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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 05-21-19 5-a - Orange County Consolidated Plan – Annual Action Plan Update and Proposed Uses of the FY 2019-2020 HOME Funds 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: May 21, 2019 Action Agenda Item No. 5-a SUBJECT: Orange County Consolidated Plan —Annual Action Plan Update and Proposed Uses of the FY 2019-2020 HOME Funds DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: 1) Executive Summary of the FY 2015- Sherrill Hampton, Housing and 2019 Consolidated Plan Community Development Director, 2) FY 2019-2020 Revised Proposed (919) 245-2490 HOME Projects Summary Sheet 3) Revised Annual Action Plan Timeline for FY 2019-2020 4) Additional Background Materials 5) HOME Program Projects 2015-2019 PURPOSE: To receive input from the public regarding the proposed Annual Action Plan and update of the FY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs in Orange County, as well as the proposed uses of FY 2019-2020 HOME funds. (Board action on this item is scheduled for the June 18, 2019 regular meeting.) BACKGROUND: In May 2015, 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. FY2019-2020 will be the fifth year of the 5-year Plan. See Attachment 4 for additional background materials. Each year, local communities are required to re-assess the needs of the community. The public hearing provides an opportunity for the public, public agencies and other interested parties to provide input as it relates to the revised annual update of the Consolidated Plan and proposed Annual Action Plan. In addition, the public is asked to comment on the revised proposed use of FY 2019-2020 Program Year funds. The Orange County HOME Consortium, known as the Orange County Local Government Affordable Housing Collaborative, anticipates the following Federal financial resources: FY 2019 HOME Funds $350,320.00 HOME Program Income $ 13,306.00 HOME Match $ 78,818.00 Total $442,426.00 2 The above amounts are estimates only and may still be adjusted according to the exact allocation received from HUD. The HOME Consortium, known as the Orange County Local Government Affordable Housing Collaborative, comprised of one (1) elected official and staff members from Orange County, the Town of Carrboro, Town of Chapel Hill and Town of Hillsborough reviewed the applications received and made recommendations regarding funding for consideration by local elected officials in June 2019 as follows: Empowerment, Inc. — Rental Acquisition $ 85,000.00* Habitat for Humanity— Homeownership $181,392.00 Orange County—County-wide TBRA $141,004.00 Administration $ 35,030.00 Total $442,426.00 (*-Includes Orange County HOME Consortium's FY19-20 CHDO Set-Aside amount of $52,545. EmPOWERment will also receive $60,201 of FY18-19 CHDO Set-Aside funds making their total proposed award amount $145,201.) See Attachment 2 for a summary description of the aforementioned projects and their geographic locations. The requested amounts above may still be adjusted based on the exact allocation the HOME Consortium receives from HUD. The FY 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan will be submitted to HUD on or before June 25, 2019. This Public Hearing is one of two (2) public hearings held as a part of Orange County's engagement of residents concerning local housing and community developments needs and the HOME Program. A proposed revised timeline of the complete process is provided at Attachment 3. In order to inform the general public of this opportunity and encourage participation, notice of the public hearing and locations at which the public can review a draft of the revised proposed Annual Action Plan have been placed in The Herald-Sun, News of Orange and La Noticia, as well as sent to public libraries, local non-profit agencies and placed on Orange County's website. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No negative financial impact is anticipated. The Orange County HOME Consortium, known as the Orange County Local Government Affordable Housing Collaborative, recommendation provides HOME funding for very low income, low income and moderate- income families and special population groups. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. 3 • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. • GOAL: ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE LAND-USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes and educational levels with respect to the development and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, policies, and decisions. Fair treatment means that no group of people should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences resulting from industrial, governmental and commercial operations or policies. Furthermore, the proposed projects, before implementation begins, will be assessed for any environmental impacts according to HUD requirements and the appropriate action(s) will be undertaken, as specified in the environmental reviews. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive comments from the public and close the public hearing. Attachment 1 4 FFY 2015-2019 Five Year Consolidated Plan Orange County HOME Consortium, NC ZO Ag-r-3 gy .,:q Z .»Mg+yR se PaY ���eysv`T"8 d9eC�848��em„'tYx«`».. ' RR iy:9".AN"t�9 "ndq G �°d. %S tdasmamm � $C° w�lWK t^. '.R. Eix. a sza a"�.:.... y"r,»;'�c Mpl -�°�, gi*g3 _ '�"aaaa, _; c ' '>:;:4 r '€e'fis ,S 55 . : -VRO," ."�_� ..�. 