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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 4, 2014 Action Agenda Item No. 5-a SUBJECT: Orange County Consolidated Housing Plan Update DEPARTMENT: Housing, Human Rights and PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) Yes Community Development ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Executive Summary Tara L. Fikes, 919-245-2490 Application Form 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 2014-2015 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 the public, 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 $333,418 in 2014-2015 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 for information. The deadline for completing this application form is February 26, 2014. 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 2014. In order to inform the general public of this opportunity and encourage participation, notices have been placed in The Herald-Sun, sent to local non-profit agencies and placed on local websites. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Orange County HOME Consortium expects to receive an allocation of$333,418 in HOME Program funds for 2014-2015, the same level as last fiscal year. RECOMMENDATION (S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive comments from the public as additional information. 2 Orange C NC FY 2010 - 2015 Consolidated Plan ll�nuuu nwio 1111 �,. Executive Summary The Executive Summary is required. Include the objectives and outcomes identified in the plan and an evaluation of past performance. Orange County S-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 3 3 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% AMI) residents 1.3 Low income (<80% 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 Y 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan 3 4 4 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. Y 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan 4 5 5 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 for 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 Y 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan 5 6 6 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. Orange County Historical Demographic C o ro c c ru u 4� U U ru LE N J Q C C \ = a L_ i U .0 U (6 a) L -0 L U ru a-+ _r_ ru L Q VJ m Q Q Q Q z 0 1990 75,871 14,893 286 2,325 36 440 5,273 2000 92,272 16,298 457 4,845 20 2,312 3,480 2006_ 2008* 94,631 16,130 461 7,023 29 3,525 -- 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 Triangle 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. 1 Triangle Business Journal, "Raleigh and Durham Home Prices Rose Against Tide in 2008." February 24, 2009. http://www.raleigh-wake.org/page/raleigh-and-durham-home-prices-rose-against-tide-in-2008 Y 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan 6 7 7 Median Sales Price by Orange County Zip Code Orange Avg. Listing Median Sales County ZIP Price Price Week ending Date range: Dec Code 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;All ZIPS $396,323 $224,357 Source: Trulia Real Estate Search httn://Nww,.trulia.com/home or•ices/Nor•th Car•olinal0r•ange_Coumv-heat mao/ 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 for a 1-bedroom, $832 for a 2-bedroom, $1,087 for a 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 Y 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan 7 8 8 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: 30 Existing owner homes rehabilitated: 30 Y 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan 8 9 9 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. Goals of the Orange County Ten Year Plan 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 Home less Point-in-Time Counts conducted on January 27, 2010: A a C D E, Sheltered, V nsheltenvd TOTAL Permanent Eunergency Transitional (colunnrmn Supportive .+B+C') Housing Households with Dependent lChfidren 1 #of Men 0 0 tI 0 1 21 #of Women 2 21 0 23 20 3 #of Children 2 30 0 3.2 46 4 Total Persons in Households with Dependent 4 51 0 55 67 Children (Rows 1+2+3) 5 Total Number of Ho selrolds with Dependent 2 21 tI 23 21 Childrenn Households without Dependent Chddren(mcudeaou 1e8,e•a Les'wmt3o t children,unaccompanied youth) 6 #of Men 69 11 1.6 96 llS 7 4 of Women 15 14 1 30 15 R T otaI Persons in Households without Dependent 84 25 1.7 126 33 Children (Rmvs 6+7) 9 Total1"+,'umbr eorofHouselrohis without Dependent 84 25 1.6 125 32 Children 10 TOTAL HOMELESS PEOPLE SE 76 1.7 181 too Row=4+Row S 11 TOTAL HOMELESS ADULTS(Rows l+'2+S) 86 46 1.7 149 54 S1L BPOPUL:1'T'TiDNS E-or Row 13—18,please note how arrcrrkypeople y`ront Row 11 are definitely members-o£'the named sub o ulabon. 