New Castle County, Department of Community Services Consolidated Five Year Plan for 2015-2020 November 13, 2014 Bear Library November 14, 2014 Multi-Purpose Room In Conjunction with the Action Plan Funding Proposal July 1, 2015 June 30, 2016
Five Year Consolidated Plan 2015 2020 and Annual 2015 2016 Welcome Sophia Hanson, General Manager Five Year Consolidated Plan Karen Brean, Brean and Associates Review of Housing and Non Housing Priorities Carrie Casey, CD&H Manager Funding Sources and Annual Performance Report Nicole Waters, CDBG/ESG Program Manager Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG) Program Nicole Waters, CDBG/ESG Program Manager HOME Investment Partnerships Program Vincent Garlick, HOME Administrator Review of Grant Application Requirements Nicole Waters Questions and Small Group Discussion
What is a Five Year Consolidated Plan? Required for CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA funding Covers the period July 1, 2015 thru June 30, 2020 Process: Stakeholder consultation (public agencies, private organizations, public housing authority, etc.) Housing and homeless needs assessment Housing market analysis Strategic plan local priorities Annual action plan proposed activities for FFY 2015 Citizen participation public hearings, comment period
Consolidated Plan Goals Increase Homeownership Opportunities Promote Decent Affordable Housing Strengthen Communities Ensure Equal Opportunity in Housing Expand Economic Opportunities
2015-2020 Consolidated Plan Basic Eligibility Housing Rehabilitation Homeownership Assistance Public Facilities and Improvements Blight Removal/Demolition/site preparation Code Enforcement Economic Development Acquisition and Disposition of Real Property Public Services
2010-2015 Consolidated Plan Non-Housing Priorities Public Services Strengthen Communities Delivery of quality public services with emphasis on youth, the elderly and people with disabilities Support programs that provide economic opportunities specifically programs that encourage redevelopment and economic opportunities Types of Programs include employment, crime prevention, child care, health, drug abuse education, fair housing, energy conservation, welfare or recreational activities Must be a new service or an increased level of an existing services Limited to 15% of CDBG grant amount in aggregate 6
INELIGIBLE activities NO political activities NO construction of housing units by a unit of local government NO operation and maintenance of public facilities/improvements NO general gov t expenses including construction of general government buildings NO purchase of equipment NO direct income payments
Meeting National Objectives Each activity must meet one of the THREE NATIONAL OBJECTIVES 1. Benefit low- and moderate-income persons (at least 70% of grant amount) 2. Prevent or eliminate blight (not more than 30% of grant amount) 3. Meet urgent needs when health and welfare are threatened
FY 2016 Funding State of Delaware CDBG funds: $1,900,000 HOME funds: $3,020,000 ESG funds: $182,000 HOPWA funds: $247,000 All amounts are estimates
FY 2016 Funding New Castle County CDBG funds: $2,106,344 HOME funds: $750,252 ESG funds: $170,495 All amounts are estimates
Schedule for preparation and submission of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan Public needs hearings November 12-14 Stakeholder consultation November 12-14 Online surveys open until November 23, 2014 Deadline for submission of local CDBG, HOME, ESG applications December 15, 2014 Review / selection of CDBG, HOME, ESG projects for FY 2015 March/April 2015 Consolidated Plan placed on public display Final public hearings April 2015 Local approval early May 2015 Submission of CP and Annual Plan to HUD May 15, 2015 FFY 2015 Federal Program Year begins July 1, 2015
For more Information Consolidated Plan 2015-2020 Delaware State Housing Authority Marlena Gibson Director of Policy & Planning 18 The Green Dover, DE 19901 302.739.4263 Marlena@destatehousing.com New Castle County Nicole Waters Housing Management Analyst Division of Community Development & Housing James H. Gilliam Building 77 Reads Way New Castle, DE 19720 302.395.5660 Nwaters@nccde.org
2015-2020 Consolidated Plan New Castle County Program Year 2015-2016 Priority Geographic Areas for Public Service Allocation HUD Low/Mod Areas HIP Census Tracts Blueprint Communities Neighborhood Stabilization Program areas *a list of all eligible census tracts are included in the application
Funding Sources Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG) HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Funds are from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Evaluation Report July 1, 2013 June 30, 2014 $4,456,304.75 was expended on Housing and Community Development Programs Summary of Expenditures, July 1, 2013 June 30, 2014 CDBG Housing and Community Development $2,449,914.09 Activities HOME Housing Activities $1,713,647.70 ESG Homeless Support $197,062.96 Down payment / Settlement Loans from Non-federal $19,362.00 Sources Homeowner Incentive Program (HIP) Down payment $5,290.00 Loans Senior Home Repair Loan Program $71,028.00 GRAND TOTAL ALL EXPENDITURES $4,456,304.75
Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Evaluation Report 4,000 3,500 Income Data for 3,643 Served 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 Total All Activities Extremely Low Low Moderate 500 0 89% percent earned less than 50% of median income
Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Evaluation Report Race, Hispanic Ethnicity, and Head of Household Status for 3,643 Persons Served: July 1, 2013 June 30, 2014 5,500 5,000 4,500 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 Total All Activities Black White Other Races Hispanic Ethnicity Female-headed HH
HUD INCOME GUIDELINES Effective December 2013 Family Size Less than 30% median income Extremely Low Less than 50% median income = Low Less than 80% median income = Moderate 1 $16,600 $27,600 $44,150 2 $18,950 $31,550 $50,450 4 $23,650 $39,400 $63,050 6 $27,450 $45,750 $73,150 8 $31,250 $52,050 $83,250 Clients Served Must Qualify under HUD Income Guidelines and Must Reside in New Castle County outside of Wilmington and Newark City Limits
