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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 Department of Planning & Neighborhood Development Consolidated Strategy & Action PlanACTION PLAN 2007 Prepared for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by the City of Lansing, Michigan Department of Planning and Neighborhood Development 316 N. Capitol Avenue Lansing, MI 48933-1234 'pEw'Ac cop"'Y' r T` P -01 '/ 03 Z *, Second Program Year Q� Action Plan The CPMP Second Annual Action Plan includes the SF 424 and Narrative Responses to Action Plan questions that CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, and ESG grantees must respond to each year in order to be compliant with the Consolidated Planning Regulations. The Executive Summary narratives are optional. Complete the fillable fields (blue cells) in the table below. The other items are pre - filled with values from the Grantee Information Worksheet. 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If Yes please include an additional e}gm o T �P icatio iaiadetiailaMA h t t Ed :_ 23r72 P ocess� eW document explaining the situation.AK ramis not covered b €O �Z3 No�Rro l'e5'®``o�A Rrograflhas not been selected by.tJae �� s atenorrrevte w i Second Program Year Action Plan 2 Version 1.3 W . 1 Jurisdiction Person to be contacted regarding this application Virg Middle Initial Bernero Mayor, City of Lansing (517) 483-4141 0 bernero@ci.lansing.mi.us www.cityoflansingmi.com Dorothy Boone, Development Manager, 517 483-4050 Sig.r�ature of Aui hQnzed Represenl<atve Date S�gled f y Narrative Responses GENERAL, ;. ., ... Executive Summary The Executive Summary is optional, but encouraged. If you choose to complete it, please provide a brief overview that includes major initiatives and highlights that are proposed during the next year. Program Year 2 Action Plan Executive Summary: The City of Lansing Department of Planning and Neighborhood Development has been applying for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME and Emergency Shelter Grants for several years. The City is the lead organization administering these federal dollars received from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of Lansing Department of Planning and Neighborhood Development has been very successful in leveraging state and local resources. The FY 2007 Action Plan is the implementation plan for year two (2) of the City of Lansing's five (5) year Consolidated Plan. The activities proposed to be carried out in FY 2007, which begins July 1, 2006 and ends June 30, 2007 are based on needs, priorities, strategies and goals established in the Five Year Consolidated Strategy and Plan Submission for the period 2005-2010. The annual plan is based on community development fund resources CDBG, HOME and ESG funds expected to be available in FY 2007. Meeting goals is based on the availability of other sources of funding projected to be available during this time period to leverage the federal community development fund resources. The requisite information presented in the Action Plan is presented according to the final rule established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development at 24 CFR 91, Consolidated Submission for Community Planning and Development Programs. Second Program Year Action Plan 3 Version 1.3 Jurisdiction Housing Rehabilitation Includes loans and grants for rehabilitation of up to 75 owner occupied housing units through City sponsored programs and in conjunction with affordable housing efforts sponsored by nonprofit housing corporations and other State and Federal agencies. Includes funds to meet lead hazard reduction regulations in rehabilitated structures. Includes funds to assist in the rehabilitation of emergency and tranisitonal housing facilities for the homeless. Includes support for Local Initiatives Support Corporation to provide technical assistance to nonprofit housing corporations. Includes loans and - - grants for weatherization of 20 owner occupied single family units through City sponsored programs. Includes loans to rehabilitate historic homes in conjunction with rehabilitation of unit. Weatherization Includes financing of Energy Fitness Program sponsored by Urban Options to benefit up to 220 low income households Acquisition, Relocation and Clearance Includes maintenance and security of properties acquired through programs, acquisition and clearance of dilapidated structures. Public Services Includes the following public service activities in CDBG eligible areas: Support to the Lansing Neighborhood Council; Financing two (2) Police Officer position; Letts Center Recreation Program; Kid's Camps (recreational program); Homeownership Counseling Program; Neighborhood Clean -Ups. Fifteen percent (15%) of funds is proposed for Public Service Activities. Economic Development Support for Microenterprise Loan Program to provide loans to eligible microenterprise businesses and training and education for 60 new microeneterprise businesses. Support for "Closing the Gap" program, a computer training and job placement program to benefit up to 300 participants. Support for other economic development initiatives supportive of community development and neighborhood improvement to be combined with other funds available from the previous year. Project Operation Costs Includes staff and other direct project costs associated with delivery of Commnuity Development Block Grant, HOME and Emergency Shelter Grant and other State and Federal Programs. Includes building rent paid to City. Planning and Urban Environmental Design Includes staff and other costs associated with preparation of required planning documents, environmental clearances and citizen participation activities associated with delivery of CDBG, HOME, ESG an other State and Federal Programs. Second Program Year Action Plan' 4 Version 1.3 Jurisdiction General Administration Includes general administration costs associated with delivery of CDBG, HOME, ESG and other State and Federal Programs. Includes indirect administrative costs and building rent paid to City. Includes Seasonal Code Compliance. HOME Housing Rehabilitation Includes loans and grants for rehabilitation of a minimum owner occupied housing units and Supportive Housing Programs through City sponsored programs. Down Payment Assistance Funds provided to first-time homebuyers for down payment and closing costs including rehabilitation to reduce lead -based paint hazards and redemption of home health hazards. The amount of down payment assistance provided is currently 6% of the sale price. New Construction Includes funds for loans and grants for construction of five (5) new affordable housing units by Habitat for Humanity Community Housing Developmen Organization (CHDO) Set -aside HOME Program set -aside reserved for affordable housing production sponsored, owned, or developed by CHDOs in partnership with the City. Twenty (20) units estimated. CHDO Administrative Cost Set -Aside Funds reserved at option of the City to provide operating funds to CHDOs utilizing HOME funds provided by the City and State to produce affordable housing in the community. General Administration Includes staff and general administration costs to deliver HOME Program. Includes funds to finance Fair Housing Initiatives. Emergency Shelter Grants Funds provided to shelter providers to cover cost of maintenacne, operations, insurance, utilities furnishings in shelter facilities. Second Program Year Action Plan 5 Version 1.3 Jurisdiction General Questions 1. Describe the geographic areas of the jurisdiction (including areas of low income - families and/or racial/minority concentration) in which assistance will be directed during the next year. 2. Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA) (91.215(a)(1)) during the next year and the rationale for assigning the priorities. 3. Describe actions that will take place during the next year to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs. Program Year 2 Action Plan General Questions response: The concentration of the low-income minority residents reside on the south and north sides of the Lansing community. Assistance will be provided to residents in the City of Lansing in CDBG eligible areas. In Program Year 2, the level of priority in terms of addressing the needs of the citizens was based on past practices as well as the needs idenitified by the community. Housing Activities High priority activities related to housing include moderate rehabilitation and weatherization of renter and owner occupied housing units for very low income households: High-priority-is-giverrto-providing-rehabilitation-assistance-to-other-low income homeowners. High priority is given to activities which will result in partnerships nonprofit housing corporations and private businesses to provide home ownership opportunities to low and moderate income homebuyers including moderate rehabilitation and down payment assistance. Moderate priority is given to providing low income households with special needs assistance through rehabiliation of housing units for rent or ownership; including barrier free improvements, delivery of supportive services and some new construction. Low priority is given to providing other low-income rental household rehabiliation. Moderate priority is given to addressing the housing and supportive service needs of the homeless. Low priority is given to historic preservation. Low priority is given to developing new affordable rental units in the city. Economic Development High priority is given to continued support of a loan program to provide loans, training and technical assistance to microenterprises, defined as businesses having five (5) or fewer employees, one or more of whom owns the enterprise. High priority is given to funding a computer training and employment program. Second Program Year Action Plan 6 Version 1.3 ]urisdiction Human Services High priority is given to developing new permanent supportive housing options to continue to implement a "continuum of care" for the homeless. Education and Training High priority is given to implementing a program to train and employ residents and young adults in computer skills operations. High priority is given to training - microenterprise owners. Public Safety High priority is given to Community Policing. High priority is given to decentralizing "public safety" activities. Transporation, Infrastructure Public Improvements Moderate priority is given to undertaking public improvements in selected target areas and improving transportation services to special needs populations. Moderate priority is given to improving recreational facilities and programs. Environment Moderate priority is given to activites which enhance the appearance and quality of life in target neighborhoods including neighborhood clean-ups, flower planting program, and public improvements such as tree planting and street lights of a historical design. Managing the Process - 1: Identify-thL-lead-agerrcy—entity; an-,,-rrcfes-responsible-for-administeriFl programs covered by the consolidated plan. 2. Identify the significant aspects of the process by which the plan was developed, and the agencies, groups, organizations, and others who participated in the process. 3. Describe actions that will take place during the next year to enhance coordination between public and private housing, health, and social service agencies. Program Year 2 Action Plan Managing the Process response: Second Program Year Action Plan 7 Version 1.3 Jurisdiction The City of Lansing is the lead agency responsible for coordinating the Consolidated Planning and Submission Process and Action Plans. The City of Lansing has coordinated with many other agencies city-wide to develop the Action Plan 2007. Again, in development of the Plan, the City incorporated other planning efforts and strategic planning documents including the Lansing Housing Partnership (LHP), Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) and the Enterprise Community (EC) Plan Application as well as the current consolidated plan process. Both housing and non -housing issues were addressed during these planning processes. Again, these issues were discussed and suggestions made on ways to better serve the needs of the target populations. Many of the agencies discussed how they exhaust their funds in trying to serve their clients' special needs. With the economic climate, funding sources are limited thereby reducing the effectiveness of critical programs. However, these agencies continue to look at innovative ways of providing services to their clients. Partnerships have been developed between state and local agencies in efforts to identify the type of housing and community development needs existing in Lansing. The City continues to consult agencies/organizations such as the Lansing Housing Commission, Lansing Area Aids Network, Capital Area Center for Independent Living, Continuum of Care Agencies, Tri-County Office on Aging, Michigan Department of Public Health, Michigan State Housing Development Authority, and other state and local organizations and jurisdictions were involved in the process in development of the plan. Again, the City of Lansing will continue to incorporate many of the strategies from its "Enterprise Community" application to address the non -housing needs. In the development of that strategic planning document, Lansing held several meetings with local and state agencies, neighborhood organizations and citizens to address the needs of the extremely low to low income residents in the city. In the development of these documents, the city kept in mind the