12 Chrorde Homeless(have a disability AND have been homeless for at least ll year',,or have had 4 episodes in 31 15 7 3'9 NA. 3 years) 13 5enously Mentally II19,(diagnosable by a mental health 14 17 NA 3,1 IAA professional,adults only) 14 Diagnosable Sub-stance Use Disorder(adults only) 24 41 TWA 65 NA 15 Veterans(adults ornly^) 3 1 NA 4 NA 16 Perso s wnth HIV AIDS(adults only) 3 0 NA 3 N 17 Victims mf]Dornestic Violence(adults only) 4 16 NA,`, 20 NA. 1S Unacccmnpanned youth(tinder 16) tt 0 TWA 4 NA Of all homeless adults,how nnany do you know were discharged from the fCdllowing systems within 30 days.prvor to becoming h anaeless- 19 C'rumnnai Justice System(lads,prisons) 1 3 NA,`, 4 NA. 2O Behavioral Health System(mental health hospitals or 2 11 NA 13 NA srubstannce.bitty e treatnnent ro anus ® 21 Health Care System(hospitals) 2 0 NA 2 :4 ry 211111-z111-,) l_onsoiiaaCeo Flan 'j 10 10 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. Y 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan 10 11 11 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 goals and objectives of the Orange County HOME Consortium - to include the Towns of Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and Carrboro - are to enhance the quality of life for low to moderate income residents by; ❑ Providing Decent and Affordable Housing for Low to Moderate Income Households, including Affordable 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 Y 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan 11 12 12 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. Y 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan 12 Town of Chapel Hill Community Development Block Grant Program And Orange County Consortium HOM E Program � uuu u u r� u I� u �q, u u O' u � � uuYUu I' II u 2014-2015 Application for funding for OONS RJGII ON PROGRAM S For grant year beginning July 1 , 2014 Fbvised 1/2014 Table of CiDntents GENE:?ALAPPUCA-nON INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................................i i i DEFAI LED APPU CAM ON I NSTRIJCTI ONS......................................................................................................vi CHECKJST OF DOOJM ENTA-nON FMUI FED WITH THISAPPU CAII ON ....................................................vi i APPUCA-nON FOR FUNDINGFOROONSTRIJC110N PROGRWS..................................................................1 SBct ion 1:APPLICANT AND PRaECT OVE A EW..........................................................................................1 SBction 2: PRO.ECT DBOR PTl ON.................................................................................................................2 SBction 3: PETFOFNANCEM EA9JF EV1 ENTS...............................................................................................6 SBction 4: PRO,ECT BUDGETAND PRC�FUNA...........................................................................................7 SBction 5:AGENCYDE9CRFnON..................................................................................................................8 SBction 6: DI9G_09JREOFPOTENTALOONFUCTSOFINTTEST.................................................................9 SBction 7:ATTACHM ENTS............................................................................................................................A ii Do not submit this page lb GMERALAPMCA11ON INS MCnONS WHICH APPUCAMON 9iOULDI ALLOUT(Non-construction vs.Gonstruction)? This application is to apply for federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)or HOM Efunds for construction projects. (Please note: There is a separate application for non-construction proiects.) Construction projects include: • New housing construction • Housing rehabilitation • Commercial construction or rehabilitation • Construction or improvement of publicfacilities • Infrastructure development/site improvements • Redevelopment costs • Property acquisition WHATISTHEDIRU"CEBETWEEN CDBGand HOMEFUNDS? Please see Attachment 1 for a description of the Community Development Block Grant and HOM E 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: • CDBGassistance is limited to projectswithin the Town of Chapel Hill's"Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction" (EQ; • HOM Efunds may be used anywhere in Orange County(Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough,or Orange County); • Non-housing projects can only use CDBGfunds; • New housing construction can only use HOM Efunds(except for designated Community Based Development Organizations which may use CDBGfunds for new housing construction in Chapel Hill). EU13BLEAPPIJCANTS CDBG applicants must be: • Non-profit agencieswith a primary purpose of providing housing, human services, or economic development services, or • Local government or public agency. HOM Eapplicants must be: • Non-profit agencies or for-profit corporations applying through a member government; or • Consortium member governments. "Non-profit" means having a 501 c(3)tax exemption notice from the I FS All applicants must demonstrate a track record of continuous, active, and relevant operation for at least two(2)years. iii Do not submit this page INt7f)Illl E EL108 -t* In general, all projects must benefit persons with a household income below 80%of the area median income adjusted for family size. Pease see Attachment 2 for current income limits. GRANT PMOD The funding period begins on July 1,2014. GDsts incurred before that date and before a Performance/Development Agreement has been