HomeMy WebLinkAbout5894RESOLUTION NO. 5894
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2026
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN YEARS
2025-2029
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn was designated as an entitlement community by
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for its Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; and
WHEREAS, the primary objective of the Consolidated Plan and CDBG Program is
the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing, addressing
homelessness, creation of suitable living environments and expanding economic
opportunities, principally for persons of low- income and moderate -income; and
WHEREAS, to be eligible for funding, the City of Auburn must annually update the
action plan for its Consolidated Plan that serves as a federally required planning
document to guide the City of Auburn's human service and community development
efforts; and
WHEREAS, the planning process to develop the Consolidated Plan involved
citizen participation and guidance from non-profit and governmental agencies serving
low-income residents in the community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Auburn heard and considered public
comment about its proposed 2026 Action Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows:
Resolution No. 5894
June 3, 2026
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Rev. 2026
Section 1. Pursuant to the provisions of 24 CFR 91, the City hereby adopts the
2026 Action Plan for the Consolidated Plan for Years 2025-2029, attached as Exhibit A.
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to implement those administrative
procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this Resolution.
Section 3. The City Clerk is authorized to make necessary corrections to this
Resolution including, but not limited to, the correction of scrivener's/clerical errors,
references, Resolution numbering, section/subsection numbers, and any references
thereto.
Section 4. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and
signatures.
Dated and Signed: JUN. 15 2026
ATTEST:
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
Resolution No. 5894
June 3, 2026
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CITY OF AUBURN
CYrBACKUS, MAY
AS T
ason Whalen, City Attorney
Rev. 2026
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Resolution No. 5894 - EXHIBIT A
CITY OF
WASHINGTON
City of Auburn
Program Year 2026
Annual Action Plan
Prepared for:
U.S. Department of Mousing and Urban
Development (IUD)
Annual Action Plan
2026
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Table of Contents
AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b)---------------------------------------------- 3
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b)----------------------------------------------- 5
AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1)---------------------------------------------- 6
AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c)------------------------------------------------13
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2)---------------------------------------16
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e)------------ ---------------- 19
AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220 d --------21
AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f)--------------------------------------------26
AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing-91.420, 91.2200)--------------------------------------26
AP-85 Other Actions - 91.420, 91.220(k)--------------------------------------------------------28
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.420, 91.220(1)(1,2,4)-------------------------- 28
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AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
Introduction
The City of Auburn is a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement city and
receives funding each year from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD),
managing and staffing its own programs. Each year the City executes specific actions to implement
the goals and strategies of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. Actions that will be undertaken in
2026 are outlined in this Annual Action Plan. The City of Auburn anticipates the receipt of
approximately $554,950 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 approximately 20 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 maintains collaborative relationships with community partners to strengthen the response to
residents in need.
The City is committed to continuing to focus on 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 approximately $554,950 dollars in anticipated 2026 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) Preserving 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 homeownership, or (3) prevents currently housed individuals from entering
homelessness, or (4) transitions individuals experiencing homeless into stable housing. The
City will plan for, and support 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.
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c) Establish and maintain suitable living environments — create a healthy, integrated, and
vibrant community by improving the well-being and mobility of low- and moderate -
income residents.
In addition, the 2026 Annual Action Plan provides for planning and administration of the CDBG
program in order to meet community needs and HUD requirements.
Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Citizen participation plays a crucial role in the 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 ofAuburn solicited input on community needs, priorities,
and potential strategies. Public input was gathered using a variety of public engagement strategies,
including public meetings, written comments, online surveys, and information sharing on
webpages.
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.
Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
Summary
Nothing Additional
Evaluation of past performance
In 2025, the City utilized its CDBG funds to support program and services that advanced the
objectives of the program. A full and comprehensive report can be found in the 2025 CAPER that
is available on the City website at www.aubumwa.gov or at www.Speakupauburn.org.
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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.
Lead Agency Auburn Human Services Department
CDBG Administrator Auburn Human Services Department
HOME Administrator King County I Department of Community and Human Services
ESG Administrator King County I 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 Manager
Jody Davison
25 West Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001
jdavison@,auburnwa.gov
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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 2026 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 2026 Annual Action 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 an effort 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(1)).
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.
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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 SKIIHP to help build
a capital fund that can be directed into acquisition and preservation 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 the
SKHHP technical advisory group.
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.
In 2025 the City of Auburn acquired property and a building on Auburn Way North, 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 is frilly funded by the City
of Auburn using 100% local funds.
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 IIMIS
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.
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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 fiends. They monitor and ensure that all geographic areas and participating
jurisdictions 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.
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Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and consultations
Table 2 —
tions who participated
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
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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
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.
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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 As members of the Urban County Consortium, Auburn and Kent staff worked
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the closely together during the development of the Consolidated Plan. Staff from
consultation or areas for improved coordination? both cities attend monthly meetings to discuss human services and housing
trends, needs, and progress on ongoing initiatives.
