HomeMy WebLinkAbout3775RESOLUTION NO. 3775
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE CONSOLIDATED
PLAN FOR YEARS 2005 TO 2008 AND THE PROGRAM YEAR
(PY) 2005 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
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;
WHEREAS, the primary objective of the Consolidated Plan and CDBG Program is
the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable
living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low-
and moderate-income;
WHEREAS, to be eligible for funding, the City of Auburn must submit a Consolidated
Plan to serve as a federally required planning document to guide the City of Auburn's
human service and community development efforts;
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;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Auburn heard and considered public
comment about its Consolidated Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Pursuant to provisions of 24CFR91, the City hereby adopts the
Consolidated Plan for Years 2005 to 2008 and the PY2005 Annual Action Plan. A
Resolution No. 3775
October 11, 2004
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copy of said Plan is attached hereto, designated as Exhibit "A" and incorporated
herein by this reference.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of the legislation.
Section 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon passage and
signatures hereon.
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DATED and SIGNED this ~ day of October, 2004.
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PETER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
Resolution No. 3775
October 11, 2004
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City of Auburn's
Consolidated Plan for Years 2005 to 2008
and
PY 2005 Annual Action Plan
A Comprehensive Planning Document for
Housing and Community Development Programs
Plan Adopted
October 13, 2004
Department of Planning and Community Development
25 West Main Street
Auburn, Washington 98001
(253) 931 - 3090
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
Table of Contents
Public Notice
Executive Summarv
Table 1: Summary of Recommended Projects for PY2005-2006
Chapter 1: Coordinating and Mana ing the Process
City of Auburn's Logic Model for its Consolidated Plan
Chapter 2: Citizen Participation Plan
Chapter 3A: General Population and Household Characteristics
Chapter 3B: Homeless and Special Needs Populations
Chapter 4A: Auburn's Human Service Strategv for PY2005-2008
Chapter 4B: Neighborhood Revitalization
Chapter 4C: Auburn's Homeless Prevention and Anti-Poverty Strategies
Chapter 5: PY2005-2006 Action Plan
Table 2: Logic Model Summary of Recommended Projects for PY2005-2006
Table 3: List of CDBG Funded Projects
Appendix 1: HUD Required Tables 1 and 2
Appendix 2: HUD Required Table 93: Listing of CDBG-Funding Projects
Appendix 3: Comments from Public Meeting on November 20, 2003
Appendix 4: Public Comments
Appendix 5: Certifications
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Table 1
1. 1 to 1.5
Figure 1.2
2.1 - 2.6
3A.1-3A.13
3B.1 - 3B.13
4A.1 - 4A.7
4B.1 - 4B.4
4C.1 - 4C.4
5.1 -5.11
Table 2.1 - 2.5
Appendix 6: CDBG Budget Ordinance
Executive Summary
Purpose of the Plan
As a prerequisite to receiving Community Development Block Grant funds, along with
other grants and funds from the federal government, the City must have a Consolidated
Plan (CP) that is approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). The City of Auburn's Consolidated Plan is a strategy that
coordinates all elements of community development - affordable housing, neighborhood
revitalization, economic development and human services - into a single plan.
Public Participation
A forty-five day public review of the Consolidated Plan will commence on August 9, 2004. A public
hearing is scheduled at the regular scheduled City Council meeting on September 20, 2004. Following
public comments, a final edition of the Plan will be submitted to the City Council for their review and
approval by October 1, 2004. The Plan must be submitted to H.U.D. by the first week of November.
In addition to the formalized public hearing process, the City hosted a community forum to discuss its
human service needs on November 20, 2003. It also obtained information about the City's human service
and community development needs by soliciting proposals from local non-profit service providers. The
City also holds several public meetings and gives presentations throughout the year - whether based
specifically on the CDBG program or on community development issues in general
Time Period: 2005-2008
Beginning in Year 2005 the City of Auburn will begin administering its human service grants, including
CDBG capital improvements, using a bi-annual budgeting cycle. The time period of this Consolidated
Plan, as well as any future amendments, is far four years or two grant award cycles. It will become
effective January 1, 2005 and expire on December 31, 2008. The Consolidated Plan will be reviewed
annually. A thirty-day public review period will precede the submittal of the annual progress report and
annual plan to HUD.
Regional Collaboration
The City of Auburn is an entitlement city for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. It is
also a member of the King County Housing Consortium for the purpose of HOME funds. Most of the
City's human service programs is accomplished through grant contracts with local and regional non-profit
agencies. In a few cases, the City of Auburn undertakes specific types of capital improvements; for
instance, street or sidewalk improvements. In any event, the City of Auburn's Department of Planning and
Community Development serves as the lead agency in the administration of Auburn's CDBG and human
service funds.
Key Findings
1. Affordable Housing: The median monthly price for a rental unit in Auburn continues
to be lower than the King County median. In addition, the median cost for purchasing
a home in Auburn continues to be lower than the King County average. However, the
price of housing in Auburn is increasing. In the year 2000, the median sales price of
a single family home in Auburn was $161,95 and in the year 2004 it was $262,000.
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Nonetheless, Auburn remains one of the leading cities in the county for providing
affordable housing opportunities.
2. Low Income Housing: Slightly more than half of the total number of households in
Auburn meets the definition of low income. Approximately one out of four Auburn
households spends 35% or more their household income for housing costs.
Public Housing Needs: Auburn currently provides 678 public housing units
administered by the King County Housing Authority. In addition, the Housing
Authority provides between 750 to 1,000 Auburn residents with Section 8 Housing
Assistance vouchers. Approximately 6% of the Housing Authority's housing units
and Section 8 vouchers are located in Auburn
4. Year 2010 Housing Projections: Based on Auburn's available land capacity, the
following table projects the distribution of additional housing units by income group
as recommended by the King County planning policies.
Auburn's Year 2010 Housing Target
Total
2000
SF
2010
MF
2010
Total
New HU
Total HU
Yr 2010
% Total
Yr 2020
Less than 50%
5347
0
777
777
6124
23%
50%-80%
4841
100
407
507
5348
20%
80%-120%
3944
1224
816
2040
5984
23%
120%+
3552
4500
769
5269
8821
34%
Totals
17684
5824
2769
8593
26277
100%
Lead Based Paint Hazards: Using an estimation technique developed by the National
Center for Lead-Safe Housing, a rough estimate of the number of housing units at
highest risk for lead based paint hazards was developed. Approximately 1,659
housing units in Auburn have a potentially high risk of having lead-based paint
somewhere within that particular housing unit.
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Homeless and Special Needs Populations
Homeless Prevention Strategies: The 2002 Annual One-Night Count indicates that
approximately 8,000 people are homeless on any given night in King County. The
majority of the homeless population outside of Seattle was women with children.
Based on an estimate of Auburn's precariously housed population, potentially 1,000
Auburn residents may find themselves homeless sometime during the year. The City
of Auburn participates in a regional effort to provide a continuum of care for people
who are homeless. Services include emergency and transitional housing along with
emergency home repairs and financial assistance.
2. Victims of Domestic Violence: Based on data from the King County Coalition
Against Domestic Violence, approximately 1,355 South King County women receive
services related to the prevention of domestic violence each year. Auburn police
reports indicate an average of 384 incidences of domestic violence each year ar
slightly more than one per day. City of Auburn participates in a regional effort to
provide services to victims of domestic violence. Services include the provision of
confidential shelters along with legal advocacy and supportive services to the victims
and their children.
English Proficiency: Around 14% of Auburn's population speaks a language other
than English in their homes. The US Census indicates a total of 750 households that
are linguistically isolated. The principal household languages other than English are
Spanish, Ukraine, Vietnamese and Russian.
4. People with Disabilities: The US Census reports Auburn had 14,445 people over 5
years of age with a some type of disability. Approximately 450 of these people under
15 years of age, 9,920 are adults between 16 to 64 years of age, and 5,071 are senior
citizens over 65 years of age.
5. Hunger: The Auburn Food Bank serves a total of 10,500 clients per year, out of
which 9,500 are Auburn residents. It distributes an average of 70 pounds of food to
1,657 families per month and 27 shut-ins per month. The total number of clients
served by the Food Bank is roughly equivalent to the total number of Auburn's low-
income households.
6. Senior Citizens: Approximately 15% of Auburn's total population are seniors age 60
years ar older. The average size of the senior household is 1.45 persons, which
means that most of them live alone. A survey of area seniors found affordable
housing and transportation as their two greatest needs followed by in-home care and
house repairs.
7. People with Chemical Dependences: Using estimates prepared by the King County
Consolidated Plan, Auburn could have as many as 5,000 people with chemical
dependences. Auburn Police Department reports indicate roughly 10% of the total
number of police incidents per year involved drugs or alcohol. These figures are very
conservative because they do not include traffic violations.
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8. Youth and Children: Approximately 14% of Auburn's children under 18 years of age
live in poverty. Anecdotal reports from truancy officers and other school personnel
indicate a connection between self-care and truancy. Among youth arrested for
crimes, 40% are under 15 years of age and 60% are between 15 to 18 years of age.
The majority of the crimes are committed between 3 PM and 5 PM.
Neighborhood Revitalization
As more affluent neighborhoods are developing around the outskirts of town, Auburn is
developing an inner-city core of low-income neighborhoods. These neighborhoods
characteristically have a greater than average turnover of residents, dilapidated buildings
and general deterioration of City infrastructure. The Consolidated Plan presents a
planning process that can identify a target neighborhood as a local investment area far the
purposes to receive CDBG funding for eligible activities and improvements. The
planning process includes the development a neighborhood plan created in consultation
with neighborhood residents. Once a neighborhood is designated as a local investment
area, it becomes eligible far public investment for infrastructure improvements, public
facilities and environmental protection.
At this time, the neighborhood around Terminal Park Elementary School is the only
neighborhood that presently meets the requirements for a designated local investment
area as presented in this Consolidated Plan. Approximately 62% of the residents in the
Terminal Park neighborhood are low income. In 2003 a neighbarhood plan was
developed through a series of neighborhood meetings and input from a group of
neighbarhood stakeholders. A list of priorities was prepared and voted upon by the
participating residents. The top five priorities were:
1) Improve the neighborhood park.
2) Increase street lighting and improve sidewalks and curbs.
3) Prospect for businesses that offer places for people to meet.
4) Public safety and the abatement of public nuisances.
5) Preserve open spaces such as right-of-ways or existing buffers between
different types of land uses.
Community Development Strategies
1. Housing Development Strategies:
Preserve, maintain and improve the existing stock of affordable housing because
it is the most affordable form of housing.
Provide services and facilities that serve low-income families and prevent
individuals and families from becoming homeless.
Conserve developable land and natural resources through a variety of housing
types, conservation and site planning techniques that achieve the maximum
housing potential and passive energy use of a particular site.
Develop economically integrated, walkable neighborhoods which generate a
secure atmosphere for both residents and visitors.
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Develop effective land use policies and economic development strategies that
provide long term and stable employment, increase per capita income, and reduce
the tax burden of Auburn residents.
2. Homeless Prevention Strategy: The City of Auburn will continue to support regional
efforts to prevent homelessness with services that include the following:
Homeless prevention through the intervention of social service agencies offering
financial assistance for rent and utilities
Temporary assistance offered by emergency shelters and transitional housing.
Emergency home repairs to single family housing units, occupied by very low-
income homeowners, that are at imminent risk of becoming uninhabitable.
Longer-term supportive housing to provide the family a stable environment and
sufficient time for them to benefit from the social, educational, vocational and
supportive services offered by local and regional agencies.
3. Strategy to Abate Lead Based Paint Hazards: The city will assess and reduce lead
based paint hazards, when appropriate, in residential projects funded through the
Housing Repair Program and other comparable, publicly funded programs.
4. Reduction of Barriers: The City will continue its program to gradually replace
deteriorated sidewalks, or install new sidewalks and wheelchair-access ramps,
throughout the city and remove barriers to pedestrian traffic.
5. Neighborhood Revitalization: The City will implement the recommendations in the
Terminal Park Neighborhood Plan. It will complete the planning process for at least
one more low-income neighborhood. The City will support improvements and
developments that connect the inner-city neighborhoods to downtown Auburn.
Local and Regional Coordination
The City of Auburn will continue to participate and coordinate its planning and programmatic activities
with other local and regional agencies. Areas of particular concern and interest include the following:
The City will participate in identifying policies for use of HOME funds and the
development proposals for potential use of HOME funds within the region.
In order to facilitate the coordination and effectiveness of social service programs,
City staff will continue to participate in King County's Growth Management
Planning committee and other regional working groups. The City will work with
all jurisdictions within the region to develop a regional approach to affordable
housing and social/supportive services.
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Housing and Community Development Resources
The City of Auburn works with local social service agencies in their efforts to obtain funding for their
various services and progams. City actions include, among other activities, keeping agencies informed of
funding opportunities and helping agencies draft grant applications. The main source of funds available to
the City for housing and community development come from its own general fund and the federal
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
Auburn's Anti-Poverty Strategy
The ultimate goal of the City's Consolidated Plan is to reduce the number of people living
in poverty within the City of Auburn. Toward this end, the City will give funding
priority to programs that - in addition to complying with federal regulations and
addressing a priority outlined in the Consolidated Plan - are consistent with the City's
anti-poverty strategy for resource allocation. The City of Auburn's Department of
Planning and Community Development (DPCD) is its lead agency to coordinate the
City's efforts to reduce poverty. DPCD administers the City's general fund appropriation
for human services and its Community Development Block Grant program. It works in
partnership with citizens, non-profit agencies, and other city departments to:
• develop housing opportunities, particularly affordable housing;
• maintain and improve the vitality of Downtown Auburn.
• foster job growth and employment opportunities;
• encourage a thriving business sector;
• support the delivery of human services;
• strengthen the quality of life in Auburn's neighborhoods; and
• increase civic engagement and citiaen participation.
Funding Recommendations for PY2005-2006
The following table represents the projects recommended for funding for program years 2005-2006. The
Human Service Committee made the recommendations based on the assumption that the City will receive
approximately $482,000 of CDBG and $378,900 of General Funds per year. A brief description of each
recommendation is provided in Chapter 5: PY2005 Annual Action Plan. The distribution of funds among
activities may change due to public comments regarding proposed projects and activities. The City Council
will pass a final budget following their consideration of public comments.
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Chapter 1: Coordinating and Managing the Process
Introduction
Auburn's "Consolidated Plan" reflect both the aspirations of the whole community while
identifying actions to remedy specific unmet needs. The City of Auburn's Consolidated
Plan is a strategy that coordinates all elements of community development - affordable
housing, neighborhood revitalization, economic development and human services - into a
single plan. The City's Consolidated Plan includes both the City of Auburn's general fund
appropriations for human service and the distribution of Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG). It satisfies the application requirements for the CDBG grant provided to
the City by the federal government's Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD).
Time Period: 2005-2008
This Consolidated Plan, as well as any future amendments, if any, become effective
January 1, 2005, or upon its approval date, whichever is later. This version of Auburn's
Consolidated Plan expires on December 31, 2008. Beginning in Program Year (PY) 2005,
the City will award public service grants for a two-year period. Consequently, this plan
will cover two grant award cycles. Capital projects will be awarded annually; however, the
City will may choose to only solicit grant applications for capital projects every two years,
in conjunction with the solicitation for public service grant proposals. In between grant
solicitation periods, the City may choose to appropriate its capital funds for annual, non-
competitive projects such as the emergency housing repair program and/or neighborhood
revitalization projects. In the event that the City has surplus appropriation authority, it
may choose to solicit grant proposals for capital projects for the interim year between its
normal grant solicitation period.
Lead Agency
The City of Auburn is an entitlement city for community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds. It is also a member of the King County Housing Consortium for the
purpose of HOME Funds. As opportunities present themselves, Auburn agencies apply to
King County for HOME funds like any other Consortium member. For distribution of its
CDBG entitlement the City of Auburn receives applications for grants from local social
and supportive service agencies. The City of Auburn's Department of Planning and
Community Development (DPCD) serves as the lead agency in the administration of
Auburn's CDBG funds.
Collaboration & Partnership
Most of the City's human service and CDBG program is administered through contracts
administered by the City of Auburn's Department of Planning and Community
Development (DPCD). The only exceptions are grants awarded to other City departments.
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Memorandums of Understanding are prepared in these cases. City staff prepare the
necessary documents for each agency receiving a grant award. DPCD administers the
contracts to assure their compliance with the City Council's intent and applicable
regulatory stipulations. During the course of the contract, DPCD staff ineets regularly with
agencies to monitor their contracts, provide technical assistance, and resolve problems that
may occur.