executed cannot be reimbursed. FEDERALREGULA-13ONS FOR 4UN5WC11ON RIDJWi'S 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. Pease also note that the intention to use federal fundsfor a project triggersfederal acquisition and relocation regulations affecting real estate purchase. PFCJETFEIIjORMNGAND MONITGRING F;bdpients of CDBG and HOM Efunds 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. F;bquired information may include the following: progress toward achieving performance goals; description of activities/challenges, revisionsof timelines/budgets, and other relevant information. Information may also be required about marketing activities, project income, and the home buyersand/or tenantsof assisted projects. Funded projectswill be monitored for progressand performance,financial and administrative management, and compliance with the terms of Performance/Development Agreements. Monitoring may involve site and/or office visit(s). OR ENTAMON M FANG Al new CDBG subrecipients will be asked to attend an orientation meeting(held in June of 2014)prior to the start of the funding year.This meeting is mandatory for all new subredpients, and some subrecipientswho have received funding in the past may be asked to attend aswell. During the orientation meeting, subrecipientswill learn about the requirements of the program and will receive a draft of their Performance Agreements. SAbrecipientswill also learn about the services that are available through the Town, such astechnical assistance and support. iv Do not submit this page INNAU©APPUCAMONS Applications maybe rejected without evaluation. Fbasons may indude: 1. Project dearly not eligible according to CDBCJ HOM Eregulations, 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. PROJETWAWAMON&WN[?SAUC AMOK CDBGapplicationswill be reviewed by Town of Chapel Hill staff and the recommendation for funding will be approved by the Chapel Hill Town Council. HOM Eapplicat ions 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, Corrboro, and Hillsborough. Applicationsfor both programswill be evaluated based on how well the proposed projects fulfill the priorities in the 5-Year Consolidated Ran (see Attachment 3),whether they meet one or more of the three National Objectives(CDBGonly),the quality of the proposal, and the capacity of the agency. In addition,the Town and County will seek citizen input through public forums. See Attachment 4 for a tentative schedule for development of the Community Development and HOM E Program plans. Construction projects in Chapel Hill must also support the goals of the Affordable Housing Strategy adopted by the Town Council in.lane 2011. 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. SAccessful applications may be funded for Iessthan 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 Town/County staff of any changes to your proposed project as soon as possible. v Do not submit this page DErAI L®APRICA11ON INSTRUCTIONS • CD®G Applications maybe submitted by hand to the Chapel Hill Ranning Department, Chapel Hill Town Hall,Third Roor,or by mail to: Loryn dark, Interim Assistant Ranning Director Town of Chapel Hi 11 405 Martin Luther KingJr. Blvd. Chapel Hill, NC27514 Applications can also be sent via email to Loryn Clark at IclarkQownofchapelhill.org. Note.If an electronic copy is sent, remember to scan and email the signature page with original signatures to Loryn Clark. • HOM EApplicationsmay be submitted by hand to the Housing, Human Rights, and Community Development Office,Orange County Richard L Whitted Human SBrvices Center, SBcond Roor, or by mail to: Tara Rkes, Director Orange County Housing, Human Rights and Community Development P.O. Box 8181 300 West Tryon Greet Hillsborough, NC,27278 Applications can also be sent via email to Tara Rkes at tfikesarangecountync.gov. Note.If an electronic copy is sent, remember to scan and email the signature page with original signatures to Tara Fikes • Rease do not 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 Countywebsitesat: http://www.townofchapelhill.org/index.asp?nid=344 or.http://www.co.orange.nc.us/housing/index.asp • Rease clasp or dip together; do not use binders, covers or staples. • Rease 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 compleAtiesof CD®Gand HOME program requirements. If you have questions about the eligibility of an activity or about the application, please contact: • For CDBG, Loryn Clark at 919-969-5076, Iclark ownofchapelhill.org • For HOM ETara Rkes at 919-245-2490,tfike§@grangecountync.gov vi Do not submit this page CHMUST OF DMIM ENTA11ON FZEQUIFED WITH THISAPRICA11ON APPUCA710N If submitting paper copies,your organization must provide an ORIGINAL plus ONE ODPYof the application,which consists of the following sections. ❑ Section I: Applicant and Project Overview ❑ Section 11: Project Description(for projects in Chapel Hill,your description must include how your project is consistent with the adopted Chapel Hill Affordable Housing SratggV) ❑ Section III: Performance Measurements ❑ Section IV. Project Budget and Pro-forma ❑ Section V. Agency Description ❑ Section