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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5130 RESOLUTION NO. 5 1 3 0 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, TO ACCEPT THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR THE 2014 PROGRAM YEAR WHEREAS, the City of Auburn was designated as an entitlement community by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; and WHEREAS, the requirements of the CDBG require the City prepare and submit a "Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)" for each program year; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Auburn heard and considered public testimony on March 16, 2015 about the CAPER for its 2014 program year. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, IN A REGULAR MEETING DULY ASSEMBLED, HEREWITH RESOLVES THAT: Section 1. That the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the 2014 program year is accepted. Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of Resolution No. 5130 March 16, 2015 Page 1 of 2 this-legislation and submit the report to HUD. Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon passage and signatures hereon. DATED and SIGNED this day of ' 2015. CITY OF AUBURN J--F)b6W NAN BA6KUS M OR ATTEST: Danielle E. Daskam City Clerk APP , ED A 7 iel B. Hei City Attorney Resolution No. 5130 March 16, 2015 Page 2 of 2 CITY OF U�BU�R:N *= WASHINGTON City of Auburn Consolidated Plan for Years 2010 to 2014 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the 2014 Program Year March 31, 2015 Department of Administration 25 West Main Street Auburn, Washington 98001 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY CONTENTS: I Introduction, Summary II. Assessment of Goals and Strategies A. Housing and Homeless Prevention Strategies B. Livable Communities Strategies C. Economic Development Strategies D. Other Actions E. Continuum of Care Strategies F. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing_ G. Leveraging Resources H. Self-Evaluation III. Outcomes Measurement and Performance Reporting System IV CDBG— Specific Requirements A. Nature of and Reasons for any Change in Program Objectives B. Assessment of Grantee Efforts to Comply with Consolidated Plan C. Extent of Funds Used for National Objectives D. Relocation Actions E. Economic Development Activities F. Program Income Accounts Description G. Neighborhood Revitalization Strategies Report H. Eliminating Barriers to Affordable Housing I. Coordination with Public Housing Authorities J. Lead-Based Paint Hazards K. Compliance and Monitoring Performed during the Program Year V. Public Participation Requirements City of Auburn-2014 CAPER Page 1 I. Introduction, Summary: The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the City of Auburn, Washington, for program year 2014 is a report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the City's activities and accomplishments using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The City of Auburn (hereinafter referred to as the City) combines its CDBG funds with its general funds to support human service activities and human service planning and administration; this planning is detailed in the City's Consolidated Plan and in its Annual Action Plan and correlated with the CAPER. `- On November 4, 2013 the Auburn City Couneil"',passed Resolution Number 5000 adopting the 2014 Action Plan for the City a 0,u bur'i's.Consolidated Plan for Years 2010 to 2014. The 2014 Action Plan w, 4"" on "anestimated, combined human service budget of $1,000,000, out of q, approximatehy $500,000 were CDBG funds and $500,000 were City of Auburn general funds. .; %L�k This Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPE&) will explain in more detail where CDBG fu,, were spent: `The CAPER will a less how that spending addresses the housiri sand. communit develo ment goals that the City et forth in its Consolidated Plan fo Yea '2010 to 2014 ,p g y s .. :�: �.. x... xr II. Assessment of Goals and;Strategies� . ,. �, A. Housing and Hoin"eless Prevention Strategies Activitiesfunded btlleCify'^through it-sontracts with local agencies to promote .,.,. . v.:A. aM;dable housing and prevent homelessness are part of its goal to assure Auburn presidents have sufficient fo'odto eat and`a'roof overhead. The following are activities thattreceived CDBG'funds rel`af.e to this goal. • rr CDBG funds ere used to make sure Auburn residents have access to ,emergency assistance in the event that they become homeless. Specifically, CDBG funds w":ere used for the following: nffort to help retired couples and senior citizens stay in affordable housing, the City uses its CDBG funds to make home repairs for low-income and primarily senior homeowners. B. Livable Communities Strategies The City uses its CDBG funds to help achieve the national objective of providing or maintaining a suitable living environment; particularly for its low income residents. Towards this end, the City uses its CDBG funds for the following: • Support a regional network of community health services that provide basic health care to low-income residents. The City provides CDBG funds to HealthPoint of King County (formerly Community Health Centers) for City of Auburn—2014 CAPER Page 2 primary medical and dental care to low-income, uninsured residents at facilities located in Auburn. • Support a local senior retirement community with funds to construct a skilled nursing facility for access by all Auburn residents. C. Economic Development StratelZies The City of Auburn strives to help potential entrepreneurs obtain the business skills they need to start and sustain a business and develop jobs. Towards this end, the City provides the Small Business Assistance Center of Green River Community College funding to provide training and counseling to individuals starting businesses. D. Other Actions: Neighborhood Revitalization: The City of Auburn uses its CDBG funds to preserve and/or revitalize low and moderate income neighborhoods. CDBG funds for planning and administration are used to work with neighborhood groups to identify local needs and develop plans to address those needs. Additional CDBG funds are used for the following: • Develop neighborhood plans so that low income neighborhoods can become eligible for consideration as local investment areas. • Increase neighborhood property values, increase the length of time residents reside in neighborhood, increase number of owner-occupied units and improve sustainability of the entire neighborhood by installing public infrastructure such as curbs, sidewalks, street lights and curb cuts for wheelchairs. E. Continuum of Care Stratelzies /Reduction in Poverty Strategies The City of Auburn provides a Continuum of Care primary through two channels. First, the City participates in the King County HOME Consortium, which sets policy direction and distributes HOME and McKinney funds throughout the County. On a local level, the City funds programs — both through the General Fund and with CDBG — that help prevent homelessness and address emergency and transitional housing needs. In addition to CDBG funded activities described in this CAPER, the following examples of general fund activities likewise help reduce poverty and homelessness in Auburn: • The City provides over $60,000 of general funds to feed and care for over 10,000 Auburn residents. • The City provides general fund support to provide emergency housing to over 400 homeless adults and children. • The City provides ACAP Child and Family Services funds to subsidize the childcare of over 40 low-income, Auburn families. • The City provides more than $90,000 of general fund support for services to victims of domestic violence. City of Auburn—2014 CAPER Page 3 F. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing: The City complies in accordance with its "Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice" (AI) as required for CDBG entitlement communities. As a result of the Al and the public response to it, the consultant—a partner in this effort throughout the county—who prepared the Al identified three impediments and made three initial recommendations. The recommendations were: • Expand current education and outreach efforts- • Continue ongoing enforcement acti.vit esiby holding responsible those able to make improvements in this are',jantl • Target homeownership an, lending marked g:,to all citizens of all backgrounds. . Ud ' For instance The City continues to implement the`recommendations in the AI°« , among other actions, theg& Aity has inserted,^AM''Fair Housing logos onto its human service and housing plannirigMocuments as a4eans to publicize Fair Housing and the City's commitment to it. The C ty has made'publications promoting Fair Housing available at City Hall, SeniorCenterand ,other public, gathering places. A link to Fair Housing information has`been pla edon. the City,s website as a resource to residents as,�welJ.� -The:City continues to ues to,monr'compliance with the Fair Housing '° = Act. Complaints are referred to theWaskimgton State Human Rights Commission for resolution. N'Wfair housing complaint ere filed against the City in 2014 nor did the City make any referral�.ofaldeged complaints to the Washington State Human Rights a Commission. In ,2015: the it, of Auburn will enter into a reassessment of imp ime t elated fo 'air housin��for he update of its 5-year Consolidated Plan. A: , g .. G. Ee6raging Resources --. CDBG`.appropriated`By,the City are sometimes used to leverage other public and private funding resour es. For instance, in 2014 CDBG funds were used to leverage matching funds of the, City of Auburn's general fund, the human services budget exceeded $1 f illion, hat went to meet the goals and strategies of the City's Consolidated Plana Additionally, County resources and private investments were accessed as a direct result of the City's combined CDBG and general fund support of non-profit agencies in the community. H. Self-Evaluation During their review of the CAPER, the Human Service Committee agreed that the City is implementing the strategies contained in the Consolidated Plan. The City works to remain in general compliance, while adjusting project selection and monitoring to include provisions for the increased timelines due to response to environmental regulations (ESA and Lead Paint). City of Auburn—2014 CAPER Page 4 Public service activities are within their intended schedule. Furthermore, the City continues to publicize its Housing Repair Program so as to increase the number of clientele served each year. III. Outcomes Measurement and Performance Reporting System: The Department of Housing and Urban Development instituted a reporting system for outcome-based performance measures. The following summarizes accomplishments relative to the 2014 Action Plan. Agency: City of Auburn Community Services: Housing Repair Program Activity: Provide emergency housing repairs to low-mod income Auburn homeowners at risk of becoming homeless. Proposed: 40 clients Actual: 52 clients Budget: $200,000 Spent: $173,434.65 Summary: During 2014 the City awarded more than 50 grants for minor home repairs. Actual expenditures were an average of less than $4,000 per client. All of the clients served were low-mod income, most earned less than 30% of the King County median household income (KCMHI) and were primarily senior citizens. Goal: Health care to be physically and mentally fit. Outcome: Within the city limits of Auburn are located non-profit agencies that provide 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: HealthPoint of King County (formerly Community Health Center) Activity: Provide primary medical / dental care to low-income, uninsured residents at facilities located in Auburn. Proposed: 78 / 70 clients Actual: 78 / 70 clients Budget: $57,500.00 Spent: $57,500.00 Summary: Community Health Centers has served the expected number of clients for the contracted year. Through additional resources, their total service to the City was much greater. Goal: Education and job skills to lead an independent life. Outcome: Auburn has a central location that makes available a variety of City of Auburn-2014 CAPER Page 5 services and assistance to individuals who are starting a business. Output Goal: 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 the means to finance them. Agency: GRCC Small Business Assistance Center Activity: Provide small business Jratntng and counseling to enable businesses and individual"s' `starting business to survive and grow their businesses,,..