HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 02-01-2011 - 6aORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: February 1, 2011
Action Agenda
Item No. (o -- Q
SUBJECT: Oran a County Consolidated Housing Plan Update
DEPARTMENT: Housing, Human Rights and PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) Yes
Community Development
ATTACHMENT(S):
Executive Summary INFORMATION CONTACT:
Application Form Tara L. Fikes, ext 2490
PURPOSE: To receive comments from the public regarding the housing and non-housing
needs to be included in the Annual Update of the 2010-2015 Consolidated Housing Plan for
Housing and Community Development Programs in Orange County and proposed uses of
2011-2012 HOME funds.
BACKGROUND: In May 2010, a Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development
Programs in Orange County was developed and approved by the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD). This document details the housing needs of very low income,
low income and moderate-income families and special population groups in addition to outlining
the strategies and plans for addressing those needs.
Each year, local communities are required to reassess the needs of the community. This public
hearing provides an opportunity for residents, public agencies and other interested parties to
provide input into the Annual Update. In addition, the public is asked to comment on proposed
uses of an estimated $733,100 in 2011-2012 HOME funds. Information regarding actual
Congressional allocation is not available at this time. Eligible HOME Program activities include:
acquisition; new construction; housing rehabilitation; and rental assistance. An application form
has been designed for agencies interested in accessing HOME funds for local housing projects.
A copy of the application is attached to this abstract as information. The deadline for completing
this application form is February 28, 2011. The HOME Program Review Committee will then
review the applications received and make recommendations regarding funding for
consideration by the local elected officials in late March 2011.
In order to inform the general public of this opportunity and encourage participation, notices
have been placed in the Chapel Hill Herald and sent to local non-profit agencies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Orange County HOME Consortium expects to receive an allocation
of $733,100 in HOME Program funds for 2010-2011.
RECOMMENDATION (S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive comments from
the public as additional information.
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Orange County, NC
FY 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan
Executive Summary
The Executive Summary is required. Include the objectives and outcomes identi>'ted
in the plan and an evaluation of past performance.
Orange County 5-Year Strategic Plan Executive Summary:
The Strategic Consolidated Plan is a document that provides information concerning
how the Orange County Consortium plans to address certain important housing and
community development needs of its low and moderate income residents during the
next five years. The Orange County Consortium is comprised of Orange County, the
Town of Chapel Hill, the Town of Hillsborough, and the Town of Carrboro. This Plan
describes the priorities that the Consortium will emphasize when using federal grant
programs funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
[HUD]: the Community Development Block Grant [CDBG] Program and the Home
Investment Partnerships Act [HOME] Program. The Plan must be submitted to HUD
by May 14, 2010, and will provide guidance for activities to be selected and
undertaken in the federal Fiscal Years of 2010-2015. This Plan will be administered
by the Orange County Department of Housing and Community Development, as lead
entity for the Consortium.
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the CDBG and HOME Programs in Orange County and the Towns of
Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and Carrboro is to enhance the quality of life for the low to
moderate income residents by: 1) providing decent and affordable housing for low to
moderate income households, including affordable rentals for <30% AMI residents;
2) provide housing and services for homeless populations with special needs; and 3)
increase the capacity of public facilities and services for non-profit organizations in
an efficient, responsive, and non-discriminating manner through organizational
partnerships, available resources, and innovative approaches.
How was the Plan developed?
• Extensive research into the needs of low and moderate income Orange
County residents
• Interviews of County officials and leaders of community organizations to
determine the most pressing community needs
• Surveys submitted by Orange County citizens describing their perceptions of
the community
• Public meetings held to gather input from citizens
• Consultation of a broad range of prior research, from Orange County's 10-
Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness to Orange Water and Sewer
Authority's Long-Range Water Supply Plan, and many others
Schedule of Public Meetings:
In developing this Plan, three public meetings were held in two different locations
within the County in order to give citizens and community leaders an opportunity to
share their perceptions and concerns regarding community needs.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Orange County Southern Human Services Center
2501 Homestead Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
2:00 PM
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Orange County Southern Human Services Center
2501 Homestead Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
6:00 PM
Tuesday, April 7, 2010
Orange County Public Library
137 Margaret Lane
Hillsborough, NC 27278
6:00 PM
Orange County Consortium's Strategic Consolidated Plan Goals:
The following presentation utilizes a performance-driven approach to outline the
Consortium's strategy for housing and community development over the next five
year planning period. This approach includes identifying goals, objectives and
strategies; determining what resources are necessary to achieve these goals;
analyzing and evaluating performance data; and using that data to drive
improvements in organization. All objectives and performance indicators are based
on a five-year time frame.
Goal 1 - Provide Decent and Affordable Housing for Lower-Income
Households
This goal includes retaining existing affordable housing stock, increasing the
availability of affordable permanent housing in standard condition without
discrimination, providing affordable rental housing and providing affordable housing
that is accessible to job opportunities.
Priority Needs
1.1 Low income (< 80% AMI) homeowners that live in substandard housing
1.2 Rental units for low income (<60°lo AMI) residents
1.3 Low income (<80°!o AMI) homeowners that do not have indoor plumbing or
adequate connections to existing public water and sewer systems
1.4 Low income (60-80% AMI) renters that are potential homebuyers
1.5 Very low income (<60% AMI) homeownership
1.6 Eliminate barriers to affordable housing
1.7 Extremely Low income (<30% AMI) renters looking for affordable rental
housing
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Goal 2 -Provide Housing and Services for Homeless Populations
This goal includes assisting homeless persons to obtain services and housing, and
assisting persons at risk of becoming homeless.
Priority Needs
2.1 Service-enriched transitional housing for homeless persons
2.2 Reduce Chronic Homelessness
2.3 Increase Employment
2.4 Prevent Homelessness
2.5 Increase Access to Services
2.6 Increase Public Participation in Ending Homelessness
Goal 3 -Provide Housing and Services for Special Needs Populations
This goal includes assisting persons with special needs in obtaining supportive
housing and in accessing a continuum of services specific to their unique needs.
Priority Needs
3.1 Service-enriched housing for persons with special needs
3.2 Continuum of services for special populations including older adults, disabled,
mentally ill, persons with AIDS and at-risk youth
Goal 4 -Increase Capacity and Scope of Public Services.
This priority of the Consolidated Plan is to increase the capacity and scope of public
services for low and moderate income families and individuals. The needs of
residents with limited incomes for a unique variety of public services can be acute.
