ofntsc meeting october 25, 2012
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CMHC Update. OFNTSC Meeting October 25, 2012. The Ontario Aboriginal Housing Centre. Program Delivery Update. Section 95 12/13 Expression of Interest (EOI) Summary Deadline for applications was April 12, 2012 46 EOI’s received - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
OFNTSC Meeting October 25, 2012
CMHC Update
The Ontario Aboriginal Housing The Ontario Aboriginal Housing Centre Centre
Program Delivery UpdateSection 95 12/13 Expression of Interest (EOI) Summary
Deadline for applications was April 12, 2012
46 EOI’s received28 from the north – 251 units requested18 from the south – 115 units requested366 units requested in totalJust over $60 million in total capital funding was requested
16 EOI’s rejected10 not eligible for Ministerial Loan Guarantee (MLG) per AANDC5 rejected by CMHC , 4 due to operational concerns, 1 due to past incomplete Section 95 project(s)1 rejected due to an incomplete EOI application package
5 EOI’s conditionally accepted by CMHC (waiting list if o/s Final Capital Cost Audit received in a timely manner)
Program Delivery UpdateSection 95 Continued
Conditional funding allocation, rejection and waiting list letters sent to FN’s August 2, 2012
Based on a 60% north and 40% south budget allocation split: 8 conditional allocations in the south (43 units) 6 conditional allocations in the north (36 units)
I recent decline in the north will be re-allocated down north waiting list
Expect to produce approx 79-80 units with 20.19M Lifetime Subsidy budget
Just received new interest rates – will result in a few additional Section 95 units
At Oct 17,2012, there were 21 accounts suspended for Outstanding Final Capital Cost (FCC) Audits
Program Delivery UpdateSection 95 Active Projects
Post CEAP, our team has been able to focus on following up on and closing out outstanding projects. At Sept 28, 2012:
51 active projects with 37 First Nation’s
354 units in total
Note: Projects approved by CMHC that have not reached 100 % completion
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Program Delivery Update
Program Delivery Update
Maximum Unit Prices (MUP’s)
Ontario MUP’s have been reviewed and increased in light of increased constructions costs and upcoming changes to the National Building Code (NBC)
Operating Cost Benchmarks (OCB’s)
Program Administration completed a comprehensive OCB reviewNo changes to OCB’s for 2012-2013.
Program Delivery UpdateRRAP (Residential Rehabilitation Assistance
Program)
Expect to produce approx 205 units/projects with $3.2M budget this fiscal
Deadline for applications was October 12, 2012
Still some RRAP budget available. Priority to those that can start and complete work before March 31, 2013
RRAP, Mold and Aboriginal Capacity Development
Two RRAP projects with units that have moisture (aka mold) issues
Training being provided on mold remediation and better building practices to help build FN capacity while also renovating these two units
Program Delivery Update
SEP Reno (Shelter Enhancement Program)
Conditional allocation letters sent out August 28, 2012 to 4 Shelters 3 of 4 Shelters have now received final approval letters
Total final allocations expected to be just over $250,000
HASI (Home Adaptations for Seniors Independence)
Small budget of just over $58,000 $45,500 in approvals for 13 units at Oct 10, 2012 Expect to take up full budget this year
Program Delivery UpdateRenovation Programs
Issue It’s been a slow year to-date in getting projects completed
At Oct 10, 2012 – we had 226 units and $2.8M in outstanding Reno projects (not including 12/13 approvals)
We will be increasing follow-up with RRAP agents and First Nations to help us track progress on each project more closely
May be looking at completing progress inspections on some projects to gauge progress. If you have progress inspections for any of your projects, please submit them as soon as possible
Some older projects may get cancelled if there are no signs of progress soon
Program Delivery Contacts
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Contact Office Phone Number
Craig Brown – Senior Advisor Toronto (416) 218-3481
Lise Gagnon – Advisor Sudbury (705) 523-2919
Tim Young – Advisor Sudbury (705) 523-2924
Mervin Spence – Advisor Thunder Bay (807) 343-2017
Gayle Dorey – RRAP, HASI, SEP Administrator
Toronto (416) 250-2773
Program Administration Update
Audited Financial Statements (2011-2012 Fiscal)
CMHC administers Section 95 projects with 101 First Nations in Ontario
Audited Financial Statements are due July 31, 2012
To date there are still 35 communities that still have not submitted their Audited Financial Statements
Reminder letters were sent out by Advisors reminding communities that if the Audited Financial Statements were not received by September 14, 2012 subsidy would be suspended effective October 1, 2012.
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Program Administration Update
Client Visits
In 2012, 31 First Nations are scheduled for client visits
All client visits are scheduled to be completed by the end of September including all reports outlining CMHC’s findings
Currently only 3 communities still have outstanding CV’s to be completed.
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Program Administration UpdateWhat does CMHC look at in Client Visits?
Governance structure – separation of duties and signing - look at cheque signing, disbursements, receipts
Record keeping – are there tenant files, are there maintenance files?
Operational practices – is there annual inspections on units, does regular maintenance take place?
Housing policies – are they in place? Are they enforced?
Financial operations – are rents being charged, are tenants declaring income to receive subsidies, is there budget planning with the finance department?