Figure 1.1 illustrates the City of Auburn's delivery of human service programs and
activities. The entire process is interactive and collaborative with service providers,
consumers and elected officials. It begins with the development of the Consolidated Plan.
Using demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau and other sources, the Consolidated
Plan presents the human service needs of the City. Non-city agencies provide their input
through the grant applications they submit requesting funds to undertake activities that
address particular human service needs. The City determines which grants and,
subsequently its human service priorities, through its budgeting process. Finally the
agencies selected for funding are monitored and evaluated to determine how best to revise
the City's human service strategy.
Figure 1.1
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The following briefly describes the various components of the process in a little more
detail.
Consolidated Plan: Every four years the City prepares a comprehensive human service
plan. The document includes a plan for citizen participation and public review. It
describes and summarizes the City's human service needs. It then presents a strategy to
address these needs. This strategy includes goals and desired outcomes.
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Comqetitive Grants: To a great degree, the City of Auburn relies upon local and regional
non-profit agencies to implement the strategy presented in its Consolidated Plan. The City
solicits grant proposals from interested agencies. These agencies submit the outcomes they
plan to achieve, the activities or programs their agencies would provide, and the outputs
these activities or programs will generate.
Budgeting Process: The allocation of funds necessary to implement the Plan is the next
important step. The Human Services Committee (HSC) is a citizen advisory appointed by
the Mayor to focus primarily the social needs of the community. HSC review grant
applications and makes its recommendations to the Mayar regarding which applications
best meet the City's human service needs. Based on their recommendation, the Mayor
submits a funding proposal to the City Council. Auburn's City Council is the policy-
making body of the City. The Planning and Community Development Committee
(PCDC), a standing committee for the City Council, reviews and recommends actions on
ordinances, budgets and other policy issues. The PCD committee oversees the City's many
and various affairs in planning and community development, including but not limited to
the CDBG program and human service grants.
Implementation: Agencies awarded a grant, along with City departments who receive
CDBG funds, enter into a contractual relationship to implement the activities and programs
that will generate the outputs to satisfy the outcomes proposed in the City's overall
strategy. Each agency will monitor their progress and report the output they generate to
the City.
Evaluation: The City compiles the information from the agency's monitoring reports into
various types of summary reports and financial statements. This information is passed on
to HUD using its web-based reporting system. The information is used to compare outputs
and outcomes to the City's overall strategy and HUD's national objectives. The
information also enables all the involved parties to revise its plans as necessary to generate
the desired results. These revisions are reflected in future updates to the Consolidated
Plan.
Monitoring Plan
Once funding is approved, City staff executes an agreement. The agreement will include,
among other general and specific conditions, the project goals and requirements. Grant
agreements for public services will be required to submit reports at least quarterly detailing
the number of Auburn residents served, level of service provided to Auburn residents and a
demographic profile of clients served. Grant receipients will be required to submit an
annual report that explains the progress the agency made toward achieving its outcomes
and output goals.
Grant agreements for capital projects will be executed following the completion of the
environmental review of the project. Capital projects will be required to submit progress
reports at least quarterly or anytime a reimbursement request is submitted. If the project
triggers additional reporting requirements (such as weekly payroll reports for proof of
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federal prevailing wage compliance), project monitoring will be increased accordingly.
Projects will be monitored on a consistent, on-going basis by City staff. Telephone and/or
personal contacts are made at least quarterly, depending upon the activity and issues
associated with the individual project. On-site monitoring visits will be conducted upon
both capital and public service grant recipients. Activities selected for on-site visits will
depend upon the amount of funds provided, past history of contract compliance, and/or any
programmatic changes that may occur in the project or in the service delivery of public
service programs.
City staff will review, prior to approval, all vouchers and backup documentation for
payment. Environmental, lead-based paint inspections and contractor debarment issues
will be reviewed with agency project managers at the beginning of each project. City staff
will strive to help grant recipients complete their projects in a timely manner and in
accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
Managing the Process
In 1993 Congress passed the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA)
establishing strategic planning and performance measurements in federally funded
programs. GPRA identifies goals and defines the level of performance to be achieved by
program activities. It entails using standardized performance reports that compare
government performance over time against other jurisdictions and grant programs.
Although GPRA is not mandated, there is an expectation that governments that receive
federal funds begin using it. Decisions regarding the continuation of federal grant
programs are based, on part, on their performance as measured by these reports. HUD is
urging its CDBG entitlement cities to begin implementing GPRA.
In 2004 the City of Auburn joined other South King cities to use a common application for
human service grant request. The joint application contained a logic model that links
strategic goals with the operational accountability. The logic model in the joint application
is similar to the logic model recommended by HUD. In order to begin implementing
GPRA as well as review the grant request received using these joint applications, the
Auburn's Consolidated Plan will begin incorporating a logic model into its human service
planning process.
A logic model is an abstract of the program or service that is under consideration for
funding or has already been funded. The logic model often serves as the "first impression"
for the grant request. It provides a broad overview of the entire strategy or plan. Logic
models support the management of programs and activities. HUD uses a logic model to
align activities and outcomes of local programs with national objectives. HUD also uses it
to monitor program activities and measure program effectiveness. Figure 1.2 is a summary
of the logic model used by the City of Auburn. It consists of the following components.
Regional Goal: In line with the City of Auburn's acquiescence that it a
partner in the regional delivery and provision of human services, the City
adopts the community goals developed through the regional human service
planning process.
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Outcomes: The expected outcome in terms of community impact or
changes in economic and social status. Auburn's logic model expresses
outcome goals the form of a vision statement.
Output Goal: A standard of performance used to measure progress toward a
desired outcome or goal.
A ency/Program: The non-profit selected by the City to generate the
outputs that will achieve the City's desired outcomes. Some large agencies
identify the program that it offers to achieve the desired outcomes.
Activities: Activities or services undertaken to outputs necessary to
achieve outcomes and regional goals. These activities may be performed by
the City of Auburn or by an agency that receives a grant from the City.
Projected Outputs: Numerical measurements characterizing the results of a
program activities, services or intervention. Outputs are used to measure
performance relative to identified outcomes and goals. The output result is used to
evaluate the progress achieved to implement the strategy.
Resources: The funds allocated by the City to the agency for it generate the
projected outputs to meet the City's desired outcomes.
Consolidated Planning Process
The Year 2005-2008 Consolidated Plan is the City of Auburn's initial step of a long-term
process to implement the attached logic model. The entire process will undoubtedly
require several phases. It will require collaboration with other jurisdictions. As these
other jurisdictions begin implementing the HUD logic model, or something similar to
satisfy GPRA, the City of Auburn will likewise revise and update its Consolidated Plan to
include these performance measurements. Subsequently, the development of the City of
Auburn's Consolidated Plan is an on-going process that will be continuously revised and
refined.
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Chapter 2: Citizen Participation Plan
Auburn's Vision for the Future
As a city of regional significance, proud of its small town heritage as well as the diversity
of its people and neighborhoods, Auburn offers an opportunity for people of all ages to
enjoy life.
City of Auburn Mission Statement
To provide a service-oriented government that meets the needs of our citizens and business
community through efficient and professional management with responsive and accessible
leadership.
Citizen Participation in Policy Development
To ensure the widest range of public participation, the City uses a multifaceted approach to
generate public involvement into the development of its planning policies.
Neiqhborhood Meetings
Several neighborhood meetings are held during the year to provide both formal and
informal interaction between citizens and city staff. Information concerning the
demography of the city and various planning issues is presented and discussed. These
meetings do not focus strictly on planning issues. A spectrum of public concerns ranging
from health and safety to crime, recreation, community facilities and services are also
discussed.
Public Speakers
Several presentations are frequently made to organizations, neighborhood groups and other
groups of individuals wanting more information regarding planning issues. These informal
tallcs are typically held in settings selected by the group.
Newspaper Articles
Easy to understand articles in a community newsletter provide the public with information
regarding planning issues and the availability of information, assistance and/or speakers.
The City of Auburn's community newsletter is distributed to all postal customers both
residential and commercial within the two zip codes that cover the Auburn area. The
Auburn Update is also included in the local Auburn Reporter.
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News Releases
The media are provided with updates regarding neighborhood meetings, planning issues,
and growth management concerns.
Committee Meetings and Workshops
Both the Planning and Community Development Committee and the Human Services
Committee are advised of changes in the City's demography and proposed changes in
planning policies. Periodically these standing committees conduct workshops to review the
draft amendments to planning documents and proposed projects. All of these meetings are
open to the public. Documents are made available prior to the meeting and public
comments are encouraged at any time.
Public Hearings
In addition to these opportunities for informal input, the formal adoption process of
municipal ordinances require public notices and public hearings before either the Planning
Commission and/or the City Council.
Citizen Participation in the CDBG Planning Process
In addition to the above efforts, citizens have the opportunity to participate in the
formation of CDBG policies and the development of CDBG funded projects. The
following outlines the public's access to participate in Auburn's CDBG program.
Human Services Committee
A citizen advisory committee, the Human Services Committee, was established to review
the social needs of the city that should be considered when appropriating federal revenue
sharing funds and general funds. They serve as a committee to advise the mayor and the
council on allocation and application for grant funds for community development projects.
In addition, the Human Services Committee reviews and evaluates existing programs,
encourages citizen participation, performs other assignments referred to it by the Mayor or
City Council. The Committee meets regularly each month and occasionally has a special
meeting regarding a particular issue and/or concern. The full committee consists of eleven
members who serve staggered terms of three years; among them, the members represent
the clergy, the schools, local business, and community service groups. Members of the
Human Services Committee are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City
Council. The Committee receives technical assistance from DPCD staff.
Consultations with Provider Aqencies
A community meeting is held annually with local housing and human service providers.
This meeting provides a format and a forum for providers - both those that are regularly
funded by the City and those who do not receive public funding - to talk about emergent
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needs in the community. The meeting also provides time for providers to talk about goals
and projects that should be undertaken within the next planning and/or funding period.
Between November and May, when the Human Services Committee is not reviewing
funding applications and making recommendations to the Council, the Committee visits
and/or meets with local social service agencies. During these meetings and site visits,
agencies present their programs along with information and data pertaining to their target
populations. Committee members use these meetings to assess community needs and
discuss potential projects.
In addition, during the annual performance report process, City staff make monitoring
visits to each of the funded organizations. The purpose of the visit is not only to ensure that
the agency is in compliance with CDBG and City regulations, but also to provide technical
assistance and to solicit feedback from the agency about their experience warking with the
program.
Annual Performance Reqort
In March and April City staff prepare a performance report on the previous CDBG
program year. This progress report, called a Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER) summarizes program accomplishments and challenges. It
reports on the status of each strategy and describes any changes to the Annual Plan. A
workshop about the CAPER is held with the Planning and Community Development
Committee and a public hearing is conducted before the City Council. Copies of the
Annual Performance Report are distributed to the City Council, Human Service
Commission, local service agencies and current recipients of CDBG funds.
Pre-publication Public Hearing
The planning process to actually revise or update the Consolidated Plan begins each June.
The City Council conducts a public hearing to solicit public comments regarding possible
revisions to the Consolidated Plan for the next planning year. Comments and suggestions
made at this public hearing are taken into consideration as staff prepares a preliminary
draft of the plan.
Solicitation of Potential Projects
In May the City begins soliciting proposals from interested agencies for the forthcoming
program year. A public notice indicating the availability of grant funds is distributed and
published in the local newspaper. The announcement includes the amount of funds
available for distribution and the City's desire that these funds be used to benefit low-
income Auburn residents. A public meeting is generally held in cooperation with other
local jurisdictions who also fund housing and human service activities. This meeting is
scheduled and advertised to all agencies, and the agenda is set up to explain the application
process and distribute application packets. City staff ineets with agencies and other groups
to disseminate information and answer any of their questions. In June and July the Human
Services Committee analyzes the applications, interviews prospective agencies, and
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prepares their recommendations for the allocation of CDBG funds. Their recommendation
is incorporated into the preliminary draft of the Plan.
Preliminary Draft of the Consolidated Plan
By late August a preliminary draft of the revised Plan is finished. Copies are distributed to
the City Council, Human Service Commission, local service agencies and all the agencies
that requestecl CDBG funds for the next program year. A public notice is published in the
local newspaper that contains a brief summary of the plan and instructions for providing
public comments.
Public Review Period
Interested citizens have a thirry-day period to comment on the proposed Plan. A summary of
citizen comments is included as an appendix to the Plan along with an explanation of actions
taken in response to the comments.
Public Hearinas
During the public review period, the City Council conducts a public hearing on the
preliminary draft of the revised Plan. A public notice indicating the time, date, location and
purpose of the hearing is posted in at least three public places and published in the local
newspaper. City staff addresses comments and suggestions expressed at the public hearing.
They take these comments and suggestions into consideration during the preparation of the
final draft of the plan.
CDBG Budaet Ordinance
Concurrent with the above preliminary draft, City staff prepares and distributes the CDBG
budget ordinance. This budget ordinance appropriates CDBG funds during the next
program year. The budget ordinance must be processed in accordance with local and state
laws. A public hearing on the proposed budget is typically scheduled at the same time and
date where the City Council listens to public comment on the preliminary draft of the
Consolidated Plan. Passage of the budget ordinance does not occur until the final draft of
the Consolidated Plan is finished. The budget ordinance is typically passed concurrently
with the adoption of the Consolidated Plan.
Final Edition of the Consolidated Plan
At the end of the public review period, City staff prepares the final draft of the
Consolidated Plan. A resolution is prepared asking the City Council to adopt the Plan. If
the Council decides to revise the final draft, another public hearing is scheduled. A public
notice is published in the local newspaper indicating the time, date and reason for the
public hearing. Once the City Council passes the resolution adopting the Plan, the final
edition is published, distributed and submitted to HUD for approval.
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Amendinq the CDBG Budaet Ordinance
Any significant change to a CDBG project approved through the Consolidated Planning
Process is administered as an amendment to the CDBG budget ordinance. A significant
change is defined as any of the following conditions:
L Change in the activity as described in the narrative description of each appropriation
listed in the budget ordinance.
2. Change in subrecipients.
3. Change in the appropriated amount.
Amendments to the budget ordinance require a public hearing. A description of the
amendment, time and date of the public hearing is published in the local newspaper. The
public has an opportunity to comment on the proposed amendment at the public hearing
which is prior to Council action.
Inactive or Abandoned Capital Projects
For the purpose of appropriations using Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds, the following criteria will apply.
Public Services and Administration: CDBG funds appropriated for eligible
public service and administrative activities are made solely and strictly for
activities within the program year for which they were appropriated. These
activities will be considered accomplished at the end of the program year. Any
remaining appropriation for public service and administrative activities at the
end of the program year will be reappropriated to eligible projects in the next
program year.
Capital Improvements: According to RCW 35A.33.150, special fund -
appropriations, such as CDBG appropriations, do not lapse but carry forward
from year to year until fully expended or the purpose has been accomplished or
abandoned. CDBG funds appropriated to subrecipients for capital
improvements must be expended within the term of the subrecipient's CDBG
grant agreement. CDBG funds appropriated for capital improvements will be
considered abandoned, and the funds will be reappropriated, if any of the
following conditions exist:
(a) The term of the grant agreement expires and the subrecipient fails to request
an extension in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
(b) The subrecipient fails to submit a request for reimbursement or fails to submit an
activity report during the program year.
(c) The subrecipient fails to make the project "bid ready" within the first year after the
appropriation. "Bid ready" means that, at a minimum, the bid specifications are
drafted and the subrecipient is ready to solicit bids.
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The City may consider exceptions to the above criteria if extenuating circumstances exist
such that making such exceptions would be fair and prudent.
Access To Information
Applications, contracts and other records related to the past use of Auburn CDBG funds
are available for public review at the Department of Planning and Community
Development, Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday
through Friday.
Technical Assistance
Through the documents and information distributed by the City, prospective agencies and
groups are advised that technical assistance is available. Several agencies have accepted
the City's offer to provide technical assistance.
Access to Planninq Information
Copies of the City's Comprehensive Plan, Consolidated Plan, census data and other
planning information are made available, free of charge, to any interested person or group.
Copies of the City's planning documents are distributed to local libraries, Chamber of
Commerce, schools, news media and several other organizations.
Grievances and Complaints
Written complaints or grievances are answered within 15 working days whenever possible.
Citizens have the opportunity to appeal to the City Council for their desired response or
action regarding the Plan. A summary of written complains or grievances along with a
response is included in the appendix of the Plan.