Consolidated Plan funding will be used to leverage other resources to provide needed
services.
Priority Need
4.1 Increase capacity and expand the scope of Public Services in order to reach out
to more low-to-moderate income residents.
How will the Orange County Consortium accomplish these goals?
By drawing upon financial resources available to the Consortium through HUD and by
instituting or strengthening partnerships with County departments, municipalities,
and nonprofit organizations, the Consortium will have sufficient resources available
to accomplish the Plan goals.
The following table provides a conservative estimate of the total amount of funding
that is expected to be available through HUD over the course of the five years
covered by this Plan. The estimates for CDBG and HOME are based on 80% of the
current FY 2010 funding level, multiplied by five (to arrive at a cumulative five-year
figure). CDBG and HOME Program Income estimates are based on 80% of the
projections listed in the Consortium's 2009 Annual Action Plan. The estimate for
HOME Matching Funds is 25% (the minimum amount of match required) of the five-
year HOME estimate.
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Grant Program Amount
CDBG (Town of Chapel Hill)* $2,533,620
CDBG Program Income** $29,352
HOME (Orange County Consortium)* $2,913,108
HOME Program Income** $204,232
HOME Matching Funds* $728,277
TOTAL $6,408,589
* 80% of FY 2010 allocations for the next 5 years
** 80% of average program income over the past 5 years
Strategic partners who will assist in the implementation and management of the Plan
include the following:
• The Orange County Housing and Chapel Hill Training & Outreach
Community Development Agency
Department
• Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA
• The Chapel Hill Planning Department
• Inter-Church Council Housing
• The Town of Chapel Hill Department Corporation
of Housing
• Housing far New Hope
• Chapel Hill Police Department
• ARC of North Carolina
• The Town of Carrboro
• The Hillsborough Planning
Department
• The Town of Hillsborough
• The Community Home Trust
• Habitat for Humanity of Orange
County
• Community Alternatives for
Supportive Abodes (CASA)
• InterFaith Council for Social Service
• Orange Congregations in Mission
• The Joint Orange-Chatham
Community Action Agency
• EmPOWERment, Inc.
• USDA/Rural Development
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What are the basic conditions defining housing and community development
needs in Orange County?
The 2006 - 2008 Census estimates the total population of Orange County at
124,168. The racial makeup of the County was 76.21% White, 12.99% Black/African
American, 0.37% American Indian and/or Alaskan Native, 5.66% Asian, and 2.86%
some other race; the American Community Survey did not estimate the size of the
Hispanic or Latino populations. Historical trends in Orange County's racial makeup
between 1990 and 2008 are depicted in the Table on the next page.
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Sources: Census 1990 Summary Tape File 1, Census 2000 Summary File 1, and 2006-2008 American
Community Survey 3-year estimates
While recent economic conditions have caused home prices to fall in many parts of
the United States, the housing market downturn is having only minimal effects on
Orange County relative to other regions. As reported in the February 2009 issue of
The Triang/e Business Journal, "The Triangle's housing market continues to be
among the best in the country in terms of prices, according to a new batch of federal
data. The Federal Housing Finance Agency says home prices in the Raleigh-Cary area
increased by 2.96 percent in 2008. That ranks the Raleigh metropolitan area 18th
best in the country. The Durham-Chapel Hill area also fared well, placing 28th with
home-price growth of 2.15 percent for the 12 months ending Dec. 31. Nationally,
FHFA says, home prices fell by 4.5 percent in 20081." Based on these and other
indicators in the housing market, it appears as though the foreclosure crisis in
America has had little impact on home sales prices [on average] in Orange County.
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Orange Avg. Listing Median Sales
County ZIP Price Price
Code Week ending Date range: Dec
March 24 '09-Feb'10
27231 $257,362 $134,500
27510 $258,003 $243,000
27278 $333,747 $159,000
27243 $442,601 $185,000
27516 $442,689 $314,000
27514 $466,650 $300,000
27517 $573,211 $235,000
Average:
ZIPS $396,323 $224,357
Source: Trulia Real Estate Search
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In Chapel Hill and Carrboro, the number of rental units far exceeds the number of
units occupied by homeowners. This is likely attributable to the large population of
UNC-Chapel Hill students living in the Chapel Hill and Carrboro areas. Approximately
38% of the 49,289 housing units in Orange County are available as rental units, as
determined by the 2000 Census. Using 2007 American Community Survey data,
HUD determined the 2010 fair market rents (which establish the rent ceiling for the
HOME Program and are generally considered to represent rents affordable to
moderate-income households) for Orange County to be $542 for an efficiency
apartment, $742 fora 1-bedroom, $832 fora 2-bedroom, $1,087 fora 3-bedroom,
and $1,172 for a four bedroom unit. CHAS data indicates that, of the County's total
occupied rental units, only 26.7% paid rent at a rate of less than 20% of the tenant
household's income; 43.3% or renter households paid rent in an amount greater
than 35% of the household's income, indicating a high degree of cost burden. In
order to ease this burden, additional rental units, affordable to households with low
and moderate incomes, are needed.
2006-2008 American Community Survey data reported that 15,318 people in Orange
County (14.2%) had incomes below the poverty level-an increase of 3,576 people
since 1990. Based on 2000 Census data, 6.2% of families and 14.1% of the total
population in Orange County fell below the poverty line. Of all children under the age
of 18, 9.0% lived in poverty while 7.4% of all County residents aged 65 or greater
had income below the poverty level. Families living below the poverty level were
more common in Chapel Hill and Hillsborough, but Carrboro showed a significantly
higher percentage of individuals in poverty compared with all other Orange County
municipalities.
In addition to housing problems, persons living in poverty often have other social
service needs. Many of them lack the basic skills necessary to obtain and hold decent
jobs. Some of them are single mothers who need affordable childcare while they
seek or maintain jobs. Others need treatment for medical or substance abuse
problems. Many of those living below the poverty level are children who would
benefit from special programs to address their educational, recreational and self-
esteem issues. The sheer number and variety of problems faced by people living in
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poverty often have a tendency to overwhelm even the most capable and determined
people, creating a phenomenon of cyclical, generational poverty.
The high costs of homeownership in Orange County and the limited supply of safe,
affordable rental housing continue to be major challenges for low-income families.
Rental households face serious challenges with high cost, inadequate supply, and
competition with university students for limited housing stock. Access to
transportation or to communities that are practically walkable also presents a
difficulty, particularly outside Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
How will the Orange County Consortium address the community's needs for
decent, affordable housing?