} X Proposed: 25 clients Actual: 25 clients Budget: $37,500.00 Spent: $37,5000.00`., 4}• Summary: The agency provided over 480 hours oftechnical assistance and over 200 hou s of counseling creating orsaving 20 jobs. Agency: South King County Wilt See`rvice Center. Employment Training Activity: Providearainingtg{residents'sorthat employment is found and K- Fl sustained ^, . t A., { Proposed: 15, clients Actual 15 clients A L Budgetw $4,500.00 Spent- $14,500.00 S.ummaryKr,,_ T&hefkagency provided training and job placement for the "'}° .r - :M contracted:;. amount of residents and provided additional 1, IMsistance to 6 other Auburn residents. IV. CD BG— Specific Requirements A. Nature'of andti asons for any Change in Program Objectives No chang w re made in the Program Objectives of the 2014 Action Plan. B. Assessment of Grantee Efforts in Complying with Consolidated Plan The City did not, through action or willful inaction, hinder the implementation of the Consolidated Plan. If requested, the City provides letters of compliance to entities that are pursuing HUD-approved activities within the City (e.g., letters of zoning compliance, assistance with development processes, etc.). C. Extent of Funds Used for National Objectives All funds were used exclusively for the National Objectives. City of Auburn—2014 CAPER Page 6 D. Relocation Actions No activities that required relocation of households or businesses were undertaken during the 2014 program year. E. Economic Development Activities The Small Business Assistance Center (SBAC) has as a goal the creation/retention jobs. The activities provided by SBAC for the 25 low and moderate income clients served is providing both counseling hours and loan assistance as public benefit. F. Program Income Accounts Description The City of Auburn did not receive any program income during 2014. G. Neighborhood Revitalization Strategies Reports The City of Auburn is working to align its Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy in accordance to HUD's criteria for selected or targeted neighborhoods. The City does have a policy in place that utilizes CDBG funds to make improvements according to HUD regulations. H. Eliminating Barriers to Affordable Housing The City provided grants for home repairs to more than 50 low-income homeowners. Most of these homeowners were senior citizens. They home repairs provided the clients of Auburn's Housing Repair Program enable them to stay in their homes, which are much more affordable than what they find elsewhere. I. Coordination with Public Housing Authorities The City of Auburn and the King County Housing Authority have a long history of collaboration toward developing affordable housing for low-income residents and people with special needs. The King County Housing Authority has a significant number of public housing units located in Auburn; in addition to more than 800 housing voucher holders. The City of Auburn continues to work with the King County Housing Authority to preserve and maintain Auburn's stock of affordable housing for its low-income residents. J. Lead-Based Paint Hazards The City of Auburn includes language in its CDBG contracts that require agencies to comply with HUD Lead-Based Paint Regulations (24 CFR Part 35) issued pursuant to the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. Sections 4831, et seq.) requiring prohibition of the use of lead-based paint whenever CDBD funds are used. In addition, the City notifies residents of potential lead-based paint hazards when it awards a Housing Repair grant. A copy of the pamphlet — "Protect Your Family from Lead In Your Home" is City of Auburn—2014 CAPER Page 7 provided each Housing Repair client when the City conducts the initial inspection of their home. K. Compliance and Monitoring Performed during the Program Year Outcome data is included in the contract between the City of Auburn and the agency receiving CDBG funds. The City monitors agency compliance with its CDBG contract by requiring the agency to submit quarterly reports that includes data on the number of service units provided along with demographic information about their clients. In addition, C34ty staff monitors the agencies with a site visit at least once a year and maintains a more frequent contact with agencies using the telephone and email he information contained in this CAPER was derived from these site visits, quarterly reports and miscellaneous agency contacts. V. Public Participation Requirements r;. . . The public review: pjeiod for this '.Co �gl=idated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for�r22014;began on Febfuary 12, 2015 when copies became available for distributtbn. A�public notice was published in The Seattle Times on announcing the plawas ready tfor publi eview and comment. A public hearing was°,scheduled a db:advertised `at.whic 'time the review period ends. Public;>co_.R As were e ewed y the City o Auburn's City Council. AW"Presentation to therCity Council.-Vds made on March 16, 2015 for final review and c h ideration p or to submitting it to HUD on March 31, 2015. '* City of Auburn—2014 CAPER Page 8