three basic goals of the program: 1) To provide decent housing; 2) To provide a suitable living environment and; 3) To expand economic opportunities. Also, the City of Lansing followed its existing Ciitzens Participation Plan in terms of the process of participation. The Citizens Particpation Plan incorporates the general public particpation process of the city. There is a mailing list maintained that contains various agencies and organizations that we identify as the CDBG mailing list however, we have recipients of our HOME and ESG funding on the list as well as neighborhood organiaizations, agencies that serve the special needs population, etc. These groups and organizations are notified every year of the consolidated planning process. Also, community meetings are set within the community to gain input from the organizations and the population that they serve. The public is also aware of the participation process because the information is advertised in the local newspaper as well as advertised on public access televison. Citizen Participation 1. Provide a summary of the citizen participation process. 2. Provide a summary of citizen comments or views on the plan. Second Program Year Action Plan 8 Version 1.3 Jurisdiction 3. Provide a summary of efforts made to broaden public participation in the development of the consolidated plan, including outreach to minorities and non- English speaking persons, as well as persons with disabilities. 4. Provide a written explanation of comments not accepted and the reasons why these comments were not accepted. *Please note that Citizen Comments and Responses may be included as additional files within the CPMP Tool. Program Year 2 Action Plan Citizen Participation response: Citizen Participation is an important factor in the development of the Consolidated Plan/Action Plan. The City of Lansing's citizen participation process has comprehensively examined the necessities related to the housing, industrial, and commercial community development. Needs such as economic groundwork and development, as well as the needs related to human interaction and the social environment. The objective of the process has been to formulate strategies and programs to address identified needs. The process is open to any interested party or organization, and facilitated by the participation of a wide range of groups and individuals concerned with community development issues. In the development of the Consolidated Plan, the City of Lansing considered all previous strategic planning documents, the Lansing Housing Partnership, the CHAS, along with the Enterprise Community Plan. Input from citizens was also incorporated into these efforts. The Citizen Participation Process is intended to assure that the citizens of the community and organizations concerned with housing and commnuity development will have every opportunity to participate in the planning and utilization of community development funds. The opportunity for citizens to participate in commnuity development goes beyond the formal process as outlined in the City of Lansing's Citizen Participation Plan (Section 91.105 of the Federal regulations and in accordance legislative changes to the CDBG Entitlement Program under the Housing and Urban -Rural Recovery Act of 1983). In summary, the process includes: community meetings are held in August and September, a public hearing is held before the Planning Board on community needs in October, November or December. This hearing will provide citizens an opportunity to present their views on community development housing needs. Community meetings include citizens, other local jurisdiction, state agencies, other city departments, special needs groups organizations and groups concerned with housing and related supportive services and commnuity development activities. The Public Hearing on the community needs for the Action Plan was held on October 4, 2005. Another hearing was held before Planning Board on January 3, 2006 on the proposed program objectives projected use of Federal formula program funds. These hearings are published in the local newspaper, the Lansing State Journal, mailed to known citizens groups and other organizations concerned with housing and community development issues, appears on the City of Lansing's cable TV information channel. A similar process is followed at the City Council level. Second Program Year Action Plan 9 Version 1.3 Jurisdiction A draft of the summary plan was made available for public review and comments for a 30 day period February 27, 2006 - March 29, 2006. A notice of the summary was published in the Lansing State Journal, made available at the Capital Area District Library, the City Clerk's office and the Department of Planning and Neighborhood Development as well as televised on the public access channel for public review and comments. The City will respond in writing in fifteen days (15) to any written or oral comments or views of citizens submitted during this comment period. A summary of comments or views and the city's response will be included in the Consolidated Plan The facility where the public hearings are held is barrier free to accommodate persons with disabilities. In the event that a significant number of non-English speaking residents attend the public hearing, the city will provide a resource person for translation purposes. The City makes every possible effort to outreach to its minority population. In reference to the comments received during the Action Plan process, several comments were made at the Public Hearings held before the Planning Board at their October 4, 2005 and January 3, 2006 (see attached minutes) meetings.. At the April 17, 2006, Public Hearing held before City Council, there were several comments in support of CDBG, HOME and ESG funds. Specifically, there was support of housing rehabilitation, economic development and funding for the homeless population. Public outreach efforts is a continuous task of the City of Lansing. All public participation activities are held in barrier free facilities to accommodate the disabled population and those with special needs. In terms of reaching the minority population, there are some established groups and organizations that receive information pertaining to the Consolidated Plan. Also, an interperter will be provided for those non -speaking individuals. The City of Lansing makes every concerted effort to outreach to its minority population and special needs population. Institutional Structure 1. Describe actions that will take place during the next year to develop institutional structure. Program Year 2 Action Plan Institutional Structure response: The Actions to take place during fiscal year 2007 are as follows: As identified in the Strategic Plan, the City of Lansing Department of Planning and Neighborhood Development and the City's Human Relations and Community Services Department will continue to be responsible for coordinating special housing activities and services related to housing. Both City Departments will address emergency housing situations. The Human Relations and Community Services (HRCS) Department is responsible for coordinating efforts of public and private agencies that deliver housing services in the community. The Emergency Shelter Program is also administered through the HRCS Department. The Lansing Housing Commission is responsible for the management and maintenance of public housing and programs. It is also the local clearinghouse for Section 8 assistance. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Second Program Year Action Plan 10 Version 1.3 Jurisdiction will continue to work directly with the City, local service agencies, non-profit corporations, neighborhood organizations, private developers and individuals to implement housing programs it sponsors. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) works with the City, State and private non-profit agencies and housing corporations to deliver federal housing programs in the City. State and local social service agencies work with public agencies and directly with clients to provide housing and supportive housing services for individuals and families. Clients in need of housing or particular services are referred by agencies and providers as needed. Coordination of services is accomplished by a formal and informal networking system or -under the direction of boards or commissions. Lansing has a growing number of non-profit housing corporations working with governmental agencies, private lending institutions and other housing non -profits or agencies to provide affordable housing opportunities in the City. Activities include acquisition and rehabilitation of housing for rental, lease to own or homeownership. Non-profit housing corporations are also beginning to become involved with the development of transitional housing and shelter facilities to serve the homeless and special housing needs groups. The City has contracted with the Local Initiatives Support Coalition to provide technical training and assistance to non-profit housing corporations. The City of Lansing will participate in the efforts of non -profits by acquiring sites for development and rehabilitation and by providing funds to help finance rehabilitation. There is a network of fifty-four neighborhood organizations, many of which coordinate activities through the Lansing Neighborhood Council, an organization funded by the City to provide technical assistance to neighborhood groups, work with the City, State and other housing providers to plan and implement housing programs throughout the community. Several local lending institutions have formed a local loan pool that is intended to be utilized by non-profit housing corporations for production of housing. Many banks have also developed products, or provide loans to help finance affordable housing opportunities in the City for low and moderate income households. In terms of coordination of resources, housing assistance providers, program coordinators and agencies providing housing support services through formal and informal contact, housing action clearinghouse committees have existed in the community in one form or another with varying success at coordinating activities. Monitoring 1. Describe actions that will take place during the next year to monitor its housing and community development projects and ensure long-term compliance with program requirements and comprehensive planning requirements. Program Year 2 Action Plan Monitoring response: The City of Lansing's Monitoring Plan consist of the following: Nonprofit Housing Corporations and CHDOs Second Program Year Action Plan 11 Version 1.3 Jurisdiction Subreceipients nonprofit housing corporation nd Commnunity Development Organizations (CHDOs) receiving CDBG and HOME funding from the City are monitored on an ongoing basis through the City's Development Office. Ongoing monitoring includes periodic reports, project by project documentation and direct technical assistance provided by Development staff and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), a subrecipient of the City. Annual audits are also provided to the City by the participating organizations and reviewed by both the Development Office and the Finance Department of the City. The Development Office will also coordinate a formal onsite monitoring visit for each subrecepient and/or CHDO every two (2) years. The monitoring visit includes the participation of the City's Finance Department. The visit will include a review of financial management, purchasing procurement practices, rehabilitation requirements and all other Federal program requirements that apply. A report with findings, concerns and recommendations will be provided to each organization with directions for improvements and responses required. HOME Program Monitoring Rental units financed through the HOME Program are inspected and monitored through the Development Office every one or two years, depending on the size of the project. The City monitors the condition of the property and re -verifies income eligibility. Emergency Shelter Subrecipients Organizations that receive ESG and Supportive Housing Care funding from the City are monitored on an ongoing basis through the City's Development Office and the Human Relations and Community Services (HRCS) Department. Ongoing monitoring includes monthly reports, project documentation, on -site visits and direct technical assistance provided by city staff. ESG renovated shelters are inspected by Development Office staff every two (2) years to verify that properties are being properly maintained and that shelter programs continue to operate. The HRCS Department monitors on an ongoing basis all organizations receiving ESG or SHCP funds for daily operations and approved projects and programs. Monitoring includes monthly reports, on -site visits to verify activity, annual reports and documentation of expenditures. Lead -based Paint 1. Describe the actions that will take place during the next year to evaluate and reduce the number of housing units containing lead -based paint hazards in order to increase the inventory of lead -safe housing available to extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate -income families. Program Year 2 Action Plan Lead -based Paint response: The City of Lansing will take the following specific actions to address lead based paint hazards in FY 2007: Second Program Year Action Plan 12 Version 1.3 Jurisdiction Continue to work with the Ingham County Health Department, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, nonprofit housing corporations, private contractors and subcontractors and other relevant agencies and organizations to develop strategies to implement Title X regulations. Continue to establish additional partnerships with agencies/organizations in the community to provide more education on lead based paint issues. Continue to provide required notification to owners and tenants for possible lead hazards in houisng units being rehabilitated as part of Federally funded housing improvement programs. Continue to Participate in efforts and strategies to train and certify employees, inspectors, contractors, subcontractors and workers to inspect assess and remove lead -based paint hazards. Contine to work with the County, State, nonprofit housing corporations and private contractors subcontractors to establish a lead hazard reduction strategy that will coordinate inspection, evaluation, remediation and blood screenign efforts. Continue to seek grants and loans to leverage local funds and finance lead hazard reduction activities. Specific Housing Objectives *Please also refer to the Housing Needs Table in the Needs.xis workbook. 1. Describe the priorities and specific objectives the jurisdiction hopes to achieve during the next year. 2. Describe how Federal, State, and local public and private sector resources that are reasonably expected to be available will be used to address identified needs for the period covered by this Action Plan. Program Year 2 Action Plan Specific Objectives response: Help 100 homeowners rehabilitate their homes to meet basic code Make 33 homes lead safe. Help non -profits acquire, rehabilitate and resell 10 homes. Assist 18 first-time homebuyers. Provide pre and post home ownership counseling to 300 homebuyers or homeowners. Provide weatherization assistance to 225 households. Provide emergency repairs to 40 households. Provide organizational support nd technical assistance to CHDOs and other nonprofits. Second Program Year Action Plan 13 Version 1.3 Jurisdiction Needs of Public Housing 1. Describe the manner in which the plan of the jurisdiction will help address the needs of public housing and activities it will undertake during the next year to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership. 2. If the public housing agency is designated as "troubled" by HUD or otherwise is performing poorly, the jurisdiction shall describe the manner in which it will provide financial or other assistance in improving its operations to remove such designation during the next year. Program Year 2 Action Plan Public Housing Strategy response: The Strategic Plan explains the public housing activities including the goals and objectives that the Lansing Housing Commission plans to do to accomplish those activites. According to the Lansing Housing Commission, the Department of Housing and Urban Development recognizes them as a high performer and their objective is to maintain that status throuhgout this planning process and beyond. Barriers to Affordable Housing 1. Describe the actions that will take place during the next year to remove barriers to affordable housing. Program Year 2 Action Plan Barriers to Affordable Housing response: The Strategic Plan identifies the barriers to affordable housing. The Housing Affordability Committee of the Lansing Houing Partnership examined the issue and developed a report which included a number of recommended policy code or ordninance changes that would be conducive to expanding and promoting affordable housing. The City of Lansing continues to review strategies to reduce those barriers. HOME/ American Dream Down payment Initiative (ADDI) 1. Describe other forms of investment not described in § 92.205(b). 2. If the participating jurisdiction (PI) will use HOME or ADDI funds for homebuyers, it must state the guidelines for resale or recapture, as required in § 92.254 of the HOME rule. 3. If the PJ will use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is that is being rehabilitated with HOME funds, it must state its refinancing guidelines required under § 92.206(b). The guidelines shall describe the conditions under which the PJ will refinance existing debt. At a minimum these guidelines must: Second Program Year Action Plan 14 Version 1.3 Jurisdiction a. Demonstrate that rehabilitation is the primary eligible activity and ensure that this requirement is met by establishing a minimum level of rehabilitation per unit or a required ratio between rehabilitation and refinancing. b. Require a review of management practices to demonstrate that disinvestments in the property has not occurred; that the long-term needs of the project can be met; and that the feasibility of serving the targeted population over an extended affordability period can be demonstrated. - c. State whether the new investment is being made to maintain current affordable units, create additional affordable units, or both. d. Specify the required period of affordability, whether it is the minimum 15 years or longer. e. Specify whether the investment of HOME funds may be jurisdiction -wide or limited to a specific geographic area, such as a neighborhood identified in a neighborhood revitalization strategy under 24 CFR 91.215(e)(2) or a Federally designated Empowerment Zone or Enterprise Community. f. State that HOME funds cannot be used to refinance multifamily loans made or insured by any federal program, including CDBG. 4. If the PJ is going to receive American Dream Down payment Initiative (ADDI) funds, please complete the following narratives: a. Describe the planned use of the ADDI funds. b. Describe the PJ's plan for conducting targeted outreach to residents and tenants of public housing and manufactured housing and to other families assisted by public housing agencies, for the purposes of ensuring that the ADDI funds are used to provide down payment assistance for such residents, tenants, and families. c. Describe the actions to be taken to ensure the suitability of families receiving ADDI funds to undertake and maintain homeownership, such as provision of housing counseling to homebuyers. Program Year 2 Action Plan HOME/ADDI response: " The City of Lansing will provide downpayment assistance to eligible first time homebuyers. The amount of the downpayment assistance will not exceed six percent (6%) of the purchase price of the home. Manufactured housing may qualify if placed on a vacant lot permanently affixed to footings, crawl space or basement. Mobile homes do not qualify. In terms of outreach to the community, the City will be working in partnership with our CHDOs and the Lansing Public Housing Commission to provide information regarding our down payment assistance program. First-time home buyers must attend pre -purchase home ownership training classes. Information describing the program will be created and distributed to local neighborhood groups. HOME funds will be used to supplement this program since the city has not been awarded ADDI funds for the second program year. Specific Homeless Prevention Elements *Please also refer to the Homeless Needs Table in the Needs.xls workbook. Second Program Year Action Plan 15 Version 1.3 Jurisdiction 1. Sources of Funds —Identify the private and public resources that the jurisdiction expects to receive during the next year to address homeless needs and to prevent homelessness. These include the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act programs, other special federal, state and local and private funds targeted to homeless individuals and families with children, especially the chronically homeless, the HUD formula programs, and any publicly -owned land or property. Please describe, briefly, the jurisdiction's plan for the investment and use of funds directed toward homelessness. 2. Homelessness —In a narrative, describe how the action plan will address the specific objectives of the Strategic Plan and, ultimately, the priority needs identified. Please also identify potential obstacles to completing these action steps. 3. Chronic homelessness —The jurisdiction must describe the specific planned action steps it will take over the next year aimed at eliminating chronic homelessness by 2012. Again, please identify barriers to achieving this. 4. Homelessness Prevention —The jurisdiction must describe its planned action steps over the next year to address the individual and families with children at imminent risk of becoming homeless. 5. Discharge Coordination Policy —Explain planned activities to implement a cohesive, community -wide Discharge Coordination Policy, and how, in the coming year, the community will move toward such a policy. Program Year 2 Action Plan Special Needs response: The City of Lansing expects to receive Emergency Shelter Grant funds to address the needs of the homeless population. Also, the Contiuum of Care Planning update (see the Strategic Plan and attachement for Program Year 1) addresses the various funding sources used to address homelessness. Also, as indicated in the Strategic Plan, the City of Lansing Contiuum of Care is the Greater Lansing Homeless Resolution Network (GLHRN), the leadership organization whose mission is to work to resolve and prevent homelessness through the promotion of partnerships and programs that create housing opportunities, build life skills and provide integrated supportive services to individuals and families in need addresses chronic homelessness, discharge coordination, etc. are clearly identified in the attachment of the Strategic Plan and Year One. Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) (States only) Describe the process for awarding grants to State recipients, and a description of how the allocation will be made available to units of local government. Program Year 2 Action Plan ESG response: Second Program Year Action Plan 16 Version 1.3 Jurisdiction Community Development *Please also refer to the Community Development Table In the Needs.xls workbook. 1. Identify the jurisdiction's priority non -housing community development needs eligible for assistance by CDBG eligibility category specified in the Community Development Needs Table (formerly Table 2B), public facilities, public improvements, public services and economic development. 2. Identify specific long-term and short-term community development objectives (including economic development activities that create jobs), developed in accordance with the statutory goals described in section 24 CFR 91.1 and the primary objective of the CDBG program to provide decent housing and a suitable living environment and expand economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate -income persons. *Note: Each specific objective developed to address a priority need, must be identified by number and contain proposed accomplishments, the time period (i.e., one, two, three, or more years), and annual program year numeric goals the jurisdiction hopes to achieve in quantitative terms, or in other measurable terms as identified and defined by the jurisdiction. Program Year 2 Action Plan Community Development response: There is a need for targeted assistance to neighborhood community centers and parks to support programming for low and moderate income households, especially for the elderly and for children. There is a need to assist with public improvements in CDBG eligible areas and to help low income households pay for special assessments for street, curb and gutter and sidewalk improvements in targeted area. Assistance is needed to provide community policing in targeted areas. Assistance is also needed to support home ownership and to promote neighborhood organizations and other services to improve the quality of life in CDBG eligible areas. Assistance is needed to further fair housing objectives, promote safety, remove blight and eyesores and to increase public awareness of lead and other hazards in housing. There is a need to support economic development that serves the day to day business and commerce needs of low and moderate income neighborhoods as well as to provide employment and training opportunities for residents. Specifically, assistance is needed to train and promote new entrepreneurs and business ventures as well as retain or expand existing businesses. Objectives are: Train 60 potential entrepreneurs Support at least 4 new business start-up. Provide business retention or expansion services to 5 existing businesses. Provide training and education services to at least 75 low to moderate income people in computer and information technology or construction trades. Antipoverty Strategy 1. Describe the actions that will take place during the next year to reduce the number of poverty level families. Program Year 2 Action Plan Antipoverty Strategy response: Second Program Year Action Plan 17 Version 1.3 Jurisdiction Poverty is an issue not easily addressed or controlled by the City. Economic factors often beyond the control of the community result in loss of jobs and reduction in personal income, the primary causes of poverty. Traditional types of economic development intended to create jobs and provide household income are the most important components of an anti -poverty strategy. The City is actively involved on a local and regional scale in promoting this kind of growth. Other activities sponsored by the City, other housing providers and service agencies and the private sector, however, combat poverty in ways just as effective as the more traditional types of economic development. They are as follows: A. Affordable Housing Programs - This document outlines rehabilitation and weatherization programs sponsored by the City, other governmental units, non-profit housing corporations, service providers and the private sector. These programs are intended to not only provide affordable, safe and decent housing to low income families, but also to allow these families more economic freedom by reducing or eliminating cost burden for housing they often face and reducing payments, for utilities. B. Public Housing Initiatives - These activities sponsored by the Lansing Housing Commission for public housing residents are attempts at addressing the root causes of poverty, lack of job training and/or education. The initiatives provide opportunities for residents to improve their knowledge and skills, critical steps in being able to compete for higher paying jobs. Activities of this type combined with opportunities for affordable housing offer public housing residents a chance at self sufficiency and a way to break away from the circle of poverty. Of particular strategic importance is that such programs are targeted to children and teenagers. Other activities associated with these programs, such as child care, also contribute to the comprehensive approach to improving the economic condition of public housing residents. C. Supportive Service Programs - The supportive services offered to special housing needs groups include job training and education programs. The objective is again to give clients the opportunity to achieve self sufficiency by giving them the skills to compete for better paying jobs. Such efforts include participation of area school districts, local institutions of higher learning and employers themselves. Programs are sponsored by some agencies with particular clientele but also by agencies serving the general population. D. Private industry has established Human Resource programs to retrain individuals who have lost their jobs. Retraining will allow these individuals to compete for other employment opportunities. E. Economic development initiatives are intended to provide individuals with the education and training necessary to obtain higher paying jobs and also intended to enable the business community to expand and create more jobs in the community. Non -homeless Special Needs (91.220 (c) and (e)) *Please also refer to the Non -homeless Special Needs Table in the Needs.xis workbook. Second Program Year Action Plan 18 Version 1.3 Jurisdiction 1. Describe the priorities and specific objectives the jurisdiction hopes to achieve for the period covered by the Action Plan. 2. Describe how Federal, State, and local public and private sector resources that are reasonably expected to be available will be used to address identified needs for the period covered by this Action Plan. Program Year 2 Action Plan Specific Objectives response: The City of Lansing will contribute funds from its general fund to leverage private and other public funding to support nonprofit and other agencies that provide services to special needs groups who may not be homeless including the elderly and frail elderly, persons with severe mental illness, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, Alcohol/Other Drug Addicted persons with HIV/AIDS and their families and Public Housing residents. Typical services include in -home meals, medical treatment, education, job training, counseling, utility payments, etc. Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS *Please also refer to the HOPWA Table in the Needs.xls workbook. 1. Provide a Brief description of the organization, the area of service, the name of the program contacts, and a broad overview of the range/ type of housing activities to be done during the next year. 2. Report on the actions taken during the year that addressed the special needs of persons who are not homeless but require supportive housing, and assistance for persons who are homeless. 3. Evaluate the progress in meeting its specific objective of providing affordable housing, including a comparison of actual outputs and outcomes to proposed goals and progress made on the other planned actions indicated in the strategic and action plans. The evaluation can address any related program adjustments or future plans. 4. Report on the accomplishments under the annual HOPWA output goals for the number of households assisted during the year in: (1) short-term rent, mortgage and utility payments to avoid homelessness; (2) rental assistance programs; and (3) in housing facilities, such as community residences and SRO dwellings, where funds are used to develop and/or operate these facilities. Include any assessment of client outcomes for achieving housing stability, reduced risks of homelessness and improved access to care. 5. Report on the use of committed leveraging from other public and private resources that helped to address needs identified in the plan. 6. Provide an analysis of the extent to which HOPWA funds were distributed among different categories of housing needs consistent with the geographic distribution plans identified in its approved Consolidated Plan. 7. Describe any barriers (including non -regulatory) encountered, actions in response to barriers, and recommendations for program improvement. 8. Please describe the expected trends facing the community in meeting the needs Second Program Year Action Plan 19 Version 1.3 Jurisdiction of persons living with HIV/AIDS and provide additional information regarding the administration of services to people with HIV/AIDS. 9. Please note any evaluations, studies or other assessments that will be conducted on the local HOPWA program during the next year. Program Year 2 Action Plan HOPWA response: N/A Specific HOPWA Objectives Describe how Federal, State, and local public and private sector resources that are reasonably expected to be available will be used to address identified needs for the period covered by the Action Plan. Program Year 2 Specific HOPWA Objectives response: N/A Include any Action Plan information that was not covered by a narrative in any other section. The City of Lansing will continue its efforts to assure that fair housing principles are followed in the city. CDBG funds will be budgeted to sponsor the following fair housing initiatives: continue to explore the possiblility of a fair housing center in the city; continue to update the City of Lansing's Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (AI) with special attention given to reviewing local codes and ordinances and its impact on fair housing; work with community organizations to educate citizens about fair housing issues and pursue enforcement in cases of housing discrimination; work to eliminate predatory lending practices that disproportionately affect protected groups; the City of Lansing Human Resources and Community Services (HRCS) Department will continue to respond to inquiries and complaints relative to fair housing. The City is actively engaged in ongoing efforts to review, evaluate, analyze and investigate issues related to fair housing in the community. In addition to ongoing review and analysis, outreach and educational programs are conducted annually as part of the City's fair housing program (FHP). The HRCS Department and the Development Office participate in the preparation of this analysis and gathering of data as well as engage in implementation of strategies regarding fair housing and education. The City Attorney's Office provides legal assistance. Other participants are also included to conduct research investigative studies. The City of Lansing's Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (AI) and FHP are ongoing and dynamic processes. Special investigative studies and specific strategies and actions are planned and implemented on an annual basis. In terms of the City of Lansing working with faith -based organizations, most of the homeless shelters are grounded on religious principles. Several of the emergency services in Lansing are supported or operated by faith -based organizations. City staff plays an active role with its involvement with the homeless population by serving on several boards to address the needs of this community. City Staff is part of the community's Continuum of Care. Second Program Year Action Plan 20 Version 1.3 Jurisdiction Second Program Year Action Plan 21 Version 1.3 PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND USE OF FUNDS 2006-2007 FY (PI) = Program Income Housing Rehabilitation Includes loans and grants for rehabilitation of up to 75 owner occupied _ housing units through City sponsored programs, and in conjunction with $563,468 affordable housing efforts sponsored by nonprofit housing corporations and $400,000 (PI) other State and Federal agencies. Includes funds to meet lead hazard $963,468 reduction regulations in rehabilitated structures. Includes funds to assist in the rehabilitation of emergency and transitional housing facilities for the homeless. Includes support for Local Initiatives Support Corporation to provide technical assistance to nonprofit housing corporations. Includes loans and grants for weatherization of 20 owner occupied single family units through City sponsored program. Includes loans to rehabilitate historic homes in conjunction with rehabilitation of the unit. Weatherization Includes financing of Energy Fitness Program sponsored by Urban Options $45,000 to benefit up to 220 low income households. Acquisition, Relocation. and Clearance $15,000 Includes maintenance and security of properties acquired through programs, acquisition and clearance of dilapidated structures. Public Improvements $0 Public Services (Limited to 15% of CDBG) Includes the following public service activities in CDBG eligible areas: $388,070 Support to the Lansing Neighborhood Council $90,000 Financing of 2 Police Officer positions $168,070 Letts Center Recreation Program $35,000 Kid's Camps (recreational programs) $15,000 Homeownership Counseling Program $40,000 Neighborhood Clean-ups $40,000 Percent of funds proposed for Public Service Activities: 15% Economic Development Support for Microenterprise Loan Program to provide loans to eligible $110,000 microenterprise businesses and training and education for 60 new block grant funds07.x1s 2/24/2006 microenterprise businesses. Support for "Closing the Gap" program, a computer training and job placement program to benefit up to 300 participants. Support for other economic development initiatives supportive of community development and neighborhood improvement to be combined with other funds available from the previous year. Proiect Operation Costs Includes staff and other direct project costs associated with delivery of Community Development Block Grant, HOME, Emergency Shelter Grant and other State and Federal Programs. Includes building rent paid to City. $646,962 Planning and Urban Environmental Design Includes staff and other costs associated with preparation of required planning documents, environmental clearances and citizen participation activities associated with delivery of CDBG, HOME, ESG, and other State and Federal Programs. $238,557 General Administration Includes general administration costs associated with delivery of CDBG, HOME, ESG, and other State and Federal Programs. Includes indirect administrative costs and building rent paid to City. Includes Seasonal Code $190,960 Compliance. Total CDBG $2,698,017 PROPOSED HOME PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND USE OF FUNDS (PI) = Program Income Housing Rehabilitation Includes loans and grants for rehabilitation of a minimum of owner $26,644 occupied housing units and SHP projects through City sponsored programs. Program Income No $26,644 Down Payment Assistance $100,000 New Construction Includes funds for loans and grants for construction of 5 new affordable $45,000 housing units by Habitat for Humanity. Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Set -Aside Home Program set -aside reserved for housing production sponsored, owned $570,000 or developed by CHDOs in partnership with the City, 20 units estimated. block grant funds07.xls 2/24/2006 CHDO Administrative Cost Set -Aside (Limited to 5% of HOME) Funds reserved at option of the City to provide operating funds to CHDO's $43,000 utilizing HOME funds provided by the City and State to produce affordable housing in the community. General Administration (Limited to 10% of HOME) Includes staff and general administration costs to deliver HOME Program. $85,999 includes funds to finance Fair Housing Initiatives. TOTAL HOME $870,643 The American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI) (HOME) Funds provided to first-time homebuyers for downpayment and closing costs $0 including rehabilitation to reduce lead based paint hazards and redemption of home health hazards. The amount of ADDI assistance provided may not exceed $10,000 or six (6%) percent of the purchase price of the home. EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND USE OF FUNDS Shelter Operation Funds provided to shelter providers to cover cost of maintenance, $92,589 operations, insurance, utilities, and furnishings in shelter facilities. TOTAL ESG $92,589 SUMMARY Estimated Thirtieth Year Community Development Resources: Estimated CDBG Entitlement Grant $2,198,017 Estimated CDBG Program Income $400,000 Estimated HOME Program Funds $870,643 Estimated HOME Program Income $0 Estimated American Dream Downpayment Initiative $0 Estimated ESG Program Funds $92,689 TOTAL $3,661,249 Administrative, management, and operation costs for the above programs include the administration, management, and operations of the above listed activities, as well as other Federal and State community development programs in which the City currently or may participate. block grant funds07.x1s 2/24/2006