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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5875Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 1 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Amendment Number 1 (One) Annual Action Plan 2025 Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 2 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Table of Contents AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b) ---------------------------------------------- 3 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b) ----------------------------------------------- 7 AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) ---------------------------------------------- 8 AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c) ------------------------------------------------ 15 AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2) --------------------------------------- 20 AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e) ---------------------------- 23 AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d) --------------------------------------------------------------- 27 AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f) -------------------------------------------- 29 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing -91.420, 91.220(j) -------------------------------------- 29 AP-85 Other Actions - 91.420, 91.220(k) -------------------------------------------------------- 31 AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.420, 91.220(l)(1,2,4) -------------------------- 31 Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 3 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b) Introduction Each year the City of Auburn executes specific actions to implement the goals and strategies of the Consolidated Plan. Actions that will be undertaken in 2025 are outlined in this Annual Action Plan. The City of Auburn anticipates the receipt of $584,178 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. In addition to CDBG funds, the City is planning to allocate approximately $4M of City's General Funds toward addressing homelessness, affordable housing and economic development activities. The City’s Human Services program oversees and is responsible for providing and managing financial resources to 24 non-profit agencies that serve the Auburn community, overseeing the City’s Community Resource Center, working with the Auburn Food Bank, Ray of Hope Shelter and the City’s street outreach team. Through these efforts the department develops and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners to strengthen the response to residents in need. The City is planning to apply for a Section 108 Loan to maximize its CDBG resources and fund the renovation of the recently acquired Auburn Resource Center building. This facility currently serves as the location for the food bank, day shelter, community court and the Auburn resource center, providing a vital space where vulnerable residents can access services and support. The proposed rehabilitation will help improve these services and create a more effective environment for individuals in need. The City is committed to continuing to focus on achieving equitable outcomes for its community members and achieving a greater collaboration among service providers. Overall, the implementation of the Consolidated Plan is progressing as planned and the primary activities included are underway. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan This Action Plan allocates an approximate total of $584,178 dollars in anticipated 2025 funds, to support the Community Development Block Grant program. With the overall goal of reducing the number of people living in poverty within the City of Auburn, the following objectives and outcomes will be employed: a) Affordable Housing: The City of Auburn will engage in housing activities, collaborations, and partnerships to enhance opportunities for (1) the creation and preservation of affordable housing, or (2) programs that help low-income households to achieve home ownership, or (3) prevents currently housed individuals from entering homelessness, or (4) transitions individuals from being homeless into stable housing. The City will plan for, and support Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 4 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) housing strategies and initiatives designed to increase access to housing and housing programs. b) Addressing Homelessness: The City of Auburn will support 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 5}support an emergency food distribution program. c) Community and Economic Development: 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 housing through public services, public infrastructure and ADA improvements for public facilities, microenterprise assistance, and economic development activities. These investments help to ensure equitable opportunities for good health, happiness, safety, self-reliance and connection to community. d) Planning and Administration: Administer the Community Development Block Grant program to meet the community needs and HUD requirements. 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. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Citizen participation plays a crucial role in development of the Annual Action 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 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, online surveys, information sharing on several webpages as well as engagement at community events and through the distribution of flyers city wide. The City’s effort to reduce barriers to input included the creation and access to an online survey on a website that allowed the user to click a drop-down menu and self-select translation into more than 200 languages and by making interpretation services available during the public meeting and stakeholder interviews and focus groups and provided the opportunity for citizens to provide feedback through written surveys, public comment and through surveys. The City of Auburn in conjunction with the King County CDBG Consortium consulted with multiple public and private agencies during the development of the consolidated plan. Consultations occurred during regional meetings as well as in individual conversations. Agencies that participated in consultations regarding public services, and other topics relevant to the drafting Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 5 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) of the 2025 Annual Action Plan included: the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners, local legal assistance providers, other government human service providers and nonprofit agencies delivering services in Auburn and the sub-region. 