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CHAPTER 3A: HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
This section offers statistical and analytical information that provides an overall picture of
Auburn's housing and community development needs. It lays the foundation for the
Chapter 4: Housing and Community Development Strategies.
GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS
Population
In April, 2004, Auburn had an estimated population of 46,500 people. Recent growth, as
well as projected growth, is attributable mainly to annexations and/or the construction of
new housing in the recently annexed areas. If Auburn continues to grow at its current rate,
and if it incorporates its potential annexation areas as planned, then by year 2020 its
population wili be approximately 80,000 people.
Figure 3.1
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Ethnic and Racial Trends
The 1990 Census indicates 91 % of Auburn's residents were Caucasian. In year 2000 the
Census reports 79% of Auburn's residents were Caucasian and the remaining 2 1 % were
people of color. Auburn's net migration did a complete flip-flop over the past 20 years.
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Between 1980 and 1990, nearly 80% of Auburn's new residents were Caucasian and 20%
were people of color. From 1990 to 2000, approximately 28% of Auburn's new residents
were Caucasian and the remaining 72% were people of color. Approximately 42% of
Auburn's new residents between 1990 to 2000 were Latinos. Another racial group that
increased its population in Auburn over the past 10 years was Native Americans.
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Household Characteristics
In the Year 2000 Census, Auburn had a total of 16,108 households. Families with children comprise less
than one-third of Auburn's total households. Single parents, mostly women, head approximately 12% of
family households with children. A nearly equal number of households are people living alone or married
couples with no children.
Figure 3.5
Types of Auburn Households
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Age of Population
The median age of the Auburn resident has increased from 31.6 years in 1990 to 34.1 years of age in year
2000, which is slightly less than the King County median age of 35.7 years. Figure 3.5 illustrates the change
in Auburn's age groups between 1990 and 2000. All of the age groups experienced positive growth except
the 25-34 year age group. The percentage of Auburn residents in this age group decreased compared to
1990. At the same time, the age groups between 35-60 years increased. The average age of a new resident in
Auburn is 42 years of age. Approximately 22% of Auburn's population is school-age children 5-19 years.
Seniors age 60 years or old account for 15% of Auburn's total population - which is about the same as 1990
and slightly higher than King County average (13%).
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Low-income is defined as a household that earns less than 80% of the King County median household
income (KCMI). In the year 2000, the King County median household income increased to $53,000 per
year. The definition of low income subsequently increased to include those households earning less than
$42,000 per year. In the year 2000, 53% of Auburn's households earned less than $42,000 per year and,
therefore, are low income.
Figure 3.7
Auburn's Median Incomes
Auburn
1990 2000 % Chmw
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1990
~'u~g Count
2000
y
% Ownge
Per Capita
$13,866
$19,630
420/o
$18,587
$29,521
590/o
Nleclian Household Income
$30,007
$39,208
31%
$36,179
$53,157
470/o
Nledian Farrvly Iricotr-c
$35,198
$45,426
290/o
$44,555
$66,035
480/o
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Pover
Created in 1955, the poverty threshold assumes that families who spend a third or more of their gross income
on four basic and essential food groups, as determined by the Dept. of Agriculture, are living in poverty. The
poverty threshold amount varies by family size. It does not vary geographically across the nation. If the
family's total income is less than the "poverty threshold", then the entire family is considered as in poverty.
In the Year 2000, the poverty threshold for an individual was $8,794, for two persons it was $11,239 and for
a four-person household it was $17,603 per year. Between 1990 and 2000, the number of Auburn residents
living in poverty increased 43%. It is unclear how much of this increase is due to poverty-stricken people
moving into Auburn or existing low-income households losing ground and slipping into poverty. In any
event, it is one of the reasons Auburn's median income levels remained comparatively lower than the rest of
King County. In the year 2000, roughly 5,000 Auburn residents, ar 12% of its total population, live in
poverty.
Employment
In 1990 one out of four of Auburn's residents worked in the manufacturing
industries. Between Year 1990 and Year 2000 Auburn's resident labor force
lost 1,000, or approximately one-fourth, of these manufacturing workers.
Although Auburn's resident labor force increased by 2,540 workers, nearly
70% of these new jobs were in hospitality and entertainment industries.
Figure 3.8
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Auburn's economy presents an interesting conundrum - namely how to connect the people who live on the
east side of Auburn to the jobs located on the west side of Auburn. The City of Auburn's Comprehensive
Land Use Plan divides the city into three parts. The west Auburn is designed to serve the Central Puget
Sound region. East Auburn contains the majority of residential areas and downtown Auburn connects the
two. According to the Puget Sound Regional Council, approximately 38,058 jobs are located in Auburn.
More than half of these jobs are located on its west side. The Census indicates Auburn residents fill
approximately 5,811 (15%) of these. Roughly 69% of Auburn's adult labor force wark outside of Auburn.
Their average commute time in Year 2000 was 23 minutes compared to 19 minutes in Year 1990.
Educational Attainment
Figure 3.5 compares the educational attainment of Auburn's adult population to King County. It indicates
that the adults in Auburn over 25 years of age who have less than twelve years of education are twice as high
compared to the King County average. Auburn has a few Census block groups where one out three adults
have less than 12 years of education. These block groups tend to have a large number of very low-income
households and high percentage of immigrant families. South King County in general tends to lag behind
east and north King County relative to the number of adult residents who are college graduates. The Census
indicates 16% of Auburn's adult population over 25 years of age has bachelor or postgraduate degree
compared to a King County average of 40% for the same age cohort. Among the south King County cities,
only three cities Algona (7%), Pacific (9%) and SeaTac (15%) - have fewer college graduates.
Figure 3.9
Educational Attainment of Auburn's
Adult Population
1990
2000
2000
Number
Total
Number
% Total
King Co.
% KC Total
Total Persons 25+ Years OId:
21,099
100%
25,569
100%
1188740
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Years of school completed . . .
<9th grade
1,118
5%
1,253
5%
40,702
3%
9-12th, no diploma
2,685
13%
3,139
12%
75,026
6%
High school graduate
7,207
34%
8,172
32%
227,931
19%
Some College, No Degree
5,658
27%
6,832
27%
280,812
24%
Associate Degree
1,710
8%
2,176
9°/a
89,321
8%
Bachelor's Degree
2,053
10%
2,874
11%
316,451
27%
Post Graduate Degree
668
3%
1,123
4%
158,497
13%
HOUSING CONDITIONS AND MARKET ANALYSIS
Number and Type of Housing
Both the number and the price of housing continues to increase in Auburn. Figure 3.2 represents the wide
variety of housing available in Auburn. The number of housing units increased 3 1 % from 14,786 in 1994 to
19,420 in 2004. A large number of these new homes were the result of recent annexations. The City of
Auburn recently annexed Southwest Lea Hill and portions of Pierce County. Both of these annexation areas
are growing at a substantially higher rate than the areas within Auburn's city limits prior to year 2000.
Single-family housing remaining the predominant type of housing at 46% of the total compared to 42% for
multi-family housing and 12% for mobile homes.
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Figure 3.10
Auburn's Housing Supply: 1990-2004
T e
1990
1994
2000
2004
% Total
10 yr Diff
% Diff
1-unit
6,117
6,366
7,91 3)
8,990
46%
2,624
41 %
2-units
781
81-11
916
976
5%
163
20%
3&4 units
1,366
1,485
1,670
1,717
9%
232
16%
5+units
3,751
3,916
4,782
5,385
28%
1,469
38%
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2,041
2,106
2,359
2,298
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192
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14,156
14,786
17,684
19,420
100%
4,634
31%
Renters and Homeowners and Tenure
More than half (53%) of the housing units in Auburn are owner-occupied. The median year in which both
rental and homeowner housing units were built was 1976 or 24 years ago. The average length of tenure of an
Auburn homeowner is six years; whereas the average tenure of a renter is one year.
Figure 3.11
Comparison of Tenure
{sorted by % Owner Occupied}
Owner
Renter
Total
°/a Owner
% Renter
Pierce Co.
165598
95202
260800
63%
37%
Bellevue
28189
17647
45836
61 %
39%
King Co.
425436
285480
710916
60%
40%
Burien
7552
5847
13399
56%
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Federal Way
17612
13825
31437
56%
44%
Redmond
10520
8582
19102
55%
45%
Puyallup
7064
5806
12870
550/o
45%
Tacoma
41676
34476
76152
55%
45%
Auburn
8731
7377
16108
54%
46%
SeaTac
5281
4427
9708
54%
46%
Renton
10848
10860
21708
50%
50%
Kent
15178
15935
31113
49%
51%
Seattle
125165
133334
258499
48%
52%
Lakewood
11357
12435
23792
48%
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Housing Market Analysis:
In the year 2000, the median sales price of a home was $161,950 and the median value of a home was
$153,400. Compared to the rest of King County, the cost of housing was a bargain. In year 2000 the
median sales price of a home in King County was @289,800 and the median value was $236,000. Four years
later the median sales price of a home in Auburn has increased to $262,000 and the median value of homes is
$176,000. The cost of housing in Auburn is still considerably less than the rest of King County, but it is
quickly catching up. Just within a two year period, the price of housing increased over $20,000. The
following table represents a snapshot of the housing market on two separate dates. Several of the homes far
sale that are less than $100,000 are mobile homes in designated manufactured home parks.
Figure 3.12
Homes for Sale in Auburn
5/18/2004
6/2/2002
Total Number of SF Houses
429
474
Median Price:
262,000
$239,950
Number of Units
Over $325,000
98
93
$250,000 to $325,000
146
118
$175,000 to $250,000
115
186
$ ] 00,000 to $175,000
32
72
Less than $100,000
38
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Housing Affordability
Affardability concerns all households, regardless of income. It pertains to a household's
attempt to reach a balance between its financial means and its desire for decent housing
and amenities. The accepted definition of affordability is based on the percentage of
household income spent on dwelling costs. Dwelling costs for an owner occupied unit
include principal and interest payments, taxes, insurance and public utilities. A housing
unit is considered affordable if monthly dwelling costs are less than 30% of the
household's gross income. If a larger share of household income is spent on dwelling
costs, then the household is probably sacrificing money that would normally be spent for
other basic needs such as food, health care, childcare, education, etc.
The term "affordability gap" refers to the difference between the average price of housing - either rented or
owned - and the recommended, affordable price of housing. A positive gap means the price of housing is
less than the recommended amount that a household could afford to pay. Households with positive
affordability gaps have several choices of affordable housing. A negative gap indicates the price of housing
exceeds the recommended amount for housing. Households with a negative affordability gap have fewer
housing choices.
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According to the Year 2000 Census, the median household income in King County was $53,157 per year.
For half of the households in King County, housing costs of less than $1,330 per month would be affordable.
The Census indicated the median rent paid by Auburn residents was $639 per month and the median
mortgage payment was $1,061 per month. Subsequently, Auburn has a number of affordable housing
choices relative to King County in general.
Figure 3.13
Housing Affordability by Income Level
Income Group
Yr 2000 Monthly
Affordable
% Auburn
Household Income
Housing Costs
Households
Very Low ]ncome
less than $1
285
(0-29% of KCMI)
,
less than $8 er hour
g0 to $385
16%
Low [ncome
$1,286 to $2
215
30-49% of KCMI)
,
$8 -$13 er hour
$386 to $664
24%
Moderate Income
$2,216 to $3
544
(50-79% of KCMI
,
$13 - $20 er hour
$665 to $1,060
16%
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$3,545 to $4
430
(80-99% of KCMI)
,
$20 - $25 er hour
$1,061 to $1,330
14%
High-Median Income
$4,431 to $5,270
(I01-119%ofKCMI)
{$25 - $30 er hour}
$1,331 to $1,580
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Upper Income
more than $5,270
$1581 or more
21%
(120% or more of KCMI)
more than $35 er hour}
Cost Burden
The following figure shows the percentage
of total households in Auburn and King
County relative the amount of their
household income spent on housing costs.
Approximately one out of four of Auburn's
households pay 35% or more of their
household income for housing costs.
Approximately 75% of Auburn households
who earn less than $20,000 per year pay
more than 30% for their housing costs. An
even greater percentage of King County
low-income househoids have unaffordable
housing. In other words, these low income
households would pay even more of their
income for housing outside of Auburn. A
smaller percentage of Auburn's more
affluent households have unaffordable
housing compared to the rest of King
County.
Public Housin Needs
Figure 3.14
Households Paying More Than 30% for
Housing Costs By Income Group
, DAubum 0 King Co. .
oo,ooo or more: ,
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s75,000 to $99,999:
King County Housing Authority (KCHA)
reports in its 2004 Fiscal Plan that it provides approximately 3,250 housing units in 48 developments, eight
single family units, and 7,250 Section 8 housing vouchers; for a total of 10,508 housing units. KCHA
housing programs include:
public housing for families, senior citizens and people living with disabilities;
affordable work force housing;
emergency and transition facilities for homeless and special needs populations;
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homeownership initiatives;
Section 8 certificate and voucher programs, as well as
home repair and weatherization for private dwellings.
The stock of public housing is quite diverse, ranging from single family to townhouse to multifamily
developments. Most family developments are small, having 30 units or less. The populations served by the
KCHA include families, the elderly, chronically mentally ill, developmentally disabled, victims of domestic
violence, youth, and persons with AIDS. Eligible families earn no more than 50% of the King County
median income. Rents are not more than 30% of the tenant's net income.
Among the 3,250 public housing units, 678 units are located in Auburn. These units are located in the
following sites:
Figure 3.15
KCHA Public Housing Communities
Located in Auburn
Number
Type of
Development Name
of Units
Housing
Green River Homes I
60
F/S/D
Green River Homes II
60
F/S/D
Wayland Arms
67
S/D
Burndale
50
F
Firwood Circle
50
F
Plaza Seventeen
70
S/D
Gustaves Manor
35
S/D
Auburn Square
160
F
Tall Cedars Mobile Home
126
F
Park
Totals
678
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Assisted Housing
The Section 8 Program operates under the same preferences as the public housing program. Given the
consistently high demand for Section 8 vouchers, only applicants who are involuntarily displaced, live in
substandard housing (including homeless people), or pay more than 50% of their income on rent and utilities
are eligible for a Section 8 voucher. Section 8 applicants are placed on a waiting list based on assignment by
lottery number. According to the 2004 Fiscal Plan, KCHA has 3,059 applicants on its Section 8 waiting list.
Approximately 22% of these applicants have a preference for South King County. At the end of March
2004, KCHA reports that 750 out of a total of 7,807 (10%) Section 8 vouchers were located in Auburn. The
King County Consolidated Plan states that in 1999 Auburn had 321 housing units funded through Section 8.
Apparently the number of Section 8 units has increased 134% over the past five years.
Public Housing Needs
The need for public housing exceeds the supply of available public housing and/or Section
8 housing vouchers. Section 8 applicants are placed on a waiting list based on assignment
by lottery number. According to the 2004 Fiscal Plan, KCHA has 3,059 applicants on its
Section 8 waiting list. Approximately 22% of these applicants have a preference for South
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King County. KCHA is exploring revisions to the Section 8 Program to facilitate efficient
and effective availability of housing vouchers. These efforts include forming partnerships
to service people with special needs including housing for the homeless.
KCHA developed a 10-year work plan to address the highest priorities among identified
capital needs for public housing developments. The estimated costs for all these projects
over 10 years is $57.4 million. Several of these projects are located in Auburn. Over the
entire ten year period, approximately $6.5 million is planned for various improvements in
Auburn. The following table summarizes planned improvements as indicated in KCHA's
Fiscal Plan for 2004.
10-Year Capital Fund Plan
Schedu
led and Deferred Projects
Site
Est Costs
Description of Main Improvements
Firwood
900,000
interior renovations, water lines, community space
Burndale
1,300,000
interior renovations, water lines, community space
Green River
2,000,000
interior renovations, community space
Wayland
320,000
fire & life safety systems
Place 17
1,454,000
heating system, fire & life safety systems
Gustaves
500,000
fire & life safety systems
$6,474,000
total planned
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Five Year Projections
The City of Auburn's "2020 Population Projection" forecast that Auburn will experience greater than average
growth over the next 20 years. Housing developments in the Pierce County portion of Auburn, combined
with annexations of Lea Hill and West Hill, will drive Auburn's growth over the next twenty years. Figure
3.17 represents the projected housing growth indicated in the City's "Year 2020 Population Estimate".