The Consortium will address these needs by partnering with local non-profit agencies
such as:
• Community Home Trust is a housing development corporation, whose operating
budget is funded by Orange County, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and Carrboro. The
organization utilizes the land trust model for homeownership to create
permanently affordable housing opportunities for Orange County residents.
• Habitat for Humanity of Orange County is a strong local affiliate of the national
organization.
• InterFaith Council for Social Service (IFC) operates a homeless shelter and is a
chief advocate for the homeless population. IFC also offers a program to prevent
homelessness through financial assistance to families that are at risk of losing
their permanent housing.
• Orange Congregations in Mission serves northern Orange County, offering
programs that prevent homelessness through financial assistance to families that
are at risk of losing their permanent housing.
• The Joint Orange-Chatham Community Action Agency is a local community action
agency offering a wide variety of rehabilitation, weatherization, counseling and
financial assistance to very low-income families.
• EmPOWERment, Inc. is a community development corporation that promotes
models of community building, problem solving and social action to mobilize low-
income communities to build shared vision and power for community change.
• Inter-Church Council Housing Corporation operates two apartment complexes in
Chapel Hill with a combined 79 units of housing for low and moderate income
families.
• Community Alternatives for Supportive Abodes builds and manages high-quality,
affordable accessible housing in NC in order to create opportunities for citizens to
achieve successful living.
Over the next five years, the Consortium will strive to achieve the following goals:
New affordable housing units developed:
Existing owner homes rehabilitated:
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Existing owner homes assisted with emergency repairs: 20
Affordable Rental Housing Developed or Acquired: 30
First-time homebuyers assisted: 15
Transitional Housing Funded: 2
How will Orange County address the needs of people who are homeless?
The Orange County 10-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness includes Orange
County and the Towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Through the combined efforts of elected officials, service providers, business leaders,
government agencies, and the citizens of Orange County, chronic homelessness in
Orange County will end within 10 years. Current and future efforts to serve the
needs of all homeless individuals and homeless families will continue to be supported
toward the goal of pursuing permanent housing.
Goa/s of the Orange County Ten Year P/an to End Chronic Homelessness:
Goal 1: Reduce Chronic Homelessness
Goal 2: Increase Employment
Goal 3: Prevent Homelessness
Goal 4: Increase Access to Services
Goal 5: Increase Public Participation in Ending Homelessness
Homeless Point-in-Time Counts conducted on January 27, 2010:
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How will the Town of Chapel Hill address the community's needs for public
services?
The Town employs a comprehensive strategy related to Community Development
Block Grant funding, recognizing that simultaneous investments in housing, facilities,
infrastructure, and services are necessary in order to truly improve the living
environment for low- and moderate-income residents. Continued investment in each
of these areas will ensure a vital and comprehensive strategy for serving Chapel
Hill's low- and moderate-income residents for years to come. The community's
needs for public facilities and public services can generally be divided into four
categories: 1) public facilities; 2) infrastructure; 3) public services; and 4) economic
development.
The Town of Chapel Hill currently offers superior public facilities, however, these
facilities must be continually updated, renovated, and expanded to meet the
changing needs of a growing population. Because of the current availability of other
fund sources for such needs, the Town assigns low priority to all public facility
needs.
Recognizing the value of an infrastructure that is ready to meet the needs and
challenges of the future, that will deliver essential services to residents of all income
levels, and that provides citizens access to all the County and region have to offer,
the Town assigns a medium priority to all infrastructure needs.
Considering the full range of community development needs and their respective
demands on the Town's limited resources, the Town of Chapel Hill places a high
priority on all public service needs.
Broad support of the Town's economic development initiatives underscores their
importance to the local economy, but also frees some resources for investment in
other community development needs. The Town of Chapel Hill assigns low priority
to all economic development needs.
Specifically, the Town of Chapel Hill proposes the following strategies to address the
community's needs for public services:
- Strengthen partnerships with non-profits and other related associations
(community building, education, family services, etc.)
- Promote public services opportunities for area low-income residents
- Build community capacity and better coordinate services through the regular
dissemination of information. Examples may include Community Development
Day workshops, self-help workshops, activity updates, etc.
How will the Orange County Consortium assist people with special needs?
Generally, subpopulations with special needs (older adults, people with disabilities,
mental illness, or AIDS, and at-risk youth) are in need of supportive housing and
services. Programs that would meet these objectives (substance abuse services,
handicapped services, youth centers, youth services, senior centers, and senior
services) are all given medium priority by the Consortium.
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The Orange Person Chatham Area Program provides services to people of all ages
who require mental health, developmental disability, or substance abuse treatment
services. This local governmental agency also assists individuals in maintaining their
jobs and housing.
Services to seniors, including social and cultural programs, are provided through
three senior centers located in the County [two operated by Orange County, one by
Chapel Hill]. Additionally, the Orange County Department of Aging provides a
comprehensive array of services to seniors aged 55 and older. These include support
groups, transportation, eldercare programs, trips, social opportunities, and wellness
programs.
At-risk youth may receive assistance with tutoring, academic coaching, reading, and
mentoring through various programs offered through service agencies funded
through the Town of Chapel Hill's CDBG public service funding.
Specifically, the Consortium proposes the following strategies to assist people with
special needs:
- Promote and make public service funds available to agencies that serve identified
special populations
- Partner with other funding agencies to encourage the development of transitional
housing (SROs, group homes) that is service-enriched
- Continue to strengthen partnership with local service providers
- Support applications for federal supportive housing funds
- Provide property acquisition funding to eligible non-profits and for-profits to
develop permanent housing for those with special needs
Strategic Plan
Due every five years and no less than 45 days prior to the start of the grantee's
Fiscal Year start date. HUD does not accept plans between August 15 and November
15.
Orange County HOME Consortium Response:
The goals and objectives for Orange County are as follows:
Goals:
The goa/s and objectives of the Orange County HOME
Consortium - to include the Towns of Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and
Carrboro -are to enhance the qua/ity of life for /ow to moderate income
residents by;
^ Providing Decent and Affordab/e Housing for Low to Moderate Income
Households, including Affordab/e Rentals for <30% AMI Residents
^ Providing Housing and Services for Homeless Populations
^ Providing Housing and Services for Residents with Special Needs
^ Increasing the scope of Public Services for Low-Income residents
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in an efficient, responsive, and non-discriminating manner through
organizational partnerships, available resources, and innovative
approaches.