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Program Administration – CV’s cont.Why is this important?
Strong practices enable housing to remain viable and also can provide long term affordable housing
Units not only need to be built well, they need to be managed and maintained well – they are a valuable asset to the community that if managed well can provide safe, secure and affordable housing over the long run.
What are we seeing?
Some communities do not charge rent – poor revenue stream with an associated debt to pay (mortgage and operating costs) can lead to deficits or borrowing from other operations.
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Program Administration – CV’s cont. It has been noted that some communities do not carry out
regular maintenance on their units – no maintenance files are evident and no tracking of work or cost of repair work on each unit
It has been noted that many communities are not setting aside the required reserves to ensure funds are available for future capital replacements. This can result in a need to borrow from other sources
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Program Administration Update
Physical Condition Reviews (PCR’s)
41 First Nations are scheduled to have PCR’s completed this calendar year
As of October 19, 2012 - 16 First Nation communities have had their inspections completed and entered into our PCR database. 25 communities still remain outstanding
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Program Administration – PCR’s cont
PCR’s look at how the buildings are being maintained – the annual maintenance process which can feed into the communities budgeting process for expenses
Once the inspections are completed, the reports will be forwarded to clients for their review
PCR reports are intended to identify any health and safety items & CMHC looks to the community to provide a plan to correct these issues as soon as possible. If units are showing signs of premature wear, CMHC can review and help to set up improved maintenance practices.
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Program Administration Contacts
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Contact Office Phone Number
Trim Kianieff – Senior Advisor Toronto (416) 250-3202
Rysleah Price – Advisor Toronto (416) 250-3230
Frank Horn – Advisor Toronto (416) 250-3210
Priscilla Prias-Molina Toronto (416) 218-3353
Rock Wang – Advisor Toronto (416) 250-3253
Brad Anderson – Advisor Thunder Bay (807) 343-2015
Susan Bjorn – Advisor Thunder Bay (807) 343-2033
Denise Guitard – Advisor Thunder Bay (807)343-2036
Overall, our training is focused around three key pillars:
1. Housing Quality (HQI) 2. Housing Management (HMI)3. Homeownership (FNHS)
Our staff also provide one-on-one training with First Nations to help them understand our programs, Section 95 Operating Agreements and sound property management practices
Currently a busy time for training sessions within the region
Aboriginal Capacity Development
Upcoming Training Sessions
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Date Session LocationOctober 17- 19 Better Builder Series Mississauga First Nation
October 24-25 Housing Challenges & Responses Onigaming First Nation
November 5-6 Section 95 Financial Planning Munsee-Delaware First Nation
November 8-9 Section 95 Financial Planning Wazhusk Onigum First Nation
November 5-9 Basic Home Maintenance, Lets Clear the Air, Mold Remediation.
North Spirit First Nation
November 13-15 HRV install Ochiichawe`babiaining First Nation
November 16 Basic Home Maintenance Naicatchewenin First Nation
*Note all dates subject to change
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Date Session LocationNovember 10-11
Housing Maintenance Planning Fort Frances / Kenora TBC
November 13-14
Housing Maintenance Planning Timmins
November TBC Basic Home Maintenance Keewaywin First Nation
November TBC Basic Home Maintenance Deer Lake First Nation
November TBC HRV install Fort Severn First Nation
November TBC Section 95 Financial Management Grassy Narrows First Nation
November TBC Housing Maintenance Planning London
November TBC Section 95 Financial Management Kasabonika Lake First Nation
*Note all dates subject to change
Upcoming Training Sessions Cont.
Other Training Sessions CMHC can Other Training Sessions CMHC can offer...offer... Arrears Management
Introduction to Ventilation Systems
First Nations & Inspecting Existing Dwellings
Developing a Community Housing Policy
Housing Committees that Work
Community Housing Options
Property Maintenance Planning and Management
Introduction to IAQ & Mold for Leadership or Occupants
Housing Policy Says
Capacity Development Resource AllocationsDevelopment Focus 2012: Courses Delivered and Planned
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Capacity Development UpdateCapacity Development Update
The Stories of our Houses Initiative:
• Three First Nations are once again being profiled to capture housing success stories
•Wikwemikong, Saugeen, Moose Cree last year
•Batchewana, Kasabonika Lake and Couchiching this year
The Objective:
To celebrate and share promising approaches to First Nation housing and to encourage First Nations to learn from each other.
Capacity Development ContactsCapacity Development Contacts
James Danielson – Senior Advisor Thunder Bay OfficeTel: (807) 343-2009Fax: (807) 345-0696Email: [email protected]
Jean-Louis Charette – AdvisorThunder Bay OfficeTel: (807) 343-2019Fax: (807) 345-0696Email: [email protected]
Joann Santi - AdministratorSudbury OfficeTel: (705) 523-2927Fax: (705) 522-5700Email: [email protected]
Moving Forward
New Directions for 2013
Internally within our region, likely moving closer to a full service client model
CMHC will be seeking action plans from First Nations to identify how and when some major operational issues will be resolved (for example, how and when an underfunded Replacement Reserve will get funded)
Possibility that there will be national eligibility criteria used to determine if First Nations are eligible for new Section 95 funding
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Thank You
Questions?
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