VI: Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest OTHEl Rl8QUIRM ATTACHM BUTS Please provide one copy of each of the following documents: ❑ Current list of Board of Directors, including addresses, phone numbers,terms,and relevant affiliations ❑ Minutesof Board of Directors meeting authoriangthesubmittal of this application Please provide one copy of each of the following documents unlesstheyare alreadyon file with the Town or County(please check Town/County staff to ensure documents are on file): ❑ Current Bylaws and Art ides of Incorporation ❑ IFRStaxdetermination letter[501(c)(3)] ❑ Most recent independent audit (including management letter if issued) ©OCIJMHwSR6Ql wwAFf AWARD If your agency is awarded funding, before signing Performance/Development Agreementswith 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 vii Do not submit this page APMCA11ON FOR FUNDI NG FOR OONSTRUC11 ON PROGRAMS Town of Chapel Hill CD®G Program Orange County HOM E Program Section 1:APPLICANTAND PROJECT CVSME 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: Fax Number: Email Address: DUNSNumber: (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 F;bquested: Please specify the type and an=nt of funding requested: (Note.If applying for HOMEand CDBGfunds, please indicate the amount requested from each source.) ❑ CDBG $ and/or ❑ HOME $ Proposed Use of Funds F;bquested (provide a concise description of proposed project): 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 Page 1 of 9 Section 2: PROJECI'DE9MIRTION Pease provide a thorough description of the project (by answering the"who," "what," "when,"and "where"questions about your project). Do not assume the reader knowsanything about the project. A. Project Name 1. Rease provide the name of your project. B. 'Who" 1.Client Group. Who is the targeted dient group, and what are their needs? What objective data can you provide in evidence of these needs? 2.Client Demographics. Rease complete the following tables to the best of your ability. Show actual or estimated numbers of beneficiaries, not percentages, in each category. In general,you should count households as the beneficiaries for housing programs and ep rsonsfornon-housingprograms. Reasesee Attachment 2 for the current income limits for the Durham-Chapel Hill MSk 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 <30%of the Area Median Income(AMI) 315/a-50%of AMI 51-80%of AMI >80%of AMI TOTAL Special Needs Beneficiaries(if applicable) Category Number of Beneficiaries 6derly(over 60) Disabled(not elderly) Homeless People with HIV/AIDS TOTAL CDBGArea Benefit Activities(Infrastructure and PublicFadlities)* Street Census Tract Block Group Total Persons #LM I Persons * If your agency has any questions about these designations, please contact the Town or County staff. Page 2 of 9 P TD "ON 0ON11NUED B. 'Who"(continued) 3. Project Staff. Rease provide names of staff,contractors, and/or volunteers that will be involved with the project and describe their responsibilitieswith the project. (Optional:Attach resumes and/or job descriptions): C. "What" 1.Type of Activity. Rease check the category under which your project falls. ❑ Acquisition(for rental or homeownership) ❑ Redevelopment costs ❑ Infrastructure/site improvements ❑ New construction for homeownership(HOMEonly) ❑ New construction for rental (HOM Eonly) ❑ Publicfacility or improvement (CDBGonly) ❑ Commercial property construction/rehabilitation(CDBGonly) ❑ Odvner-occupied rehabilitation ❑ Rental rehabilitation ❑ Emergency shelter ❑ Transitional housing ❑ 9apportive housing ❑ Other(specify): 2. Project Desaiption. Rease 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. Rease be as specific as possible. 2. Project Size. Rease provide the size of development site: acres Rease attach the following: ❑ 9te map showing lot boundaries, locations of structure(s), and other site features ❑ General location map(at least'/2mile radius) Page 3 of 9 PROJK;TDESMP11ON 0ON11NUED E "When" ❑ Attach a detailed and realistictimetable showing when each work task will be completed(e.g., planning; obtaining financial commitments; design; environmental review; bidding; loan dosing; key milestones in construction; marketing; final inspection; occupancy; etc.) a. For CDBGfunded projects: i. For large-scale projects receiving funding for infrastructure/site improvements,your timetable should reflect an expectation of completing construction by December 2016. ii. Non-construction projects should be completed by June 30,2015. b. For HOM E funded projects: i. The project must be completed by June 2017. F. Project Details Rease provide the information requested below(please add additional lineswhere 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. Hasthe property owner been informed of your intention to use federal fundsfor 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 Fblocation Act. (Contact Town or County staff if your agency has questions about the URk) 3.Construction Detail. a. How many unitswill be newly constructed? b. How many unitswill be rehabilitated? c. What is the square footage of each unit? Page 4 of 9 PRO,WTDESMP11ON 0ON11NUED 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 unitswill have full ADAaccessibility? i. Rease provide details: h. For rehabilitation projects,describe your lead-based paint abatement plan for property built before 1978: L How many householdswill have direct accessto improved infrastructure? i. Rease 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, isyour agency fully informed of the Neighborhood Conservation District guidelines?