FY 2018-19 Consolidated Plan Budget Development Chan Williams, Assistant Director Office of Budget, Grant Administration M. Elizabeth Reich, Chief Financial Officer Jack Ireland, Director, Office of Budget City of Dallas
Public Input Meetings January 4 February 13 Discuss grant funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and process for budgeting funds Inform citizens of current and potential uses of HUD grant funds Give citizens an opportunity to provide input into the FY 2018-19 Annual Budget (October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019) 2
Consolidated Plan The Consolidated Plan is a comprehensive analysis and strategic plan that identifies needs in the community, prioritizes those needs and provides detail of how the priority needs will be addressed City s needs include: o Housing o Homelessness o Economic Development o Social and Human Services o Public Improvements 3
Consolidated Plan Covers a planning period of five years o Current 5-Year Plan covers FY 2013-14 through 2017-18, ending September 30, 2018 In order to comply with new fair housing requirements, HUD granted a one-year extension to the City s current 5-Year Plan o Revised ending date is now September 30, 2019 To receive grant funds, the City must complete a Consolidated Plan and submit the Plan to HUD 4
Consolidated Plan (cont d) Consolidated Plan budget includes the following grants: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) 5
Consolidated Plan Approximately $27m received from HUD for FY 2017-18 Consolidated Plan Budget FY 2017-18 Adopted Consolidated Plan Budget $25 million CDBG: HOME: ESG: HOPWA: $13.3 million $4.1 million $3.1 million $6.4 million 6
Consolidated Plan (cont d) Each year the City receives grant funds from HUD according to a formula allocation based on census data Grant amounts for FY 2018-19 are not yet available Level Funding will be assumed to begin the FY 2018-19 budget development process while awaiting HUD s notification of grant amounts 7
HUD Grant Funds Last Five Years 14 12 In Millions 10 8 6 4 CDBG HOME HOPWA ESG 2 0 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 8
CDBG The purpose of CDBG funds is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities CDBG must meet a National Objective: o Principally benefit low to moderate income persons o Aid in prevention or elimination of slum and blight o Meet needs having a particular urgency 9
CDBG FY 2016-17 Programs o 3,042 youth served through after-school and child care programs o 4,680 seniors served through the City s Office of Senior Affairs and Senior Services Program o 874 residents received services, including case management and rehabilitation services through the Community Courts o 390+ households assisted with repairs and new homeownership 10
CDBG Eligibility Eligibility is based on specific program requirements May include: o Low and moderate income persons who may apply directly for services o Low and moderate income areas o Non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations o For profit businesses 11
CDBG Income Limits FY 2017 MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME $73,400 1 PERSON 2 PERSON 3 PERSON 4 PERSON 5 PERSON 6 PERSON 7 PERSON 8 PERSON EXTREMEL Y LOW- INCOME (30%) $15,400 $17,600 $20,420 $24,600 $28,780 $32,960 $37,140 $41,320 VERY LOW- INCOME (50%) $25,700 $29,400 $33,050 $36,700 $39,650 $42,600 $45,500 $48,450 LOW- INCOME (80%) $41,100 $47,000 $52,850 $58,700 $63,400 $68,100 $72,800 $77,500 Above are the 2017 Income Limits for Dallas, Texas. These are for Low-Income and Very Low-Income Families under the Housing Act of 1937 (effective June 2017). 12
CDBG Eligible Areas 13
CDBG Eligible Uses Homeownership Assistance Housing Rehabilitation Acquisition of Real Property Public Facilities and Improvements Per City Council policy, public improvement funds to nonprofit organizations must meet specific criteria. Public Services/Humans and Social Services (not to exceed 15% of grant) Special Economic Development Assistance to Private For-Profit Entities Planning and Program Oversight (not to exceed 20% of grant) 14
FY 2016-17 CDBG How current year funds are used 13% 4% 14% 11% 2% Public Services Housing Activities Economic Development Public Improvements Planning & Program Oversight Fair Housing 56% 15
HOME The purpose of HOME funds is to provide, develop, support, produce and expand the supply of decent and affordable housing Ensure fair housing opportunities to citizens of Dallas regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, familial status or sexual orientation Serve low and very low-income persons In FY 2016-17 o 275+ housing units created and/or rehabilitated o 120 new first-time homebuyers 16
HOME Eligibility Eligibility is based on specific program requirements May include: Non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations Developers Low-income individuals seeking financial assistance to purchase a home 17
HOME Eligible Uses Mortgage assistance for purchase of single family homes for low-income persons Rehabilitation and acquisition of multi-family and single-family homes New construction 18
FY 2016-17 HOME How are current year funds used? 19.5% CHDO Development Loans 3.4% CHDO Operating Assistance 48.5% HOME Program Administration 10.0% Mortgage Assistance Program Housing Development Loan Program 18.6% 19
ESG The purpose of ESG funds is to prevent homelessness and to assist those already homeless o In FY 2016-17, over 4,680 individuals and families were served 20
ESG Eligibility To qualify for assistance individuals must be homeless or at great risk of becoming immediately homeless Individuals cannot receive funds directly, must apply through a contracted organization Nonprofit agencies, 501(c)(3) required 21
ESG Eligible Uses Direct services to unsheltered individuals and families on the street, in parks, abandoned buildings, etc. Services include crisis counseling, case management, emergency health services and transportation Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Rehabilitation and renovation of buildings to be used as emergency shelters Operational costs for emergency shelters Direct services to clients in shelters, including: case management, employment assistance, job training, drug treatment, legal assistance, child care, dental/health care, psychiatric services and medications 22
ESG Eligibility * Note: Combined total of Activities 1 and 2 can not exceed 60% of total grant allocation. 23
FY 2016-17 ESG How are current year funds used? and Street Outreach 24
HOPWA The purpose of HOPWA funds is to provide housing and/or supportive services to individuals with AIDS, persons who are HIV positive and their families o 1,036 individuals and families served in FY 2016-17 25
HOPWA Eligibility Eligible beneficiaries are low income persons with AIDS, individuals living with HIV, and their families Individuals cannot receive funds directly, must apply through a contracted organization Nonprofit agencies, 501(c)(3) required 26
HOPWA Eligible Uses Housing information Resource identification Acquisition and repair of facilities to provide housing and services New single room occupancy construction Rental assistance Support services Health care Operational costs for community homes 27
FY 2016-17 HOPWA How current year funds are used 28
Process for Budgeting Consolidated Plan Funds January 4 to February 13 Public Input Meetings February 28 Deadline for citizen comment forms March Community Development Commission (CDC) reviews City Manager s recommended budget April CDC recommends budget and amendments to City Council 29
Process for Budgeting Consolidated Plan Funds April & May City Council review of budget May Preliminary adoption by City Council May & June Public review o o 30 day comment period Public hearing before City Council June Final adoption by City Council August Submit plan to HUD October Implement plan 30
How do citizens participate in the development of the Consolidated Plan and the Consolidated Plan Budget development process? 31
Citizen Participation Verbal comments by appearing in person to speak before Community Development Commission at monthly meeting or before City Council at public hearings Written comments by submission of comment form 32
Citizen Comments Citizens may complete a comment form to identify potential uses not currently in the Consolidated Plan Online http://dallascityhall.com/departments/budget/communitydevelopment In-Person at: Comment forms received by February 28 will be considered in the development of the FY 2018-19 Annual Action Plan Budget Submission of a Comment Form does not guarantee funding 33
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