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Washtenaw County Office of Community Development. 2008-2009 Urban County Needs Assessment Public Hearing December 18th, 2007 Library Learning Resource Center 4135 Washtenaw Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645. Purpose of Public Hearing. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Washtenaw County Office of Washtenaw County Office of Community DevelopmentCommunity Development
2008-2009 Urban County
Needs Assessment Public Hearing
December 18th, 2007
Library Learning Resource Center
4135 Washtenaw Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645
Purpose of Public Hearing
To provide information to the public about how the Urban County HUD funding can be used
To discuss how it has been used in prior yearsTo collect feedback from the public about the
housing and community development needs of the Urban County
To inform the public about the process of the development of the 2008-09 Annual Action Plan
What is the Annual Action Plan?
HUD requires Washtenaw County to submit an Annual Action Plan covering the fiscal year of July 1 – June 30 [target: May 2008]
Describes the financial resources expected to be available in the coming year, including Federal and non-Federal resources
Includes a description of the activities that will be undertaken to meet the objectives of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2008-2013)
Washtenaw County is now planning for Year 1 of the Consolidated Plan
URBAN COUNTY GENERAL INFORMATION
Urban CountyUrban County FundingFunding
The Urban County is the governing body for the following HUD programs:
CDBG: Community Development Block Grant
HOME: HOME Investment Partnership ProgramADDI: American Dream Down Payment Initiative
Urban County Jurisdictions
Urban County Vision
The Washtenaw Urban County community is committed to creating housing and economic opportunities to provide a
suitable living environment, principally for our low- to moderate-income residents.
Urban County Governance
Entitlement Community- 100% of HOME & CDBG funding
Decisions: Urban County Executive CommitteePublic Meetings:
4th Tuesday of each month Find on County calendar: www.ewashtenaw.org
Executive CommitteeA function of Cooperation Agreement;Comprised of the chief elected official of all participating
jurisdictions and the Chairperson of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners; and/or
Members may appoint a designee to represent them
URBAN COUNTY FUNDING
CDBG Program
Title I of the Housing & Community Development Act of 1974
Annual grants to metropolitan cities and Urban Counties to “develop viable urban communities”
Flexible program that supports a variety of projects that support lower-income neighborhoods and/or residents
CDBG Eligible Activities
Property acquisition Property disposition Public
facilities/improvements Public Services (15%
cap) Relocation Rehabilitation Construction of housing Removal of Architectural
Barriers Code Enforcement
Economic Development activities
Micro-enterprise assistance
Homeownership assistance
Planning and capacity building
Program administration costs (20% cap)
HOME Program
National Affordable Housing Act of 1990Annual grants to states and local governments
to expand the supply of decent, affordable housing for lower-income families
Encourages local public-private partnershipsFlexible program that promotes community–
driven approaches to affordable housingObjectives:
Decent affordable housing Build nonprofit capacity Public-private partnerships
HOME Eligible ActivitiesHomebuyer Activities
Acquisition/Rehabilitation or Construction/Resale Down Payment Assistance
Homeowner Rehabilitation Community Housing Development Organization
Support Operating Funding Technical Assistance
Rental Housing New Construction Rental Acquisition/Rehabilitation
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
URBAN COUNTY HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
Scio Township
Lodi Township
York Township
Lima Township
Sharon Township
Saline Township
Salem Township
Sylvan Township
Augusta Township
Lyndon Township Dexter Township Webster Township
Freedom Township
Superior Township
Northfield Township
Ypsilanti Township
Manchester Township
Bridgewater Township
Pittsfield Township
City of Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Township
City of Saline
City of Ypsilanti
City of Chelsea
Village of Dexter
Village of Manchester
City of Milan
Washtenaw County, Michigan Washtenaw County, Michigan Percentage of L ow to Moderate IncomePercentage of L ow to Moderate IncomeHouseholds By Block GroupHouseholds By Block Group
Percentage of Low to Moderate Income Housholds By Block Group
51% - 100% " Map Prepared By Washtenaw County GIS ProgramSource: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Boundary Files - Summary Level 090US Census Bureau 2000 Census of Michigan, Low to Moderate Income Estimates FY06
