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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/25/2023 - Human Services And Housing Funding Board - Agenda - Special Meeting04/25/2023 Agenda Page 1 HUMAN SERVICES & HOUSING FUNDING BOARD SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, April 25, 2023 5:30pm Fort Collins Senior Center - 1200 Raintree Drive, Fort Collins - Foxtail 1 Room Participation for this Human Services and Housing Funding Board special meeting will be available in-person only at the location identified above. Remote or online viewing/participation will not be available for the public. Documents to Share: If residents wish to share a document or presentation, the Staff Liaison needs to receive those materials via email at least 24 hours before the meeting. Individuals uncomfortable or unable to participate by in-person are encouraged to participate by emailing general public comments you may have to amolzer@fcgov.com . The Staff Liaison will ensure the Board receives your comments. If you have specific comments on any of the discussion items scheduled, please make that clear in the subject line of the email and send 24 hours prior to the meeting. 1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL 2. AGENDA REVIEW 3. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION (3 MINUTES PER INDIVIDUAL) 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None 5. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS (Committees, Event attendance, etc.) 6. STAFF REPORTS 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS a. Deliberations to Formulate Funding Recommendations – CDBG Public Services (renewal funding) b. Deliberations to Formulate Funding Recommendations – Affordable Housing 9. OTHER BUSINESS (Board member concerns, Announcements) 10. NEXT MEETING Wednesday, April 26, 2023 | 4:00pm | 222 Laporte Avenue – Colorado River Room Funding Deliberation Special Meeting – Human Services 11. ADJOURNMENT Revised 4/11/2023 FY23 CDBG Renewal Funding: Public Service Funding Recommendations Summary A total of 4 organizations were eligible to apply for renewal funding for the FY23 CDBG Public Service allocation provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). About the funding: CDBG funds available for allocation fluctuate annually based on the actual amount of the HUD Grant and funding received through loan repayments of prior projects (program income). The funding available for allocation in FY23 reflects both a reduction in our federal CDBG allocation and program income received. During years when renewal applications for the CDBG Public Services funds are submitted by eligible programs, staff will provide the Board with a summary of program profiles, funding amounts and grant performance assessments to-date. The Board may vote to adopt the recommended funding formula or, alternatively, may elect to change the funding distribution for any of the following circumstances: 1) CDBG grantee does not fully expend their grant funds; 2) does not comply with terms of their agreement (ex: significant reduction in clients served); 3) is unable to comply with federal requirements. Renewal applications may not be transferred to the Human Services Program for consideration. Agency Project % of Available CDBG Funding* FY23 Amount Recommended FY22 Amount Allocated Catholic Charities Samaritan House Fort Collins Shelter 31% $52,618 $53,476 Crossroads Safehouse Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter Advocacy 26% $44,132 $44,851 Family Housing Network of Fort Collins, Inc Family Housing Network Shelter Program 11% $18,670 $18,975 Neighbor to Neighbor, Inc. N2N Housing Solutions – Direct Rental Assistance 32% $54,316 $55,201 TOTAL RECOMMENDED/ALLOCATED 100% $169,736 $172,503 TOTAL AVAILABLE $169,736 $172,503 *Percentage awarded to each organization was reviewed and recommended by the HSHF Board and approved by Council in 2022. 5-Year Consolidated Plan Priority Needs: A)Increase affordable housing inventory. B)Affordable housing preservation. C)Housing and services for persons who are homeless. D)Prevent homelessness. E)Services for low- and moderate-income populations. FY2023 CDBG Renewal Funding: Public Service | Page 2 of 4 Catholic Charities and Community Services Eligible - Yes of the Archdiocese of Denver, Inc. $ 52,618 Samaritan House Fort Collins Shelter The goal of Samaritan House Fort Collins (SHFC) is to provide for the basic, immediate needs of the homeless and to assist them in transitioning out of homelessness and into stable housing and self- reliance. SHFC does so by offering emergency shelter to the homeless as well as robust, comprehensive case management and long-term stabilization through our extended-stay program. Through the extended-stay program, participants work with a case manager to address the issues that caused the loss of housing and work toward self-sufficiency. SHFC will provide overnight shelter, meals, and associated services in support of persons experiencing homelessness. Funding Eligible Expenses Beneficiaries FY23 $52,618 Salaries and benefits (shelter caseworkers and shelter staff), supplies and material related to the operation of the overnight homeless shelter, 10% de minimus of eligible indirect cost allocation 400 unduplicated to be served with CDBG funds. Program anticipates serving 600 total clients. FY22 $53,476 Salaries and benefits, supplies and material related to the operation of the overnight homeless shelter Contracted for 400 unduplicated served with CDBG funds. Program anticipated 600 total clients. Services to 400 Persons Experiencing Homelessness (Presumed Benefit). 