amendments.
g. Therefore, the City is proposing the following plan amendment to address needs in the
community related to COVID-19 with CDBG and CDBG-CV funds.
B. AMENDMENTS
a. Amend the 2019 Annual Action Plan to allow for the allocation of $541,197 in CDBG-CV
funds.
b. Amend the 2020 Annual Action Plan to allow for the reallocation of $205,000 in unspent
CDBG funds.
c. Funds shall be awarded for the following purposes
Project Total Allocation
Public Services – YWCA Eviction Prevention and Career Navigation (CV) $374,660
Public Services – YMCA Childcare Assistance (CDBG and CV) $150,000
Public Services – YMCA Food Assistance for Seniors (CDBG) $75,000
Public Services – Orion Employment Services (CDBG) $50,000
Public Services – YMCA Arcadia Shelter (CDBG) $50,000
Administration (CV) $46,537
Total Funds Included in Amendments: $746,147
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City of Auburn CDBG 2019 Annual Action Plan Amendment
Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
This substantial amendment of the 2019 Action Plan is a requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD), in order for the City of Auburn to receive the allocation related to the
third funding round of Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) from the CARES
Act. This plan is amended to incorporate $541,197 of CDBG-CV funds to prevent, prepare for, and
respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Of these CDBG-CV funds, the City is proposing that $494,660 will
be allocated to Public Services, with the remaining $46,537 for program administration.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
This Action Plan Amendment allocates a total of $541,197 dollars in anticipated 2019 Community
Development Block Grant Coronavirus funds (CDBG-CV), to support the Community Development Block
Grant program. With the overall goal of preventing, preparing for, and responding to coronavirus, the
following objectives and outcomes will be employed:
1. Support programs providing emergency subsistence and career support for low to moderate income
Auburn residents
2. Support childcare assistance for families impacted by COVID-19.
3. Administer the Community Development Block Grant program to meet community needs related to
COVID-19 and HUD requirements
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Consistent with the City of Auburn’s amended Citizen Participation Plan, the amended 2019 Action Plan
was made available for public review between December 2 and December 7, 2020 on the City of Auburn
website and via email or mail, if requested.
Notice of CDBG-CV funds availability and the Amended 2019 Action Plan were posted on the City of
Auburn Community Services webpage and in the Seattle Times on December 2, 2020.
5. Summary of public comments
Comments received will be reflected here.
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6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
7. Summary
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1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
The Amended 2019 Action Plan was available for public review between December 2, 2020 – December 7, 2020 on the City of Auburn website
and by email or mail, if requested.
Notice of CDBG-CV funds availability and the Amended 2019 Action Plan were posted on the City of Auburn Community Services webpage and in
the Seattle Times on December 2, 2020.
Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1 Newspaper Ad
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Any comments
received will be
reflected here.
Table 1 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City of Auburn anticipates receiving an additional $541,197 in CDBG-CV funds, for a total to date CDBG-CV allocation of $913,002.
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-CV public -
federal
Admin and Planning
Public Services $913,002 0 0 $913,002
Table 2 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Discussion
The City of Auburn will use CDBG and CDBG-CV funds to support all eligible projects and activities that align with CDBG and CDBG-CV guidelines
and regulations.
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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.
This amendment incorporates the following new projects:
# Project Name
4 Public Services – Emergency Subsistence and Career Navigation
5 Public Services - Childcare
Table 3 – 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 CDBG-CV funds. Data
from the City’s most recent Community Needs Assessment was used in making a funding determination,
as well as consultation with regional partners, other entitlement jurisdictions, and service providers in
the community.
The City of Auburn released a Notice of Funding Availability on October 28, 2020, detailing the CV funds
being made available and the application and review process. Staff were available to provide technical
assistance through November 10, 2020, to any agency seeking to apply.