4 Executive Summary ES-05 Executive Summary- 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction The Orange County, North Carolina, HOME Consortium is an entitlement community under the U.S Department of Housing & Urban Development's (HUD) HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). Under the HOME Program, local governments are able to join together to form a consortium in order to receive HOME funding for affordable housing.The Orange County HOME Consortium is made up of four members: Orange County, the Town of Carrboro, the Town of Chapel Hill, and the Town of Hillsborough, The Town of Chapel Hill also receives federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding each year Orange County is the Participating Jurisdiction (PJ)forthe HOME Consortium The primary purpose of the HOME Program is to increase the supply of affordable housing Participating jurisdictions have the opportunity to identify and choose the housing activities that best meet local housing needs. To ensure HOME assisted housing increases the supply of affordable housing, an affordability period on assisted properties and income limits are required for eligible households The Federal Fiscal Year begins October 1st and ends September 30th of each year. The Orange County Fiscal Year begins July 1st and ends June 30th of each year. The Federal Fiscal Year is abbreviated as "FFY" and the Orange County Program Year is abbreviated as "PY"This Five Year Consolidated Plan is from funds beginning with Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2015 which began on October 1,2014 and which will end on September 30,2015 Therefore,the Five Year Consolidated Plan is FFY 2015-2019. However it is for the Five Year Program Year of 2016 to 2020 Orange County is also the lead entity in the preparation and submission of the Five Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans for each of the five years, a federal HOME and CDBG CMB Control No:2506-0117(exp 07/31/2015) 1 5 FFY 2015-2019 Five Year Consolidated Plan Orange County HOME Consortium, NC requirement to receive funding under the Programs To focus the approach to affordable housing a Consolidated Plan is required by HUD. The Consolidated Plan for the first time will be an electronic submission in a prescribed template required by HUD The Consolidated Plan describes community needs identified, available resources, housing priorities, and proposed activities. In the Consolidated Plan, the Consortium must address the housing needs and goals for the entire geographic area it covers The Consortium allows local jurisdictions to take a regional and collaborative approach to addressing critical affordable housing needs Since the Town of Chapel Hill is a member of the Orange County HOME Consortium, HUD has determined that the County is permitted to submit one Regional Consolidated Plan that details the needs of the entire County, including Chapel Hill As a CDBG entitlement recipient,the Town of Chapel Hill will submit a separate Annual Action Plan as required by HUD for the town's CDBG Funds. The Orange County HOME Consortium has prepared this FFY 2015-2019 Five Year Consolidated Plan for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020 This Consolidated Plan is a strategic plan for the implementation of the Orange County HOME Consortium's federally funded program for affordable housing within Orange County,the Town of Carrboro,the Town of Chapel Hill, and the Town of Hillsborough and for housing, community development, and economic development for the Town of Chapel Hill The Five Year Consolidated Plan establishes the Consortium's goals forthe next five(5)year period and outlines the specific initiatives the Consortium and its member jurisdictions will undertake to address their needs and objectives by promoting the rehabilitation and construction of decent, safe,sanitary,and affordable housing,creating a suitable living environment, removing slums and blighting conditions, affirmatively furthering fair housing, improving public services, expanding economic opportunities, and other activities principally benefitting low- and moderate-income persons This Five Year Consolidated Plan is a collaborative effort of the Consortium members, the community at large, social service agencies, County and Town officials, housing providers, community development agencies,and economic development groups.The planning process was accomplished through a series of public meetings, stakeholder interviews, resident surveys, statistical data,and review of previous community development plans This planning process also involves an analysis of HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy(CHAS) data, which provides statistical data on housing needs, to prepare its estimates and projections, 2007-2011 American Community Survey Estimates, and the 2010 U.S. Census. This data is the most current information available to assess housing needs, homeless needs, special_needs, social service needs, economic development needs, and other related needs In HUD's assessment of Consortia across the county, those who truly meet the HOME program goals to address the most pressing affordable housing needs look less at geographic boundaries in their operations Those Consortia allocate funding according to local needs,capacity to use the OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) 2 6 FFY 2015-2019 Five Year Consolidated Plan Orange County HOME Consortium, NC funds and a regional strategy that addresses the broader housing needs of the Consortium as a whole—for the success and betterment of the whole—for a better quality of life and economic vitality for all the communities individually and collectively, The Orange County HOME Consortium is receiving$311,832 from HOME funds for the FFY 2015 program year This is a reduction from $351,540 in FFY 2014 and a substantial reduction from $728,277 in FFY 2010,the start of the previous five year planning period. Greatest Needs The elderly population of Orange County(age 62 and above) is 15,979 persons which