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. In response to the meetings, hearings, surveys and other engagement efforts described above, community members shared feedback with the City on what they would like to see prioritized when determining how to invest CDBG funds. Below is a summary of key feedback received from public stakeholders. Summary of public comments Prioritization of Investment Areas • Investing in affordable housing solutions. • Addressing homelessness. • Assisting seniors, veterans and disabled populations. • Pursuing economic development opportunities. • Enhancing neighborhoods. Recommended Actions Identified During Citizen Input • 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. • Support pre-apprenticeship programs that provide job training and build skills in repair and manufacturing trades. • Programs that support the growing homelessness crisis including programs that provide access to services & emergency housing. 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 planning process. Any comments not accepted were deemed as offensive, inappropriate or had no relation to issues addressed in the Auburn Consolidated planning process. Summary Nothing Additional Evaluation of past performance During the past year Auburn has accomplished significant achievement on its programs and impacted the lives of thousands of residents. In 2024 alone, projects funded by the City completed the following: Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 6 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) • Apx. 65 very low- and low-income Auburn homeowners will have received housing repair services. Roughly 70% of these homeowners were seniors. • Apx. 60 low- to moderate-income Auburn residents received emergency subsistence supports for auburn residents at imminent risk of housing loss. • A sidewalk project was completed to support greater ADA accessibility for Auburn residents, with an estimated direct impact for about 500 residents. • Apx. 20 Businesses were assisted through economic development activities. • 221 individuals were able to access stable housing through direct outreach by city employees. • 1,544 people and 20 businesses benefitted from sidewalk improvements • 1,047 people benefited from services to end homelessness including subsistence payments • 437 individuals received emergency shelter Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 7 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b) Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan 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 Human Services Department CDBG Administrator Auburn Human Services 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 and Annual Action Plans for the administration of those funds. As a member of the King County Consortium, the City works closely with 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. Annual Action Plan Public Contact Information Human Services Director Human Services Manager Kent Hay Jody Davison 25 West Main Street 25 West Main Street Auburn, WA 98001 Auburn, WA 98001 khay@auburnwa.gov jdavison@auburnwa.gov Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 8 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) Introduction This section describes the community consultation process followed by the City of Auburn in developing the 2025 Annual Action 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 2025-2029 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(l)). The City of Auburn works closely with partnering King County jurisdictions, public housing authorities and health providers to develop systems to improve the quality of service and access for low-income residents as well as the community within the city and throughout the region. The City of Auburn participates in a variety of regional efforts designed to collaborate and address housing and homelessness in King County. This includes participating in the King and Pierce County Opioid Abatement Councils, South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP), the King County Affordable Housing Committee (AHC), the Human Service Joint Planners Forum, South King County Mobility Management, the Auburn Roundtable, and South King County Regional Homelessness Committee. Additionally, the City of Auburn elected officials (Mayor and City Council) hold board positions on SKHHP as well as the King County Regional Homelessness Authority and the Affordable Housing Committee. These regular commitments result in numerous monthly convenings of policy makers and technical experts who are continuously working together to solve problems, share examples of success and pool resources. The City also regularly participates in 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 build additional capacity to address issues related to housing and homelessness in the South King County region. The above-described ongoing commitments to regional participation ensures that the City of Auburn is aware of emerging issues, priorities, strategies, legislation, and funding opportunities as they evolve in real time. These commitments to participation occur within the period of time that the Plan is developed as well as the intervening years of implementation of the strategic plan. Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 9 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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. In 2019 the City of Auburn entered an interlocal agreement with 9 other South King County cities as well as King County itself called South King County Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP). SKHHP’s main purpose is to pool resources to address housing and homelessness issues in South King County. Each member pays into SKHHP which provides an operating budget that fund SKHHP staff and their program needs. Additionally, most members, including Auburn, have made a commitment to direct a portion of annual sales tax revenues to SKHHP to help build a capital fund that can be directed into acquisition and perseveration of affordable housing. The Mayor of Auburn serves as the Chair of the Executive Board, the City of Auburn serves as SKHHP administering agency (SKHHP staff are Auburn employees), and Auburn staff serve on SKHHP technical advisory group. The City of Auburn is in the process of acquiring a property and building for the purposes of providing a day shelter, overnight shelter, food bank, community court and human service hub. Operations of the Auburn Consolidated Resource Center will be fully funded by the City of Auburn using 100% local funds, yet it provides services to individuals who need housing, shelter and other services that do not reside in Auburn. In 2021, the newly created King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) became our CoC lead agency and has worked to consolidate structures and contracts across King County and Seattle to create greater efficiency and maximize impact. In 2023, this work continued, and Auburn remained a partner in the work of the KCRHA. Auburn's mayor currently sits on the Governance Board of the Regional Homelessness Authority, and staff participate in bi-weekly meetings with KCRHA to collaborate and inform the work they are overseeing, particularly regarding subregional planning. Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction’s area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS The ESG program focuses on assisting people to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis. The City of Auburn does not receive ESG funds directly. The City of Auburn partners with King County who agreed via an ILA that it is mutually desirable and beneficial to enter a consortium arrangement pursuant to and authorized by the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009, for purposes of the ESG and to cooperate in undertaking ESG activities. The County and the City are committed to targeting ESG and HOME Program funds to ensure benefit for very low to moderate-income persons as defined by HUD; and recognize that needs of very low to moderate-income persons may cross jurisdictional boundaries. Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 10 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) As part of the ILA, staff attend (and in alternating years maintain a voting seat) on the Joint Recommendations Committee. The JRC has the responsibility to review and recommend to the King County Executive all policy matters concerning the ESG program. McKinney-Vento funding for the ESG is allocated through a competitive process and administered by King County. They also review and recommend to the King County Executive the projects and programs to be undertaken with ESG funds. They monitor and ensure that for all geographic areas and participating jurisdictions that benefit from ESG programs funded activities over time, so far as is feasible considering eligible applications submitted within the goals, objectives, and strategies of the Consolidated Plan. Additionally, they monitor to ensure that equity in distribution of funds is pursuant to proportion of the region’s low to moderate-income population and that equity is achieved over time pursuant to Consortium Guidelines adopted by the JRC. 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. Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 11 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and consultations 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 Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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 Auburn rotates as a regular voting member of the County's Joint Recommendations Committee. Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 12 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 2 Agency/Group/Organization Seattle-King County Coalition on Homelessness Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment / Lead-based Pain Strategy Homelessness Needs - Chronically homeless /Homelessness Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs – Veterans / Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Homelessness Strategy / Non-Homeless Special Needs Market Analysis / Anti-poverty Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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 City of 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 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. Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 13 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 4 Agency/Group/Organization South King Housing and Homelessness Partners Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government – Local / Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment / Public Housing Needs Homelessness Needs - Chronically homeless / Homelessness Needs - Families with children / Homelessness Needs – Veterans / Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth / Homelessness Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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, Maple Valley, Normandy Park, Renton, Tukwila, and King County. The agreement allows for South King County jurisdictions to work together and share resources 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. Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 14 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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. 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 King County Regional Homelessness Authority 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 Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 15 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c) Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation and how it impacts goal setting Citizen participation plays a crucial role in development 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, online surveys and information sharing on several webpages as well as engagement at community events. The City’s effort to reduce barriers to input included the creation and access to an online survey on a website that allowed the user to click a drop-down menu and self-select translation into more than 200 languages and by making interpretation services available during the public meeting and stakeholder interviews and focus groups and provided the opportunity for citizens to provide feedback through written surveys, public comment and through surveys. Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 16 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Citizen Participation Outreach Sort Order Reach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance Summary of comments received Summar y of com ments not accepted URL (If applicable) 1 Online Survey General Public, Stakeholders, Elected leaders and residents of the city of Auburn From July 25, 2024, to August 23, 2024, the City conducted an online survey to seek input into spending priorities from the residents of Auburn 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, homelessness prevention and housing stability, neighborhood safety and wellbeing, and health and dental care. All accepted CLOSED 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Public Input Survey | Speak Up Auburn 2 Public Notice / Newspape r Add Non-targeted (30 Day Comment Period) Seattle Times Publication July 24, 2024 (30 day comment period) No Responses None 3 Email Comm. Subscribers of the City’s weekly email update sent twice in one month N/A No Responses None 4 Distributi on of Flyers Marginalized Communities N/A See Survey response above None Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 17 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Sort Order Reach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance Summary of comments received Summar y of com ments not accepted URL (If applicable) 5 Online Content Non-targeted Speak up Auburn Content has been posted since June 1, 2024 See Survey responses above None Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) | Speak Up Auburn Human Services - City of Auburn 6 Public Meeting (City Council) Elected City Councilmembers and General Public. On June 24, 2024, the Auburn City Council held a public meeting for the purposes of introducing the process and schedule for updating the Consolidated Plan. Comments were limited to high level feedback from the City Council. All City Council members provided input on their initial priorities. While all members had individual and unique priorities, affordable housing and homelessness were common amongst all members. None 7 Public Meeting (City Council) Elected City Councilmembers and public On October 28, 2024, the Auburn City Council held an open public meeting for the purposes of receiving a briefing on the citizen input that has been received thus far and the themes that were emerging and that would influence the goals of the Consolidated Plan. Limited to feedback from elected Councilmembers. During this public meeting affordable housing and homelessness were highlighted as recurring themes or priority. None Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 18 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Sort Order Reach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance Summary of comments received Summar y of com ments not accepted URL (If applicable) 8 Public Hearing (Human Svc.) Human Services Committee and General Public On August 19, 2024, October 28, 2024, and January 27, 2025, the Human Services Committee held public hearings to receive feedback in the development and draft of the Consolidated Plan Citizen Comments received regarding the prioritization and spending of CDBG resources. The Council reviewed survey results and citizen spending priorities None 9 Email Consortium Cities Kent, Federal Way, Bellevue, King County December 30th 2024 None None 10 Public Notice 30-day comment period Draft Plan(s) Seattle Times / Auburn Reporter January 1, 2025, to January 31, 2025 The Human Services committee received one comment from a service provider inquiring about whether Economic Development would be included as a priority None 11 Public Meeting (City Council) Elected City Council Members and Public On April 28th, 2025, the Auburn City Council held an open public meeting for the purpose of receiving a briefing on draft Consolidated Plan and draft Annual Action Plan. No Public Comments None 04-28-2025 Study Session Meeting • Agendas and Minutes - City of Auburn, WA • CivicClerk Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 19 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Sort Order Reach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance Summary of comments received Summar y of com ments not accepted URL (If applicable) 12 Public Hearing (City Council) Elected City Council Members and General Public On May 5, 2025, the Auburn City Council held a public hearing for the purpose of hearing citizen input on the draft Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan No public Comments None 05-05-2025 City Council Meeting • Agendas and Minutes - City of Auburn, WA • CivicClerk Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 20 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-15 Expected Resources 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction and Anticipated Resources The City of Auburn anticipates funding for the duration of the Consolidated Plan from CDBG and City of Auburn General Fund Allocation for Human Services. Anticipated Resources1 Program Source of Funds Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Remainder of Con Plan Narrative Description Annual Allocation: $ Program Income: Prior Year Resources: Total: $ CDBG public - federal Acquisition Admin and Planning Economic Development Housing Public Improvements Public Services Apx. $584,178/yr. 0 Apx. $ 625,070.38 Apx. $584,178 Apx. $2,920,890 Resources anticipated based on 2024 estimated entitlement. Funds to be directed into (1) programs, initiatives, services, partnerships that focus on creation, preservation and/or access to affordable housing, and (2) programs, initiatives, services, partnerships and other efforts that support the City’s desire to own and operate a day and night shelter, provide needed services to those experiencing homelessness, to provide needed services to those who are at risk of experiencing homelessness, and/or to provide service and support to those who are exiting homelessness as well as other homelessness preventions and basic necessities services. 1 Based on expenditures from 2024 Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 21 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Program Source of Funds Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount Available Remainder of Con Plan $ Narrative Description Annual Allocation: $ Program Income: $ Prior Year Resou rces: $ Total: $ General Fund Public- local Public Services City funded programs & Initiatives Apx. $3,128,668 0 0 Apx. $3,128,668 Apx. $15,643,340 Anticipated general fund allocation to human services in the community across various programs and initiatives General fund Public- local & Federal Public Services City Funded Programs & Initiatives Apx. $373,906 0 0 Apx. $373,906 Apx. $1,869,530 Anticipated use of existing ARPA & Opioid Settlement funds Total Apx. $4,771,633 Apx. $20,433,760 Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 22 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 activities in efforts to support low to moderate income populations in the community primarily in the areas of affordable housing and homelessness. 