The 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan provides the guidelines for implementation of the
above stated goals. It outlines the structure that will be used to meet the priority
goals for the five year period 2010 - 2015.
The FY 2010-2011 Annual Action Plan establishes the specific projects to be funded
through the CDBG and HOME programs. The funded activities collectively address the
three goals identified in the Five Year Consolidated Plan.
This five-year Strategic Plan for housing and community development is the result of
an extensive needs assessment and community outreach process by Orange County
and the Town of Chapel Hill. By gathering and applying a wide variety of research
data and community input, this comprehensive approach to housing and community
revitalization was developed. This plan outlines the goals and priorities serving as the
overall framework for the five-year strategy.
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Table of Contents
GENERAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................... iii
DETAILED APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................vi
CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED WITH THIS APPLICATION .................................................... vii
APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS ..................................................................1
Section 1: APPLICANT AND PROJECT OVERVIEW .......................................................................................1
Section 2: PROJECT DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................2
Section 3: PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS ............................................................................................6
Section 4: PROJECT BUDGET AND PRO-FORMA .....................:.................................................................7
Section 5: AGENCY DESCRIPTION ..............................................................................................................8
Section 6: DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST .............................................................9
Section 7: ATTACHMENTS .......................................................................................................................10
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GENERAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
WHICH FORM SHOULD 1 FILL OUT (Non-construction vs, Construction)?
This form is to apply for federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) or HOME funds for
construction projects. (Please note: There is a separate application for non-construction projects.)
Construction projects include:
• New housing construction
• Housing rehabilitation
• Commercial construction or rehabilitation
• Construction or improvement of public facilities
• Infrastructure development/site improvements
• Predevelopment costs
• Property acquisition
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CDBG and HOME FUNDS?
Please see Attachment 1 for a description of the Community Development Block Grant and HOME
Programs. If in doubt, please contact Town of Chapel Hill or Orange County staff.
There is some overlap with the programs; here are a few guidelines:
• CDBG assistance is limited to projects within the Town of Chapel Hill's "Extra-Territorial
Jurisdiction" (ETJ);
• HOME funds may be used anywhere in Orange County (Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, or
Orange County);
• Non-housing projects can only use CDBG funds;
• New housing construction can only use HOME funds (except for designated Community Based
Development Organizations which may use CDBG funds for new housing construction in Chapel
Hill).
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
CDBG applicants must be:
• Non-profit agencies with a primary purpose of providing housing, human services, or economic
development services; or
• Locai government or public agency.
HOME applicants must be:
• Non-profit agencies orfor-profit corporations applying through a member government; or
• Consortium member governments.
"Non-profit" means having a 501c(3) tax exemption notice from the IRS. All applicants must
demonstrate a track record of continuous, active, and relevant operation for at least two (2) years.
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INCOME ELIGIBILITY
In general, all projects must benefit persons with a household income below 80% of the area median
income adjusted for family size. Please see Attachment 2 for current income limits.
GRANT PERIOD
The funding period begins on July 1, 2011. Costs incurred before that date and before a
Performance/Development Agreement has been executed cannot be reimbursed.
FEDERAL REGULATIONS FOR`CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Construction projects must comply with federal rules for the following: environmental review; "Davis
Bacon" wage rates; real property acquisition; contract procurement; equal employment opportunity;
lead-based paint; fair housing; conflict of interest; and (for large projects} HUD Section 3 economic
opportunity. Please also note that the intention to use federal funds for a project triggers federal
acquisition and relocation regulations affecting real estate purchase.
PROJECT REPORTING AND MONITORING
Recipients of CDBG and HOME funds are required to submit written progress reports to the funding
agency on a monthly or quarterly basis, depending on the nature and phase of the project. Required
information may include the following: progress toward achieving performance goals; description of
activities/challenges; revisions of timelines/budgets; and other relevant information. Information may
also be required about marketing activities, project income, and the home buyers and/or tenants of
assisted projects.
Funded projects will be monitored for progress and performance, financial and administrative
management, and compliance with the terms of Performance/Development Agreements. Monitoring
may involve site and/or office visit(s).
ORIENTATION. MEETING
All new CDBG subrecipients will be asked to attend an orientation meeting (held in June of 2011) prior
t'o the start of the funding year. This meeting is mandatory for all new subrecipients, and some
subrecipients who have received funding in the past may be asked to attend as well.
During the orientation meeting, subrecipients will learn about the requirements of the program and will
receive a draft of their Performance Agreements. subrecipients will also learn about the services that
are available through the Town, such as technical assistance and support.
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INVALID APPLICATIONS
Applications may be rejected without evaluation. Reasons may include:
1. Project clearly not eligible according to CDBG/HOME regulations;
2. Applicant has demonstrated poor past performance in carrying out government-funded
projects, or complying with federal regulations;
3. Applicant fails to provide financial audit or other required information; and
4. Incomplete applications, e.g. incomplete or missing sections.
PROJECT EVALUATION & FUNDS ALLOCATION
CDBG applications will be reviewed by Town of Chapel Hill staff and the recommendation for funding
will be approved by the Chapel Hill Town Council. HOME applications will be reviewed by the HOME
Program Review Committee consisting of an elected official and staff person from each participating
jurisdiction, and approved by the governing bodies of Orange County, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and
Hillsborough. Applications for both programs will be evaluated based on how well the proposed
projects fulfill the priorities in the 5-Year Consolidated Plan (see Attachment 3), whether they meet one
or more of the three National Objectives (CDBG only), the quality of the proposal, and the capacity of
the agency. In addition, the Town and County will seek citizen input through public hearings. See
Attachment 4 for a tentative schedule for development of the Community Development and HOME
Program plans.
Applicants should understand that this is a competitive application process for limited funding. There
may be applications for projects that satisfy many of the evaluation criteria but are not funded.
Successful applications may be funded for less than the amount requested.
Please be as accurate as possible in your application. If funds are awarded, information submitted in this
application will be used to develop a Performance Agreement for your project. Please notify staff of any
changes to your proposed project as soon as possible.
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DETAILED APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Submit an original and one copy of the full application by 5:00 PM on Monday. February 28.
2011.
CDBG Applications may be submitted by hand to the Chapel Hill Planning Department, Chapel
Hill Town Hall, Third Floor, or by mail to:
Loryn Clark, Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager
Town of Chapel Hill
405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
HOME Applications may be submitted by hand to the Housing and Community Development
Office, Orange County Richard L. Whitted Human Services Center, Second Floor, or by mail to:
Tara Fikes, Director
Orange County Housing, Human Rights and Community Development
P.O. Box 8181
300 West Tryon Street
Hillsborough, NC, 27278
• Electronic submission is not acceptable-please do not email or fax applications.