CDBG Proposal Committee Evaluation Criteria Area to be served is an identified priority area Directly Benefit Lower Income Persons or Households (whose income is at or below 80% AMI) Adequately show project leverage and partnership with other agencies Project/program solvent with positive service history and adequate capacity Sustainability is the project able to sustain services without future years funding Project completion within one year Past Performance expenditures and compliance Project impact is measurable and significant
NCC Emergency Solutions Grant Program FY 2016Allocation Rapid re-housing housing relocation and stabilization services; and/or Rapid re-housing tenant based rental assistance Shelter Operations (no more than $100,000 will be available)
ESG Population Eligibility Rapid Rehousing Programs Meet the definition of literally homeless (Category 1, 4 under the Homeless Definition Final Rule) Initial evaluations required for all households Must be a household below 30% AMI at annual re-evaluation No more than 24 months of assistance can be provided
Eligible Criteria for Rapid Re-housing Programs Persons defined as homeless under the following categories will be eligible for rapid re-housing assistance: Category 1 - Literally Homeless; or Category 4 - Fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence and live in an emergency shelter or other place described in Category 1 * See previous slide for full definition
ESG Target Population Families Veterans Recently released incarcerated (90 days or less) Disabled individuals
HOME PROGRAM Typical Partners * State governments * Local governments and consortia * Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) * Sub-recipients * Developers, owners and sponsors * Private lenders * Third-party contractors
HOME PROGRAM Eligible Costs * New construction * Rehabilitation * Reconstruction * Conversion * Site improvements * Acquisition of property * Acquisition of vacant land * Demolition * Relocation costs * Refinancing * Capitalization of project reserves * Project-related soft costs
HOME PROGRAM Eligible Forms of Subsidy * Interest bearing loans or advances * Deferred loans (forgivable or repayable) * Non-interest-bearing loans or advances * Grants * Interest subsidies * Equity investments * Loan guarantees & loan guarantee accounts
HOME Program Updates Preliminary Award Contingent on obtaining financing, completing environmental review etc. Preliminary Awards are not commitments!!
HOME Program Updates The HOME application has been updated to include the following worksheets: Checklist of Federal & Fair Housing Requirements Site & Neighborhood Standards Certification Document Development Budget Construction Budget Annual Operating Budget
FUNDING APPLICATION Checklist of Submission Requirements 1. Application Cover Sheet (Page 9) 2. Budget Worksheet (Page 10) 3. Board of Directors Resolution (Page 11) 4. IRS W-9 Request for Taxpayer ID (Page 12) 5. IRS 501(c) (3) Status Letter 6. Type of Project (Page 13) 7. Program Description (Page 15) 8. Beneficiaries (Page 17)
FUNDING APPLICATION Checklist of Submission Requirements continued 9. Certification of Incorporation 10. Current Board of Directors 11. Financial Most Recent Audit or Financial Statement (over $500,000 in federal funding requires single audit) 12. Valid Insurance Documentation 13. HOME Project Sheets 14. DUNS Number 15. If Construction, Preliminary Construction Plans and Specifications, Itemized Cost Estimate from Contractor and Source and Use statement
ESG Application Process *please note ESG has a separate application* The following must be included for your ESG application to be considered complete: Application Cover Sheet page 16 Summary of Funds Requested - page 17 Application Narrative page 18 ESG Annual Report page 21 Matching Funds Table page 23 Methods of Involving Homeless Persons page 24 Required Attachments Checklist page 25
Application deadline is December 15, 2014, 4:00 pm. Applications will be available online at www.nccde.org/community-development-housing by noon on November 14, 2014 Applications should be submitted to New Castle County, Department of Community Services, James H. Gilliam Building, 77 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720 Applications will be time and date stamped and a receipt will be given No Applications will be accepted beyond that time or at any other location
Consolidated Five Year Plan July 1, 2015 June 30, 2020 Key Dates September 8, 2014 October 14, 2014 November 14, 2014 November 12, 13, 14, and 17 November 23, 2014 December 15, 2014 January 2015 Delaware Housing Needs Assessment is released Housing and Community Needs Survey becomes available online NCC Fall Public Hearing/Funding Proposal Distribution/Review of Annual Performance Report Public Meetings in Dover, Georgetown, New Castle & Wilmington Housing and Community Needs Survey closes NCC Funding Application Deadline Prepare Five Year Consolidated Plan
Consolidated Five Year Plan July 1, 2015 June 30, 2020 Key Dates March 2015 Tentative Date for Funding Award Notification March 2015 April 2015 April 2015 April 2015 May 15, 2015 July 2015 Draft Availability Published-Consolidated Plan One Year Action Plan for 7/1/15 6/30/16. Public Comment Period Opens Spring Public Meetings County Council Resolution End of Comment Period Submission of Plan to HUD Five Year Plan/ One Year Action Plan Begins
Additional Proposal Application Information If a proposal is accepted, it is possible that the approved funding level will be different from that requested. Be prepared to adjust your beneficiaries projection to align with your approved funding level. In accordance with 24 C.F.R. Part 58.22, if proposal is accepted, agencies must refrain from undertaking any physical activities or choice limiting actions until New Castle County has approved the project s environmental review.
Questions? Technical Assistance Needed? Please Contact CD&H Staff Carrie Casey, CD&H Manager (302) 395-5616 ccasey@nccde.org Vincent Garlick, HOME Administrator (302) 395-5673 vlgarlick@nccde.org Nicole Waters, Program Analyst CDBG/ESG (302) 395-5644 nwaters@nccde.org Fran Lucia, Budget and Procedures Analyst (302) 395-5695 fjlucia@nccde.org
Public Input your opinion matters! In your community, what are the primary housing and community development needs? How can these needs be quantified and documented?