(For more information about the Neighborhood Conservation District guidelines, please contact Town staff.) k. Rease attach the following: ❑ Roor plan(s) ❑ Bevation(s) 4.Affordability, Marketing,and Supportive Services. 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 of income-eligible rentersto buyers: d. If supportive serviceswill be coordinated with the project, please describe these: Page 5 of 9 SecEi on3- PERFOWANCEMEAWFEMENTS A. Goals and Objectives Pease 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 aspossVe. Goal/Objective M easurement Tool Ex:Provide housing for low-to moderate-income Ex:By 2015, build ten units that are affordable to households low-to moderate-income households B. Compliance with National Objectives If your agency is applying for CDBGfunds, address which National Objective your project will be meeting. (An overview of the CDBG National Objectives can be found in Attachment 1.) Page 6 of 9 $�ctlon 4'. PFKxWI'BJDGECAND PFO-fOWA Pease note that this section must be completed in order to ensure review. A. Project Budget ❑ Attach a detailed project budget showing all sources and uses of funds.Attach funding commitment letters where available or copies of funding applications you have submitted. B. Termsof Project Funding Rease specify the type of funding request for which you are applying: CDBG: ❑ Grant ❑ Loan HOM E ❑ Grant ❑ Loan If applicable, please provide details about the nature of your funding request: C. Pro-forma(for rental property only) ❑ If you are developing a property for rent, please attach a20-year pro-forma showing estimated income,expenses, net operating income, debt service, and cash flow. Page 7 of 9 s6didn 5:Adm=E9mpinoN If you have not received CDBG or HOMEfunding in the past three(3)years,please provide the following information. Agencies and member governments that have been funded in the past three(3) years and member governments carrying out projects entirely with their own staff may omit this section. If your organization has received CDBGor HOM Efunding in the last three(3)years and is omitting this section, please check this box: ❑ A. Organization What isyour organization's. . . 1. Mission statement? 2. Incorporation date(Month and Year)? 3. Estimated Total Agency Budget for FY2014-2015?$ 4. Total number of agency staff(full time equivalents): B. Agency Track Rewrd Rease describe your agency's experience and ability to carry out the proposed project. (This may indude your past achievements in carrying out similar projects, experience of key staff, collaborative relationshipswith other agencies,or any other features relating to agency capacity that you consider relevant). Q Board of Directors 1. How many Board Members should your organization have according to your by-laws? 2. How many Board Membersdoesyour 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? Page 8 of 9 Section 6: DISOLMRE,OFPOTEN11ALOONRJCTSOFIN'I I' Are any of the Board Members or employees of the agency which will be carrying out this project,or membersof their immediate families,or their bud ness 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 YESto 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 undisdosed conflict may result in the termination of any grant awarded. Page 9 of 9 Section 7:ATtACHMENIS Attachment 1 National Objectives of Community Development Legislation (Community Development Block Grant Program) The primary objective of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program isthe "..development of viable urban communities, including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunity, princlpallyfor personsof 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. Bigible activities for Community Development Block Grant funding include: • Acquisition of property • Disposition of property • Public facilities and improvements • Clearance,demolition and removal of buildings • 9te improvements • SDme public services(subject to a cap) • Fblocation • Housing rehabilitation, preservation and code enforcement • Economic development activities • Planning and administrative costs(subject to a cap) Activitiesthat 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 Attachment page A of J Do not submit this page Attachment 1 The HOM E Program In 1990,Congress enacted the HOM E I nvest ment Part nershi ps Act, better known asthe HOM EProgram, 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 awide 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 HOM EProgram: 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. Bigible activitiesfor HOM EProgram funding include: • Acquisition of property(including