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. Historically, federal funds have been used to create and maintain a Housing Home Repair program that has typically served between 60 and 70 low-income households per year. This program provides needed repairs to restore such basic needs as hot and/or running water and heat as well as fixing leaky roofs, installing ADA ramps and bathroom fixtures, and replacing broken windows and doors. It is important to emphasize that this program would likely have never been launched had it not been for federal funding support. This highly successful program has expanded over the years and has led to additional local funding support to ensure that the City is was to support more repairs and serve more vulnerable households. The City is now ready to embark upon an effort to make this program fully funded by local dollars and to now use federal funds to help support other community needs. The City is hopeful to use federal funds to seed another successful program that will serve low-income households or those who are experiencing homelessness. If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the state that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan CDBG funds do not require matching funds. If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan n/a Discussion The City of Auburn will explore possibilities to utilize publicly owned land to address needs identified in the consolidated plan. The City is engaged in investing $6 million dollars to buy a commercial property that it has been leasing for the last 5 years. This property houses the City operated day and night shelter, food bank, community court, resource hub, and non-profit tenants that provide various types of services. The City intends to further build out this property to provide additional community services that target low-income populations. Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 23 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 Geographi c Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 1 Affordable Housing 2025 2029 Affordable Housing Public Housing Homeless Non-Homeless Special Needs City of Auburn Access to, and availability of Affordable Housing / Housing Stability CDBG: Apx. $0 City Funding: Apx: $690,000 Apx. Total: $33,450,000 Public Service Activities for low/moderate income clientele (60/yr people/30 households/yr) (300 for con-plan length) Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 24 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 2 Addressing Homelessness 2025 2029 Homelessness City of Auburn Reducing Homelessnes s CDBG: Apx. $495,579/yr City Funding: Apx: $3,088,253/yr Apx. Total: $3,583,832/yr Public Facility or Infrastructure for Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: Interruptions resulting in a loss of housing that would lead to homelessness (90 persons/yr - 45 households/yr) (450 persons for con- plan length 225 households for con- plan length), or migrate a person from shelter into stable housing through access to the Auburn Resource Center (200 persons/yr or 1000 for con-plan length), Facility update to the ARC (312/yr - 1,560 persons for con plan length – 312/yr families) Homeless Person Overnight Shelter: shelter services through city funded programs (300 persons/yr or 3600 for con-plan length) Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated: (65/yr households or 325 for con-plan length) Other: Downpayment rent assistance to prevent homelessness (90 families (con-plan length) or 18/yr) Conduct a study to determine the possible location of a Tiny Village to house senior and/or homeless veterans in the City of individuals benefit from housing through the creation of the village) (10/yr or 50 con-plan length) Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 25 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Sort Order Goal Name Start Year End Year Category Geographi c Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Emergency Food Distribution: (2025 Amendment) Provide short-term food assistance to Auburn residents as needed. Expected outcomes: (1,333 people in total / 667 households in total for a 3-month period from the beginning of the food program to the end) 3 Community & Economic Development 2025 2029 Non-Homeless Special Needs Non-Housing Community Development City of Auburn Community & Economic Development CDBG: $0 Acquisition or improvement of one distressed property. Public amenities in improvement in a qualified census tract (400/yr or 2,000 people con-plan length) 4 Planning and Administration 2025 2029 Administration NA CDBG: Apx. $116,835.60 Program Administration Costs Table 6 – Goals Summary 1 Goal Name Affordable Housing Goal Description The City of Auburn will engage in housing activities, collaborations, and partnerships to enhance opportunities for (1) the creation and preservation of affordable housing, or (2) programs that help low - income households to achieve home ownership, (3) prevents currently housed individuals from entering homelessness, or (4) transitions individuals from being homeless into stable housing. The City will plan for and support strategies and initiatives designed to increase access to housing and housing programs. 2 Goal Name Addressing Homelessness Goal Description The City of Auburn will support 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,. 5}support an emergency food distribution program if necessary. Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 26 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 3 Goal Name Community & Economic Development Goal Description The City of Auburn City Council, designated downtown as a blighted area due to aging infrastructure and properties. Downtown is also located within a qualified census tract. Opportunities exist for acquisition and enhancement and investment in public spaces within downtown Auburn that have the potential to reverse the impact of blight. 