• Complete each question directly on the application form. Attachments should only be used to
provide supplemental information. The application form can be downloaded from the Town of
Chapel Hill or Orange County websites at: http://www.townofchapelhill.orb/index.asp?nid=344
or http://www.co.oran~e.nc.us/housing/index.asp
• Please clasp or clip together; do not use binders, covers or staples.
• Please read all questions and instructions carefully. The care that goes into accurately and
informatively completing this application is evidence of your agency's ability to manage the
complexities of CDBG and HOME program requirements.'
If you have questions about the eligibility of an activity or about the application, please contact:
• For CDBG, Loryn Clark at 968-2728, Iclark@townofchapelhill.or~
• For HOME, Tara Fikes at 245-2490, tfikes@co.oran~e.nc.us
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CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED WITH THIS APPLICATION
APPLICATION
Your organization must provide an ORIGINAL plus ONE COPY of the application, which consists of the
following sections:
^ Section I: Applicant and Project Overview
^ Section II: Project Description
^ Section III: Performance Measurements
^ Section IV: Project Budget and Pro-forma
^ Sedion V: Agency Description
Section VI: Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest
OTHER REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Please provide one copy of each of the following documents:
^ Current list of Board of Directors, including addresses, phone numbers, terms, and
relevant affiliations
^ Minutes of Board of Directors meeting authorizing the submittal of this
application
Please provide one copy of each of the following documents unless they are already on~le with the
Town or County (please check Town/County staff to ensure documents are on file):
^ Current Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation
^ IRS tax determination letter [501(c)(3)]
^ Most recent independent audit (including management letter if issued)
'.DOCUMENTS RECIUIRED AFTER AWARD
If your agency is awarded funding, before signing Performance/Development Agreements with the
Town/County, your agency must provide the following documents unless they are already on file with
the Town or County (please check Town/County staff to ensure documents are on file):
^ Personnel policies
^ Financial management procedures
^ Procurement policy
^ Conflict of interest policy
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APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
Town of Chapel Hill CDBG Program
Orange County HOME Program
Section I: APPLICANT AND PROJECT OVERVIEW
A. Applicant Information
Applicant Organization's Legal Name:
Primary Contact Person and Title:
Applicant Organization's Physical Address:
Applicant Organization's Mailing Address:
Telephone Number:
Email Address:
DUNS Number:
(Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. provides this number at no charge, and it is required for Federal funding recipients.)
B. Project Information
Project Name:
Total Project Cost:
Total Amount of Funds Requested:
Please specify the type and amount of funding requested: (Note: If applying for HOME and CDBG funds,
please indicate the amount requested from each source.)
CDBG: $ andlor ^ HOME: $
Proposed Use of Funds Requested (provide a concise description of proposed project):
Fax Number:
To the best of my knowledge and belief all information and data in this application are true and
current. The document has been duly authorized by the governing board of the applicant.
Signature:
Board Chairperson/Department Head Date
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Section 2: PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Please provide a thorough description of the project (by answering the "who," "what," "when," and
"where" questions about your project). Do not assume the reader knows anything about the project.
A. Project Name
1. Please provide the name of your project.
B. "Who„
1. Client Group. Who is the targeted client group, and what are their needs? What objective data can
you provide in evidence of these needs?
2. Client Demographics. Please complete the following tables to the best of your ability. Show actual or
estimated numbers of beneficiaries, not oercentaees, in each category. In general, you should count
households as the beneficiaries for housing programs and ersons for non-housing programs. Please see
Attachment 2 for the current income limits for the Durham-Chapel Hill MSA.
Note: Activities may benefit individuals and/or geographic areas. You may fill out one or more of these
tables, as appropriate.
Income Group* Number of Beneficiaries
X30% of the Areo Median Income (AMID
31 %-50% of AMl
51-80% of AMI
>80% of AMI
TOTAL
Special Needs Beneficiaries (if applicable)
Category Number of Beneficiaries
Disabled (not elderly)
Homeless
People with HIV/AIDS
TOTAL
CDBG Area Benefit Activities (Infrastructure and Public Facilities)*
Street Census Tract Block Group j Total Persons #LMI Persons
* If your agency has any questions about these designations, please contact the Town or County staff.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION CONTINUED
B. "Who" (continued)
3. Project Staff. Please provide names of staff, contractors, and/or volunteers that will be involved with
the project and describe their responsibilities with the project. (Optional: Attach resumes and/or job
descriptions):
C. "What"
1. Type of Activity. Please check the category under which your project falls.
^ Acquisition (for rental or homeownership)
^ Predevelopment costs
^ Infrastructure/site improvements
^ New construction for homeownership (HOME only)
^ New construction for rental (HOME only)
^ Public facility or improvement (CDBG only)
^ Commercial property construction/rehabilitation (CDBG only)
^ Owner-occupied rehabilitation
^ Rental rehabilitation
^ Emergency shelter
^ Transitional housing
^ Supportive housing
^ Other (specify):
2. Project Description. Please provide a general overview of your project, including what you are
planning to produce and how you are planning to carrying out the project.
D. "Where"
1. Project Location. Please be as specific as possible.
2. Project Size. Please provide the size of development site: acres
Please attach the following:
^ Site map showing lot boundaries, locations of structure(s), and other site features
^ General location map (at least % mile radius)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION CONTINUED
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E. "When"
^ Attach a detailed and realistic timetable showing when each work task will be completed (e.g.,
planning; obtaining financial commitments; design; environmental review; bidding; loan closing; key
milestones in construction; marketing; final inspection; occupancy; etc.)
a. For CDBG-funded oroiects:
i. For large-scale projects receiving funding for infrastructure/site improvements, your
timetable should reflect an expectation of completing construction by December 2012.
ii. For other types of projects, construction should be completed by December 2011.
b. For HOME-funded oroiects:
i. The project must be completed by June 2014.
F. Project Details
Please provide the information requested below (please add additional lines where necessary). If the
question if not applicable or no information is available, insert N/A.
2. Property Acquisition.
a. Has your agency acquired real property in order to carry out the project, or is property
acquisition planned?
b. Has the property owner been informed of your intention to use federal funds for this project? If
so, attach letter; sample property acquisition letters are available from Town or County staff.
c. Is the property currently occupied? If so, attach a description of your plan to relocate tenants in
accordance with the Uniform Relocation Act; contact Town or County staff if your agency has
questions about the URA..