represents 12.1% of the total County's population However,there are 200 assisted rental housing units for' the elderly out of a total of 20,234 renter-occupied housing units which is 1.0% of the renter- occupied units. As the County's population ages in place,there will be less available elderly units and a higher demand for those units. It is estimated that at least 450 new affordable housing units for the elderly are needed As part of the Master Aging Plan, Orange County aims to offer an array of housing options that reflects the diverse preferences and abilities our older adult population portrays. Orange County needs to conceptualize a continuum of housing types to accommodate rapid growth in its senior population and then, invest in development of preferred housing models The condition of the owner occupied housing stack is fairly sound However, rental housing units range from fair to poor. Many of the higher quality rental housing units are located in the urban centers and close to the universities.The lower quality rental housing units are located in the rural areas Improved code enforcement is needed to address these housing deficiencies There is also a lack of "accessible" housing units in the County to address the needs of the physically disabled. Not including elderly housing units,it appears that there is a need for at least 150 new housing units that are accessible to persons with physical disabilities. Presently, there are 84 accessible housing units for the disabled in LIHTC Projects There is a continuing need for "affordable" and "accessible" housing in Orange County The existing housing is sound and there appears to be an adequate supply of market-rate housing.The County has a growing population, and new construction and rehabilitation work is increasing again as evidenced by the number of building and renovation permits issued throughout the County Real estate values continue rise which benefits property owners and most homeowners However,these rising real estate values negatively impact very low-, low-,and moderate-income households who are increasingly cost-overburdened in their homes by 30 to 50 percent or greater or who cannot find affordable housing and are having to increasingly seek housing outside of the County or live in substandard conditions not by choice, but necessity. OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp 07/31/2015) 3 7 FFY 2015-2019 Five Year Consolidated Plan Orange County HOME Consortium, NC Housing values (both rental and real estate values) have increased with the increase of households to the area This increase has been especially burdensome on low- and moderate- income renter households A decrease in the quality and the quantity of affordable rental housing has placed many of the very low-income households at imminent risk of becoming homeless. It is estimated that there are approximately 1,600 owner and renter occupied housing units that are suitable for rehabilitation work in Orange County However,the cost of rehabilitation exceeds the income and assets of many low- and moderate-income persons Therefore, many of these housing units will remain vacant and or in substandard, deteriorating conditions since the financial resources are not available to rehabilitate the housing units There is a need for increased local, state federal and private funds to provide financial assistance to lower income families to rehabilitate properties for more affordable housing.. In addition, 20,899 housing units (40.5%)were built before 1980, and therefore have a potential lead-based paint hazard For Orange County, it is estimated that 15%of low or moderate income families living in owner-occupied units are at risk of lead-based paint hazards and that 25%of low or moderate income families living in rental units are at risk of lead-based paint hazards There is a dire lack of affordable housing for the very-law income in Orange County.. Unfortunately, there are no new funding sources for permanent housing that replaces Public Housing to meet the housing needs of the very-low income The County should encourage and support private and non-profit development entities to build more LIHTC high quality affordable housing developments throughout the County, especially in the urban areas (though in urban areas cost and the lack of available land make this almost prohibitive).Therefore, opportunities for infill development and acquisition and or rehabilitation in these areas should be encouraged to meet affordable housing needs and opportunities for access to transportation, services and employment. The areas impacted with cost overburdened households are located in and around the urban areas of the County These areas contain the largest concentration of employment opportunities and public and private amenities but lack affordable housing. The urban areas of the County have the most public and community facilities. These areas also contain the majority of available public transportation The urban neighborhoods contain many of the County's employment opportunities and existing housing stock However,these areas are cost prohibitive for low-and moderate-income persons. Orange County has a community health clinic and UNC Hospital System are relatively inexpensive. However,there is still a need for more free healthcare for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.There is a great need for Mental Health and Substance Abuse case management and treatment for people experiencing and at risk of homelessness. Orange County OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp 07/31/2015) 4 8 FFY 2015-2019 Five Year Consolidated Plan Orange County HOME Consortium, NC Employment Services need to increase focus and resources to assist this population, including