Applications were reviewed and scored by the City’s Human Services Committee, with
recommendations for funding approved at the November 23, 2020 Committee meeting. The following
Public Service program areas are reflected in this amendment:
YWCA Eviction Prevention and Career Navigation: The combination of providing career and re-
employment support along with rental assistance is an effective one to increase housing stability. The
City of Auburn has seen a significant increase in unemployment filings and housing and economic
insecurity since the onset of the pandemic. YWCA is committed to serving those who are
disproportionally impacted by job loss or housing instability due to COVID-19. YWCA has demonstrated
experience with managing federal funds.
YMCA Childcare Services (funded with a combination of CDBG-CV and 2020 reallocated funds): YMCA’s
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Childcare program will serve Auburn families with school aged children, prioritizing BIPOC communities,
to provide social and developmental support for children and the opportunity for parents to maintain or
increase work productivity. There is a high community need to for childcare supports as families
navigate and respond to remote learning structures. The YMCA has demonstrated experience with
managing federal funds.
Should additional CDBG-CV revenue be made available or one of the identified projects not fulfill their
full contract amount, the additional resources shall be allocated to the following contingency project:
YMCA Eviction Prevention: This program would provide up to three months of rental assistance to
households facing housing instability or eviction due to the COVID-19 crisis. The program would work to
stabilize households to prevent eviction.
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Project Summary Information
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1 Project Name Emergency Subsistence
Target Area
Goals Supported End Homelessness
Ensure Decent, Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed
Funding CDBG-CV: $246,805
Description Respond to the impacts of COVID-19 on Auburn residents by
providing emergency subsistence support for low to moderate
income renters or homeowners.
Target Date 03/31/2021
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
An estimated 150 low to moderate income households in Auburn
will benefit from this activity.
Location Description n/a
Planned Activities
2 Project Name Administration
Target Area
Goals Supported Planning and Administration
Needs Addressed
Funding CDBG-CV: $71,537
Description General CDBG-CV administration and project management
Target Date 12/31/2021
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
n/a
Location Description n/a
Planned Activities General planning and administration of the CDBG-CV programs
include: management of all CDBG-CV related finances, contracting
for services, all grant reporting, monitoring of subrecipients and
providing guidance of program implementation in Auburn.
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3 Project Name COVID-Related Health Services
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding CDBG-CV: $100,000
Description These funds will support COVID-related health services (testing and
treatment) for Low to Moderate Income Individuals at a
Community Healthcare Organization. Funds must be used to
support Auburn residents.
Target Date 12/31/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
At least 100 low to moderate income Auburn residents will have
benefitted from the proposed activities.
Location Description n/a
Planned Activities Providing healthcare services which include testing and treatment
for COVID-19.
4 Project Name Eviction Prevention and Career Navigation
Target Area
Goals Supported End Homelessness
Ensure Decent, Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed
Funding CDBG-CV: $374,660
Description Respond to the impacts of COVID-19 on Auburn residents by
providing emergency subsistence support paired with career
navigation services for low to moderate income renters
experiencing housing instability as a result of COVID-19.
Target Date 12/31/2021
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
At least 100 low to moderate income Auburn residents will have
benefitted from the proposed activities.
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Location Description n/a
Planned Activities Provide emergency subsistence support along with career
navigation to residents facing housing instability, addressing both
the immediate and long term financial needs.
5 Project Name Childcare Assistance
Target Area
Goals Supported Ensure a Suitable Living Environment
Needs Addressed
Funding CDBG-CV: $120,000
CDBG 2020 Funds: $30,000
Description These funds will support a childcare program for Auburn families
with school aged children impacted by COVID-19 to provide social
and developmental support for children and the opportunity for
parents to maintain or increase work productivity.
Target Date 12/31/2021
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 Providing a childcare program for low to moderate income families
impacted by COVID-19.
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City of Auburn CDBG 2020 Annual Action Plan Amendment
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
631,937
632,034 0 51,182
683,119
683,216
2,520,000
Resources
anticipated
based on
2020
entitlement
General
Fund
public
- local
Public
Services
490,000 0 0 490,000 2,000,000
General
fund
allocation
to human
services in
the
community.