assistance to homebuyers) • New construction • Reconstruction • Conversions • Moderate rehabilitation of non-luxury housingwith suitable amenities • Tenant-based rental assistance • Relocation of displaced persons,families, businesses, or organizations • 9te improvements, acquisition of vacant land,and demolition(under special conditions) • Project soft costs • Administration/Planning(for qualified Community Housing Development Organizations) • Operating expensesfor Community Housing Development Organizations Attachment page B of J Do not submit this page Attachment 2 rV 12014 Income Limits USDepartment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Durham-Chapel Hill Metropolitan Statistical Area (Durham, Grange, and Chatham Counties) Median Income: $65,700 Number of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ape in the househbl+d' person pe©Pe pe©fie pe©fie peoe pe©fie pe©fie pe©fie Income Level = 30%area $13,800 $15,800 $17,750 $19,700 $21,300 $22,900 $24,450 $26,050 median income Income Level = 50%area $23,000 $26,300 $29,600 $32,850 $35,500 $38,150 $40,750 $43,400 median income Income Level = 80%area $36,800 $42,050 $47,300 $52,550 $56,800 $61,000 $65,200 $69,400 median income Income Level = 100%area 6,000 $52,550 $59,150 $65,700 $70,950 $76,200 $81,500 $86,750 median income Income Level = 115%area $52,900 $60,450 $68,000 $75,550 $81,600 $87,600 $93,682 $99,726 median income Source: U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) The 80%and below income information* is provided by the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).Additional income data information estimated by Town staff. Income limitsasof 12/18/2013 * http://www.huduser.org/portal/datasets/iI/i12014/2014summary.odn Attachment page C of J Do not submit this page 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 Hi Isborough Goal 1—Decent and Affordable Housing for Lower-Income Households 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 unitswith urgent repairs(Orange County) f�17 MEN; Strategies: - Continue to fund the rehabilitation of eAsting rental housing units - Monitor and enforce rent and property standards for completed projects - Leverage eAsting Town and County resources by utilizing the federal low income tax credit, HUDS�ction 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 issuesthat affect affordable rental opportunities in the area Output - 30 additional affordable rental units(Orange County/Chapel Hill) Indicators: - 20 low income renters receive HO MEfunded rental assistance for up to 2 years each (Orange County) - 75 units of renovated public housing(Chapel Hill) nMF/'&// wiffl ffiffimr/iRM1,10 Or offim E =ME 0211,M111YER IS Iffl, ME NNIV/01 / 2M '111&1,14; 12 11I)IFIN 0/09/04 Q/ Iffiffi/M MAN IN 02, ON ffiffl/ffil/m/n/ roll Strategies: - Continue to fund the connection of lower income homeowners to eAsting 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: rim 111, �f'j wlfiffmfIva 14: i 0 Strategies: - Provide down-payment and closing cost assistance to qualified homebuyers Provide homebuyer education and counseling with an emphasison credit - Provide acquisition, infrastructure, predevelopment and/or construction funding to Attachment page D of J Do not submit this page eligible non-profits and for-profits to develop affordable housing opportunities Establish homeownership program to assist existing fiction 8 recipients Output - 30 additional lower income homebuyers(Orange County/Chapel Hill) Indicators: IM FBI WA((,(7 rim QQM/11 YMMENIZA 0, W/ I'M lflr/�"M I tM®r"Ir" Strategies: - Challenge and encourage non-profit and for-profit affordable housing providersto share resources and collaborate - Lek 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 barriersto affordable housing(Orange County/Chapel Hill) Strategies: - Provide down-payment and closing cost assistance to qualified homebuyers Provide homebuyer education and counseling with an emphasison credit Provide acquisition, infrastructure, predevelopment and/or construction funding to eligible non-profits and for-profitsto develop affordable housing opportunities Establish homeownership program to assist existing fiction 8 recipients Output - Up to 30 additional low income homebuyers(Orange County/Chapel Hill) indicators: 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-9;0 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) Attachment page E of J Do not submit this page Goa/2—Provide Housing and Services for Populationswith Special Needs Strategies: - Promote and make public service funds available to homeless agencies that operate emergency shelters - Partner with other funding agencies to encourage the development of transitional housing(M's,group homes)that is service-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 (OrangeCOunty/Chapel Hill) Iff"If lftlj Strategies: - Establish an assertive street outreach program that targets unsheltered homeless people at natural gathering places throughout Orange County. - Establish an outreach system in Northern Orange County that usesthe 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 