people with criminal histories and youth aging out of foster care According to the 2007-2011 American Community Survey data, Orange County has an unemployment rate of 5.83%which is lower than the North Carolina unemployment rate of 9.7% for that same period. However,in Orange County,there are 16,750 workers and 18,050 jobs.The unemployment rate is also larger in the 16-24 age group as opposed to older age groups. This suggests that as younger members of the workforce leave school and enter the workforce, they are struggling to find employment According to the 2007-2011 American Community Survey data, there are job deficiencies (the number of qualified worker's exceeds the number of jobs available)in certain sectors.Conversely, Orange County is also experiencing an employment deficiency (the number of jobs available exceeds the number of qualified workers) in certain sectors The County should continue to support and encourage new job creation, job retention, employment, youth employment, job training services and educational developmental opportunities, especially for low and moderate income persons that help to close these gaps Maps: Included in this Plan in the Exhibits Section are the following maps which illustrate the demographic characteristics of Orange County: • Population Density by Block Group • Percent White Population by Block Group • Percent Minority Population by Block Group • Percent Population Age 65+by Block Group • Population Age 65+ by Quarter Mile Grid • Total Housing Units by Block Points • Percent Owner-Occupied Housing Units by Block Group • Percent Renter-Occupied Housing Units by Block Group • Percent Vacant Housing Units by Block Group • Low/Moderate Income Percentage by Block Group • Low/Moderate Income with Minority Percentage • Commercial Hotspots in Orange County, North Carolina 2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan The following six (6) priorities and subsequent goals/strategies have been identified for the Orange County HOME Consortium for the period of FY 2015 through FY 2019 for the HOME OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp 07/31/2015) 5 9 FFY 2015-2019 Five Year Consolidated Plan Orange County HOME Consortium, NC Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, and the Town of Chapel Hill's Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Program. The priority ranking of needs for housing, homelessness, other special needs, community development, economic development,and anti-poverty are as follows: o High Priority - Activities are assigned a high priority if the County or Chapel Hill expects to fund them during the Five Year Consolidated Plan period„ o Low Priority- Activities are assigned a low priority if the activity may not be funded by the County or Chapel Hill during the Five Year Consolidated Plan period. The County or Chapel Hill may support applications for other funding if those activities are consistent with the needs identified in the Five Year Consolidated Plan. Housing Priority(High Priority) There is a need to improve the quality of the housing stock in the County by increasing the amount of decent, safe, sound, and accessible housing for homeowners, renters, and homebuyers that is affordable to low-and moderate-income persons and families Goals/Strategies: HS-1 Housing Rehabilitation-Continue to provide financial assistance to low-and moderate- income homeowners to rehabilitate their existing owner-occupied housing HS-2 Housing Construction - Increase the supply of decent, safe, sound, and accessible housing that is affordable to low- and moderate-income owners and renters in the County through rehabilitation of vacant buildings and new construction including mixed design and mixed income developments that incorporate affordable housing options HS-3 Fair Housing - Promote fair housing choice through education and outreach in the community and through encouraging compliance with fair housing laws and affordable housing choices throughout the County HS-4 Home Ownership - Assist low- and moderate-income households to become homeowners by providing down payment assistance, closing cost assistance, and housing counseling training including Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher holders HS-5 Public Housing-Support the Town of Chapel Hill's improvements and maintenance of existing public housing units including the provision of broadband internet access for all residents, and promote self-sufficiency through the use of Section 8 Vouchers for home purchase,transitional housing,and supportive services to residents to transition out of public housing to private rental and homeownership opportunities. OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp 07/31/2015) 6 10 FFY 2015-2019 Five Year Consolidated Plan Orange County HOME Consortium, NC HS-6 Permanent Housing - Support the development of permanent affordable housing options for young adults and other single individuals starting careers and families with members in modest paying professional careers (such as teachers, service workers and medical assistants), including creative and non-traditional affordable housing options in design (amenities, size and cost) and that provides for more affordable units and an asset in communities HS-7 Permanent Housing - Identify and pursue local, state, federal and private resources including university communities to leverage available resources(that include publicly owned land and surplus facilities and financial support) for development of permanent affordable housing at a level that is"key"to meeting the basic need of decent safe and sound affordable housing for a broad cross section (age and income) of the residents of Orange County HS-8 Housing Preservation-Preserve and monitor