3. Construction Detail.
a. How many units will be newly constructed?
b. How many units will be rehabilitated?
c. What is the square footage of each unit?
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION CONTINUED
F. Project Details (continued)
3. Construction Details (continued)
d. What is the number of bedrooms in each unit?
e. What is the number of bathrooms in each unit?
f. Will the project participate in an energy efficiency program (e.g. Energy Star)?
i. If yes, please provide the details:
g. How many units will have full ADA accessibility?
i. Please provide details:
h. For rehabilitation projects, describe your lead-based paint abatement plan for property built
before 1978:
How many households will have direct access to improved infrastructure?
i. Please describe:
j. Is the proposed project located in a Neighborhood Conservation District? (Neighborhood
Conservation Districts apply only to projects located in Chapel Hill.)
i. If yes, is your agency fully informed of the Neighborhood Conservation District
guidelines? (For more information about the Neighborhood Conservation District
guidelines, please contact Town staff.)
k. Please attach the following:
^ Floor plan(s)
^ Elevation(s)
4. Affordability, Marketing, and Supportive Services. Please provide the following information:
a. Describe any methods to ensure long-term affordability of housing units, including subsidy
recapture, equity sharing, deed restrictions, etc.:
b. What are the proposed rents (including utility costs) or sales prices for completed units?
c. Explain your agency's process for marketing to ensure an adequate pool ofincome-eligible
renters to buyers:
d. If supportive services will be coordinated with the project, please describe these:
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Section 3: PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS
A. Goals and Obiectives
Please complete the following chart with information about the project's goals and objectives. Also,
please provide information on how these goals and objectives will be measured. Be as detailed and
specific as possible.
Goal/Objective
Ex: Provide housing for low- to moderate-income
households.
Measurement Tool
Ex: In 2012, build ten units that are affordable to
low-moderate income households.
B. Compliance with National Obiectives
If your agency is applying for CDBG funds, address which National Objective your project will be meeting
(an overview of the CDBG National Objectives can be found in Attachment 1.)
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Section 4: PROJECT BUDGET AND PRO-FORMA
A. Project Budeet
^ Attach a detailed project budget showing all sources and uses of funds. Attach funding
commitment letters where available or copies of funding applications you have submitted.
B. Terms of Project Fundine
Please specify the type of funding request for which you are applying:
CDBG: ^ Grant ^ Loan
HOME: ^ Grant ^ Loan
If applicable, please provide details about the nature of your funding request:
C. Pro-forma (for rental property onlyl
^ If you are developing a property for rent, please attach a 20-year pro-forma showing
estimated income, expenses, net operating income, debt service, and cash flow.
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Section 5: AGENCY DESCRIPTION
If you have not received CDBG or HOME funding in the past three (3J years, please provide the
following information. Agencies and member governments that have been funded in the past three (3J
years and member governments carrying out projects entirely with their own staff may omit this section.
A. Oreanization
What is your organization's .. .
1. Mission statement?
2. Incorporation date (Month and Year)?
3. Estimated Total Agency Budget for FY 2011-2012? $
4. Total number of agency staff (full time equivalents):
B. Aeency Track Record
Please describe your agency's experience and ability to carry out the proposed project. (This may
include your past achievements in carrying out similar projects, experience of key staff, collaborative
relationships with other agencies, or any other features relating to agency capacity that you consider
relevant).
C. Board of Directors
1. How many Board Members should your organization have according to your by-laws? _
2. How many Board Members does your organization actually have at this date?
3. How often does the Board meet?
4. What was the actual attendance at each of the last three regular Board meetings?
5. Have you failed to reach a quorum at any Board meetings in the last 12 months?
6. What efforts do you make to ensure that your Board represents the community it serves?
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Section 6: DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Are any of the Board Members or employees of the agency which will be carrying out this project, or
members of their immediate families, or their business associates:
a) Employees of or closely related to employees of the Town of Chapel Hill, Orange County,
Carrboro, or Hillsborough? YES ^ NO ^
b) Members of or closely related to members of the governing bodies of Chapel Hill, Carrboro,
Hillsborough, or Orange County? YES ^ NO ^
c) Current beneficiaries of the project/program for which funds are requested?
YES ^ NO ^
d) Paid providers of goods or services to the program or having other financial interest in the
program? YES ^ NO ^
If you have answered YES to any question, please provide a full explanation below. The existence of a
potential conflict of interest does not necessarily make the project ineligible for funding, but the
existence of an undisclosed conflict may result in the termination of any grant awarded.
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...Section 7: ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1
National Objectives of Community Development Legislation
(Community Development Block Grant Program)
The primary objective of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is the
"...development of viable urban communities, including decent housing and a suitable living
environment and expanding economic opportunity, principally for persons of low and moderate
income" (Housing and Community Development Act of 1974).
The Town of Chapel Hill must certify that its overall program carries out this primary objective. In
addition, each Community Development Block Grant activity must:
1. Benefit low- or moderate-income persons (80% of median income and below);
2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight; or
3. Treat urgent needs posing an immediate threat to public health and welfare.
Eligible activities for Community Development Block Grant funding include:
• Acquisition of property
• Disposition of property
• Public facilities and improvements
• Clearance, demolition and removal of buildings
• Site improvements
• Some public services (subject to a cap)
• Relocation
• Housing rehabilitation, preservation and code enforcement
• Economic development activities
• Planning and administrative costs (subject to a cap)
Activities that are generally not eligible include:
• Buildings used for the general conduct of government
• New housing construction (allowed in special circumstances)
• General government expense
• Political activities
• Purchase of equipment and personal property
• Operating and maintenance expenses
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Attachment 1
The HOME Program
In 1990, Congress enacted the HOME Investment Partnerships Act, better known as the HOME Program,
in an effort to provide a new approach to housing assistance at the federal level. This federal housing
block grant affords state and local governments the flexibility to fund a wide range of housing activities
through creative and unique housing partnerships among states and localities, private industry, and
nonprofit organizations.