Table 4 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local
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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 publicly 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
$160,000
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities for Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit: 5
Households Assisted
Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated:
65 40 Household Housing Unit
2 Ending
Homelessness
2020 2024 Homeless Ending
Homelessness
CDBG:
$265,000
70,000
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 165 Persons Assisted
Public Service Activities to respond
to COVID-19 in the community
($205,000): 173 persons assisted
3 Community and
Economic
Development
2020 2024 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Community
and Economic
Development
CDBG:
$118,216
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 200 Persons Assisted
4 Planning and
Administration
2020 2024 CDBG:
$109,903
Other: 0 Other
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Table 5 – Goals Summary
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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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
7 COVID-Related Food Assistance
8 COVID-Related Behavioral Health Services
9 COVID-Related Employment Services
Table 6 – 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.
Changes have been made to allocations and goals to make funds available for responding to the effects
of COVID-19 on low to moderate income Auburn residents. These funds utilize the flexibilities that HUD
provided lifting the Public Services cap for programs that prevent, prepare for, or respond to
Coronavirus.
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
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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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Project Summary Information
1 Project Name Housing Repair
Target Area
Goals Supported Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding CDBG: $350,000160,000
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 12/31/2020
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
An estimated 65 40 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 40 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
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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.
Target Date 12/31/2020
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
4 Project Name Sidewalk Accessibility Improvements
Target Area
Goals Supported Community and Economic Development
Needs Addressed Ensure a Suitable Living Environment
Funding CDBG: $ 118,216
Description Provide sidewalk ADA improvements in low- to moderate-income areas of Auburn, improving
accessibility, safety, and community connectedness.
Target Date 12/31/2020
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
At least 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 in the Forrest Villa area and on 2nd St SE between N St SE and Pike St SE
5 Project Name Affordable Housing Capital Improvements
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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
Planned Activities
6 Project Name COVID-Related Food Assistance
Target Area
Goals Supported Ending Homelessness
Needs Addressed Food Access
Funding CDBG: $75,000
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Description YMCA’s Food assistance program is designed to deliver food to Auburn’s senior population living in local
low-income housing communities. This basic needs service is critical to seniors in Auburn and will
provide additional and much needed food access to seniors in King County Housing Authority locations,
especially as more Public Health restrictions are instituted and virus spread continues.
Target Date 12/31/2021
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
At least 100 low to moderate income Auburn residents will have benefitted from the proposed
activities.
Location Description n/a
Planned Activities Meal distribution to low income housing complexes in Auburn
7 Project Name COVID-Related Behavioral Health Services
Target Area
Goals Supported Ending Homelessness
Needs Addressed Homeless Intervention
Funding CDBG: $50,000
Description Funds will be used to provide additional staff capacity to provide mental health support to young adult
shelter clients impacted by COVID-19. Access to mental and behavior health services has been
identified as a area of importance by the Needs Assessment. Isolation and quarantining measures has
exacerbated need for mental health resources.
Target Date 12/31/2021
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
At least 60 low to moderate income Auburn residents will have benefitted from the proposed activities.
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Location Description n/a
Planned Activities
8 Project Name COVID-Related Employment Services
Target Area
Goals Supported Ending Homelessness
Needs Addressed Homeless Prevention and Intervention
Funding CDBG: $50,000
Description Employment support is critical during this time when Auburn is seeing a high unemployment rate
and residents will need training for a new field for employment. Orion will provide both training
for a path to employment and support to those entering a new field to maintain employment.
Target Date 12/31/2021
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
At least 13 low to moderate income Auburn residents will have benefitted from the proposed
activities.
Location Description n/a
Planned Activities
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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 7 - 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$160,000 of CDBG funds to the City's Housing Repair Program. The program
provides emergency repairs necessary to maintain safe housing for at least 65 40 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
• Prioritizing Public Service COVID response for low to moderate income households in Auburn,
including food assistance for low-income seniors, behavioral health services for young adults
experiencing homelessness, and employment services to help support re-training and re-
employment. Additionally, $30,000 of 2020 CDBG funds have been allocated to COVID-related
childcare services through a 2019 AAP Amendment.
• 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
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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,
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