the affordable housing stock that exists by developing strategies, tools and partnerships that allow the County to retain the supply of decent, safe, sound, and accessible housing that is affordable to low- and moderate-income owners and renters Homeless Priority(High Priority) There is a need for housing and support services for homeless persons, and persons who are at- risk of becoming homeless Goals/Strategies: HO-1 Continuum of Care - Support the local Continuum of Care's (CoQ efforts to provide emergency shelter, increase support for rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive housing to persons and families who are homeless or who are at risk of becoming homeless. HO-2 Operation/Support-Assist providers in the operation of housing and support services for the homeless and persons at-risk of becoming homeless.. HO-3 Prevention and Housing — Continue to support the prevention of homelessness and programs for rapid rehousing. HO-4 Housing -- Support the rehabilitation of and making accessibility improvements to emergency shelters,transitional housing and permanent housing for the homeless HO-5 Permanent Housing - Support the development of permanent supportive housing for homeless individuals and families, including creative and non-traditional affordable housing options that reduce cost and provide for more affordable units.. OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp. 07/31/2015) 7 11 IFFY 2015-2019 Five Year Consolidated Plan Orange County HOME Consortium, NC Other Special Needs Priority(Low Priority) There is a continuing need for affordable housing,services, and facilities for persons with special needs,the elderly, and the disabled. Goals/Strategies: SN-1 Housing-Increase the supply of affordable, decent, safe,sound, and accessible housing for the elderly, persons with disabilities, and persons with other special needs through rehabilitation of existing buildings and new construction SN-2 Social Services - Support social service programs and facilities for the elderly, persons with disabilities,and persons with other special needs„ SN-3 Accessibility - Improve the accessibility of owner occupied housing through rehabilitation and improve renter occupied housing by making reasonable accommodations for the physically disabled. SN-4 Elderly Housing-Develop housing strategies and options for older adults to age in place including those over housed and or priced out due to market forces, maintenance and other uncontrollable costs and promote and develop a range of affordable housing design choices and locations that allow them by choice to remain in the community Community Development Priority(Low Priority) There is a need to improve the public and community facilities, infrastructure,public services,and the quality of life for all residents in the County, particularly in areas or for facilities and infrastructure demonstrating signs of physical decline or economic stress„ Goals/Strategies: CD-1 Community Facilities - Improve the parks, recreational centers, trails, libraries, and all public and community facilities in the County CD-2 Infrastructure-Improve the public infrastructure through rehabilitation,reconstruction, and new construction. OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp 07/31/2015) 8 12 FFY 2015-2019 Five Year Consolidated Plan Orange County HOME Consortium, NC CD-3 Public Services - Improve and increase public safety, community policing, municipal services, and public service programs throughout the County CD-4 Code Enforcement - Enforce the local codes and ordinances to bring buildings into compliance with the standards through systematic code enforcement.. CD-5 Clearance-Remove and eliminate slum and blighting conditions through demolition of vacant, abandoned and dilapidated structures CD-6 Revitalization - Promote neighborhood revitalization in strategic areas through acquisition, demolition, rehabilitation, code enforcement, infrastructure, infrastructure improvements, housing construction, public and community facilities improvements, etc Economic Development Priority(Low Priority) There is a need to increase employment, self-sufficiency, education, job training, technical assistance,and economic empowerment of low and moderate income residents in the County. Goals and Strategies: ED-1 Employment - Support and encourage new job creation, job retention, employment, youth employment, and job training services ED-2 Financial Assistance-Support business and commercial growth through expansion and new development through technical assistance programs and low interest loans ED-3 Redevelopment Program - Plan and promote the development and redevelopment of distressed areas throughout the County. ED-4 Business Growth - Promote business and commercial growth supported by zoning, efficient building approval processes and transportation to increase employment opportunities and living wages for low and moderate income persons and families. Administration, Planning,and Management Priority(High Priority) There is a continuing need for planning, administration, management, and oversight of federal, state, and local funded programs as well as an increasing for cooperation and collaboration amongst public and private partners and the communities in the Consortium in addressing affordable housing, preservation and development needs of the region that ultimately affect the quality of life for all residents OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp 07/31/2015) 9 13 FFY 2015-2019 Five Year Consolidated Plan Orange County HOME Consortium, NC Goal/Strategy: AM-1 Overall Coordination- Provide program management and oversight for the successful administration and leveraging of federal,state,and local funded programs, including