Each housing activity must fall within the following goals of the HOME Program:
1. To expand the supply of decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing, with emphasis on rental
housing, for very low- and low-income citizens;
2. To strengthen the abilities of state and local governments to design and implement strategies
for achieving adequate supplies of decent affordable housing; and
3. To encourage public, private and nonprofit partnerships in addressing housing needs.
Eligible activities for HOME Program funding include:
• Acquisition of property (including assistance to homebuyers)
• New construction
• Reconstruction
• Conversions
• Moderate rehabilitation of non-luxury housing with suitable amenities
• Tenant-based rental assistance
• Relocation of displaced persons, families, businesses, or organizations
• Site improvements, acquisition of vacant land, and demolition (under special conditions)
• Project soft costs
• Administration/Planning (for qualified Community Housing Development Organizations)
• Operating expenses for Community Hosing Development Organizations
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Attachment 2
FY 2010 Income Limits
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Durham-Chapel Hill Metropolitan Statistical Area
(Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties)
Median Income: $65,500
Household 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8+
Size person people people people people people people people
Income Level =
30% are
$14,250
$14,251
$16,301
$18,351
$20,351
$22,001
$23,651
$25,251
a
median or to to to to to to to
i less $16,300 $18,350 $20,350 $22,000 $23,650 $25
250 $26
900
ncome
,
,
Income Level =
50% area
$14,251
$23,751
$27,151
$30,551
$33,901
$36,651
$39,351
$42,051
median to to to to to to to to
i $23,750 $27,150 $30,550 $33,900 $36,650 $39,350 $42,050 $44
750
ncome ,
Income Level =
80% area
$23,751
$38,001 $43 401
$48,851
$54,251
$58,601
$62,951 $67,301
median to to to to to to to to
i $38,000 $43,400 $48,850 $54,250 $58,600 $62,950 $67,300 $71
650
ncome ,
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Attachment 3
Summary of Goals, Priorities and Output Indicators
from Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan
for 2010-2015 for Orange County, Carrboro, Chapel Hill and Hillsborough
Goal 1-Decent and Affordable Housing for Lower-Income Households
Priority 1.1-Low income (< 80%AMI) homeowners. that live in substandard housing
Strategies: - Continue to fund urgent repairs for qualified units
- Continue to fund substantial rehabilitation for qualified units
- Continue to incorporate handicap, weatherization and lead-based paint improvements
into all substantial rehabilitations
Output - 30 substantially rehabilitated units (Orange County/Chapel Hill)
Indicators: - 40 units with urgent repairs (Orange County)
Priority 1.2 -Low income renters (<60% AM1J that live in substandord housing
Strategies: - Continue to fund the rehabilitation of existing rental housing units
- Monitor and enforce rent and property standards for completed projects
- Leverage existing Town and County resources by utilizing the federal low income tax
credit, HUD Section 202 and 811, and other programs to construct new rental housing
- Provide educational opportunities related to fair housing, tenant rights, etc.
- Continue to dialogue with the University of North Carolina -Chapel Hill on issues that
affect affordable rental opportunities in the area
Output - 30 additional affordable rental units (Orange County/Chapel Hill)
Indicators: - 20 low income renters receive HOME funded rental assistance for up to 2 years each
(Orange County)
- 75 units of renovated public housing (Chapel Hill)
Priority 1.3 -Low income (<80% AMQ homeowners that do not have indoor plumbing or adequate connections to
existing public water and sewer systems
Strategies: - Continue to fund the connection of lower income homeowners to existing water and
sewer facilities.
- Continue to fund the construction of complete indoor plumbing facilities
Output - 100% of all County residents have adequate indoor plumbing (Orange County/Chapel Hill)
Indicators:
Priority 1.4 -Low-income renters (<80% AMIJ that are potential homebuyers
Strategies: - Provide down-payment and closing cost assistance to qualified homebuyers
- Provide homebuyer education and counseling with an emphasis on credit
- Provide acquisition, infrastructure, predevelopment and/or construction funding to
eligible non-profits and for-profits to develop affordable housing opportunities
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- Establish homeownership program to assist existing Section 8 recipients
Output - 30 additional lower income homebuyers (Orange County/Chapel Hill)
Indicators:
Priority 1.5 -Eliminate barriers to affordable housing.
Strategies: - Challenge and encourage non-profit and for-profit affordable housing providers to share
resources and collaborate
- Seek legislation that would require all local governments to require new residential and
commercial developers in the County and Towns seeking zoning approval and/or permits
to contain at least 15% affordable units in residential projects
- Utilize equity sharing and community land trust concepts to limit the dramatic escalation
of housing costs
Output - 30 units of new affordable housing in mixed income developments (Orange
Indicators: County/Chapel Hill)
- Increased awareness of barriers to affordable housing (Orange County/Chapel Hill)
Priority 1.6- Low Income (<60% AMl) Homeownership
Strategies: - Provide down-payment and closing cost assistance to qualified homebuyers
- Provide homebuyer education and counseling with an emphasis on credit
- Provide acquisition, infrastructure, predevelopment and/or construction funding to
eligible non-profits and for-profits to develop affordable housing opportunities
- Establish homeownership program to assist existing Section 8 recipients
Output - Up to 30 additional low income homebuyers (Orange County/Chapel Hill)
indicators:
Priority 1J-Extremely Low income j<30°° AMID renters looking for affordable rental housing
Strategies: - Partner with local housing developers and/or property management firms to develop
affordable rental housing for Extremely low-income residents
- Develop rental subsidy program for the <30% AMI residents
- Possibly develop an SRO model for implementation to develop more affordable housing
- Review current density ordinances for possible revision to increase ability to develop
affordable, multi-rental housing
Output - 30 units of new/rehabilitated affordable rental housing in mixed income developments
Indicators: (Orange County/Chapel Hill)
Goa12 -Provide Housing and Services for Populations with Special Needs
Priority 2.1-Service-enriched transitional housing for homeless persons with special needs -
Strategies: - Promote and make public service funds available to homeless agencies that operate
emergency shelters
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- Partner with other funding agencies to encourage the development of transitional
housing (SRO's, group homes) that isservice-enriched
- Continue to strengthen partnership with the local Continuum of Care
- Provide property acquisition funding to eligible non-profits and for-profits to develop
transitional housing
Output - Provide financial assistance to support the construction of a residential center for
Indicators: homeless men (Orange County/Chapel Hill)
Priority 2.2 -Reduce Chronic Homelessness
Strategies: - Establish an assertive street outreach program that targets urisheltered homeless people
at natural gathering places throughout Orange County.
- Establish an outreach system in Northern Orange County that uses the congregate
feeding programs as a place to begin identifying those who are chronically homeless in
the rural part of the county.
- Create an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team that targets those who are
chronically homeless and integrates the team with the above outreach efforts.