Urban County Lower-Income Households
1% 4%6%
17%
1%
7%
23%
2%
38%
1% Ann Arbor Twp
Northfield
Superior
Pittsfield
Bridgewater
Ypsilanti Twp
Salem
City of Ypsilanti
Scio
York
323960
1499
4,017
173
8,941
524
5,540
1583
3090
100020003000400050006000700080009000
Urban County Lower-Income Households
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
% of Urban County Households with Housing Problems: 2000 CHAS Databook
<=30% MFI
>30 to <50%MFI
>50 to <=80% MFI
FUNDING HISTORY
HOME/ADDI Funding: 2001- Present
Homeownership AssistanceAcquisition- land and/or propertyRehabilitation/ New ConstructionResale/DPA
Down Payment AssistanceCommunity Housing Development Orgs
Operating SupportTechnical Assistance Grants
Rental RehabilitationAcquisitionRehabilitationSpecial needs housing
Administration10%
CHDO Reserve6%
Rental Rehabilitation18%
CHDO Operating5%Homeowner Rehab
14%
HOME Downpayment Assistance
11%
Homeownership Assistance
22%
New Construction11%
CHDO Technical Assistance
1%
ADDI Downpayment
Assistance2%
HOME/ADDI Funding By Category (2001-2007)
$75
0,0
00
$54
2,0
00
$68
1,2
29
$68
0,8
89
$68
4,4
34
$674
,145
$670
,855
$0
$500,000
$1,000,000
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Gran
t Am
ount
Year
HOME Grants 2001-2007
$56
,618
$0
$16
,775
$16
,775
$0
$25,000
$50,000
$75,000
2004 2005 2006 2007
Gran
t Am
ount
Year
ADDI Grants 2004-2007
CDBG Funding: 2003- Present
Owner-occupied Housing RehabilitationMulti-Family Rehabilitation- Accessibility
PlanningAnalysis of Impediments to Fair Housing ChoiceHealthy Food Access Focus Groups
Public/Human ServicesPublic Facilities/Infrastructure (>51% LMI Areas)
Sidewalks/Non-motorized trailsPark ImprovementsCommunity, Recreation and Senior Centers
$92
2,0
00
$90
6,0
00
$90
4,4
92
$1
,181
,560
$1
,179
,131
$0
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
2003 2004 2005 2006* 2007
Gra
nt A
mo
un
t
Year
CDBG Funding 2003-2007
*2006 - 3 New Jurisdictions Joined the Urban County
Admin19.8%
Rehab Service Delivery
5.4%
Homeowner Rehab19.3%
Multi-Family Rehabilitaiton
0.3%
Public Services15.0%
Infrastructure40.2%
CDBG Funding By Category (2003-2007)
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
HUD Performance Measurement
All projects funded must meet new HUD Objectives & Outcomes & serve low- and moderate-income households
HUD Objectives: Decent Housing Suitable Living Environment Creating Economic Opportunities
HUD Outcomes: Sustainability Availability/Accessibility Affordability
Urban County Housing Goals
To improve the quality, management, and supply of existing rental property available to low- and moderate-income households
To increase homeowner rehabilitation opportunities for low- and moderate-income households
To increase homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income households
Urban County Community Development GoalsTo promote community & neighborhood stability
through the improvement of existing or the construction of new community facilities, parks, & green spaces in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods.
To promote the safety & health of residents by providing and/or improving infrastructure & other public facility needs in low- and moderate-income areas.
Urban County Public Services GoalsTo promote housing & community stability by
addressing identified gaps in public/human services.
To promote access to mainstream resources, improve safety and livability, reduce isolation, encourage employment, and support special populations & the homeless.
To promote community inclusion and accessibility to public transportation, fair housing choice, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income households.
Urban County Other Goals
To encourage the development of jobs and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income populations.
To create community plans that address identified community & housing development needs.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Opportunities for Engagement
Monthly Urban County MeetingsSubmit Public Comment for Annual Plan Volunteer on Nonprofit BoardAnnual Days of Caring/ Ypsilanti Pride
2008-09 Annual Plan Timeline
December 18, 2007: Needs Assessment Public Hearing
Feb. 8, 2008: Release of Annual RFPsFebruary 18, 2008: Pre-bidders ConferencesMarch 10, 2008: Bids dueMarch 25, 2008: Draft Action Plan to Urban
CountyApril 7, 2008: Release of draft Action Plan April 7- May 7, 2008: Public Comment PeriodApril 16, 2008: Draft Action Plan to Board of
CommissionersMay 12, 2008: Send final Action Plan to HUD
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
Contact InformationDamon E. ThompsonInterim Community Development Director(734) [email protected]
Jennifer HallHousing Program Coordinator(734) [email protected]