support of collaborative initiatives, research and planning services for special studies, environmental clearance,fair housing,and compliance with all federal, state,and local laws and regulations„ I Evaluation of past performance Orange County has a good performance record with HUD The County regularly meets the performance standards established by HUD. Each year the County prepares its Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)„This report is submitted within ninety (90) days after the start of the new program year. Copies of the CAPER are available for review at Orange County Housing, Human Rights, and Community Development Department,300 W Tryon Street, Hillsborough, NC, Orange County includes the Town of Chapel Hill's performance under its CDBG Program in the County's CAPER The FY 2013 CAPER, which was the fourth CAPER for the FY 2010-2014 Five Year Consolidated Plan,was approved by HUD. In the FY 2013 CAPER,the Town of Chapel Hill expended 100%of its CDBG funds to benefit low- and moderate-income persons The Town expended 14 35% of its funds during the FY 2013 CAPER period on public service,which is below the statutory maximum of 15%. The Town expended 18.89% of its funds during this CAPER period on Planning and Administration, which is below the statutory maximum of 20%. The Town is in compliance with the required 15 maximum drawdown ratio. The HOME program is being administered in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable activity limitations and match requirements„The Orange County HOME Consortium has also met the 15%Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) requirement 4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process Orange County, in compliance with its Citizen Participation Plan, advertised and held two (2) public hearings on the needs of Orange County that provided residents with the opportunity to discuss the County's HOME Program. The Town of Chapel Hill's CDBG Program held separate hearings. OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp 07/31/2015) 10 14 FFY 20IS-2019 Five Year Consolidated Plan Orange County HOME Consortium, NC The County maintains a mailing list for the CDBG and HOME programs, and copies of all public hearing notices and a survey concerning the program were mailed to all the agencies and individuals on the list A"Draft Plan" was placed on display on the County's website at http://www.co orange nc us, on the Town of Chapel Hill's website at http://www ci chapel-hill nc.us, on the Town of Hillsborough's website at http://www.ci,hillsborough.nc us, and on the Town of Carrboro's website at http://www.ci carrboro nc.us. Copies of the plan were available for review, at the public libraries and the following locations: • Orange County Department of Housing, Human Rights, and Community Development Department 300 Tryon Street Hillsborough, NC 27278 • Town of Carrboro's Town Hall 301 W Main Street Carrboro, NC 27510 • Town of Hillsborough's Town Hall 101 East Orange Street Hillsborough, NC 27278 • Town of Chapel Hill's Town Hall 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Additionally, the County developed and disseminated an online resident's survey that is located at httPs://www.surveymonkey,com/s/orangecountync The County developed the Consolidated Plan based on the input received from the public and stakeholders through interviews, public hearings,draft plan review comments,and the resident's survey. 5. Summary of public comments Orange County held its First Public Hearing on March 3, 2015 at 7:00pm. Comments received at that public hearing are included in the Attachments at the end of the Five Year Plan. OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) 11 15 FFY 2015-2019 Five Year Consolidated Plan Orange County HOME Consortium, NC The FFY 2015-•2019 Five Year Consolidated Plan and FFY 2015 Annual Action Plan were placed on public display from March 27, 2015 through May 5, 2015 and a Second Public Hearing was scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Comments that were received at the Second Public Hearing are included in the Attachments Section at the end of this Five Year Consolidated Plan The Town of Carrboro scheduled its Public Hearing on the Five Year Consolidated Plan on April 28, 2015; the Town of Chapel Hill scheduled its Public Hearing on April 27, 2015; and the Town of Hillsborough scheduled its Public Hearing on April 27, 2015 6„ Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting there All comments and suggestions that were received to date, have been accepted and incorporated into the draft planning documents. 7„ Summary The main goals of the Five Year Consolidated Plan are to improve the living conditions of all residents in Orange County, create a suitable and sustainable living environment,and to address the housing and community development needs of the residents. The Five Year Consolidated Planning process requires the County to state in a single document its strategy to pursue goals for all housing, community development, and planning programs. The Orange County HOME Consortium and Town of Chapel Hill will use the Consolidated Plan's goals and objectives to allocate the next five(5)years of CDBG and HOME funds and to provide direction to other partners addressing the housing and community development needs of the low- and moderate-income population of Orange County and the Town of Chapel Hill. HUD will evaluate the Orange County HOME Consortium's and Town's performance under the Five Year Consolidated Plan against these goals. HUD is permitting the Orange County HOME Consortium and Chapel Hill to submit one regional Consolidated Plan, however,the Town of Chapel Hill is submitting a separate Annual Action Plan linked to the Five Year Consolidated Plan for its CDBG Program as required by HUD, unlike in previous years where the Annual Action Plan was a joint submission OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp 07/31/2015) 12 16 Attachment 2 ORANGE COUNTY HOME PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT PROGRAM Summary Sheet for FY2019-2020 Proposed Projects Revised Draft 05/07/2019 Name of Applicant Proposed Project Activity& Brief Description Proposed Geographic Area Amount Requested/Collaborative Recommended Funding Amount EmPOWERment, Inc. Rental Acquisition The Fidelity Street Neighborhood (Hillmont $304,800/$85,000* The acquisition of two(2) units for affordable rental purposes in the Apartment Complex) in Carrboro Hillmont Apartment Complex in Carrboro, NC. The units to be acquired are one(1) bedroom each. The target population consists of households earning between 30%-80%of the Area Median Income. EmPOWERment originally proposed to leverage$25,000 *-Note that EmPOWERment has applied as a from the United Way of the Greater Triangle plus$5,000 from its CHDO. If the organization completes the own operational funds. The original total project cost was$304,800 requirement process,then they would also be and included three(3) units. The amended total project cost is funded $60,201 in CHDO funds for the $152,800.The leveraged funds will be reduced as applicable and proposed project. Currently, EmPOWERment will be used to pay for any needed repairs to the units. is undertaking the needed revisions to meet the CHDO requirements. Habitat for Humanity Second Mortgage Assistance The Fairview Community in Hillsborough and $240,000/$181,392** Habitat originally proposed to use the funds for second mortgage the Northside Neighborhood in Chapel Hill. assistance for eight(8) homes. The recommended award addresses ** -The recommended award increased from six (6) newly constructed homes in the identified communities in $180,000 to$181,392 due to the use of FY18- Orange County.The target population consists of households 19 HOME funds in addition to the earning between 30%-80%of the Area Median Income. The revised recommended award above for total project cost is$722,430. EmPOWERment. Orange County—Countywide TBRA Countywide $139,613/$141,004** Tenant-Based Rental Assistance ** The recommended award for this category The County will use the funds for Rapid Re-Housing and general increased slightly due to the use of FY18-19 rental assistance activities, including utilities and security deposit HOME funds in addition to the recommended payments for homeless and other low income persons. award above for EmPOWERment. TOTAL $684,413***/$407,396 *** - The original amount requested exceeds the anticipated HUD award of$350,302 plus the required local match of$78,818 and program income of$13,306. Orange County learned of its anticipated HUD award amount in mid-April. However, the amount may still change by the time HUD sends the actual grant award. In addition to the $407, 396 for projects, there is $35,030 for administrative purposes. The grand total of the HUD award plus local match and program income is $442, 426. Attachment 3 17 ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA FY 2019 — 2020 REVISED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TIMELINE (for the Development of the HOME Program Design, subject to the approval of the HUD Budget for FY 2019 and the release of the HOME allocations to grantees) MEETING/OTHER PURPOSE/DEADLINE LOCATION EVENT Wednesday, November 14, HOME Application for Distribution of the FY Applications will be 2018 Requests for Funds 2019-2020 Application available on the County's Available Packet Website and at the OC H&CD Department's Office at 300 West Tryon Street, JEM Hillsborough, NC Tuesday,November 27, 0 Joint Application Review Changes to the Chapel Hill Library 2018 Workshop w/Town of Application 100 Library Drive Chapel Hill 9:00 am-Noon Meeting Room B Chapel Hall., NC Monday,December 3, Board of County FY 2019-2020 Annual Whitted BOCC Meeting 2018 Commissioners(BOCC) Action Plan—HOME Room Regular Meeting Needs Assessment 300 W.Tryon Street Public Hearing Hillsborough 7:00 p.m. Tuesday,February 5,2019 HOME Application Applications Due by 4:00 Applications should be Deadline pm delivered to the OC H&CD Department's Office at 300 West Tryon Street Thurs Orange County Local Orange County Local Chapel Hill Town Hall 2019 Government Affordable Government Affordable Room 344 Housing Collaborative Housing Collaborative— 405 MILK,Jr. Review 2019-2020 HOME Boulevard,Chapel applications Hill, NC 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21,2019 Board of County FY 2019-2020 Annual Southern Human Services Commissioners(BOCC) Action Plan—HOME Public Center Regular Meeting Hearing* 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 7:00 p.m. Tuesday,June 18,2019 Board of County Proposed Annual Action Southern Human Services Commissioners(BOCC) Plan Approval-BOCC Center Regular Meeting Action Item 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 7:00 p.m. Tuesday,June 25, Submittal of the FY 2019 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan to HUD on or before the identified date. *Thirty(30)day Public Comment Period: May 9,2019-June 11,2019. 18 Attachment 4 SUMMARY OF HOME FUNDING LEVELS Since 1995 The Orange County HOME Consortium is comprised of four (4) members: Orange County, the Town of Carrboro, the Town of Chapel Hill, and the Town of Hillsborough. Orange County serves as the Participating Jurisdiction (PJ) for the HOME Consortium. The following is a summary of the HOME Consortium funding levels since 1995. Note that the Consortium has taken significant reductions in HOME funding received and unfortunately there may be additional reductions for the upcoming program years. Fiscal Year HOME Award 1995 $500,000 1996 $386,000 1997 $379,000 1998 $405,000 1999 $437,000 2000 $437,000 2001 $484,000 2002 $481,000 2003 $739,591 2004 $793,195 2005 $707,948 2006 $665,560 2007 $661,229 2008 $661,789 2009 $733,311 2010 $728,277 2011 $641,158 2012 $387,034 2013 $333,418 2014 $351,540 2015 $311,832 2016 $310,196 2017 $289,693 2018 $401,340 2019* $350,302* *-This is the proposed HUD allocation for FY2019-2020. 