Among the 16,200 projected increase in housing units, roughly one-fourth of the new housing units (5,267
housing units) will be built outside of the annexation areas. Approximately 40% of Auburn's new housing
units will be built in the Lakeland PUD located in the Pierce County portion of Auburn and the remaining
35% will located in the Lea Hill annexation areas.
Figure 3.16
Housing Growth Projections
40000
35000
30000
25000
20000
15000
10000
5000
0 I. _ - _ _ _ _ _
1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020
Distribution of Housing Among Income Groups
King County's growth management policies recommend Auburn plan for 37% of its projected new housing
units be affordable to low and moderate income households as follows: 20% for low income and 17% for
moderate income households. The King County Planning Policies state that in areas identified as city
expansion areas, King County and the respective cities should plan cooperatively for affordable housing
development and preservation. Figure 3.18 represents the projected distribution of new housing units relative
to respective income groups over the next six years. It does not include any of the proposed annexations
areas since these areas are addressed in the King County or Pierce County Consolidated Plan. The
distribution between single family and multi-family dwelling units is consistent with the mix of types of
housing units reported in the Year 2000 Census.
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Figure 3.17
Auburn's Year 2010 Housing Target
Recommended by King County
Total
2000
SF
2010
MF
2010
Total
New HU
Total HU
Yr2010
% Total
Yr2020
Lessthan 50%
5347
0
777
777
6124
23%
50%-80%
4841
100
407
507
5348
20%
80%-120%
3944
1224
816
2040
5984
23%
120%+
3552
4500
769
5269
8821
34%
Totals
17684
5824
2769
8593
26277
100%
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Barriers to Affordable Housin
With its consistently lower rents, Auburn's rental housing market continues to offer some of the most
affordable rental opportunities within the county. In addition, the median cost for purchasing a home in
Auburn continues to be lower than the King County median cost for home ownership. Auburn remains one of
the leading cities in the county for providing affordable home ownership opportunities. However, given the
high concentration of low income people in Auburn, home ownership is less likely an option for many
Auburn residents. Auburn residents with very low incomes (less than 50% of the King county median
income) are likely to have excessive housing costs.
Since Auburn currently has one of the highest concentrations of affordable housing for low and moderate
income groups in the county, continued emphasis will be placed on the preservation, maintenance and
improvement of this existing stock and on improving the living environment of predominantly low income
neighborhoods. Future housing needs will be addressed primarily through market forces. The City will
continue to assist in the development of affordable housing alternatives for households not reached by the
market (e.g., emergency shelter, transitional housing, etc.) in accordance with Auburn's fair share of the
region's need for such housing.
Over the past twenty years, Auburn responded positively to the housing needs of low and moderate income
goups. Over the next twenty years, Auburn will attempt to economically integrate its community by
diversifying its housing stock to include all income groups. Auburn currently has a relatively small portion of
households consisting of middle and higher income groups. By striving to bring its number of low and
moderate income households in line with the rest of King County, while increasing the growth rate of
households with more affluent incomes, Auburn should achieve a more even distribution and diversity of
socio-economic groups.
The City of Auburn's Comprehensive Land Use Plan includes policies and recommendations to develop
Auburn into a collection of culturally diverse and economically integrated neighborhoods consisting
predominantly of single family residences, joined together by a pedestrian oriented transportation system,
along with complementary public spaces, educational facilities, recreational and social services sufficient to
promote and sustain an amenable quality of life. Development activities will cultivate a sustainable
community wherein:
• Home buyers and renters of all income groups have sufficient opportunities to
procure affordable housing.
• Existing neighborhoods along with properties of special and/or historic value are
preserved for enjoyment and enhancement of future generations.
• A balanced mix of affordable housing types exist in order to meet the needs of all
economic segments of the population.
• Public and private agencies implement policies and offer programs or projects that
help alleviate physical and economic distress; conserve energy resources; improve
the quality and quantity of community services; and eliminate conditions that are
detrimental to health, safety and public welfare.
• Residential developments are monitored for purpose of reducing the isolation of
income groups and groups with special needs; the determination of existing and
future housing needs; better utilization of land and other resources that enhance the
availability of affordable housing opportunities.
Fair Housing:
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The City of Auburn is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to housing
choices for all people. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because
of race or color, national origin, religion, gender, familial status and/or physical
disabilities. Complaints received by the City pertaining to alleged violations of the Fair
Housing Act are referred to:
Seattle District Office
Washington State Human Rights Commission
1511 3rd Street, Seattle Washington 98101
phone #206-464-6500 or 1-800-233-3247
When a complaint is filed, the Commission acts as a neutral fact-finder. It gathers facts
about the situation and then determines whether tliere is cause to believe that
discrimination occurred. The Commission will scnd a written notice to the person(s)
alleged to have committed the act of discrimination. The Commission will ask for a written
response to the charge. A Commission Investigator will investigate tlie camplaint by
gathering more evidence, interviewing witnesses, or conducting site visits. Whenever
appropriate, the Commission will meet with both sides to explore resolving the issues.
Upon completion of the investigation, the Cominission will issite a finding. If the evidence
does not support the charge of discrimination, the Commission will issue a findiiig of "no
reasonable cause" to believe discrilnination occurred. If the Commission finds that there is
reasonable cause to believe discrimination occui-red, it will seek conciliation of the
complaint. Appropriate remedies in the conciliation process znay include back pay,
reinstatement, rent refunds, or training to eliminate the unPair practice.
If corlciliation fails, the complairit may be turned over to the Attorney General's office for
hearing bcfore an Administrative Law Judge. 'I'he Commissione•s may grant
reconsideration if the party can show that there was a misapplicatioii of the law, or that
relevant information provided during the investigation was not considel•ed in the f nding.
Impediments to Fair Housine:
Auburn is becoming more racially and ethnically diverse. Approximately 11% of its population was born in
foreign countries. Over one-third of its households have children. Auburn also has a large population of
people with physical disabilities. Approximately 9% of Auburn's adult population have a physical disability.
All of these are factors for which the potential for housing discrimination may occur.
Several years ago the King County HOME Consortium, which includes the City of Auburn, conducted an
"Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choices in King County." This analysis found that the most
common cited basis for complaints involved "refusal to rent" and "coercion". Thirty-four percent of the cases
filed alleged discrimination based upon disability status. People of color or other national origins fi]ed 50%
of the cases. Successful conciliation or settlement occurred in 44% of the cases, while "no cause" was
determined in 32% of the cases. The rest were either withdrawn or had another form of disposition.
One of the conditions to receiving a Community Development Block Grant is to periodically analyze local
impediments to fair housing. The City uses this information to determine actions to overcome the effects of
any impediments identified through that analysis. The City of Auburn plans to update its analysis of
impediments to fair housing during the 2004 program year. The results of this analysis will be included in
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the annual update of this Consolidated Plan. Copies of the report presenting the findings from the analysis of
fair housing impediments will be available at City Hall for public review.
Affirmative Marking Plan to Promote Fair Housin~:
The City of Auburn administers all its programs and activities related to housing and
community development in a manner to affirmatively further the policies of the Fair
Housing Act. It requires that all contractors, subcontractors, sub-recipients, owners,
landlords, and vendors will not discriminate against any person on the basis of their race,
color, ethnicity, religion, gender, familial status or physical abilities. Towards these ends,
the City proposes to implement the following affirmative marketing strategy:
• Recipients of public funds administered or provided by the City of Auburn for housing and
community development activities must agree to comply and promote the Fair Housing Act.
Certification of their agreement to comply and promote the Fair Housing Act will be a
condition to a grant recipient's eligibility for City funds.
• Brochures and flyers regarding the provisions of the Fair Housing Act will be distributed to
social service agencies, business firms engaged in activities associated with housing, and the
local library.
• Community service announcements and press releases will be placed on public access cable
television channels.
• All announcements, program advertisements, solicitations, brochures and flyers prepared and
distributed by the City of Auburn for housing and community development activities will
display the Equal Housing Opportunity logo or slogan.
• Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity posters in Spanish, Ukraine and English will be
displayed at City Hall and at the public library.
Records will be maintained regarding the actions taken by the City of Auburn and its grant
recipients for a period of five years following the end of each program year. These records
will be available for public and HUD review. Updating the analysis of fair housing
impediments will become part of the planning process for the Consolidated Plan. The City
of Auburn will annually access the success of its affirmative marketing actions and
determine if any corrective or additional strategies are needed to better inform people
about their equal rights to housing choices.
Lead Based Paint
Over the past 100 years, the percentage of lead in paint has varied from 50%, common in the 1940's to
6/10% after the Consumer Product Safety Commission ban in 1978. Older housing, particularly housing built
before 1940, is at highest risk for containing lead-based paint. Using an estimation technique developed by
The National Center For Lead-Safe Housing, a rough estimate of the number of housing units at highest risk
for lead based paint hazards was developed. The percentage of housing units occupied by very low-income
renters is used by HUD as an indicator of highest risk. Auburn may have approximately 1,659 housing units
with a potentially high risk of lead-based paint somewhere within the particular housing unit.
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CHAPTER 313: HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
Homeless and Special Needs Populations:
Homeless Populations:
The lack of reliable, non-duplicative data makes estimating the homeless population in Auburn impossible.
For instance, some of the homeless families served by the YWCA shelters in Auburn were transient and had
never lived in Auburn until they were placed in the shelter. On the other hand, some families residing in
shelters located in other cities had previously lived in Auburn. At best estimates of Auburn's "at-risk" can be
measured relative to characteristics and trends of King County's homeless population in general.
Regional Characteristics and Trends
The "One Night Count of Homeless People in Seattle/King County" has been conducted annually for the past
24 years. The Seattle/King County Coalition for the Homeless (SKCCH), a partnership of not-for-profit and
government agencies that collaborates to address the needs of homeless people, assumes oversight of this
event.
The 2002 Annual One Night Count was conducted on October 17, 2002.* It estimated that
a total of 7,980 people are homeless on any given night. The survey of shelters and
transitional programs found 4,675 people utilizing services on the One Night County. The
street count portion of the count found 2,044 people surviving outside without shelter. In
addition, it is estimated that at least 1,265 people are living unsheltered in the balance of
King County. The increase in homeless individuals counted over the past three years
corresponds to a 23% increase since 1999.
Figure 3.21
2002 One-Night Count
Seattle
King Co
Total
Street Count
2,040
1,265
3,305
Shelters & Transitional Housing
3,674
1,001
4,675
Totals
5,714
2,266
7,980
Source: SeatneiKmg Co Loalition Yor the Homeless, "24th Annual Count", March 2003
' The Year 2002 "One Night Count" was used because it is the most recent survey that separates the data
between Seattle and the rest of King County. The Year 2003 count found 8,000 homeless people, an increase
of 120 people or 1.5% over the Year 2002 count. The trends identified in Year 2003 count were similar to
Year 2002 count with one exception - institutionalized populations. The Year 2003 survey was the second
time that homeless people were asked if they had been institutionalization. The Year 2003 report advises
caution in drawing conclusions from only two years of data. This trend will be monitored with results
included in future revisions of the Plan.
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Among the individuals in shelters, the majority of the population outside of Seattle was women with
children. In Seattle single men accounted for 45% of the survey population. Outside of Seattle, families with
children account for 75% of the survey population. Approximately 51 % of the survey population was single
parents with children and 24% were couples with children. Approximately 31 % of the homeless population
was children under the age of 17 years. The median age of these children is 9 years.
The One Night Count survey asks participants to list the last permanent address of people utilizing their
services. A permanent address is defined as a place occupied for at least two months, excluding sheiter and
transitional housing. This information was collected for over 70% of the households who were accessing
services. The following table summarizes the results. The total number of survey respondents who indicated
South King County as their last permanent address was 9% to 10%.
Figure 3.23
Last Permanent Address of Households Surveyed
% Change
2002/2001
% Total Count
2002 2002
% Total Count
2001 2001
Seattle
-7%
36%
1131
50%
1220
Out of State
-26%
12%
367
20%
495
South Kin Count
19%
9%
292
10%
245
WA State {outside of King Co}
3%
7%
232
9%
226
North or East Kin County
-21%
6%
200
10%
253
Unknown
na
6%
177
0%
0
Information not monitored
na
24%
738
0%
0
Source: Seatde/King Co Coalition for the Homeless, "24th Annual Count", March 2003
Factors Contributing to Homelessness
When the survey was conducted, the King County
median household income was $54,401 per year. Of
the households served on the night of the survey, 95%
had incomes below 30% of the KCML Among the
homeless people surveyed outside of Seattle, 34% of
them received income from employment, 43% received
public assistance, 8% met the federal disability
requirements to receive Supplemental Security Income
(SSI), and 15% had no income at all.
Of the total individuals who were counted,
approximately 3,180 provided information relating to
contributing factors. The survey allowed for mare than
one factor to be attributed to an individual. Among the
factors identified, economic or financial loss and
domestic violence were most frequently cited.
Auburn's At-Risk Homeless Population:
Figure 3.24
Factors Contributing to Homelessness
Factors Contributing
Economic or Financial Loss
19%
Domestic Violence
19%
Transience
13%
Eviction or Displacement
12%
Family Crisis (divorce, widowed, etc)
12%
Physical/Emotional Abuse
10%
Other
9%
Did not meet housing criteria
3%
Racism
1 %
Minor Asked to Leave Home
1%
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Among the several factors that contribute to homeless, only a few of them are measurable. Nonetheless,
HUD requires the Consolidated Plan include a description and estimate of individuals who are currently
housed but threatened with homelessness. For the purposes of ineeting these guidelines, Auburn's "at-risk"
homeless population is defined as a percentage of households that are overcrowded and/or significantly
unaffordable. It also includes a percentage of victims of domestic violence who are fleeing physical or
emotional abuse.
(a) Overcrowded Households
Overcrowded conditions may indicate a"hidden homeless" population of families who might be
doubling up with other families. The Census Bureau defines overcrowding as more than one person
per room. Rooms include all livable subunits within the housing unit including bathrooms, kitchens,
enclosed porches suitable for year-round use, and basements. For example, a family of four in a one-
bedroom apartment would be overcrowded. Overcrowding is an indicator far homelessness because
some or all of the occupants are at risk of displacement or eviction - for instance, if the overcrowded
conditions violate the rental agreement The 2002 One-Night Count found that 12% of the population
surveyed were homeless due to eviction and/or displacement. The Year 2000 Census found 446
households, with a total population of approximately 1,560 people, met the Census Bureau's definition
of overcrowded. Approximately three-fourths of these households were rental units.
(b) Significantly Unaffordable
Another potential indicator of homelessness are households with "significantly unaffordable" housing
costs. "Significantly Unaffordable" is defined as households that pay 50% or mare of their household
income for housing. Any number of unexpected expenses or a financial crisis puts at jeopardy the
household's ability to pay their rent or mortgage. The 2002 One-Night Count found 19% of the survey
population was homeless due to financial and/or economic loss. In the year 2000, the Census found
1,878 households who paid 50% or more for their household income for housing. Three-fourths of
them are rental units. In the event of a financial crisis, a homeowner has options that a renter does not
have; for instance, they can sell their home and/or refinance their mortgage. For this reason, only the
"significantly unaffordable" renta] units are included in the estimation of Auburn's at-risk homeless
population. The total population of these "significantly unaffordable" rental units is approximately
3,595 people.
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(c) Victims of Domestic Violence:
Police Incidents from the Auburn Police Department indicate an average of 384 incidents of domestic
violence per year. Assuming each incident is a separate househoid, and based on the average
household size provided by the U.S. Census, less one perpetrator; the estimated population is
approximately 576 victims. The 2002 One-Night Count found that 38% of the survey population were
homeless due to domestic violence.
In order to convert the above at-risk populations into an estimated need for both facilities and services, the
above at-risk populations are converted into the estimated number of beds necessary to accommodate the
homeless population at one-point in time. The estimate assumes that the entire at-risk population will not
need services all at the same time; but rather, services will be parceled-out over the period of a year. The
"Homeless Continuum of Care Plan" developed by the King County Homelessness Housing and Services
Program states the average length of stay at an emergency shelter is 14 nights. Using this average, the
following estimate was developed regarding the level of service that might be required to accommodate
Auburn's at-risk homeless population.
Figure 3.25
Estimate of Auburn's At-Risk Home/ess Population
epended Variables: #HH Est Pop
victims of domestic violence 384 576
significantly unaffordable housing costs 1438 3595
overcrowding 446 1561
Homeless Continuum of Care
Estimated
At-Risk
Pro ensity
Population
38%
219
19%
683
13%
203
Total At-Risk Population
1105
Avera e Bedni hts
14
Total Bednights Per Yea
15470
Total Bednights Per Day
42
b
c=(a*b)
d=(c/365)
The City of Auburn cooperates with King County and other local jurisdictions to plan services and facilities
for homelessness and homeless prevention. The County applies annually for McKinney grant funds to serve
the homeless and at-risk populations; agencies in Auburn are eligible to apply for these funds much as they
apply for HOME funds through the consortium.
(a) Emergency Shelter
Auburn has two shelters one shelter is operated by the YWCA and the other is operated by Auburn
Youth Resources (AYR). The YWCA shelter consist of two 2-bedroom units that contain approximately
six total beds. The shelter primarily serves one and two parent families with children. Occupants can stay
in the shelter for up to two weeks. While in shelter, the YWCA refer the tenants to appropriate health
and social services. The AYR shelter has approximately six total beds. It serves primarily runaway and
abandoned youth. Counseling, education, information and referral services along with foster home
placement are provided.
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(b) Transitional Housing
The YWCA has eight units of transitional housing 'rn Auburn. These eight units serve primarily homeless
families. Tenants may stay in the transitional housing for up to six months. There is an additional single-
family home in which tenants may stay for up to two years while paying only 30% of their income for
rent. Half of this payment goes into a savings account for use when the household moves on to
permanent housing. The YWCA provides counseling and referral services for these shelters.
(c) Davtime Facilities
Auburn currently does not have any day shelters, soup kitchens or other daytime only facilities. The
Auburn Community Supper program offers a free supper once a week at a local church.
Other Facilities, Social and Supportive Services
St. Vincent de Paul coordinates a hotel voucher program for the homeless. The
Salvation Army has recently opened a South King County office to provide emergency
assistance for individuals and families.
In addition to providing shelter for homeless youth, Auburn Youth Resources offers
other services including individual, group and family counseling; support groups for
teen parents and victims of sexual abuse; alcohol/drug evaluations, counseling and
education services; employment services; and 24 hour crisis intervention and foster
home placement.
The Auburn Food Bank provides emergency assistance with rent and utility bills. It
also administers the local food and clothing bank.
Auburn's churches provide social services in the amount of $150,000 -$200,000
annually in the form of emergency rental assistance, food, shelter, and clothing, among
other basic survival needs.
The City's Finance Department administers a utilities (water and sewer)
reimbursement program for low income Auburn senior citizens.
In addition to the services mentioned above, several agencies outside of Auburn serve Auburn residents.
Agencies which receive financial support from the City include the following: The Domestic Abuse
Women's Network (DAWN) provides shelter and services for victims for domestic abuse; Washington
Womens' Employment and Education (WWEE) provides employment training and placement services
to low income and unemployed persons; Catholic Community Services provides a number of support
services to low income and homeless persons including emergency housing assistance; YWCA provides
emergency assistance to the homeless and victims of domestic violence.
Victims of Domestic Violence
Victims of domestic violence is another subpopulation group that requires specia] attention. Each year the
City of Auburn allocates nearly $100,000 or more for services to victims of domestic violence.
Re.gional Characteristics and Trends
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Statistics about domestic violence speaks volumes about the serious nature of this national epidemic.
According to information distributed by the the King County Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(KCCADV), in the United States, a woman is beaten every 15 seconds by her intimate partner. Each year
2,000 to 4,000 women are killed as a result of domestic violence. Between 1997 and 2002 an average of 60
people died in domestic violence-related activities in Washington State. By the age of 20, one third of all
young women will experience dating violence. Domestic violence tends to escalate during pregnancy. As
many as 60% of battered women experience abuse during their pregnancy.
Auburn is no exception to these national trends. Police reports indicate an average of 384 incidences of
domestic violence each year. These figures are conservative. Many reports of assault are connected to
domestic violence and are not included in these numbers. In any event, Auburn police officers are
responding to one or more reports of domestic violence each day. The total number of domestic violence
related incidences for South King County increased 13.2% from 1,193 in year 2000 to 1,250 in year 2001.
The impact of domestic violence on children must not be overlooked. KCCADV reports that during PY2001
approximately 1,355 South King County women received services; out of which, these victims had a total of
1,761 children. National statistics indicate over half of inen who abuse their female partners also abuse
children. In homes with four or more children, the figure leaps to over 90%. For the children whose mothers
are abused, they are six times more likely to attempt suicide and 50% more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol.
For every single victim of domestic violence served by local shelters, eleven other victims are turned away.
Each year, in King County, more than 11,000 women and children fleeing violent homes are turned away
from shelter because of lack of space. During the 2002 head count by the Seattle/King County Coalition for
the Homeless, approximately 38% of the homeless clients in shelters gave domestic violence as the cause.
Domestic violence was the leading cause of homelessness in King County outside of Seattle. These figures
do not include the many more women and children who are sleeping in their cars or farmed-out to friends and
relatives.
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Factors Contributing to Domestic Violence:
There is no clear method or list of characteristics that determine who will be likely victims of domestic
violence, aside from the fact that it is most likely to be a woman (95% of batterers are reported to be male).
Domestic violence crosses all socio-economic boundaries, affecting women of every age, race, religion,
ethnicity, and sexual orientation, regardless of marital status. Although women at every income level might
experience domestic violence, the majority of welfare recipients have experienced domestic violence in their
adult lives and a high percentage are currently abused. For women of color, immigrant and refugee women,
bisexual, lesbian and transgender women, and women with disabilities; they encounter many additional
barriers when they seek help. As described in a study by the Seattle/King County Department of Public
Health, key barriers include lack of knowledge about the law, lack of knowledge about the availability of
available services, and lack of safe, affordable housing.
Existing Services and Facilities:
In FY2004 the City of Auburn provided approximately $90,000 in General Fund and
CDBG grants to provide services to approximately 102 victims of domestic violence. The
funds are allocated among five agencies. The following outlines appropriations and
outcomes for FY2004.
Agency
Amount
Auburn
Program Description
Outcomes
Clients
YWCA
$28,000
30
0.50 FTE DV
Provide advocacy based counseling
Advocate along with
through weekly group sessions. Raise
supervision and office
public awareness about domestic
support
violence through community events
YWCA
5,000
6
Counseling for
Six children will each receive 10
children of victims of
counseling sessions (at least one
domestic violence
session will be with the parent(s))
DAWN
14,000
10
DAWN's 25 bed
Safe haven for ] 0 Auburn clients who
confidential shelter
stay an average of 25 nights
VCCC
20,000
25
Survivor's Support &
750 hrs of counseling to 100 clients
Therapy Services
City of Auburn
12,690
51
Victim Support Team
Parenting classes and family support to
(VST)
approximately 51 clients
KCCADV
8,000
na
Regional Planner
In conjunction with Tukwila, provide
0.50 FTE planner to develop a unified
approach regarding the delivery of DV
services in South King County.
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In 2041 representatives from agencies in South King County that serve victims of domestic violence met to
prioritize the service needs. The service needs that emerged as priorities are listed below according to their
priority.
Priority # l: More culturally competent and accessible services for refugee and immigrant
DV survivors.
Priority #2: More services to children who are experiencing domestic
violence.
Priority #3: Coordinated delivery of sub-regional services.
Priority #4: More confidential shelter beds and/or safe havens.
Enqlish Proficiencv
Around 14% of Auburn's population speaks a language other than
English in their homes. Among these households, a total of 750
households {5% of total households} identify themselves as
"linguistically isolated". In other words, households in which no
person 14 years of age or older speak only English or speak English
very well. The principal household languages other than English are
Spanish, Ukraine, Vietnamese and Russian.
Auburn has a higher percentage of linguistically isolated households among Spanish and other European
languages than the rest of King County. The following chart compares the percentage of linguistically
isolated households by language group. For instance, among all the households in Auburn in which Spanish
is spoken, approximately 25% do not have anybody over the age of 14 years that speak English.
Figure 3.9
Lioguistically Isolated Households
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'oWA KCoAubur
50%
-
-
45%
40%
T
35%
3Q%
- -
25%
20%-
15 %
-
'
'
10%i
5%
O°/O
~
~
-
,
Spanis
Other
Asian
Other
Residents with Disabilities
Regional Characteristics and Trends:
According to a U.S. Census, approximately 15% of King County's adult population between 21 to 64 years of
age has a disability. Among the County's disabled population, nearly two-thirds of them are employed. The
Washington State Independent Living Council reports that 9% are considered are considered "severely"
disabled or approximately 112,000 residents. As the population ages over the next 20 years, this
percentage is likely to increase.
Auburn's Po ulation
The 2000 Census reports that Auburn had 14,445 over 5 years of age that are living with a disability. The
Census defines a disability as a long-lasting physical, mental, or emotional condition. The Census divides
disabilities into the following six categories. "Sensory Disabilities" pertain to long-]asting conditions such as
blindness, deafness, or a severe vision or hearing impairment. "Physical disabilities" include people with a
condition that substantially ]imits one or more basic physical activities, such as walking, climbing stairs,
reaching, lifting, or carrying. The remaining four categories include people with physical, mental, or
emotional conditions ]asting six months or longer that make it difficult to perform certain activities. The four
activity categories were: (a) learning, remembering or concentrating (mental disability); (b) dressing,
bathing, or getting around inside the home (self-care disability); (c) going outside the home alone to shop or
visit a doctor's office (going outside the home disability); and (d) warking at a job or business (employment
disabi(ity). The data includes some duplication; for instance, somebody with a sensory disability may also
have an employment disability.
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Figure 3.10
Residents with Disabilities
T pe of Disability
5-15 yrs
16-64 rs
65 rs +
Senso disabilit
101
875
932
N
Ph sical disabili
41
1977
1617
Mental disabilit
312
1256
653
2221
Self-care disabili
0
473
658
1131
Go-outside-home disability
na
1,496
1211
2707
Emplo ment disabilit
na
2,843
0
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Hunqer
Regional Characteristics and Trends:
Washington State has the fifth worst hunger level in the national according to the U.S. Deparhnent of
Agriculture. "Food Insecurity", ar not knowing from where your next meal will come, is approximately 40%
higher in Western Washington than the rest of the nation. Approximately 75% of the residents in Western
Washington who use food banks are employed or have some source of income. One main reason Western
Washington has a high rate of hunger is the high cost of housing. Increased housing costs consume a larger
percentage of housing income leaving less money available for food.
Auburn's Population
Food banks in south King county report that the requests for food bank assistance is continuing to grow, with
the greatest increase in working families with children. Food banks are now providing on-going support to
low-income working households instead of periodic distributions of emergency food rations. The Auburn
Food Bank serves a total of 10,500 clients per year, out of which 9,500 are Auburn residents. It distributes
an average of 70 pounds of food to 1,657 families per month and 27 shut-ins per month. Staff at the Food
Bank estimate the amount of food they are distributing is approximately 25% more than in year 2000. The
number of clients served by the Food Bank is roughly equivalent to the number of low-income households in
Auburn.
Senior Citizens
Regional Characteristics and Trends:
From 1990 to 2000 the number of senior citizens over the age of 60 years increased from 225,000 to 242,000
people. The largest growth occurred among seniors over the age of 75 years. By 2010, the number of
elderly 65 years and older in King County who experience difficulties with activities of daily living is
expected to increase by 38% to 36,370 residents. The 1999 update to the 1996-1999 Area Plan on Aging
identified 28,000 elderly households - including both renters and homeowners - as having excess housing
costs. This number is exclusive of those living in congregate care facilities. The availability of affordable
housing will continue to not keep pace with demand. The Area Plan on Aging identified an immediate need
for an additional 1,475 units of affordable housing for seniors in King County.
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Auburn's Po ulation:
Approximately 15% of Auburn's total population are seniors age 60 years or older. Senior women
significantly out-number men. Roughly 20% of Auburn's total households have individuals over the age of
65 years. The average size of the senior household is 1.45 persons, which means the majority of them leave
alone. The median income of a senior household is $30,000 per year, which is 25% less than the Auburn
median household income of $39,208 per year and less than half of the King County median household
income of $53,157 per year. Approximately 60% of Auburn's senior households are very-low income and
20% are low-moderate income. The Year 2000 Census indicates 70% of Auburn's seniors live in owner-
occupied housing. In a survey of area seniors, affordable housing and transportation were identified as the
two greatest needs; followed by in-home care and home repairs.
Chemical Dependencies
Regional Characteristics and Trends:
According to the King County Consolidated Plan, an estimated 28,650 low income adults in King County are
chemically dependent and in need of treatment in any given year in King County. Among these adults,
approximately 1,000 are classified as chronically publicly inebriated - most located in the City of Seattle,
particularly its downtown core. Approximately 9% of the County's rural population is in need of treatment,
while a higher proportion - 11%- of urban residents are in need of treatment.
The continuum of care developed by the King County Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services
strongly contends that housing is a vital component to the treatment and recovery of people with chemical
dependences. A number of barriers inhibit the development and/or provision of housing for chemically
dependent individuals and their children. Among low-income persons, continued chemical dependency
threatens their housing stability because it can affect employment and income stability and their ability to be
good tenants. Finding a site for housing for people with chemical dependences is difficult. Communities
react strongly to what they perceive as dangerous individuals in the vicinity of their children, community
safety and property.
According to information from the Crisis Clinic, the following agencies provide housing for people with
chemical dependences in South King.
• Always Hope nine locations throughout South King County
• Catholic Community Services - Katherine House: confidential location
• Conquest Center - Tukwila
• Multi-Service Center - Kent and Federal Way
• Vine Maple Place - Maple Valley
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Auburn's Population:
Estimating Auburn's population of people with chemical dependences is difficult to
impossible to determine. Using the estimated provided by the King County Consolidated
Plan (11% of the total population); Auburn could have as many as 5,000 people with
chemical dependences. In year 2002 the Auburn Police Department reports indicate that
roughly 10% of the total police incidents involved drugs or alcohol. These figures are
very conservative because they do not include traffic violations.
Auburn has several agencies that provide treatment and support recovery for people with chemical
dependences. Among them these agencies are the following:
• Police Department: Drug Abuse Education
• Auburn Youth Resources: Chemical Dependency Services
• Childhaven: Drug-Affected Infant Program
• Encourage Counseling Services: Christian counseling program
• Future Visions: DUI Court Related Services
• Miliam Recorver Centers: Outpatient Addiction Treatment Services
• Muckleshoot Nation: Muckleshoot Tribal Alcohol Porgram
• Auburn Municipal Court: Alternatives to Incarceration and Treatment Release Programs
Youth and Children
Reaional Characteristics and Trends:
The King County Consolidated Plan reports that cities in south King County identified prevention of child
abuse and neglect as a priority need in their communities. The Washington State Child Protective Services
reported a total of 5,209 accepted cases of physical and mental child abuse in 1998 for King County, which is
an increase of 130% from 1995. A total of 7,443 cases of physical, medical and pre-natal child neglect were
reported in 1998, an increase of 157% from 1995. Abused and neglected children are a higher risk for doing
poorly in school, suffering from emotional problems, and abusing alcohol and other substance.
According to a survey conducted by the United Way of King County in 1997, youth crime is another regional
concern. Other concerns uncovered in area surveys include an increase in number of children not being
ready to learn when they attend school, youth substance abuse problems, and lack of services for children and
youth involved in domestic violence or abuse.
The King County Consolidated Plan estimates that 60% of all children need child care services. It estimates
a demand for 75,000 childcare slots; whereas King County has only 42,300 licensed childcare slots. Demand
for childcare is slightly less than twice as high as the number of childcare slots available. For low-income
working families, finding affordable childcare is almost impossible without some kind of subsidy. Service
providers have seen an increased demand for before and after school scholarships, childcare subsidies, child
care for special needs children and child care especially for infant care, evening, part-time and weekend
hours.
Among youth arrested for crimes, approximately 40% are under 15 years of age or less and 60% are between
15 to 18 years of age. The majority of the crimes committed by youth occur between 3 PM and 5 PM.
Numerous studies indicate the rate of crimes committed by youth are significantly less in school attendance
areas with after-programs that provide 12 hours or more of supervised activities. Among older children, out-
of-school programs create pathways for academic support, service learning, youth empowerment, youth
leadership, employment, career development, culture, arts, media, recreation and crime prevention.
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Auburn's Population:
Poverty is particularly harmful for children as they grow up. Approximately 14% of
Auburn's children under the age of 18 years live in poverty. In South King County,
approximately 71 % of the clients who use local food banks are families with children.
Poverty typically means a family and neighborhood environment with limited
opportunities for quality experiences that help a young child grow into resilient and
independent adults. Family poverty often entails reduced monitoring, parent
psychological distress and substance abuse, punitive parenting and less parental support for
child's early learning skills. There is considerable evidence indicating programs that
deliver carefully designed interventions with well-defined goals can affect both the
parenting behavior and the development trajectories of children who are threatened by
socioeconomic disadvantage. Programs that combine child-focused educational activities
with explicit attention to parent-child interaction patterns and relationship-building have
the greatest effects.
Anecdotal reports from truancy officers and other school personnel indicate a connection between self-care
before school and truancy issues. Schools providing before and after school tend to have a lower truancy rate
than schools without similar programs. Among youth arrested for crimes, approximately 40% are under 15
years of age or less and 60% are between 15 to 18 years of age. The majority of the crimes committed by
youth occur between 3 PM and 5 PM. Numerous studies indicate the rate of crimes committed by youth are
significantly less in school attendance areas with after-programs that provide 12 hours or more of supervised
activities.
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Chapter 4A: Auburn's Human Service Strategy for PY2005-2008
Introduction
This section summarizes the City of Auburn's housing and community development
strategy. It begins with an overview of federal, regional and city objectives. It proceeds to
outline goals and objectives to achieve the strategy. These goals and objectives are used to
review grant applications and determine which grants the City ought to award. The next
section will outline the activities, outcomes and outputs proposed by grant recipients
selected for funding.
Federal, Regional and City Priorities
Auburn's municipal code establishes that the primary responsibility of the city is to
provide for the health, safety and welfare of its citizens. While these services are important
to all citizens, low-income residents are particularly affected by these services to maintain
their quality of life. The City of Auburn supports national, regional and local efforts to
address the social service needs of both the region and the city.
Federal Agenda:
The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides cities, such
as the City of Auburn, financial assistance to help them meet certain national objectives.
Regional and federal policies advance the accomplishment of three basic goals. First,
programs are to provide decent housing. Second, programs are to provide a suitable living
environment. Third, programs are to expand economic opportunities.
Provide Decent Housinq:
Decent housing includes helping homeless persons obtain appropriate housing and
preventing persons from becoming homeless. It includes retention of affordable housing
stocks and increasing the availability of permanent housing, in standard condition and
affordable cost, to low-income and very low-income families. Federally funded programs
put particular emphasis on providing assistance to members of disadvantaged minorities
without discrimination due to race, color, religion, sex national origin, familial status, or
disability. Decent housing also includes increasing the supply of supportive housing which
combines structural features and services needed to enable persons with special needs to
live with dignity and independence.
Establish and Maintain a Suitable Livinq Environment:
A suitable living environment includes improving the safety and livability of
neighborhoods. Improvements involve access to quality public and private facilities and
services. It includes reducing the isolation of income groups within the community through
the spatial deconcentration of housing opportunities for persons of lower income and
revitalizing the deteriorating or deteriorated neighborhoods. Programs geared toward
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suitable living environment include the restoration and preservation of properties of special
historic, architectural or aesthetic value and conservation of energy resources.
Expanded Economic Opportunities:
Expanded economic opportunities includes the provision of jobs to low-income persons
and the availability of mortgage financing for low-income persons at reasonable rates using
nondiscriminatory lending practices. Programs entail access to capital and credit for
development activities that promote the long-term economic and social viability of the
community, and the empowerment and self-sufficiency of low-income persons so as to
reduce generational poverty.
Regional Agenda:
Both the demand and supply of human services is not limited or restrained by jurisdictional
boundaries. A conglomeration of regional funding sources typically supports the delivery
of human services by regional agencies. In 2002 the Regional Policy Committee of the
Metropolitan King County Council provided a framework for developing countywide
partnerships for provision of human services. Human services were grouped into five
regional goals. The United Way, King County, Seattle, Bellevue, and the South King
County Human Services Forum, which includes the City of Auburn, adopted these goals.
The services related to these goals are not mandated services and, as such, are particularly
vulnerable to funding reductions during revenue shortfalls. These regional goals can be
summarized as follows. The goal statements are not listed in any order of priority.
• Food to eat and a roof overhead: Pertains to basic human essentials as food and
shelter.
• Supportive relationships within families neighborhoods and communities• Pertains to
opportunities for social bonding and providing a network of support for those in need.
• Safe haven from all forms of violence and abuse: Assurance that people are safe and
feel secure in their communities, including school, home and work.
• Health care to be as ph sicallv and mentallv fit as possible• Preventing catastrophic
consequences, such as death or permanent disability, from curable illnesses and
injuries.
• Education and job skills to lead an independent life• Developing the capacity of
residents to acquire and maintain a living wage job is dependent on having the
education and job skills that match the needs of employers.
These regional goals are not inclusive of all human services. In particular, they do not
include services primarily supported by federal and state funding such as housing,
employment assistance, criminal justice, mental health, chemical dependency, and
developmental disabilities services; nor state managed programs such as foster care,
welfare, Medicaid or Medicare. However, the adequacy of these services locally does
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impact the demand for regional human services, and King County has provided some local
funding for mental health and substance abuse services for youth and adults identified in
the criminal justice system.
City Agenda:
In line with the City of Auburn's acquiescence that it is a partner in the regional delivery
and provision of human services, the City adopted the community goals developed through
the regional human service planning process. Towards this end, the City of Auburn will
consider supporting regional human service programs when their services provide a clear
and evident benefit to the residents of Auburn. The City's role in funding local human
services strives to enhance the regional
delivery of services within the Auburn
community. The City may consider
local initiatives to provide human
services when:
Regional agencies are not
responding to the urgent needs of
Auburn residents.
• The demand or need far services
requires more attention than what
regional agencies can provide
without additional subsidies.
• Special services are needed to meet
specific local needs.
City Priorities:
Within these agendas is broad range of
demands for human services. The local
demand for human services greatly
exceeds the City's financial capabilities.
Among all the competing demands for
human services, the following outcomes
and output goals are the City of
Auburn's priority concerns during the
next four years.
Summary of National, Regional
and Local Goals
National Agenda
• Provide Decent Housing
• Establish and Maintain a Suitable Living
Environment
• Expand Economic Opportunities
Regional Agenda
• Food to eat and a roof overhead
• Supportive relationships within families,
neighborhoods and communities
• A safe have from all forms of violence
and abuse
• Health care to be a physically and
mentally fit as possible
• Education and job skills that lead toward
an independent life
Local Agenda
• Respond to urgent needs that are not
addressed by regional agencies.
• Increase the level of service provided by
regional agencies to meet the demand for
services required by local residents.
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Regional Goal: Food to Eat and a Roof Overhead: Continue to ensure that
people have access to basic necessities of life which, for the purposes of this planning
process, are defined as food, clothing and housing.
Outcome: Auburn residents will have access to emergencv assistance for food
Output Goals:
~ Delivery of services sufficient to distribute assistance to at least
11,000 low-income households per year.
• Keep up with growing demand for emergency food services by
increasing storage capacity and coordinating regional partnerships
among South King County food banks and food distributors.
Outcome: Auburn residents will have access to emergencv assistance in the event
that thev become, or will soon become, homeless.
Output Goals:
Maintain the availability of services to prevent approximately 1,000
Auburn residents from becoming homeless each year.
Have available approximately 20 emergency home repair grants for very-
low income, single-family homeowners who are at risk of becoming
homeless unless repairs are made to keep their home habitable.
Outcome: Auburn will continue to have the Countv's most affordable
housing choices for all socioeconomic groups.
Output Goals:
• Support regional efforts for the fair share distribution of affordable
housing for low-income households.
• Renovate surplus public or commercial buildings, that have become
dilapidated and/or blighted, into affordable housing by regional non-
profit agencies with proven experience to professionally manage
low-income, multi-family housing.
• Encourage mixed-use developments in downtown Auburn.
• Create incentives for the development of planned communities that
meet the unique needs of retired couples and senior citizens
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Regional Goal: Supportive Relationships within Families, Neighbor-
hoods and Communities: Creating opportunities for social bonding and providing a
network of support for those in need is the definition of community.
Outcome: Auburn has a network throughout the city of before and after school
programs that nrovide supervised care, mentors and tutors for the
children of working parents.
Output Goals:
• Maintain and increase the availability of quality, affordable, accessible
out-of-school care by developing partnerships between schools, faith-
based organizations and non-profit agencies.
• Develop and circulate information about the value of out-of-school
programs along with a directory that explains the nature of the offered
program and its location.
Outcome: An Auburn network of vouth services that provide therapeutic and
supportive services to low-income families with children who are at-risk
of anti-social, destructive behaviors and/or academic failure.
Output Goals:
• Support proven services for youth identified as being at-risk of developing
criminal careers.
• Sustain and expand mental health and substance abuse treatment for low-
income young people.
• Promote strategies to help parents/caregivers maintain nurturing
relationships with children.
Outcome: Auburn's senior citizens and people with disabilities have access to the
supportive services they mav need to live with dignity.
Output Goal:
• Provide emergency home repairs to very-low income seniors and people
with disabilities so that they can remain in their home.
• Prevent seniors and people with disabilities from becoming isolated by
providing them transportation, respite care, meals along with other types
of supportive programs.
Outcome: Auburn has affordable childcare for its low-income working families.
Output Goal:
• Continue to support regional efforts to subsidize the pro Outcomes of
childcare services for low-income households.
• Help assure the facilities of childcare agencies that serve predominantly
low-income households remain in good repair and condition.
Regional Goal: Safe haven from all forms of abuse: Freedom from violence
and sexual assault is an inalienable human right that should be safeguarded in the
community including schools, homes and the work environment.
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Outcome: Auburn residents who are victims of domestic violence or sexual assault,
including the children of victims, have access to appronriate services
that will protect them and help them heal.
Output Goals:
Provide crisis intervention through the continued support of regional crisis
line and teen link services.
• Support regional efforts to provide and sustain comprehensive services to
victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, including the provision
of confidential shelters, advocates and therapy.
• When incidents occur on weekends when few resources are available;
offer supportive services to victims of abuse and sexual assault until
appropriate referrals to regional services can be made.
• Develop and provide culturally competent services for refugee and
immigrant domestic violence survivors.
• Mobilize community resources to advocate against domestic violence and
sexual assault, including community education, assistance to the children
of victims, and the creation of a community fund to sustain services and
meet unique needs.
Regional Goal: Health care to be physically and mentally fit: Good
physical and mental health are recognized as both critical to the individual and an indicator
regarding the quality of life a community provides its residents.
Outcome: Within the citv limits of Auburn are located non-profit a2encies that
provide health care to its low-income residents.
Output Goals:
• Support a regional network of community health services that provide
basic health care to low-income residents.
• Maintain a network of agencies providing services and therapy to
residents with chemical dependencies.
• Assure the availability of services to residents trying to manage chronic
diseases and losses caused by death.
• Family counseling and support groups for children, youth and/or parents
at-risk of academic failure, anti-social, suicide, chemical dependences
and/or criminal careers.
Regional Goal: Education and job skills to lead an independent life: The
capacity to acquire and maintain a living wage job is dependent on having the education
and job skills that match the needs of the employer.
Outcome: Auburn has a central location that makes available a variety of services
and assistance to individuals who are startin a business
Output Goals:
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Help potential entrepreneurs obtain the business skills they need to start
and sustain a business.
Provide potential entrepreneurs research and technical assistance on
potential businesses in Auburn and means to finance them.
Outcome: A collaborative relationship exist in Auburn between non-profit and
educational organizations that strives to increase the average educational
attainment of Auburn's adult labor force.
Output Goals:
• Help low-income residents increase their level of employment by
focusing on their literacy and mathematics skills.
Provide low-income Auburn residents technical assistance and support
to increase or improve their employability.
Outcome: Strengthen downtown Auburn as a citv focal point bv buildiniz on
existing assets, facilitating catalyst projects in kev locations, stimulating
infill and redevelopment, and constructing high-quality public
infrastructure.
Output Goals:
Advance the implementation of Auburn's downtown plan.
Develop linkages between downtown Auburn and adjacent
neighborhoods.
Research and technical assistance to expand employment opportunities
in downtown Auburn.
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Chapter 4B: Auburn's Human Service Strafegy for PY2005-2008
Neighborhood Revitalization
Over the past decade, the City of Auburn has experienced sustained demographic and
economic growth. The core area of the city and selected residential areas have shared some
of this past growth, but the majority of growth has occurred in areas on the periphery of
Auburn. Urban planners refer to this phenomena as the "rotten donut" effect where the
inner city neighborhoods decline as growth moves to the urban fringes.
In response to the desire to protect the City's investment in these areas, as well as to
enhance their economic vitality and physical appearance, the City includes this
"Neighborhood Revitalization" element in its Consolidated Plan. The Plan establishes
procedures for the selection of target neighborhoods so that CDBG funds, along with other
federal funds, may be used to preserve and/or revitalize the targeted neighborhood.
Selection of Target Neighborhoods
Target neighborhoods must be selected to meet the regulatory requirements of the HUD
Community Development Block Grant Program. In particular, the neighborhood must
satisfy the definition of an "area benefits". Area benefits are activities in locations where
at least 51 percent of the residents are low- and moderate-income persons. Such an area
need not be coterminous with census tracts or other officially recognized boundaries but
must be the entire area served by the activity. An activity that serves an area that is not
primarily residential in character shall not qualify under this criterion.
Neighborhood Plan:
HUD CDBG regulations require a written process used to develop a neighborhood
revitalization strategy. The "Neighborhood Plan" must be developed in consultationwith
members of the target neighborhood. Furthermore, the plan needs to contain the following
components:
• Economic conditions of the neighborhood including levels of
employment, number of businesses located in the neighborhood,
condition of housing and public infrastructure.
• Describe opportunities for development including the demand and types
of public facilities and/or services needed in the neighborhood.
• Describe the problems that the neighborhood is likely to face as it
attempts to implement activities to meet its area wide needs.
• Performance measurements that include goals and anticipated results
caused by implementing the Neighborhood Plan.
Local Investment Area:
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"Locally Investment Areas" are defined as neighborhoods within the city limits of Auburn
that meet the criteria for activities funded by the CDBG program. At this time, the
Terminal Park neighborhood, located near downtown Auburn, is the only neighborhood
that would meet these criteria. The Terminal Park Neighborhood Plan was completed
approximately a year ago after several months of consultation with neighborhood
residents. Other neighborhoods may become the beneficiaries of a CDBG funded project.
However, the eligibility to expend CDBG funds on these activities is contingent upon the
individual activity instead of its location.
City Priorities:
Among the many activities that would be eligible for CDBG funding in neighborhoods that
become local investment areas, the following are priority considerations for the City of
Auburn's CDBG funding.
(a) Public Infrastructure: Deferred maintenance on City streets, sidewalks and
greenbelts has resulted in a crumbling infrastructure in many neighborhoods.
Streets typically have a 15-year life and sidewalks have a life cycle of around 50
years. Auburn's inner city neighborhoods are between 50 to 100 years old. Most of
the streets and sidewalks in these neighborhoods have never rehabilitated.
Additional resources may still be needed to address local neighborhood needs (for
example, traffic calming projects), and the City needs to continue its efforts to
make all pedestrian walkways accessible to persons with disabilities.
(b) Parks and Recreational Facilities: Residents continue to express
a need for improved recreational space and facilities. Outdoor
space and facilities are typically in need of rehabilitation. The
City of Auburn's Department of Parks and Recreation are
preparing a comprehensive park plan. Additional resources will
probably be needed to address these improvements and local
neighborhood needs.
(c) Environmental Protection: A priority for any City is to preserve, protect and
enhance its environment assets for the health and enjoyment of residents and
visitors. Auburn recently became a designated "Tree City USA". It is also a
regional hub for mass transit. Improving the walkability of inner-city
neighborhoods and reducing the reliance of its residents on single-vehicle
automobiles is a priority consideration; including funds for planting trees, code
compliance, installing bicycle paths along with other pedestrian amenities.
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Auburn's Neiqhborhood Revitalization Strateqy
Goal: Implement neighborhood plan recommendations to preserve and/or
revitalize targeted low and moderate-income neighborhoods.
Dutcome: Implement the Citv's growth management strategy bv carr in out
recommendations in adopted ne~,,hborhood plans
• Support the Department of Public Works' capital improvements of
streets and sidewalks.
• Support the Department of Parks and Recreation's master urban
reforestation plan and its comprehensive park plan, especially for low-
income youth.
• Support traffic calming in residential neighborhoods.
• Increase the number of places where families without backyards can
play with young children.
• Encourage the expanded use of schools as community centers.
Outcome: Connect the inner-city neighborhoods to downtown Auburn.
Support improved pedestrian and bicycle connections between
neighborhoods and downtown Auburn.
Install pedestrian crossing and other types of amenities, such as pocket
parks, to make walking to downtown enjoyable.
Analyze potential neighborhoods as potential for designated home-
occupation land uses along with the amenities and parking necessary to
maintain their residential character.
Outcome: Increase the number of low-income neighborhoods eligible for
consideration as local investment areas.
Complete the neighborhood plan for the Southeast Main Street
neighborhood.
Continue to work with neighborhood groups to identify local needs
(including street improvements, neighborhood clean-ups, traffic
calming, accessible sidewalks and recreational facilities) and develop
strategies responsive to those needs.
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Terminal Park Neighborhood
Terminal Park is one of Auburn's oldest neighborhoods. Located just south of downtown
Auburn, it extends south of Highway 18 to 17th Street S.E. and from A Street S.E. to
Auburn Way South. It encompasses all of Census Tract 307, Block Group 3, and the upper
half of Census Tract 307, Block Group 4. The neighborhood has an area of approximately
350 acres and is home to 1,500 residents.
Terminal Park has a relatively young population. The median age of a Terminal Park
resident is about 27 years, which is significantly lower than the city median age of 34
years. Approximately 37% of Terminal Park's residents are under 18 years of age.
In year 2000 the neighborhood had approximately 692 housing units, out of which 7.3%
were vacant. Approximately 57% of the households did not have children. A large number
of households (31 are non-families. Non-family households have one or more people
residing in a household who are not related to each other by birth, marriage or adoption.
Approximately 43% of the households are families with children. Among these families,
75% are married couples with children and 25% are single parents. The median household
income in Terminal Park was $31,650 which was significantly less than the King County
median household income of $53,157. Approximately 62% of Terminal Park's households
earned less than 80% of the King County median, which means they fit the Federal
definition of low and moderate income. Roughly 27% of the households earn less than
50% of the King County median household income.
A survey found 65 businesses employing approximately 450 people and with a combined
annual payroll of approximately $9.2 million is located in the neighborhood. Most of the
businesses surveyed were small and independently owned; many of the businesses (about
22) employed only one or two people. The two largest employers are Auburn Multi-Care
Clinic (56 employees) and Terminal Park Elementary School (45 employees), which also
have the largest payrolls.
In year 2003 the City prepared a neighborhood plan for Terminal Park. The planning
process included the formation of group of stakeholders that included both residents of the
neighborhood along with owners of businesses located in it. The stakeholders met once a
month for nearly nine months. Two neighborhood meetings were held that was well
attended by neighborhood residents. A list of priorities were prepared and voted upon by
the participating residents. The top five priorities were the following:
1- Improve the neighborhood park.
2- Increase street lighting and improve sidewalks and curbs.
3- Prospect for businesses that offer places for people to meet.
4- Increase public safety and the abatement of public nuisances.
5- Preserve existing open spaces.
The Terminal Park Neighborhood Plan was completed in January, 2004.
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Chapter 4C: Auburn's Human Service Strategy for PY2005-2008
Auburn's Homeless Prevention Strategy
A regional and local need that will remain a high priority relative to human services
supported by the City of Auburn will be the prevention of homelessness. The City has
historically provided funding to several regional and local agencies that provide assistance
to homeless families. Through their cooperation, the City strives to maintain the following
continuum of care for homeless families:
Homeless prevention through the intervention of social service agencies
offering food, clothing and financial assistance for rent and utilities and
emergency home repairs.
Temporary assistance offered by emergency shelters.
Transitional housing used to begin stabilizing the family.
Longer-term supportive housing to provide the family a stable
environment and sufficient time far them to benefit from the social,
educational, vocational and supportive services offered by local and
regional agencies.
Transition into affordable, permanent housing.
Auburn's Housing Re air Pro ram
Emergency home repairs are provided by the City of Auburn's Housing Repair Program.
Over the past two years, 132 households participated in the City's Home Repair Program.
Among these 132 households, 104 (77%) of the units were mobile homes. The median
annual income of the participants was $14,807 per year. The lowest annual income was
zero and the highest was $48,807 per year. Approximately 70% of the participants were
essentially living in poverty.
Approximately 65 clients were served during PY2003. The cost of repairs varied between
$30 to $11,840. The median cost of repairs was $1,313. The most common types of
repairs are roofs, water heaters and furnaces. The majority of the program participants are
senior citizens. Approximately 50 participants were disabled.
Auburn's Housing Repair Program provides a grant of $5,000 to eligible applicants. When
circumstances require more expensive home repairs in order to keep the residence
habitable, the grant may be increased to $7,500 or, with the approval of the Planning
Director, more if the nature of the repairs require it.
All applicants for the Housing Repair Program must meet HUD's income eligibility
guidelines. In addition, the following selection criteria will apply:
• Eligibility will be limited to repairs to single family residences at imminent risk of
becoming uninhabitable. Repairs will include, but are not limited to, roofs,
furnances, hot water tanks, plumbing and electrical.
• Grants are limited to single family residences, including mobile homes in
designated parks, located within the city limits of Auburn.
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• Eligibility will be limited to applicants that earn less than 50% of the King County
median household income. Applicants who are senior citizens over the age of 65
years may have no more than $50,000 in liquid assets. Applicants under the age of
65 years may have no more than $10,000 in liquid assets.
• The estimated value of the dwelling unit to be repaired must be at least three times
more than the cost of the emergency home repairs.
• All repairs must be completed within twelve months from the date of the grant
award. Selected applicants will not be eligible for another housing repair grant for
the next five years.
City staff plan to explore the feasibility of relocating residents who live in mobile homes
that are uninhabitable and do not meet the above criteria; in particular, residences with a
value of less than $15,000. In addition to relocation assistance to the homeowner and their
family, the program to be developed would need to include the demolition and removal of
the dilapidated residence.
Auburn's Anti-Poverty Strategy:
Over half of Auburn's households would qualify under federal guidelines as low/moderate
income households. Auburn has the highest poverty rate among all the King County cities.
These low-income households have limited financial resources at their disposal to use
when faced with normal fluctuations in daily expenses and more serious life crises. Many
of these households are precariously housed and several of them become homeless.
Helping these residents remain or obtain housing, along with other supportive services that
will help them get out of poverty, remain priority issues relative to the City's consideration
for grant awards.
The City of Auburn's Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) is its
lead agency to coordinate the City's efforts to reduce poverty. DPCD administers the
City's general fund appropriation for human services and its Community Development
Block Grant program. It works in partnership with citizens, non-profit agencies, and other
city departments to:
• develop housing opportunities, particularly affordable housing;
• maintain and improve the vitality of Downtown Auburn.
• foster job growth and employment opportunities;
• encourage a thriving business sector;
• support the delivery of human services;
• strengthen the quality of life in Auburn's neighborhoods; and
• increase civic engagement and citizen participation.
The ultimate goal of the City's Consolidated Plan is to reduce the number of people living
in poverty with the City of Auburn. Toward this end, the City will give funding priority to
programs which - in addition to complying with federal regulations and addressing a
priority outlined in the Consolidated Plan - are consistent with the following anti-poverty
strategy for resource allocation.
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1. Each project must satisfy one of the three following overriding goals:
• The project must help people move out of poverty.
• The project must prevent people from entering poverty.
• The project must address the basic needs of people living in poverty.
2. In making funding decisions, the City will give priority to programs that:
• Support, complement or are consistent with other current City plans;
• Are sustainable over time;
• Have demonstrated cooperation and collaboration among government, private
nonprofit agencies and the private sector to maximize impacts and reduce
administrative costs;
• Do not have a more appropriate source of funds.
3. A priority population for CDBG-funded services is individuals (especially people
of color and people with disabilities) who are denied, by poverty and historical
institutional practices, the opportunity to develop their full potential and to enjoy
the benefits of community participation. The City will give priority to programs
provided through organizations or agencies that demonstrate a commitment to
making their services accessible to people through diversity training of staff and
Boards, through recruitment and hiring of minority staff and Board members, and
through efforts to provide services in an accessible and culturally sensitive manner.
4. A priority population for CDBG-funded services is female-headed households with
children, who are currently, and have been historically, disproportionately impacted
by poverty.
5. CDBG funded services must, to the fullest extent possible, be appropriate and
accessible to people with disabilities, people of color, people with limited or no
proficiency in English, and other eligible individuals and families who may face
special barriers in accessing services. The City recognizes that while progress is
being made in improving access to services and activities, specialized access
services are likely to continue to be required in certain instances to ensure that
priority populations receive the services they need.
6. The CDBG program was built on a premise of citizen participation in the formation
of policies, including funding decisions, which address neighborhood and
community needs. The City will give priority to programs that promote community
initiatives to identify priority needs and to address those needs. Recognizing the
limits on the ability of service systems to meet all needs, the City will seek to
leverage resources to promote comprehensive, long-term responses that promote
neighborhood self-sufficiency.
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7. The City will give priority to programs that provide services addressing the basic
needs of Auburn's most at-risk populations.
8. The City will give priority to programs that build and support the capacity of local
organizations to address the needs of Auburn residents.
9. The City will give priority to programs that support economic development and
promote access to quality jobs - positions that pay well enough to support an
adequate standard of living, allow the purchase of housing and other basic
necessities, offer stability and decent working conditions, and provide opportunities
for advancement.
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Chapter 5: PY2005 Annual Action Plan
Introduction
H.U.D. regulations for the Consolidated Plan require the City describe activities it plans to undertake during
the forthcoming program year (24 CFR 91.220). The information about activities must include sufficient
detail, including location, to allow citizens to determine the degree to which they are affected. This section
of the Consolidated Plan strives to meet those requirements. It outlines activities the City of Auburn
proposes to fund during Program Year 2005.
Two-Year Funding Cycle
With the exception of capitai improvement projects, the description of activities involving public services
and project administration will be cover two program years. In other words, the activities described for
Program Year 2005 will the same as Program 2006. However, funding far the subsequent program year is
contingent upon the agency meeting its output goals during Program Year 2005. The City reserves the right
to terminate funding during the second program year if the project is not making satisfactory progress during
the first program year. One of the purposes of the Annual Action Plan is review, amend and/or re-affirm
funding of projects for subsequent program years.
Capital projects are not included in the two-year funding cycle. Capital projects are awarded annually;
however, the solicitation for grant applications for capita] projects will occur every two years, in conjunction
with the solicitation for public service grant proposals. ln between gant solicitation periods, the City will
appropriate its capital funds for annual, non-competitive projects such as the emergency housing repair
program and/or neighborhood revitalization projects. In the event that the City has surplus appropriation
authority, it may choose to solicit grant proposals for capital projects for the interim year between its normal
grant solicitation periods.
Obviously not all of the strategies listed in Chapter 4, Auburn's Housing and Communiry Development
Strategy, can be accomplished within a single program year. Some strategies must wait on the development
of other events. These strategies will not be included in the Annual Plan. Other strategies are strictly policy
statements. They too will not be included in the Annual Plan; instead, they wil( be included in other reports
and advocated by City officials as opportunities arise. The remaining strategies are addressed as
opportunities present themselves. As developments occur and new or dormant strategies begin, they will be
added to the Annual Action Plan
Revenue Outlook
The City does not anticipate that its entitlement grant from the CDBG program will change
significantly over the next four years. The program is subject to minor changes due to the
Federal budgeting process; however, entitlement amounts should remain fairly consistent.
Therefore, the City will continue to base its funding recommendations and annual plan on
an anticipated annual grant of $482,000 per year. In addition, the City also designates a
percentage of its general fund each year to support housing and social service programs.
For the purposes of this plan, the current level of funding provided by the City of Auburn
general fund is not expected to change significantly over the next four years.
Logic Model
At the end of the chapter is a summary represented on the Plan's logic modeL The
activities and projected outputs were derived from the grant applications. The
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resources allocated to the agency is based on the recommendations of the City of
Auburn's Human Service Committee.
Regional Goal: Food to Eat and a Roof Overhead:
Outcome: Auburn residents will have access to emergencv assistance for food.
Output Goal: Delivery of services sufficient to distribute assistance to at least 11,000 low-income
households per year.
Agency: Auburn Food Bank
Activity: Provide food, referrals and emergency financial
assistance to residents living within the Auburn School
District twice a month. Deliver food supplies to seniors
who are medically not able to access the Food Bank.
Location: 930 18th Place NE, Auburn, Washington
Output: 10,000 clients per year.
Resources: $30,000 per year (General Fund)
Agency: Auburn Food Bank
Activity: Conduct a study to determine the feasibility and
sustainability of relocating the existing Food Bank into a
facility that services as a regional distribution center for
emergency food supplies.
Location: TBD Church, 1320 Auburn Way South; North;
Output: N.A.
Resources: $15,000 per year (CDBG - Admin)
Agency: Senior Services: Coneregate Meals
Activity: Provide nutritious meals that meet one-third of the RDA
for seniors, age 60 and up, five days per week.
Location: Senior Center, 808 9th Street S.E.
Output: 650 clients per year.
Resources: $4,500 per year (General Fund)
Outcome: Auburn residents will have access to emergencv assistance in the event
that thev become, or will soon become, homeless.
Output Goals: Support regional efforts for a continuum of care for homeless families that
includes emergency assistance, shelters and transitional housing_
Agency: Multi-Service Center: Emergencv and Transitional Housing
Activity: Place homeless families and individuals in housing and
provide them comprehensive case management services.
Location: Kent & Federal Way
Output: 88 clients per year
Resources: $8,200 per year (General Fund)
Agency: Catholic Community Services: Emergency Assistance
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Activity: Provide case management and direct financial assistance
for basic needs including rent, food, utility assistance,
and transportation.
Location: 1229 West Smith, Kent Washington
Output: 375 clients per year.
Resources: $12,000 per year (CDBG - Public Service)
Agency: YWCA: Homeless Housin
Activity:
Emergency housing for up to three months and
transitional housing for up to two years.
Location:
various locations in Auburn
Output:
16 clients per year
Resources:
$17,600 per year (CDBG - Public Service)
Agency: H.O.M.E.
Activity:
Coalition of local churches who operate a shelter for
homeless men.
Location:
Kent, Washington
Type:
Public Service
Output:
183 clients per year
Resources:
$16,000 per year (General Fund)
Agency: Citv of Auburn DPCD: Housing Re air Program
Activity: Provide emergency housing repairs to very
low-income Auburn homeowners at risk of
becoming homeless.
Location: various locations within city limits of Auburn
Output: 45 clients or grants consisting of 10 major
repairs of $5000 each and 20 minor repairs of
$2,500 each.
Resources: $154,000 per year (CDBG-Capital)
Outcome: Auburn will continue to have the Countv's most affordable
housin2 choices for all socioeconomic groups.
Output Goal: Support regional efforts for the fair share distribution of affordable
housing for low-income households.
Agency: KCHA: Green River & Terminal Park:
Activity: Rehabilitation of 60 housing units in Auburn used to house very-
low income residents, residents with special needs, and
transitional housing for homeless families.
Location: two locations in South Auburn
Output: 60 housing units
Resources: $49,900 (CDBG - Capital)
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Agency: City of Auburn: Nei
Activity:
Location:
Output:
Resources:
;hborhood RLF for First-Time Homebuyers
Creation of a revolving loan fund to provide
downpayment assistance to first time homebuyers
locating in neighborhoods that need stabilization as identified
through a neighbarhood planning process.
TBD
approximately 4 - 5 houses
$94,240 (CDBG - Capital)
Output Goal: Renovate surplus public or commercial buildings into affordable
housing by regional non-profit agencies with proven experience to
professionally manage low-income, multi-family housing.
Activity: No grant applications were received at this time.
Output Goal: Encourage mixed-use developments in downtown Auburn.
Activity: No grant applications were received at this time.
Output Goal: Create incentives for the development of planned communities that
meet the unique needs of retired couples and senior citizens
Activity: No grant applications were received at this time.
Regional Goal: Supportive Relationships within Families, Neighborhoods
and Communities
Outcome: The existence of a network of before and after school proSrams at various location in
Auburn that provide supervised care mentors and tutors for the children of working
ap rents•
Output Goal: Maintain and increase the availabilitv of c~ualitv affordable accessible out-of-school care
by developingpartnerships between schools faith-based organizations and non-profit
agencies.
Agency: Boys and Girls Club of King Countv:
Activity: An after-school and summer full day program for school
age children from 1 st to 8th grade.
Location: 314 37th Place, Auburn, Washington
Output: 180 children
Resources: $25,000 (General Fund)
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Output Goal: Develop and circulate information about the value of out-of-school programs along with a
directory that explains the nature of the offered program and its location.
Agency: City of Auburn DPCD:
Activity: Develop and circulate flyers and information about
before and after school programs in Auburn.
Location: Auburn, Washington
Output: several thousand flyers and brochures along with
information via the Internet
Resources: $2,500 {CDBG Administration}
Outcome: Auburn has a network of vouth services that provide theraaeutic and supportive
services to low-income families with children who are at-risk of anti-social destructive
behaviors and/or academic failure.
Output Goals: Support proven services for youth identified as being at-risk of developing
criminal careers. Sustain and expand mental health and substance abuse treatment for low-income
young people.
Agency: Auburn Youth Resources:
Activity:0utpatient child, youth and family counseling and case
management services provide to clients and their families.
Location: 816 F Street N.E. Output: 563 clients (279 from Auburn)
Resources: $60,900 (General Fund)
Output Goal: Promote strategies to help parents/caregivers maintain nurturing relationships with
children.
Agency: Children's Home Societv: Auburn Familv Resource Center•
Activity:Provide families peer support, parent information and
education, and one-stop connections to vital services.
Location: 4338 Auburn Way North, Auburn,
Wash ington
Output: 1,900 clients (600 from Auburn)
Resources: $29,000 (General Fund)
Outcome: Auburn's senior citizens and persons with disabilities have access to the supportive
services thev mav need to live with dignity.
Output Goal: Prevent seniors from becoming isolated by providing them transportation, respite care,
meals along with other types of supportive programs.
Agency: Senior Services: Volunteer Transportation
Activity: Provide personalized, escorted, free
transportation services.
Location: office is located in Seattle but it uses
volunteers located throughout King County
Output: 2,080 clients (100 from Auburn)
Resources: $5,000 (General Fund)
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Agency: Senior Services: Meals on Wheels
Activity: Nutritious home-delivered meals and liquid
supplements delivered to the homes of
eligible seniors.
Location: Auburn Senior Center: 808 9th Street S.E.
Output: 3,160 clients (90 from Auburn)
Resources: $7,000 (General Fund)
Agency: Catholic Communitv Services: Volunteer Chore Services:
Activity:Provides assistance to elders and adults with
disabilities to help them remain living independently.
Location: 1229 West Smith, Kent Washington
Output: 657 clients (32 from Auburn)
Resources: $5,000 (General Fund)
Outcome: Auburn has affordable childcare for its low-income working families.
Output Goal: Continue to support regional efforts to subsidize the pro Outcomes of
childcare services for low-income households. Help assure the facilities of
childcare agencies that serve predominantly low-income households remain
in good repair and condition.
Agency: ACAP Child and Famil,y Services
Activity: Subsidized childcare and related services for
low and moderate income families.
Location: 1102 J Street S.E., Auburn, Washington
Output: 171 clients (100 from Auburn)
Resources: $22,500 (General Fund)
Outcome: Coordinate and alan the provision and deliverv of human services and the
implementation of the Citv of Auburn's anti-povertv strategv.
Agency: City of Auburn's Dept of Planning and Communitv Development
Activity: Employ the services of a human service planner to draft and
implement the Auburn's Consolidated Plan, administer service
contracts along with necessary reports and financial statements.
Output: Consolidated Plan, CAPER, IDIS, contracts, planning
documents, correspondence, etc.
Resources: $33,300 {CDBG Administration}
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Regional Goal: Safe haven from all forms of abuse
Outcome: Auburn residents who are victims of domestic violence or sexual assault indudin the
children of victims have access to appronriate services that will protect them and help
them heal.
Output Goal: Provide crisis intervention through the continued support of regional crisis line and teen
link services.
Agency: Crisis Clinic:
Activity: Provides a 24 hour Crisis Line and Community lnformation
Line that provides referrals and crisis intervention.
Location: 1515 Dexter Avenue North, Seattle, Washington
Output: 144,462 clients per year (3,696 from Auburn)
Resources: $1,500 (General Fund)
Output Goal: Support regional efforts to provide and sustain comprehensive services to victims of
domestic violence and sexual assault, including the provision of confidential shelters,
advocates and therapy.
Agency: D.A.W.N.
Activity: Confidential shelter and extended stay housing (up to 90 days),
motel vouchers, DV education/advocacy, meals, mental health
services, support groups, health screening, advocacy,
transportation, information and other services.
Location: confidential shelter in Tukwila / Renton
Output: 565 clients per year (25 from Auburn)
Resources: $14,000 (General Fund)
Agency: YWCA DV Services:
Activity: Advocacy based counseling to adults, teens and children who
have been affected by domestic violence.
Location: Main office is located at 1010 South 2nd St., Renton,
Washington; services provided in Auburn.
Output: 944 clients (144 from Auburn)
Resources: $33,000 (General Fund)
Agency: Vallev Cities Counseliny: Survivors TheraM.
Activity: Comprehensive support and therapeutic services for survivors of
domestic violence (primarily adults).
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Location: 27041 NE I Street, Auburn, Washington
Output: 368 clients (137 from Auburn)
Resources: $12,000 (General Fund)
Output Goal: Offer supportive services to victims of abuse and sexual assault that occurred during the
weekend to safeguard them until appropriate referrals to regional services can be made.
Agency: Citv of Auburn Le ag 1 Dept: Victim Support Team:
Activity: Group of volunteers who receive training to provide supportive
services to victims of domestic violence on the weekends.
Location: 25 West Main Street, Auburn, Washington
Output: 51 clients (all from Auburn)
Resources: $12,690 (CDBG - Pubiic Services)
Output Goal: Mobilize community resources to advocate against domestic violence and sexual assault,
including community education, assistance to the chiidren of victims, and the creation of a
community fund to sustain services and meet unique needs.
Agency: King Countv Sexual Assault Resource Center:
Activity: Advocacy and education about the sexual assault and prevention
along with a resource line for immediate response and a conduit
to other services.
Location; 200 Mill Avenue South, Renton, Washington
Output: 10,610 clients (476 from Auburn)
Resources: $26,500 (General Fund)
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Regional Goal: Health care to be physically and mentally fit
Outcome: Within the citv limits of Auburn are located non-profit agencies that qrovide health
care to its low-income residents.
Output Goal: Support a regional network of community health services that provide basic health care to
low-income residents.
Agency: Community Health Centers of King County:
Activity: Provide primary medical / dental care to low-income, uninsured
residents at facilities ]ocated in Aubum.
Location: Medical: 126 Auburn Avenue, Aubum, Washington
Dental: 1 A Street N.W., Auburn, Washington
Outputs: Medical= 5,210 clients
Dental= 1,591 clients
Tota1= 6,801 clients
Resources: $32,000 (General Fund)
$30,010 (CDBG - Public Services)
$62,010 (TotaL General Fund + CDBG)
Output Goal: Maintain a network of aeencies providing services and therapv to residents with chemical
dependencies.
Agency: Pediatric Interim Care Center:
Activity:Construct a new care facility for drug-exposed,
medically fragile newborns.
Location: corner of 4th Ave S& Saar Street in Kent
Output: 161 infants (9 from Auburn)
Resources: $25,000 (CDBG - Capital)
Output GoaL• Assure the availability of services to residents trying to manage chronic diseases and losses
caused by death.
Agency: Auburn Respite Pro rg am:
Agency: Griefworks:
Activity:Adult daycare designed for seniors over the age of 60
years who are unable to care for themselves.
Location: 808 9th Street S.E., Auburn, Washington
Output: 13 clients (all from Auburn)
Resources: $10,000 (General Fund)
Activity: Provide counseling, support groups, and grief
counseling to families, children, teens, adults and seniors who
are grieving a death or other loss.
Location: 702 Auburn Way North, Auburn, Washington
Output: 1,550 clients (300 from Auburn)
Resources: $5,000 (General Fund)
Output GoaL• Family counseling and support groups for children, youth and/or parents at-risk of
academic failure, anti-social, suicide, chemical dependences and/or criminal careers.
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Agency: ACAP APPLE Parenting Pro r~ am:
Activity: Parenting classes for families with children ranging from infants
toteenagers.
Location: 1102 J Street S.E., Auburn, Washington
Output: 1663 clients (130 from Auburn)
Resources: $5,000 (General Fund)
Regional Goal: Education and job skills to lead an independent life:
Outcome: Auburn has a central location that makes available a varietv of services and
assistance to individuals who are starting a business.
Output Goals: Help potential entrepreneurs obtain the business skills they need to start and
sustain a business. Provide potential entrepreneurs research and technical assistance on potential
businesses in Auburn and means to finance them.
Agency: GRCC Small Business Assistance Center
Activity: Provide small business training and counseling to enable
businesses and individuals starting business to survive and grow
their businesses.
Location: 108 South Division Street, Auburn, Washington
Outputs: 301 clients per year (72 from Auburn)
Resources: $37,500 (CDBG - Capital)
Outcome: A collaborative relationship exist in Auburn between non-profit and educational
organizations that strives to increase the average educational attainment of Auburn's
adult labor force.
Output Goals: Help low-income residents increase their level of employment by focusing on their literacy
and mathematics skills. Provide low-income Auburn residents technical assistance and
support to increase or improve their employability.
Agency: W.W.E.E. Reach Plus Program
Activity: Five-week job-readiness and computer training class designed to
upgrade work habits, attitudes, computer knowledge and overall
employability of welfare recipients and other low income
individuals.
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Location: 1209 Central Avenue, Kent, Washington
Outputs: 135 clients per year (30 from Auburn)
Resources: $6,000 (General Fund)
Outcome: Strengthen downtown Auburn as a citv focal point bv building on existing assets
facilitating catalvst proiects in kev locations, stimulating inflll and redeveloament and
constructing high-qualitv public infrastructure.
Output Goals: Advance the implementation of Auburn's downtown plan. Develop linkages
between downtown Auburn and adjacent neighborhoods. Research and provide technical assistance to
expand employment opportunities in downtown Auburn.
Activity: No specific activities planned during PY2005.
Goal: Implement neighborhood plan recommendations to preserve and/or
revitalize targeted low and moderate-income neighborhoods.
Outcome: Implement the Citv's growth mana,~ement strateg~y carrving out
recommendations in adopted neighborhood plans.
Agency: Citv of Auburn Dept of Public Works
Activity:Rehabilitate the curbs and sidewalks in the Terminal
Park Neighborhood.
Location: Neighborhood in south Auburn between
Highway ] 8 and 17th Street S.E. and A Street S.E. and Auburn
Way South
Output: Increased property values, increase the length of time
residents reside in neighborhood, increase number of owner-
occupied units and improved sustainability of then entire
neighborhood.
Resources: $100,000 (CDBG - Capital)
Outcome: Connect the inner-city neighborhoods to downtown Auburn.
The City of Auburn received a grant to connect the Interurban Trail to Downtown Auburn;
however, it not part of the City's human service budget and, therefore, not listed here.
Outcome: lncrease the number of low-income nei hborhoods eligible for consideration as local
investment areas.
Agency: Citv of Auburn DPCD
Activity:Complete the SE Main Street Neighborhood Plan.
Location: South of Main Street to Highway 18 and east
of A Street SE to M Street SE
Output: A low-income neighborhood eligible of local
investment of CDBG funds.
Resources: $7,500 (CDBG - Administration)
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U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
Table lA
Hnmelecs and Snecial Needs Ponulation
OMB Approval No. 2506-01 l7
(Exp. 8/31/2005)
Estimated
Current
Unmet
Relative
Need
Inventory
Need /
Priority
Ga
Individuals
„yic \
IWO
~ ~
~ ~
Emergency Shelter
40
Unknown
Unknown
Beds / Units
Transitional Housing
20
Unknown
Unknown
Permanent Housing
10
Unknown
Unknown
Total
70
Unknown
Unknown
Job Training
70
Unknown
Unknown
Case Management
70
Unknown
Unknown
Estimated
Substance Abuse Treatment
Supportive
Mental Health Care
Services
Housing Placement
70
Unknown
Unknown
Slots
Life Skills Training
Other
Chronic Substance Abusers
Seriously Mentally Ill
Estimated
Dually - Diagnosed
Sub-
Veterans
populations
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Victims of Domestic Violence
Youth
Other
I I I I I
Persons in Families with Children
Exam le
Emer enc 'Shelte'r
115
- 89'"
26
M
Emergency Shelter
100
Unknown
Unknown
Beds / Units
Transitional Housing
80
Unknown
Unknown
Permanent Housing
20
Unknown
Unknown
Total
200
Unknown
Unknown
Job Trainin
] 00
Unknown
Unknown
Case Management
100
Unknown
Unknown
Estimated
Substance Abuse Treatment
Supportive
Mental Health Care
Services
Housing Placement
100
Unknown
Unknown
Slots
Life Skills Training
Other
Chronic Substance Abusers
Seriously Mentally Ill
Estimated
Dually - Diagnosed
Sub-
Veterans
populations
Persons with HN/AIDS
Victims of Domestic Violence
Youth
Other
U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
Table 1B
OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
(Exp. 8/31/2005)
SPECIAL NEEDS
SUBPOPULATIONS
Priority Need
Level
xigh, ivtediUm, Low,
No Such Need
Unmet
Need
Dollars to
Address
Unmet Need
Goals
Elderly
medium
Frail Elderly
medium
Severe Mental Illness
medium
Developmentally Disabled
medium
Physically Disabled
medium
Persons w/ Alcohol/Other Drug Addictions
medium
Persons w/HIV/AIDS
medium
Other
TOTAL
Table 1C
Summary of Specific Homeless/Special Needs Objectives
(Table 1A/1B Continuation Sheet)
Obj# Specific Objectives Performance Expected Actual I
Measure Units Units
Homeless Objectives
Maintain the availability of services and facilities to Beds 40
prevent homelessness and provide emergency
assistance if homelessness occurs
Special Needs Objectives
Provide a variety of appropriate housing options for I Housing Units
individuals and families with special need!
TABLE 2A
Priority Needs Summary Table
Medium
100
0-30%
Small Related
Medium
100
31-50%
High
100
51-80%
Medium
100
0-30%
Large Related
Medium
230
31-50%
High
225
51-80%
Renter
Medium
100
0-30°/a
Elderly
High
150
3l -50%
Medium
75
51-80%
Medium
0-30%
All Other
Medium
31-50%
Medium
5 ] -80%
Low
NA
0-3 0%
Owner
Low
NA
31-50%
Medium
100
51-80%
Special Needs
Medium
0-80%
Total Goals
3 . 'r
~
i:t f
3~g3
Total 215 Goals
Total 215 Renter Goals
Total 215 Owner Goals
TABLE 2B
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
PRIORITY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
Priority Need
Level
High, Medium, Low,
No Such Need
Unmet
Priority
Need
Dollars to
Address
Unmet
priorit Need
Goals
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ED Assistance to For-Profits(businesses)
High
ED Technical Assistance(businesses)
High
Micro-Enterprise Assistance(businesses)
High
Rehab; Publicly- or Privately-Owned
Commercial/Industrial (projects)
High
C/I* Infrastructure Development (projects)
High
Other C/I* Improvements(projects)
High
PLANNING
Planning
High
TOTAL ESTIMATED DOLLARS NEEDED:
* Commercial or Industrial Improvements by Grantee or Non-protit
Table 2C
Summary of Specific Housing/Community Development Objectives
(Table 2A/2B Continuation Sheet)
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C1flC ObjeCtives
Performance
Measure
Expected
Units
Actual
Units
Rental Housing Objectives
Preserve the supply of affordable housing for low and
moderate income households.
Support a broad mix of housing choices designed to
increase the supply of affardable housing.
Owner Housing Objectives
Preserve the supply of affordable housing for low and
moderate income households.
Provide emergency home repairs to low income owners
of single family residences.
Community Development Objectives
Implement neighborhood plan recommendations to
preserve and/or revitalize low and moderate income
neighborhoods.
Infrastructure Objectives
Rehabilitate and/or install streets, curbs and sidewalks in
predominantly low income neighborhoods.
Public Facilities Objectives
Acquire and/or preserve pubiic and non-profit facilities
that serve predominantly low income residents.
lic Services Objectives
Enhance the quality of life for families and individuals by
supporting health and human service that serve
predominantly low income residents.
Economic Development Objectives
Maintain a collaborative relationship with local schools
and colleges to help low income residents increase their
educationa] attainment or start/preserve businesses.
Other Ob'ectives
Table 2C
Summary of Specific Housing/Community Development Objectives
(Table 2A/2B Continuation Sheet)