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 As members of the Urban County Consortium, Auburn and Kent staff worked
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or closely together during the development of the Consolidated Plan. Staff from
areas for improved coordination? both cities attend monthly meetings to discuss human services and housing
trends, needs, and progress on ongoing initiatives.
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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 South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) is a coalition formed
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the by an interlocal agreement between the jurisdictions of Auburn, Burien,
consultation or areas for improved coordination? Covington, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Maple Valley, Normandy Park,
Renton, Tukwila, and King County. The agreement allows 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.
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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.
Name of Plan M. Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap
with the goals of each plan? .1
King County The goals of Auburn's Strategic Plan overlap with
Continuum of Regional the goals of the CoC to address the needs of
Care Homelessness homeless residents in the community and reduce
Authority the risk of homelessness.
Table 3 - Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
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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 Annual Action 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.
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1 Online
Survey
Public
2 Notice /
Newspaper
Ad
3 Online
Content
General Public,
Stakeholders, Elected
leaders and residents of
the City of Auburn
Non -targeted
(30 Day Comment
Period)
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Non -targeted
From February 9t°,
2026 to March 11',
2026
City conducted an
online survey to seek
input into spending
priorities from the
residents of Auburn
Seattle Times
Publication February 9',
2026 to March 10, 2026,
(30-day comment
period)
Speak up Auburn
Content has been posted
since February 9, 2026
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None Received
None Received
None Received
N/A
N/A
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2026 Annual
Action Plan
Survey I Speak
Up Auburn
Community
Development
Block Grant
(CDBG) I Sneak
Un Auburn
Public
Meeting Human Services
4 Committee and General
(Human Public.
Services
Committee)
Public
Meeting
City Council and
City General Public
Council
Table 4 — Citizen Participation Outreach
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On February 23, 2026,
the Auburn Human
Services Committee
held a public hearing for
the purpose of
introducing the process
and schedule for
updating the Annual
Action Plan and to
receive comments from
the public regarding
goals and objectives.
On June 811, 2026 the
City Council will review
the proposal for the
2026 projects
On June 15", 2026 the
City Council will hold a
public council meeting
to review and/or ratify
the opposed plan
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No public comments N/A
received
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N/A
AP-1 S 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 Resources'
CDBG Public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public Facility
Improvements
Public Services
1 Based on expenditures from 2024
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Approximately 0 Approximately$ Approximately Approximately
$554,950/yr. 625,070.38 $1,180,020 $2,219,800
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Funds to be directed into
programs, initiatives, services,
partnerships and other efforts that
support the Auburn Resource
Center, provide needed services
to those experiencing
homelessness, to provide needed
services to those who are at risk
of experiencing homelessness
through the Auburn Resource
Center public facility
improvements, and/or to provide
service and support to those who
are exiting homelessness
including homeless encampment
cleanups.
Estimated Number of individuals
who will benefit from these
proposed activities: 8,900
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General Public- Approximately Approximately Approximately
Fund local Public Services $600,000 0 0
$600,000 $2,400,000
Public- Public Services City
General Approximately Approximately Approximately
local & Funded Programs & 0 0
fund Federal Initiatives $150,000 $150,000 $300,000
Table 5 - Expected Resources — Priority Table
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agencies anti organizations
that deliver services in
support of low- and
moderate -income persons
and households, those with
special needs and persons
experiencing homelessness.
Anticipated use of existing
ARPA & Opioid Settlement
funds
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds),
including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
The City of Auburn relies on CDBG funds to support 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, opioid funds and
ARPA funds to support public services in addition to CDBG funds. CDBG funds do not require
matching fiends.
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 able 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 engaged in investing $6 million dollars and bought 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.
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AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 9I.220(c)(3) &(e)
Goals Summary Information
Affordable
Affordable Non -Housing City of Housing
Housing2025 2029 community Auburn
development Reducing
Homelessness
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Public Service Activities for
CDBG:
low/moderate income clientele (it is
$0.00
anticipated that 21,526 low to
General
moderate income persons will benefit
Funds:
from investment in public service
$600,000
activities). Apx. 7,000 households
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Public Facility or Infrastructure
improvements for Low/Moderate
income individuals:
Interruptions resulting in a loss of
housing that would lead to
homelessness, migrate a person from
shelter into stable housing through
access to the Auburn Resource Center
(200 persons/yr or 1000 for
consolidated plan length), Facility
CDBG:
update to the ARC (312/yr - 1,560
persons for con plan length — 312/yr
Approximately
families)
$293,960
Addressing City of Addressing
Homeless Person Overnight
Homelessness 2025 2029 Homelessness Auburn Homelessness
City Funding:
Shelter: shelter services through city
funded programs (300 persons/yr or
Approximately
3600 for consolidated plan length)
$3,000,000
Homeless Encampment Cleanup
and Outreach Response:
Encampment response activities are
intended to mitigate immediate threats
to public health and safety while
ensuring that displaced individuals are
offered service connections prior to
site remediation. Cleanup activities
will comply with all applicable
environmental review requirements
under 24 CFR Part 58. (60
individuals)
Non -Homeless
Community & Special Needs City of Community &
CDBG:
ADA Public Facility or Infrastructure
Economic 2025 2029 Non -Housing Auburn Economic
Approximately
Activities other than Low/Moderate
Development Community Development
$150,000
Income Housing Benefit: 500 Persons
Development
Planning and
CDBG:
Administration 2025 2029 Administration N/A
Approximately
Program Administration Costs
$110,989
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AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d)
Introduction
Auburn's Annual Action Plan provides descriptions of proposals of how funds will be prioritized
to achieve goals identified in the Consolidated Plan. Projects funded by the City will address the
priority needs of aiding to prevent homelessness, ensure affordable housing and a suitable living
environment.
1 Addressing Homelessness (Public Facility Improvements / Shelter
Expansion / Encampment Cleanup
12 Planning and Administration
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 hinds 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, homeless prevention, intervention and affordable
housing accessibility and stabilization.
• Increase funding for community development projects and activities including housing,
community facilities and economic development.
• Funding for rehabilitation for the Auburn Resource Center
• In the event a public service provider or sub -recipient organization withdraws from the
CDBG program, or the City determines the organization cannot meet federal compliance
obligations, the City will allocate funds to one or more of the other public service activities.
City of Auburn public service activities may address the following needs: services for the
unhoused, healthcare, rent and utility assistance, legal services, food assistance, and
counseling services. This list is not exhaustive and may expand to meet community needs.
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.
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Should CDBG revenues come in less than originally proposed, the City will continue managing
the programs with decreased resources to the extent possible and reduce funding allocations
in administrative activities and not public services.
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AP-38 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d)
Introduction
Project Name Addressing Homelessness
Target Area City of Auburn
Goal Supported Addressing Homelessness, Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Homelessness
Funding (CDBG) $293,960
The City of Auburn will support activities that work toward the following outcomes: 11 reduce the number of
households becoming homeless; 21 reduce the length of time that households are homeless; 31 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; and 5} The City of Auburn will utilize Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
Description to support coordinated response efforts addressing homeless encampments located on public property within the city
limits. Activities will include removal of debris, hazardous materials, biohazards, and refuse; restoration of impacted
public areas; and coordination with outreach providers to connect unsheltered individuals with shelter, housing
navigation, behavioral health services, and other supportive services as well as Encampment response activities are
intended to mitigate immediate threats to public health and safety while ensuring that displaced individuals are
offered service connections prior to site remediation. Cleanup activities will comply with all applicable
environmental review requirements under 24 CFR Part 58.
Target Date 12/31/2027
Estimated number/type of 8,900 low-income individuals from various demographics
families that will benefit
Location Detail Auburn Resource Center 2806-2814 Auburn Way North, Auburn WA and City -Wide Encampment Cleanup
(1) Night Shelter Expansion
Planned Activities (2) Public Infrastructure Improvements to the Auburn Resource Center
(3) Encampment Cleanup (City Wide)
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Project:
Target Area
Goal Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding (CDBG)
Description
1 Target Date:
Estimated Number and type of families that
will benefit from the proposed activities
Affordable Housing Support J
City of Auburn 1I
Community & Economic Development I
Ensure a Suitable Living Environment
$150,000
Provide ADA improvements in low- to moderate -income areas of the city improving accessibility,
safety and community connectedness
4/l/2028
500 low to moderate income Auburn residents will benefit from the ADA improvements
Location Locations in the City are: 910 9" Street, Auburn, WA / 1020 Deal's Way, Auburn WA / 405 E.
St. NE, Auburn, WA
Planned Activities Installation of ADA compliant doors in qualifying public buildings.
Project:
Target Area
Goal Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding (CDBG)
Description
Target Date:
Estimated Number and type of families that
will benefit from the proposed activities
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Administration
City of Auburn
All
Planning and Administration
$110,989
General Planning and Administration
4/ 1 /2028
N/A
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Location
N/A
General planning and administration of the CDBG programs include management of the other
Planned Activities activities, management of finances and reporting. Monitoring and guidance with program
implementation.
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
The City of Auburn intends on distributing funds throughout the jurisdiction.
Geographic Distribution
City of Auburn
Table 7 - Geographic Distribution
100%
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 dousing-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
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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:
l . 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
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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 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 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.
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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 fields 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 ofpoverty-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
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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 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.
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AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.420, 91.220(1)(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(1)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in
the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is
included in projects to be carried out.
The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start $0
of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
The amount ofproceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during
the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the $0
grantee's strategic plan
The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements $0
The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the $0
planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan.
The amount of income from float -funded activities $0
Total Program Income $0
Discussion
N/A
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.
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