19 :��3�R iE cap = o i eo :fT.fE#IJf:F. 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Orange County previously had only two (2) CHDOs, CASA and Community Home Trust. EmPOWERment, Inc. submitted an application this year for CHDO certification. $350,302 X 15% = $52,545. This amount is included in the overall funding available for projects. See below. Total of the HOME Allocation Available for Projects $350,302 - $35,030 = $315, 272 Required Local Match Each year HUD requires that local participating jurisdictions provide at least a 25% match but this excludes administrative funds. $315,272 X 25% = $78,818 total local match required for FY2019-2020. The breakdown for each jurisdiction is as follows: • Town of Carrboro (15%) -- $11,823 • Town of Chapel Hill (41%) -- $32,315 • Town of Hillsborough (5%) -- $3,941 • Orange County (39%) --$30,739 Program Income Each year the Consortium approves use of the program income collected during the year. The total program income anticipated to be collected for FY19-20 is $13,306. 21 Grand Total of Funds Available for Projects This is amount is $407, 396 and includes HUD HOME funds plus the required local match and anticipated program income to be collected. $315,272 + $78,818 + $13,306 =$407,396 Grand Total of Funds Available for Projects Plus Administrative Costs $442,426. 407,396 + $35,030 = $442,426 22 ORANGE COUNTY CONSORTIUM'S HOME PROGRAM PROJECTS 2015-2019 YEAR APPLICANT PROJECT TYPE PROJECT ACTIVITY PROJECT STATUS TARGET POPULATION LOCATION AMOUNT Community Home Homeownership Financial Assistance for new homebuyers Assistance provided to one resale Households earning at or Northside and Pine Knolls 2018-2019 $60,000 Trust Assistance and resales. unit,to date. below 80%of AMI neighborhoods in Chapel Hill Acquisition of one(1)single-family Households earning at or 2018-2019 EmPOWERment Rental Acquisition Pending 121 Cole Street $145,000 property for lease below 80%of AMI Provide for second mortgage assistance Closed on one(1) home and the Households earning between Fairview community in 2018-2019 Habitat for Humanity Homeowner Assistance Hillsborough and Tinnin $60,000 for two(2) homes second will close in June 30%and 65%of AMI Woods subdivision in Efland Provide for Rapid Re-Housing and general Tenant-Based Rental Rapid Re-Housing and Local Households earning less than 2018-2019 Orange County rental assistance activities, including Countywide $139,613 Assistance Voucher Program will start in June 80%of AMI utilities and security deposit payments Homeownership Provide for second mortgage assistance Households earning between 2017-2018 Habitat for Humanity Closed on nine(9) homes Countywide $211,830 Assistance for ten (10) homes 30%and 65%of AMI Provide for critical repairs,accessibility Rebuilding Together of Pending completion of required Households earning less than 2017-2018 the Triangle environmental review 80%of AMI Housing Rehabilitation modifications and home performance Countywide $28,538 upgrades Acquisition of one(1)single-family Households earning at or 2017-2018 EmPOWERment Acquisition Pending 707 Gomains Avenue $69,480 property for lease below 80%of AMI Renovation of one(1)single-family property for lease. Funds awarded to the Households earning less than 2017-2018 Orange County Housing Rehabilitation Pending 707 Gomains Avenue $55,839 County to facilitate rehab of property 80%of AMI acquired by EmPOWERment Fairview community in Provide for second mortgage assistance Households earning between Hillsborough,Tinnin Woods 2016-2017 Habitat for Humanity Homeowner Assistance for twelve(12) homes 30%and 65%of AMI Completed subdivision in Efland-Cheeks $285,000 Township and the Northside neighborhood in Chapel Hill Provide for critical repairs,accessibility Rebuilding Together of Pending completion of required Households earning less than 2016-2017 the Triangle environmental review 80%of AMI Housing Rehabilitation modifications and home performance Countywide $50,000 upgrades Provide for an owner-occupied housing Pending; several projects Households earning less than 2016-2017 Orange County Housing Rehabilitation Countywide $114,655 rehabilitation program have been identified. 1 80%of AMI 23 ORANGE COUNTY CONSORTIUM HOME PROJECTS 2015-2019 YEAR APPLICANT PROJECT TYPE PROJECT ACTIVITY PROJECT STATUS TARGET POPULATION LOCATION AMOUNT Provide for second mortgage assistance Households earning between 2015-2016 Habitat for Humanity Homeowner Assistance for four(4) homes Completed 30%and 65%of AMI Countywide $100,455 Downtown Housing Support the new construction of eighty Households earning less than Greenfield Place on Legion 2015-2016 Improvement New Construction Completed $154,500 Corporation (DHIC) (80)apartment homes 60%of AM Road in Chapel Hill Acquisition of one(1)single-family Households earning less than 2015-2016 EmPOWERment Acquisition Completed 338 McMasters Road $30,000 property for lease 80%of AM Rehabilitation of a one (1)single-family Households earning less than 2015-2016 EmPOWERment Housing Rehabilitation Approximately 85%complete 507 Terrell Road $46,500 property for lease 80%of AM Tenant Based Rental Support homeless outreach and housing 2015-2016 Housing for New Hope Assistance support to assist the homeless of Orange Completed Homeless Countywide $50,000 County