4 Goal NameP Panning and Administration Goal Description General administration and project management. Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 27 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 aiding 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 Tiny Village Development Study 2 Public Facility Improvement 3 Home Repair Program 4 Downpayment Assistance 5 Rent Assistance 6 Service Providers – addressing affordable housing 7 Planning and Administration 8 Emergency Food Assistance Table 7 – 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 with 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. • Funding for rehabilitation for the Auburn Resource Center 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. Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 28 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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. Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 29 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 City of Auburn 100% Table 8 - Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically Because 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 None AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing -91.420, 91.220(j) Introduction The City of Auburn will continue to work with service providers, the housing authority and residents in coordination to fully address and develop systems and strategies to promote their efforts in providing sustainable, affordable housing. Auburn's partnerships with organizations such as the King County Housing Authority, South King Housing and Homelessness Partners, and the Housing Development Consortium of Seattle King County have allowed the City to explore new and innovative strategies to continue to offer affordable housing to its current and prospective residents. Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment Auburn's Housing Action Plan focuses on encouraging construction of additional affordable and market rate housing in a greater variety of housing types and at prices that are accessible to a Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 30 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) greater variety of incomes, including strategies aimed at the for-profit single-family home market. The Housing Action Plan aims to address the following four goals: A. Encourage market rate development in Downtown Auburn: more development and denser development B. Encourage the development of below-market workforce housing in Downtown Auburn C. Encourage the development of middle housing types in R-5 and R-7 Zones in the Study Area D. Prevent displacement and encourage the preservation of existing affordable housing The final Housing Action Plan was adopted by Auburn City Council on July 6, 2021. The City will continue its work in implementing strategies identified in the Housing Action Plan in 2023 and through the remainder of the Consolidated Plan period. In 2020 the City of Auburn passed an ordinance adopting a new chapter of Rental Housing Code. Included in this ordinance were multiple housing stability strategies, including increased notice of rental increases, a cap on late fees, and a Just Cause Eviction Ordinance that requires landlords to have good cause to evict or terminate tenancy of a renter. Just Cause protections are especially helpful in addressing housing issues, and this adoption was consistent with the City's efforts related to the Analysis of Impediments. This builds on previous protections passed by Auburn City Council, including Source of Income Discrimination protections and enhanced rental inspections. Auburn staff have been involved in local and regional policy conversations exploring opportunities to further support anti-displacement efforts and reduce barriers to affordable housing development within our jurisdiction. In 2022, the City of Auburn funded Public Services utilizing CDBG funds, consistent with the findings and goals of the City's adopted Analysis of Impediments. The City also continues to support proactive landlord and tenant education through outreach and web-based resource supports. The City of Auburn has already enacted the following regulations: 1. Low-income multifamily tax exemption program 2. Fee reductions and waivers for low-income housing 3. Construction sales tax rebate for low-income housing 4. Adopted the national healthy housing standards 5. Adopted a just cause eviction ordinance 6. Implemented a rental housing licensing program to identify all Auburn rental units and obtain a certain life safety inspection Discussion NA Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 31 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-85 Other Actions - 91.420, 91.220(k) 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 fully funding the City's Housing Repair Program with local funds. The program provides emergency repairs necessary to maintain safe housing for at least 60 Auburn homeowners per year, 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 and owning accountability for affordable housing efforts across King County. Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 32 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards The City of Auburn includes language in its CDBG contracts that require agencies/contractors 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.). This requirement prohibits 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: • 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, 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 Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 33 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 and outlined in the Consolidated Plan are consistent with all of the goals and objectives identified. Amendment Number 1 Annual Action Plan 2025 Page 34 of 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 2025 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 $0 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 $0 3 The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements $0 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. $0 5 The amount of income from float-funded activities $0 6 Total Program Income $0 Discussion N/A Other CDBG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities (in dollars) Apx. $5,000,000 2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income Overall Benefit – A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan.