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3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE CITY OF AUBURN'S CONSOLIDATED PLAN
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1995 TO 1999 WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN.
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, IN A
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REGULAR MEETING DULY ASSEMBLED, HEREWITH RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS
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Section i. The City Council of the City of Auburn hereby
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amends the Consolidated Plan for Housing And Community
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Development Programs for the years 1995 to 1999 within the
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City of Auburn A copy of said Plan amendments is attached
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hereto, designated as Exhibit "A" and incorporated by
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reference in this Resolution
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Section 2 . The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement
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such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry
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out the directives of this legislation.
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DATED and SIGNED this 5th day of February, 1996
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CITY OF AUBURN
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Resolution No. 2716
February 1, 1996
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Resolution No. 2716
February 1, 1996
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DATE: January 23, 1996
TO: Human Service Committee
Planning & Community Development Committee
City Council
FROM: Bill Mandeville, Associate Planner
RE: Response to comments to amendments to the
Consolidated Plan
The following is in response to comments and suggestions offered by the following:
1 Staff Review.
page 5-9' References to the Rental Rehab Program. State funding for the Rental
Rehab Program was discontinued. Consequently references to the
Program should be deleted.
page 5-9' Reduction of Barriers: Only very low income households are eligible for
LID tax abatements. Consequently references to moderate income
households receiving LID tax abatements should be deleted.
page 6-8 1996 CDBG Recommendations: The appropriation for the FY1995-96
CDBG budget was amended. Ordinance 4813 transferred $20,000 from
the Revolving Loan Fund to program administration for consultant fees
charged to plan and design a youth center and/or other programs for youth.
It moved $100,000 from the AYR Youth Center to the Housing Repair
Program for the emergency repair and rehabilitation of dwelling occupied
by low income households. The budget documents in the Consolidated
Plan should be revised to reflect the above amendment.
2. Written comments from Nina Auerback, Executive Director, Child Care Resources:
General Comment:
Ms. Auerback submitted written comments requesting two additional amendments.
First,the inclusion of quality child care as an expressed community need; and second,
revisions to various strategies to emphasize the need for quality child care among low
income households.
Response:
We generally concur with Ms. Auerback's contention that child care should be an
expressed community need. Child care services are listed as a high priority need on
Table #2 in chapter 2, "Housing and Community Needs" However, the Consolidated
P/an does not expand or elaborate upon the degree to which low-income households
need child care. The statistical analysis referenced by Ms. Auerback s is a chapter in the
Consolidated Plan that is updated every three years. We plan to update this chapter later
this year. We will try to include in it statistical data and analysis that measure the degree
to which low income households need child care services
Specific Comments:
page Exec 3 Housing and Community Development Strategies: Ms. Auerback request
a reference to "affordable, quality child care" in the general strategy
statement for housing and community development. This strategy
statement was derived from the vision statement contained in the City's
Comprehensive Plan. It complies with management policies requiring
concurrence between the Consolidated Plan and other city policies.
The existing strategy contains references to social services that promote
and sustain an amenable quality of life for a family oriented community
These references infer the inclusion of child care services. The strategy
statement likewise contains other inferences that include child care
services. Therefore, we do not concur with this proposed revision.
Identifying activities that promote "affordable, quality child care"perhaps
better emphasizes the need to locate and/or develop quality child care.
page 4-16 Single Female Heads of Households: Ms. Auerback request language to
point out that single parents have a greater child care burden than working
parents. We generally concur with this proposed revision. We will revise
this section when we update the statistical analysis later this year
page 4-19 Other Social and Supportive Services: She request agencies providing
child care services be listed. We concur with this proposed revision.
page 5-5 Special Needs: Child Care: She request language that states the City will
support efforts to increase and improve the availability and quality of child
care. We concur that the City should support efforts to increase and
improve the availability and quality of child care for low income families.
page 5-7. Funding to Reduce Risk Factors and Preserve Safe Neighborhoods:
Ms. Auerback request an activity that focuses specifically on the provision
of child care services. We currently provide such an activity statement on
page 5-5. It will be reiterated in this section.
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February, 1996
Citizen Participation Plan: Continued:
February- Review of Grant Applications: Human Service Committee reviews proposed
March CDBG projects. Agencies are interviewed relative to their particular projects.
March Grant Awards: Human Service Committee drafts and forwards to the City
Council, via the Planning and Community Development Committee, an
ordinance appropriating the 1996-97 CDBG entitlement.
April l Start of the program year
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3 Written comments from Kathy Harris, King County Housing Authority-
Comment: Ms. Harris noted the Consolidated Plan refers to all of the Housing
Authority's housing units as public housing. She pointed out that not all of the Housing
Authority's units should be considered as "public housing" According to Ms. Harris,
the Housing Authority has approximately 332 public housing units in Auburn which is
approximately 9%of their total public housing units.
She also pointed out that in some cases eligible families may earn more than 50%of
median income. "Public housing developments built before October 1981 are low
income' buildings housing persons earning below 80%median income. Those built after
that period are `very low income' developments limited to housing persons who earn
below 50%of median income."
She provided information indicating some units are available to moderate income
households and some units do not have income limitations. For instance, Auburn Square
Apartments and Tall Cedars Mobile Home Park are owned by the Housing Authority but
managed by a private property management group. Rents are generally market rate rents.
At least 50%of the units are affordable to households earning below 80%median
income. The remaining units may be rented by more affluent households.
Response:
page 4-7 Part of the problem lies in different definitions of public housing. The
Housing Authority defines public housing as units with rent based upon
the tenant's income. In such units, rents do not exceed 30%of the
tenant's income. Other units have a flat rate rent based on fair market
values. These units are not considered public housing; even though
some of them are used by non-profit agencies as emergency shelters.
The Consolidated Plan used a broader definition for pubic housing. In
the Consolidated Plan, public housing refers to publicly owned housing
units with tenancy restricted to households earning less than 80%of
median income.
While the definition of public housing used in the Consolidated Plan
may be too broad;the definition used by the Housing Authority appears
to be too narrow --it excludes houses used for emergency and
transitional housing. In any event, references in the Consolidated Plan
to total number of public housing units in Auburn will need to be
changed.
The statistical analysis referenced by Ms. Harris is a chapter of the
Consolidated Plan that is updated every three years. We plan to update
this chapter later this year and will include her recommended changes at
that time.
Citizen Participation
Important Dates for Citizen Participation in the
1996 CDBG Planning Process
April-August Agency Visits & Meetings: Human Service Committee meets with local social
service agencies to access community needs and preview future projects.
October 10 Human Service Committee (HSC): City staff will present HSC a status report
on current activities and possible amendments to the Consolidated Plan.
November 13 Planning & Community Development (PCD) Committee: City staff will
present PCD a status report on current activities and request the City Council
schedule a public hearing regarding the Consolidated Plan.
December 4 City Council. The public is invited to offer comments and suggestions on the
Consolidated Plan along with possible amendments.
December 7 Start of Public Review Period: Start of 30 day period for public review and
comments regarding Aubum's Consolidated Plan.
December- Application Period: Notices are published requesting proposals for CDBG
February projects during the forthcoming program year. Agencies begin work on preparing
their grant applications for CDBG funds.
January 16 Public Hearing on Proposed Plan: City Council conducts a public hearing on
amendments to the Consolidated Plan and updated Annual Plan. The Plan may
be revised in response to the public comments received during the public hearing.
January 16 End of Public Review. Public review of the Consolidated Plan ends. A written
response to public comments suggestions is prepared and attached to the Plan.
January 16 Deadline for Grant Applications: Deadline for CDBG grant applications for
the 1996-97 program.
January 22 Approval by PC&D Committee: PC&D reviews public comments and make
final revisions to the Plan. A revised copy of the Plan, along with PCD's
recommendation, will be sent to the Council.
February 5 Approval by the City Council: City Council considers the recommendations of
PC&D and takes final action on the Plan.
February 15 Submission Deadline: The Auburn Consolidated Plan must be submitted to
HUD at least 45 days before the start of the Program year.
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Chapter 5
Auburn's Housing and Community
Development Strategy
Introduction:
This section summarizes the City of Auburn's housing and community development
strategy Auburn's Housing and Community Development Strategy begins with a
strategic vision statement for the whole community It identifies several priority issues
which may hinder this vision from becoming a reality and proceeds to outline a strategy
to address these priority issues. Policy statements were taken from existing planning
documents. It concludes with a brief presentation of its plans to coordinate the resources
and assets of the community toward the accomplishments of these strategies.
Future Development of Auburn
Residential and community development in Auburn will reflect 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 for a family-oriented
community Toward this end, development activities will cultivate a sustainable
community whereby
* 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 the enjoyment and enhancement
of future generations.
* A balanced mix of affordable housing types exist that are
appropriate for a family-oriented community 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
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community services; and eliminate conditions that are detrimental
to health, safety and public welfare.
* Residential developments are monitored for the 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.
* Land use policies and economic development strategies exist
which effectively provides long-term and stable employment,
increases per capita income and reduces the tax burden of Auburn
residents.
* Partnerships exist between the public and private sectors for the
purpose of helping low income individuals find and keep higher
paying jobs.
* Partnerships between the private sector and school districts provide
training programs to economically disadvantaged youth and adults.
These training programs include provisions for the special needs of
the physically impaired and the developmentally disabled.
Housing and Community Development Strategy'
Priority. Preserve, maintain and improve the existing stock of affordable housing.
Analysis. Compared to most of King County, Auburn has a relatively large stock of
affordable housing. A large population of manufactured homes partially
accounts for Auburn's large number of affordable housing.
Approximately 14% of Auburn's housing stock consist of manufactured
houses in designated parks. A relatively low vacancy rate of 2.6% among
single family residents indicates many Auburn homeowners can not afford
new housing and, consequently, remain in their existing, more affordable
housing units. Auburn's large stock of affordable housing can not be
economically replaced. It represents a source of wealth for both the
homeowner and the community which depends upon these homes for its
tax base.
Strategies: Fair Share Distribution. Any assessment of the need for affordable
housing in Auburn will be based on the community providing its fair share
of regional need for low and moderate income households. (HO-16)
Numbers within the parenthesis indicates the Comprehensive Plan policy number.
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Regional Approach. The City will work with all jurisdictions within the
region to develop a regional approval to affordable housing. Each
jurisdiction should be urged to provide for its fair share of the region's
affordable housing needs. (HO-17)
Public/Private Partnerships. The City will involve both the public and
private sectors in the provision of affordable housing. (H0-18)
Manufactured Housing: The City will allow appropriately designed
manufactured housing within single family neighborhoods. (H0-19) The
City will allow mobile home parks, manufactured housing parks, and
multi- family development in appropriate but limited areas. (110-20)
Relocation Assistance: The City will help low-income persons, who are
displaced as a result of redevelopment, find affordable housing in
accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. (H0-21)
Education and Referral. Information and resources that educate and guide
low-income persons toward affordable housing opportunities will be
prepared and made available. (HO-22)
Inventory and Tracking: Through its building permit process, the City
will inventory and track affordable housing opportunities within Auburn.
Information about affordable housing units will be distributed to nonprofit
agencies serving the homeless and low-income persons. (H0-23)
Housing Repair: The City will seek available assistance for housing
rehabilitation. Assistance will include the development of residential
infrastructure and the rehabilitation of individual properties. (HO-27)
Preservation of Mobile Home Parks: The City will work with park
owners, managers and park tenants to develop policies and land-use
regulations to preserve mobile home parks and the affordable housing
they offer (HO-28)
Surplus Properties: The City will encourage and assist in the renovation
of surplus public and commercial building into affordable housing. (HO-
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Acquisition by Nonprofit Organizations. The City will seek, encourage
and assist nonprofit organizations acquire depreciated apartment units for
the purpose of maintaining and ensuring their long-term affordability
(HO-30)
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Development Strategies
Priority Respond to the housing needs of individuals and families that cannot
afford or do not choose to live in traditional detached single-family
housing.
Analysis: In 1990 approximately 51% of Auburn's total, occupied housing units
were renter occupied and 67% of these rental units were occupied by low
income households. Average rental prices in Auburn are approximately $
$145 per month less than the average rental prices for comparable units
elsewhere in King County Furthermore from 1980 to 1990 the number of
renter occupied units in Auburn increased over 40% compared to an 18%
increase in owner occupied units. Market demand for affordable rental
housing units will likely continue into the next century
Strategy Mixed Commercial/Residential Development: Encourage residential
development in Downtown Auburn, particularly housing that is integrated
with commercial development. (HO-24)
Accessory Housing: Develop land use policies and regulations that
encourage the use of accessory housing units as a means of increasing
affordability and diversity (HO-25)
Planned Unit Developments. Develop an ordinance for planned unit
developments which include flexible zoning standards; encourage
innovative site design and housing types; provide parks, public spaces,
and other on-site amenities; conserve natural resources and flora, and the
develop pedestrian oriented transportation systems (HO-26)
Reduction of Pedestrian Barriers. The City will continue its program to
repair and/or replace deteriorated sidewalks and remove barriers to
pedestrian traffic. (HO-37)
Priority Provide services and facilities that serve low income families and prevent
individuals and families from becoming homeless.
Analysis. Nearly half of Auburn's households would qualify under federal
guidelines as low/moderate income households. The annual incomes of
approximately 29% of Auburn's total households earn less than 50% of
the King County median income. Nearly 11% of these households live in
poverty The 1990 Census indicates that 18% of Auburn's population
over the age of 25 years never completed high school and/or possess a
high school diploma. 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.
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Strategies: Special Needs: Encourage and support social and health service
organizations that offer programs and facilities for people with special
needs, particularly programs that address homelessness and help people to
remain within the community (HO-1)
Declining Areas: Special attention will be given to maintaining and
improving the quality of public services in declining areas of the city
(HO-2)
Child Care: The City will •- . . . .. • . - , increase the
availability and improve the quality of childcare provided by to nonprofit
agencies providing child care for to low and moderate income residents.
Shelters/Transitional Housing: The City will seek and provide assistance
to nonprofit agencies operating emergency shelters and transitional
housing for homeless people and other groups with special needs. (HO-3)
Health Care: The City will seek and provide assistance to nonprofit
agencies providing health care to Auburn residents with low and moderate
incomes.
Priority 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.
Analysis: Auburn has a residential buildout capacity to accommodate 24,356
housing units. In 1994 approximately 61% of Auburn's buildout capacity
was developed. By the year 2000, approximately 18,450 housing units, or
approximately 76% of Auburn's total residential buildout capacity, will be
developed leaving approximately 24% of Auburn's existent capacity for
new developments. In other words, each acre of land consumed by
housing developments will make land for future, new developments more
scarce. Consequently, efficient use of existing land will help assure that
future generations will have affordable housing opportunities.
Strategies: Performance Zoning: The City will identify rehabilitation areas, with
priority given to blighted areas with a relatively large population of low-
income persons, for possible designations with performance zoning.
Criteria for performance zoning will include generation of affordable
housing, protection of natural features and open spaces, impact on existing
utilities, traffic generation neighborhood compatibility, and the polices of
the Auburn Comprehensive Plan. (HO-32)
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Infill Development: The City will develop incentives to develop
underutilized parcels (i.e. waiving development fees) into new uses that
allow them to function as pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use neighborhoods.
Existing uses which are complementary, economical, and physically
viable will be integrated into the form and function of the neighborhood.
(HO-33)
Conservation of Natural Resources. 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. (HO-4l)
Priority Develop economically integrated, walkable neighborhoods which generate
a secure atmosphere for both residents and visitors.
Analysis Over half of Auburn's family households contain children. Most of these
families are low income. One out of three families are single parents with
children. Nearly two out of ten children under the age of 10 years live in
poverty Many of these households are unable to provide goods and
services which more affluent households can purchase. Consequently,
they often seek government intervention to help procure the amenities for
the quality of life and the human dignity which they deserve.
Strategies Safe Neighborhood Program. Organize, educate and assist property
managers in the creation and preservation of safe neighborhoods. The
program would include workshops on screening prospective tenants,
landlord/tenant rights, eviction procedures, fire plans, family councils,
childcare cooperatives, and other neighborhood issues. The program
would strive to create a network among property owners, social service
providers, public officials, low enforcement and fire suppression officers.
(HO-35)
Neighborhood Planning: The City will work with neighborhood groups to
develop neighborhood plans for select areas within the city These plans
will address issues and concerns which include, but are not limited to,
land use, projected growth/decline, neighborhood identity, safety,
education, youth and recreational activities (HO-31)
Lead Based Paint: The City will seek and provide assistance for the
reduction of lead-based paint hazards. (HO-36)
Ongoing Evaluation. The City will evaluate housing codes on an ongoing
basis to determine their effectiveness and appropriate enforcement. (HO-
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Priority- Explore all available federal, state and local programs and private options
for financing affordable housing, removing or reducing risk factors, and
preserving safe neighborhoods.
Analysis. The number of federally funded, public housing starts through the nation
decreased from 183,000 units in 1980 to 28,000 in 1985 The number of
households targeted for federal housing aid in 1987 was approximately
74,000 compared to 192,000 in 1980 Cutbacks in federal housing
assistance are anticipated to continue. Local governments have been
forced to assume more of the task of helping low an moderate income
groups find, maintain and keep affordable housing.
Strategies. Funding: The City will explore all available federal, state and local
programs and private options for financing affordable housing, removing
or reducing factors, and preserving safe neighborhoods. (Obj #4-4)
Public/Private Partnerships. Whenever possible, the City will involve
both the public and private sectors in the provision of affordable housing.
(HO-18)
Youth Programs: The City will continue to insure that funding becomes
available to support social and health services for Auburn youth. (H0-38)
Childcare Programs. The City will seek funding assistance for nonprofit
agencies providing child care for low and moderate income residents.,
Priority. Develop effective land use policies and economic development strategies
that provide log-term and stable employment, increase per capita income
and reduce the tax burden of Auburn residents.
Analysis: While Auburn's economy appears to be booming, many of its residents
still earn comparatively low incomes. A contributing factor in this
disparity is the predominant increase in lower paying retail and service
employment over manufacturing employment. Another contributing
factor is the lack of educational attainment of approximately 18% of
Auburn's resident labor force. By the year 2010, Auburn's economy will
likely increase by 11,465 additional jobs. A concerted effort will be
required to steer this economic growth in a direction which best benefits
Auburn's residents.
Strategies: Planning: City planners will need to regularly review economic
development strategies to ensure that they remain flexible and respond to
changes in the market. (ED-9)
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Public/Private Partnerships: The public and private must maintain and
expand programs that prepare skilled workers for higher paying jobs.
(ED-I0)
Education and Training: The City will work with the private sector and
school districts to develop programs to provide training. Consideration of
the special needs of economically disadvantaged citizens and
neighborhoods, the physically impaired and the developmentally disabled
will be included in these programs. (ED-11)
Concurrence: Economic development plans and programs must be based
on the City's capacity to provide the necessary infrastructure. (ED-13)
Housing and Community Development Resources
The City of Auburn will continue to use local resources, both cash and land, to create
affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate income persons. The City is an
entitlement recipient of the federal Community Development Block Grant program.
Funds from this federal program may be used for both housing and social service
activities. When the City determines it owns surplus land, it will evaluate the appropriate
use of that land for public purposes. The creation of affordable housing for low and
moderate income families will be considered as a potential use of surplus land. In
addition to local resources, a variety of funds are available from county, state, federal and
private sources. The City will, either directly or through support and coordination with
other agencies, attempt to access as many of these funding sources as may be feasible to
increase affordable housing opportunities within the Auburn community
Housing and Community Development Management Plan.
Homeless Prevention Strategy
Over the past several years, the City has provided funding to several local organizations
that have programs to provide assistance to homeless families. For instance, assistance
over the past few years included.
* financial assistance through the Catholic Community Services that
includes rent and utility assistance to low income residents.
* a food bank operated by the Auburn Community Fund.
* transitional housing and emergency shelters for homeless people
operated by the YWCA.
* an emergency shelter for homeless youth operated by Auburn
Youth Resources.
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A new effort underway to assist homeless families is the Auburn/YWCA Homeless
Family Stabilization Project. This project provides a long-term residence for a homeless
family participating in the YWCA's Transition Into Permanent Housing Program. With
this project, Auburn's continuum of care for homeless families appears as follows:
* homeless prevention through the intervention of social service agencies
offering financial assistance for rent and utilities.
* 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 for them to benefit from the social, educational,
vocational and supportive services offered by local and regional agencies.
* transition into affordable permanent housing.
Lead Base Paint Hazards
HUD considers housing units constructed prior to 1979 as potential sites for lead base
paint hazards. Through the City's neighborhood revitalization and home repair
programs; residents receive information about potential lead base paint hazards. The
City will assess and reduce lead base paint hazards, when appropriate, in residential
projects funded through the Home Repair Program, Rental Rehab Program, and other
comparable, publicly funded programs.
Reduction of Barriers
The City has undertaken a program to gradually repair and/or will deteriorated sidewalks
throughout the city and remove barriers to pedestrian traffic. In accordance with
municipal ordinances, adjacent property owners are responsible for the repair and/or
replacement of sidewalks. The City organizes local improvement districts (LIDS) to
assist owners in financing and constructing sidewalk improvements. These LIDs are
formed relative to the degree of sidewalk deterioration at various locations throughout
the city Forming LIDs for sidewalk improvements will be an on-going, multi-year
program which will consist of several, different districts. CDBG funds may be used to
remove pedestrian barriers and pay the LID assessments levied upon low and moderate
income households.
Fair Housing
In accordance with recent revisions Fair Housing Act, the City plans to develop a Fair
Housing Plan. The proposed Fair Housing Plan will be a detailed assessment of the
impediments to fair housing in Auburn. The planning process will include public
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hearings and the solicitation of citizen input. The plan will develop a prioritized list of
impediments to fair housing along with a recommendations for abatement.
Local and Regional Coordination
The City of Auburn's Planning and Community Development Department (PCDD)
administers the City's involvement in housing and social service issues, plans and
programs. Programs currently administered by PCDD include the Community
Development Block Grant Program, Housing Repair Program, and Rental Rehabilitation
Program. It coordinates its planning and development activities with King County and
the State of Washington through an exchange of pertinent information and participation
in regional planning. PCDD supports and works with a variety of social service agencies
that serve low income and special needs populations
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:
* In 1994 the City of Auburn jointed the King County HOME Consortium. The
City will participate identifying policies for use of HOME funds and develop
proposals for potential use of HOME funds within the region.
* In order to facilitate the coordination and effectiveness of social service
programs, the City Council designated its Human Services Committee as a
standing committee that will operate through the year New committee members
have been assigned and the scope of work has been broaden.
* PCDD officials are actively involved in regional planning and supportive
coalitions such as the Human Services Roundtable and King County's Growth
Management Planning Committee. The City will work with all jurisdictions
within the region to develop a regional approach to affordable housing and
social/supportive services.
* It will continue its participation in the South King Housing FORUM and its
efforts to (1) educate the community on pertinent housing issues, (2) establish a
cooperative network among individuals involved in housing issues, and (3)
develop regional approaches to affordable housing and social/supportive services
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Chapter 6
Implementation of Auburn's Housing
and Community Development Strategy
1996 Annual Plan
This section of the Consolidated Plan outlines activities that the City of Auburn proposes
to undertake to implement certain, select strategies during the 1996-97 Program Year
Obviously not all of the objectives listed in the City's five year strategy can be
accomplished within one 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. These City policies will be included in various reports and
advocated by City officials as opportunities arise.
This section of the report is updated annually At the end of each program year, City
staff prepare an annual progress report and insert it into the appendix of the Consolidated
Plan. As developments occur and new or dormant strategies begin, they will be added to
the Annual Plan. Since some strategies are long-term or on-going processes, existent
activities may be revised or new activities added to the Annual Plan. These new
activities are underlined. As developments occur and new or dormant strategies begin,
they will be added to the Annual Plan.
The Annual Plan is organized according to the"priorities" and "strategies" listed in
Chapter 5, "Auburn's Housing and Community Development Strategy". "Activities" refer
to actions which the City plans to undertake during the forthcoming program year
Housing and Community Development Strategy
'Priority 1 Preserve, maintain and improve the existing stock of affordable housing.
Strategy 1-1 Education and Referral. Information and resources that educate and guide
low-income persons toward affordable housing opportunities will be
prepared and made available.
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Activity City staff will continue to work with the South King
County Housing Forum and other groups to help
organize conferences, seminars, brochures, directories
and other educational documents regarding affordable
housing opportunities within the South King County
region.
Strategy 1-2. Inventory and Tracking: Through its building permit process, the
City will inventory and track affordable housing opportunities within
Auburn. Information about affordable housing units will be
distributed to nonprofit agencies serving the homeless and low-
income persons.
Activity Working in conjunction with the Building Division of
the Department of Public Works. City staff will review
their building permit forms and attempt to standardize
the terms and definitions used in these various forms.
Activity City staff will continue its work to tabulate the number
and location of affordable housing units in Auburn.
This work entails combining building activity over the
past five years to the 1990 Census. A detailed report
will describe the results and findings of this project.
Strategy 1-3 Housing Repair: The City will seek available assistance for housing
rehabilitation. Assistance will include the development of residential
infrastructure and the rehabilitation of individual properties.
Activity The City will continue to request CDBG funds for its
Housing Repair Program. This program provides
grants to repair and renovate single family homes
owned and occupied by low income residents.
Strategy 1-4. Revolving Loan Fund for First Time Homebuvers. The City will
develop a revolving loan fund that provides financial assistance to
low income residents buying their first home.
Activity: If HUD regains its legislative authority to use CDBG funds
for homebuver assistance, then City staff will proceed to
organize and Implement its proposed revolving loan fund
program.
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Priority 2. Respond to the housing needs of individuals and families that cannot
afford or do not choose to live in traditional detached single-family
housing.
Strategy 2-1 Accessory Housing: Develop land use policies and regulations that
encourage the use of accessory housing units as a means of increasing
affordability and diversity
Activity• This strategy was essentially completed in 1995. The
proposed ordinance is currently in the process of
review and approval. Work may remain in developing
additional standards, policies and forms to implement
the proposed ordinance.
Strategy 2-2. Manufactured Housing: The City will allow appropriately designated
manufactured housing within single family neighborhoods. The City will
allow mobile home parks, manufactured housing parks, and multi-family
development in appropriately zoned but limited areas.
Activity. City staff will analyze and, if necessary, establish design
guidelines to appropriately place manufactured housing
onto single family lots so as to better assimilate
manufactured housing into existing neighborhoods.
Strategy 2-3 Planned Unit Developments: Develop an ordinance for planned unit
developments which include flexible zoning standards;
encouragement of innovative site design and housing types,
provisions for of parks public spaces and other on-site amenities;
conservation of natural resources and flora, and the development of
pedestrian oriented transportation systems.
Activity This strategy was essentially completed in 1995.
Work may remain in developing additional standards,
policies and forms to implement the proposed
ordinance.
Strategy 2-4 Reduction of Pedestrian Barriers: Repair and/or remove deteriorated
sidewalks and remove barriers to pedestrian traffic.
Activity Removal of pedestrian barriers is currently in progress.
Abatement of LID assessments levied on lov. income
households within the project area may remain
necessary.
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Priority 3 Provide services and facilities that serve low income families and
prevent individual and families from becoming homeless.
Strategy 3-1 Special needs. Encourage and support social and health service
organizations operating within the city limits of Auburn that offer
programs and facilities for people with special needs, particularly
programs that address homelessness and help people to remain within
the community
Activity The City will continue to help subsidize non-profit
agencies that offer emergency food and payment of
rent and utilities for precariously housed families.
Activity The City will continue to help subsidize non-profit
agencies that offer counseling and supportive services
to persons and families with special needs.
Strategy 3-2. Child Care. The City will -- . - . _ . - . • . _- increase the
availability and improve the quality of childcare provided by to
nonprofit agencies providing child care for to low and moderate
income residents.
Activity The City will continue to help subsidize child care
programs for low income, working families.
Strategy 3-3 Shelters/Transitional Housing: The City will seek and provide
assistance to nonprofit agencies operating emergency shelters and
transitional housing for homeless people and other groups with
special needs.
Activity The City will continue to help subsidize non-profit
agencies that provide emergency shelters and
transitional housing for homeless people.
Strategy 3-4 Health Care: The City will seek and provide assistance to nonprofit
agencies proving health care to Auburn residents with low and
moderate incomes.
Activity The City will continue to help subsidize non-profit
agencies that provide health care to low income
people.
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Priority 4 Develop economically integrated, walkable neighborhoods which
generate a secure atmosphere for both residents and visitors.
Strategy 4-1 Fair Housing: Revise, as necessary, the City's Fair Housing
ordinance and implementation policies to assure compliance with
recent revisions to the Fair Housing Act.
Activity City staff will review the City's Fair Housing
ordinance and attempt to identify and measure
impediments to fair housing within the city limits of
Auburn. If necessary, a"Fair Housing Plan" will
recommend and address remedies to potential
impediments and/or violations.
Strategy 4-2. Safe Neighborhood Program. Organize, educate and assist property
managers in the creation and preservation of safe neighborhoods.
The program would include workshops on screening prospective
tenants, landlord/tenant rights, eviction procedure, fire plans family
councils, childcare cooperatives, and other neighborhood issues. The
program would strive to create a network among property owners,
social service providers, public officials law enforcement and fire
suppression officers.
Activity City staff will organize and implement its proposal to
develop neighborhood youth centers.
Strategy 4-3 Neighborhood Planning: The City will work with neighborhood
groups to develop neighborhood plans for select areas within the city
These plans will address issues which include, among other things,
land use, projected growth/decline, neighborhood identity, safety,
education, youth and recreational activities.
Activity Planning Department staff is currently working on the
development of a neighborhood planning program.
Working with community leaders and other staff from
other city departments, they will formulate strategies
and an action plan for the regeneration and
revitalization of neighborhoods.
Activity City staff will continue to seek the ways and means to
fund and implement its proposed "Safe Places"
rp oiect.
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Strategy 4-4 Lead Based Paint: The City will seek and provide assistance for the
reduction of lead-based paint hazards.
Activity The abatement of lead based paint hazards is included in
the City's Home Repair Program.
Priority 5 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.
Strategy 5-1 Education and Training: The City will work with the private sector
and school districts to develop programs that provide vocational
training. These programs will include special consideration of the
needs of economically disadvantaged citizens, the physically impaired
and the developmentally disabled.
Activity City staff will continue to seek the funding necessary
to implement the "Pathways" program in its proposed
"Safe Places" project.
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 programs. 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.
General Funds
In addition to general fund appropriations for law enforcement, youth and senior
programs; general funds are typically appropriated to the City's Department of
Planning and Community Development {DPCD) for housing and community
development activities. The City contracts with a number of agencies that provide
specific services directly to Auburn residents. The 1996 general fund budget has
$243,800 appropriated for various social services.
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CDBG Funds
The City is entitled to an annual appropriation of CDBG funds from the Federal
government. It distributes these funds through a contractual process to local service
agencies. The City's CDBG program rarely generates any program income. During
the 1996/97 program year, the City does not anticipate any program income.
The City of Auburn's CDBG budget is currently divided into four program areas:
Social Service Programs includes programs and activities to
reduce poverty, alleviate risk factors, prevent homelessness and
address the needs of special population groups such as the
developmentally disabled and/or the mentally ill.
Neighborhood Revitalization includes programs and activities to
maintain, preserve and/or increase affordable housing
opportunities for low income households, remove environmental
factors that deteriorate the quality of life, and alleviate pedestrian
hazards along the city's sidewalks and streets.
Institutional Improvements represents capital improvements
primarily to maintain and/or expand existing social services to
Auburn residents. Institutional improvements are typically
appropriations for capital improvements primarily to social service
agencies.
Program Administration represents the administrative support and
management oversight provided by the City to implement its
CDBG program.
Table#3 represents the proposed budget for the FY96/97 program year The"current
level" column list the amount of CDBG funds allocated to various program objectives
during FY95 The percentage of total funding column represents the relative proportion
of CDBG funds allocated for each program area. The column labeled "FY97 Budget"
estimates the amount available during the FY96-97 program year. HUD reports
Congress plans to reduce CDBG entitlements. Auburn's estimated entitlement for FY97
is approximately 20% less than current year.
The FY95-96 CDBG budget represented in Table #3 is an estimate. Once HUD confirms
the amount of CDBG funds to which Auburn is entitled, the attached budget will be
revised. The distribution of funds among activities may also change due to public
comments regarding proposed CDBG projects and programs. The City Council will
eventually pass a final budget.
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consistent with the program objectives and strategies, (3) consistent with local, state
and federal regulations, and (4) the feasibility of the project. These policies include,
among other
* consistency with local codes and policies
* restrictions on the change of use of property and buildings which
were acquired or improved through CDBG funds
* minimization of displacement and the provision of relocation
assistance
* adherence to federal wage rates
* compliance with federal audit requirements
* adherence and enforcement of the lead-based paint abatement
regulations, fair housing laws and affirmative action.
Documentation and On-site Monitoring
Detailed records are kept and periodically reviewed to determine and assure the
agency's compliance with its contract and applicable regulations. Deficiencies in
record keeping are pointed out and assistance is offered. Violations of contract
requirements and/or applicable rules and regulations are documented and the agency
is informed of their noncompliance. Progressive steps are taken, and assistance is
offered, to correct the violation or deficiency Failure to comply must result in the
termination of the contract and remedial actions authorized by applicable rules and
regulations.
Fiscal Audits
The City conducts an internal audit to make sure that its records are complete and
agencies are complying with applicable rules and regulations. In addition, each year
the City's records are subject to an independent audit. The auditor applies procedure
to test the City's compliance with the following requirements applicable to the
CDBG program.
* political activity * Davis-Bacon Act
* civil rights * cash management
* federal financial reports * allowable costs/cost principles
* Drug-Free Workplace Act * various administrative requirements
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CHARLES A BOOTH.NtAl'OR �'l�- AUBURN CITY ATTORNEY
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Karen C Glta cc.PIU)CUnor (206) 931-3030
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STATE OF WASHINGTON)
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COUNTY OF KING
I, Robin Wohlhueter, the duly appointed, qualified City
Clerk of the City of Auburn, a Municipal Corporation and Code
City, situate in the County of King, State of Washington, do
hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true and correct
copy of Resolution No 2716 of the resolutions of the City of
Auburn, entitled "RESOLUTION NO "
I certify that said Resolution No 2716 was duly passed by
the Council and approved by the Mayor of the said City of Auburn,
on the 5th day of February, 1996
Witness my hand and the seal of the City of Auburn this 16th
day of February, 1996
emi/ioakAilith pycy
Robin Wohlhueter
City Clerk
City of Auburn