5-Year Consolidated Plan Goal Alignment with (C) Housing and services for persons who are homeless. Staff/City Concerns & Prior Performance: • No issues serving anticipated beneficiary numbers or providing services to clients in accordance with contract. • Frequently submits reimbursements that have errors or omissions. • Currently in compliance with all federal requirements. • Notable staff changes: Intake specialist is filling interim role as Director of Housing and Senior Benefits until new hire is completed; Financials team, responsible for managing contracts and coordinating reports, is down one employee. Crossroads Safehouse, Inc. Eligible - Yes Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter Advocacy $ 44,132 Crossroads Safehouse is Northern Colorado’s largest emergency shelter serving victims of domestic violence and intimate partner abuse. Those who seek emergency shelter from Crossroads receive basic needs including food, clothing, and medical care. In addition, trained advocates provide crisis intervention (safety planning, immediate overnight sheltering) and victim advocacy (trauma-informed care). This request will support a portion of the wages for four (4) direct service advocates, providing critical assistance to Crossroads’ operations to provide emergency shelter to victims of domestic violence. FY2023 CDBG Renewal Funding: Public Service | Page 3 of 4 Funding Eligible Expenses Beneficiaries FY23 $44,132 Domestic Violence Advocates partial salaries and benefits, 10% de minimus of eligible indirect cost allocation Anticipates approximately 142 unduplicated clients to be served with CDBG funds. FY22 $44,851 Domestic Violence Advocates partial salaries and benefits. Contracted to serve 120 unduplicated clients with CDBG funds. • Services to 142 Victims of Domestic Violence from an Intimate Partner (Presumed Benefit). • 5-Year Consolidated Plan Goal Alignment with (D) Prevent Homelessness. Staff/City Concerns & Prior Performance: • No staff concerns. • Reimbursements, beneficiary reporting, and annual monitorings are completed timely and accurately. • Notable staff changes: In March 2023, Crossroads hired a new Executive Director, Lori Kempter, to fill the vacant role left by Pam Jones in November 2022. Crossroads’ Direct Services Manager resigned in March 2023 and the position is anticipated to be filled by the end of April. Family Housing Network of Fort Collins, Inc. Eligible – Yes Family Housing Network Shelter Program $ 18,670 Family Housing Network (FHN) has several programs to support families with children who are experiencing homelessness. Created in 2012 with a basic overnight shelter program coordinated by volunteers, FHN has grown to offer programs that include day and overnight shelter, rapid rehousing support and bridge housing for families. This request is for FHN’s Shelter Programs (day and overnight), which help families experiencing homelessness access food, shelter and safety while securing employment, school resources, childcare and permanent housing. FHN provides overnight shelter at host faith congregations, meals, day shelter, and case management to families experiencing homelessness. Funding Eligible Expenses Beneficiaries FY23 $18,670 Salaries and benefits for direct service staff (shelter case manager), 10% de minimus of eligible indirect cost allocation 160 unduplicated to be served with CDBG funds. Program anticipates serving 300 total clients. FY22 $18,975 Salaries and benefits for direct service staff, 10% de minimus of eligible indirect cost allocation Contracted for 160 unduplicated served with CDBG funds. Program anticipated 300 total clients. Services to 160 Persons Experiencing Homelessness (Presumed Benefit) 5-Year Consolidated Plan Goal Alignment with (C) Housing and services for persons who are homeless. Staff/City Concerns & Prior Performance: • No concerns. Reimbursements, beneficiary reporting, and annual monitorings are completed timely and accurately. • Notable staff changes: Recently lost Day Center Manager and retooled the position to add capacity (added 0.5 FTE for total of 1.5 FTW over two position). FY2023 CDBG Renewal Funding: Public Service | Page 4 of 4 Neighbor to Neighbor, Inc. Eligible - Yes N2N Housing Solutions – Direct Rental Assistance $ 54,316 Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) is the primary rent assistance provider in Larimer County and has offered housing stability services for over fifty years. Participants at greatest risk of homelessness or displacement are eligible for short-term rent assistance, which is paid directly to the landlord. Over 90% of participants who receive rent assistance are still stably housed after 6 months. Demand for emergency rent assistance remains much higher than pre-pandemic levels despite a reduction in COVID funding. As a result, N2N is directing limited funding to the most vulnerable households that are at the highest risk of homelessness. After contracting the FY22 funds, Neighbor to Neighbor experienced an increase in average assistance amount. The $750/per household allocated under the current contract is being supplemented with other donor funds to meet the total household need, which is now averaging $1,250. The FY23 renewal application reflects the current trend and will allow CDBG funding to cover the total estimated amount per household. The increase in rent assistance allows families to direct other limited financial resources to food, childcare, medical needs, transportation, and other expenses which have likely increased. Funding Eligible Expenses Beneficiaries FY23 $54,316 Direct Rental Assistance, up to $1,250/household 43 unduplicated households to be served with CDBG funds. FY22 $55,201 Direct Rental Assistance, up to $750/household Contracted to serve approximately 74 unduplicated households with CDBG funds. • Services to 43 households at risk of homelessness (Income Eligible, 80% AMI and below) • 5-Year Consolidated Plan Goal Alignment with (D) Prevent Homelessness and (E) Services for low- and moderate-income populations. Staff/City Concerns & Prior Performance: • No staff concerns. • Reimbursements, beneficiary reporting, and annual monitorings are completed timely and accurately. • Notable staff changes: With the ending of the state’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program in late 2022, N2N has had to reduce its rent assistance staff. As a result, thirteen housing assistance coordinators were laid off in March 2023.