- Ensure that both inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment is made available
to those chronically homeless individuals who desire that service. If inpatient treatment is
necessary, make sure that permanent housing is not lost during the inpatient stay.
- Identify strategies designed to address the needs for shelter and services for individuals
with complex behavior that result in being banned from kitchen/shelter services.
- Sheltered chronically homeless people will be able to move into permanent housing by
receiving the services necessary for them to obtain and maintain permanent housing.
- Ensure that non-profit developers have the organizational and financial capacity to create
new housing units within the community for the chronically homeless.
- Identify a wide variety of sites for housing the chronically homeless throughout the
County in the most fair and effective places within the County.
- Establish a rigorous evaluation mechanism that measures the cost of individuals who are
chronically homeless before and after they are receiving housing and support services.
Output - 15 units will be rehabbed/rented/built to provide permanent supportive housing
Indicators: (including the use of Assertive Community Treatment Teams) for the chronic homeless in
Orange County within the first 3-5 years of the plan.
Priority L3 -Increase Employment
Strategies: - Current supportive employers will increase the number of homeless people they hire.
- Potential employers will increase their understanding of those who are homeless and hire
homeless or formerly homeless individuals.
- Design and implement a model employment and training program that focuses on
individualized assessment, job goals, and placement activities.
- Develop and implement a credentialing process designed to create skills that prepare
homeless persons for employment by establishing partnerships with local Chambers of
Commerce to convene and educate about homeless people and their employment needs.
- Enhance the skills development center list that exists on Franklin Street and develop a
comparable site in Hillsborough.
- Design and implement a strategy targeting those who are aging out of the foster care
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system as a pay to prevent future homelessness by building successful employment
history and supporting ongoing financial literacy efforts.
- Support and build on the "Wheels for Work" model that is currently only available to
work first participants.
- Increase the number and availability of child care slots in quality child care centers for
homeless families.
- Support transportation expansion plan in Chapel Hill Transit System and Triangle Transit
Authority.
- Endorse ongoing discussions between Orange Transportation and the Chapel Hill Transit
System.
Output - Provide funding to at least two shelters to help fund transitional programs, to possibly
Indicators: include job training programs.
Priority 2.4 -Prevent Homelessness
Strategies: - Youth aging out of the foster care system will maintain a relationship with human
services to prevent homelessness.
- Begin examining the data and relevant strategies designed to work with unemanipated
youth between the ages of 16-18 who are running away.
- Those exiting prison, the military, hospitals and other health related institutions will not
be discharged into homelessness.
- Assess the actual need and develop step down housing for those exiting inpatient
substance abuse treatment services. This housing should create a safe and supportive
environment designed to promote recovery.
- Those with unstable housing will receive the necessary services to prevent loss of
housing. This includes families who are doubled up that may lose their housing, those
who are experiencing an immediate health care crisis thatjeopardizes their housing, and
those who have received eviction notices.
- Develop a plan designed to address the current gap in affordable housing units available
to homeless families and individuals.
Output - Develop a Discharge Plan policy with Wake County and Durham County to have a unified
Indicators: regional approach
- Provide funding to at least two shelters to help fund transitional programs, to possibly
include homeownership, rental and/or credit counseling.
Priority 2.5 -Increase Access to Services
Strategies: - Improve the network of homeless service providers to eliminate individuals from falling
through the cracks.
- Homeless people will be engaged and enrolled in the appropriate services.
- Develop a system designed to decrease the length of time necessary for individuals to
receive identification.
- Decrease the wait for Medicaid disability.
- Improve Health Care/Dental Care.
- Improve the capacity of current providers to serve as point-of-entry, including sufficient
funding to support a facility that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Increase access to community resources (jobs, housing, services, and childcare) in order
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to develop a maximum 90-day length-of-stay strategy for homeless persons in shelters to
facilitate their return to permanent housing.
Output - Assist 20 additional homeless persons.
Indicators:
Priority 2.6 -Increase Public Participation in Ending Homelessness
Strategies: - Indentify specific strategies that eliminate NIMBYism (Not In My Backyard) in Orange
County.
- Increase the number of volunteers directly working with homeless people.
- Increase positive media support.
- Improve the PR presence of current providers within Orange County.
- Develop strategies that demonstrate "proven results" to the taxpayers of Orange County.
Include specific values for the benefits associated with investing in mental health.
Output - Increase information available to public through distribution of marketing materials
Indicators: through the CoC
- Implement a volunteer recruiting campaign to include UNC students and Orange County
residents
Priority 2J-Continuum of services for special needs populations including older adults, disabled, mentally ill,
persons with AIDS and at-risk youth
Strategies: - Promote and make funds available to agencies that serve identified special populations
- Continue to strengthen partnership with local service providers
- Support applications for federal housing funds
- Provide property acquisition funding to eligible non-profits and for-profits to develop
permanent housing for those with special needs
Output - 10 additional permanent housing units for those with special needs (Orange County)
Indicators:
Goal 3 -Increase Capacity and Expand the Scope of Public Services
Priority 3.1 -Increase capacity and expand the scope of Public Services in order to reach out to more fow-to-
moderate income residents
Strategies: - Strengthen partnerships with non-profits and other related associations (community
building, education, family services, etc.)
- Promote public services opportunities for area low-income residents
- Build community capacity and better coordinate services through the regular
dissemination of information. Examples may include Community Development Day
workshops, self-help workshops, activity updates, etc.
- Continue to work with area Chambers of Commerce and others to promote the economic
development of the community
Output - Increase Public Services capacity and scope by 10% for at least three non-profit
organizations over the next five years
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Indicators:
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Attachment 4
Tentative Schedule* for Development of the 2011-2012
CDBG & HOME Program Plans
February 14, 2011 Town of Chapel Hill Public Forum
February 1, 2011 Orange County Consolidated Plan /HOME Program Public
Hearing
February 28, 2011 Deadline for applications
March, 2011 Second Town of Chapel Hill Public Forum Preliminary
Community Development and HOME Program Plans
April, 2011 Chapel Hill Town Council Consideration of Community
Development and HOME Program Plans and a Consolidated
Plan Annual Update; Hillsborough Town Board to consider
HOME Program and Consolidated Plan
May 3, 2011 Orange County Board of Commissioners Consideration of a
HOME Program and Consolidated Plan Annual Update
May 15, 2011 Deadline for submitting Plan to HUD
* This schedule is subject to change. Please visit the Town or County website for updates.
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