City of Waterloo, Community Development
Mission Statement The mission of the Waterloo Community Development Board is to seek, through the administration of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Program, other federally funded programs and other funding, the development of a viable community by assisting in the provision of decent, safe housing in a suitable living environment; expanded employment opportunities through economic development activities; to aid in the prevention or elimination of slum and blighted areas within the City; and to meet other urgent Community Development needs. Further, the Waterloo Community Development Board will coordinate with local officials and other agencies and funding sources to make the most of our resources. All such activities shall be intended primarily to benefit low- and moderate-income persons and families.
Timeline of allocation process Novemberapplication process begins. Annual Action Plan submitted to HUD in May for approval to begin using funds July 1. Applications due by December 31. Comment period in March, and City Council Public Hearing in April. Public Hearings in January and February on funding applications.
Duties and services to the public Rehabilitation of single-family homes to eligible owners. Emergency repairs program to assist homeowners with a furnace, water service, roof, etc.
Duties and services to the public Provide ramps to homeowners so they can remain in their own home. Assist Neighborhood Associations with activities and act as a liaison between the associations and public officials.
Duties and services to the public Provide a down payment assistance program to first time homebuyers. Provide grant opportunities to non-profit organizations that fit the scope of the funds. Apply for additional grant funds.
Allocations of funds CDBG and HOME funds Public Services Public Facilities Owner Housing Rental Assistance Homeless Assistance Neighborhood Services
Staff Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director Rudy Jones, Director Nancy Gulick, Coordinator Mark Boesen, Rehabilitation Manager Matt Chesmore and Jon Martin, Rehabilitation Specialists
Staff Danielle Rohret, Project Specialist Anita Merfeld, Administrative Secretary Felicia Smith-Nalls, Neighborhood Services Coordinator
Accomplishments in 2016 Completed rehabilitation on 24 homes. Provided Emergency Repair assistance to 34 homes including roofs, furnaces, and water service lines. Constructed 4 handicap ramps. Provided funds for playground equipment at Gates Park.
Accomplishments in 2016 Provided funds to Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for 2 new construction homes. Continued our Consortium Agreement with Cedar Falls. They assisted 6 households through the Consortium. Provided funds for 102 persons to have access to debt counseling.
Accomplishments in 2016 Provided funds for 124 persons to have access to a homeless shelter. Assisted over 3,000 persons through Neighborhood Services. Assisted with a project for access to the swimming pool.
Accomplishments in 2016 Managed the funds used on a new multifamily housing complex with a State of Iowa allocation. Removed asbestos in 13 structures to prepare for demolition. Staff participation in the Local Housing Trust Fund Board and the Homeless Board. Participated in the annual Point-in-Time Homeless Survey
Accomplishments in 2016 Completed a new construction home and a rehabilitated home using NSP3 funds. New Construction Rehabilitation
Accomplishments in 2016 Provided Tenant Based Rental Assistance to 20 households. Provided funds to assist clients with clothes and transportation after exiting a residential facility.
Accomplishments in 2016 Owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program-before and after Before After
Accomplishments in 2016 Completed rehabilitation on a donated home for sale to eligible buyer Before After
Neighborhood Associations
Goals for Fiscal Year 2018 Continue to rehabilitate owner occupied homes. Continue Emergency Repairs program. Apply for HUD Lead Grant. Apply for Waterloo Housing Trust Fund monies. Continue to assist low-moderate citizens.
Overview of fiscal year 2018 budget request Block Grant funds are an annual award from Housing and Urban Development (HUD). We are awarded these funds based on population and number of low income persons residing in Waterloo. HOME funds are also an annual award to be used only for housing assistance. These funds must be used in a timeframe determined by HUD.
Overview of fiscal year 2018 budget request There is generally a small carryover of funds from the previous fiscal year that is allocated to the various new projects. If funds are not spent in a timely manner, HUD can reclaim them. Our City budget is based on the annual funding that we will receive. No general fund taxes are utilized by this department.
History of funding-cdbg 2016 $1,128,646 2015 $1,172,916 2014 $1,190,399 2013 $1,122,745 2012 $1,261,900 2011 $1,507,033 2010 $1,388,080
History of Funding-HOME 2016 $377,585 2015 $452,123 2014 $435,368 2013 $471,902 2012 $592,287 2011 $673,556 2010 $675,874