integratesthe team with the above outreach efforts. - Ensure that both inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment is made available to those chronically homeless individualswho 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 needsfor 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 unitswithin 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 placeswithin the County. - Establish a rigorous evaluation mechanism that measuresthe cost of individualswho are chronically homeless before and after they are receiving housing and support services. Output - 15 unitswill 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. Strategies: - O irrent supportive employerswill increase the number of homeless people they hire. - Potential employerswill increase their understanding of those who are homeless and hire Attachment page F of J Do not submit this page 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 credential ing 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 greet and develop a comparable site in Hillsborough. Design and implement a strategy targeting those who are aging out of the foster care system as a pay to prevent future homelessness by building successful employment history and supporting ongoing financial literacy efforts. Support and build on the"Wheelsfor Work" model that is currently only available to work first participants. Increase the number and availability of child care slots in quality child care centersfor homeless families. Support transportation expansion plan in Chapel Hill Transit System and Triangle Transit Authority. Endorse ongoing discussions between Grange Transportation and the Chapel Hill Transit ystem. Output - Provide funding to at least two shelters to help fund transitional programs,to possibly Indicators: includejob training programs. Strategies: - Youth aging out of the foster care system will maintain a relationship with human servicesto 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 institutionswill not be discharged into homelessness. - Assessthe 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 servicesto prevent loss of housing.This includes familieswho are doubled up that may lose their housing,those who are experiencing an immediate health care crisisthat jeopardizes 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. Attachment page G of J Do not submit this page El 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 individualsto 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 accessto community resources Qobs, housing,services,and childcare)in order to develop a ma)amum 90-day length-of-stay strategy for homeless persons in sheltersto facilitate their return to permanent housing. Output - Assist 20 additional homeless persons. Indicators: Strategies: - Indentify specific strategies that eliminate NIMBYsm(Not In My Backyard)in Orange County. - Increase the number of volunteers directly working with homeless people. - Increase positive media support. - Improve the PRpresence of current providers within Orange County. - Develop strategiesthat demonstrate"proven results" to the taxpayersof 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 CDC - Implement a volunteer recruiting campaign to include UNCstudents and Orange County residents A29ME'Erm"'Offir mow olfriiji 0011 0 Strategies: - Promote and make funds available to agencies that serve identified special populations - Continue to strengthen partnership with local service providers - -Support applicationsfor 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: Attachment page H of J Do not submit this page Goa/3—Increase Capacity and Fund the Scope of PublicServices i 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 cervices capacity and scope by 10%for at least three non-profit Indicators: organizations over the next five years Attachment page I of J Do not submit this page Attachment 4 Tentative Schedule* for Development of the 2014-2015 CD®G& HOME Program Plans Tuesday, February 4,2014 7:00pm Hillsborough Commons Orange County Consolidated Plan/ HOM EProgram Public Hearing 1113 Mayo Street Hillsborough, NC Monday, February 17,2014 7:00pm Southern Human Services Town of Chapel Hill Public Forum Center Complex, 2501 Homestead Load, Chapel Hill Wednesday, February 26,2014 Deadline for applications at 5:00pm Monday, March 17,2014 7:00pm Southern Human Services SBcond Town of Chapel Hill Public Forum: Preliminary Community Center Complex, Development and HOM EProgram Plans 2501 Homestead Load, Chapel Hill Chapel Hill Town Council consideration of Community Development and HOM EProgram Plans and a Consolidated Plan Annual Update April and May,2014 Hillsborough Town Board consideration of HOM EProgram and Consolidated Plan Tuesday, May 6,2014 7:00pm Orange County Board of Commissioners consideration of a HOME Hillsborough Commons program and Consolidated Plan Annual Update 1113 Mayo Street Hillsborough, NC May 15,2014 Deadline for submitting Plan to HUD * This schedule is subject to change. Please visit the Town or County website for updates. Attachment page J of J Do not submit this page