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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/06/2024 - AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD - AGENDA - Regular MeetingAFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD (AHB) REGULAR MEETING Contact Person: Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Social Policy & Housing Programs Manager – 970-221-6753 Thursday, June 6, 2024 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. 222 Laporte Ave Community Room and Online via Zoom 8/6 /20 20 –Agenda Page 1 You Participation for this remote Affordable Housing Board meeting will be available online or by phone or in person. Public Participation (Online): Individuals who wish to address the Affordable Housing Board via remote public participation can do so through Zoom at https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/94470720873?pwd=S21sRVEraW1zak1UWGlrMDVmZm51QT09 Meeting ID: 944 7072 0873 Passcode: Z0PDgBN Individuals participating in the Zoom session should also watch the meeting through that site. The meeting will be available to join beginning at 3:50pm, June 6, 2024. Participants should try to sign in prior to 4:00pm, meeting start time, if possible. For public comments, the Chair will ask participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to indicate you would like to speak at that time. Staff will moderate the Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the Board or Commission. In order to participate: Use a laptop, computer, or internet-enabled smartphone. (Using earphones with a microphone will greatly improve your audio). You need to have access to the internet. Keep yourself on muted status. Public Participation (Phone): If you do not have access to the internet, call the Board or Commission Staff Liaison at 970-221-6753. Please indicate that you want to participate in the Board or Commission public participation by phone and give your name and phone number. If you get a voicemail message, please leave the same information. Once you have given this information (in person or by message), a staff person will provide you with the phone number that will allow you access to the Zoom meeting. As listed above, the meeting will be available beginning at 3:50pm. Please call in to the meeting prior to 4:00pm, if possible. For public comments, the Chair will ask participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to indicate you would like to speak at that time – phone participants will need to hit *9 to do this. Staff will be moderating the Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the Committee. Once you join the meeting: keep yourself on muted status. AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD REGULAR MEETING Agenda Page 2 CALL TO ORDER 1.ROLL CALL 2.AGENDA REVIEW 3.CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES a.May Meeting b.March Joint Meeting with the Human Services and Housing Funding Board 5.NEW BUSINESS a.Council Member Conversation, CM Melanie Potyondy (10 minutes) •Board Action: Discussion b.Housing Dashboard, Tyler Wenande, SSD (30 minutes) •Board Action: Discussion c.HUD Consolidated Plan, Dianne Tjalkens, SSD (30 minutes) •Board Action: Discussion d.Board Priority Committee reports: Committee Leads and/or supporters (30 minutes) ▪Knowledge Repository – Bob and John (Jen) ▪Outreach, Education and Partnerships – Claire and Josh ▪Council and Local Legislative Support – Stefanie and John ▪Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Affordable Housing – Stefanie Documents to Share: If residents wish to share a document or presentation, the Staff Liaison needs to receive those materials via email by 24 hours before the meeting. Individuals uncomfortable or unable to access the Zoom platform or unable to participate by phone are encouraged to participate by emailing general public comments you may have to Enter Staff Liaison Email . The Staff Liaison will ensure the Board or Commission 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. AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD REGULAR MEETING Agenda Page 3 • Board Action: Discussion 6. THANK YOU, JEN BRAY! (10 MINUTES) 7. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS a. Meeting Logistics – Hybrid meetings b. Liaison Reports (10 minutes) 8. OTHER BUSINESS a. City Council 6-month planning calendar review (5 minutes) b. Council Comments – Who, what? (5 minutes) c. Review 2024 Work Plan (5 minutes) d. Update on Affordable Housing Projects (5 minutes) ▪ Heartside Hill Apartments Certified as 100% Affordable Housing e. Future AHB Meetings Agenda (5 minutes) 9. ADJOURNMENT SAVE THE DATES! June 11 City Council Work Session – Land Use Code Commercial Corridors and Centers & Building Performance Standards Policy June 18 City Council Meeting - Residential Occupancy First Reading July 9 City Council Work Session Halligan Water Supply Project Update & Water Supply Requirement and Allotment Assignments Did you know that the City has a Housing Newsletter? It is a great place to send people looking to learn more about what is going on in Fort Collins around Housing. Sign up for it at: fcgov.com/housing. Social Sustainability 222 Laporte Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6753 MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Affordable Housing Board FM: Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Social Policy and Housing Programs Manager RE: Hybrid Board Meeting The next Affordable Housing Board meeting will be held: Thursday, June 6, 2024 In person at 222 Laporte Avenue or Online via Zoom at 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS: If you cannot attend the meeting, please contact Sue Beck - Ferkiss either by email (sbeckferkiss@fcgov.com) or by phone (221-6753). BUSINESS 1. Approval of Minutes: Copies of the draft minutes of the May Regular meeting and the March Joint Meeting with the Human Services and Housing Funding Board are attached for the Board’s approval. Approval of minutes requires a formal motion and vote by the Board. 2. Hybrid meetings: 2024 meetings will be hybrid. 3. Code of Conduct: Please read the Code of Conduct and return a signed copy to Sue or Tamra if you have not already done this. PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION: 1. COUNCILMEMBER CONVERSATION, MELANIE POTYONDY (10 MINUTES) CM Potyondy is the liaison for the Affordable Housing Board this year. This will be a time for her to introduce herself and share her interest and hopes for affordable housing. ▪ Board Action: Discussion 2. HOUSING DASHBOARD, TYLER WENANDE, SSD (30 MINUTES) Tyler is the new data specialist assisting both Social Sustainability and the City’s Equity Office. They will give us a tour of the newly revamped Housing Dashboard. ▪ Board Action: Discussion 3. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT CONSOLIDATED PLAN, DIANNE TJALKENS (30 MINUTES) 2 Dianne will be drafting the Consolidated Plan establishing how we intend to use federal pass-through funding for the next 5 years. She is in the process of public engagement. It is likely she will return to this Board with a draft plan later this year. ▪ Board Action: Discussion and Recommendations 4. PRIORITY COMMITTEE REPORTS, JOHN AND COMMITTEE LEADS (30 MINUTES) In January the Board formed 4 committees: • Knowledge Repository; Outreach, • Education and Partnerships; • Council and Local Legislative Support; and • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Affordable Housing. New Board members are asked to lead or join at least one committee. It is expected that the committees will work between Board meetings and report out monthly at Board meetings. • Board Action: Discussion 5. THANKS TO JEN! EVERYONE (10 MINUTES) Maybe the longest serving AHB Member ever, Jen is leaving after 8.5 years! (Her term was extended because of the change in when board terms start ). I know Jen’s voice will always be heard in support of housing opportunities. Remember this Board really likes visitors and Jen will always be welcome at Board meetings. 6. BOARD MEMBER IDEAS – Stakeholder Group Opportunity Path to Zero Carbon/Zero Energy Building Code for New Construction by 2030. The City’s Utility Department was awarded a Department of Energy grant to develop a new construction building energy code to put the City on a path to zero carbon / zero energy by 2030. The commitment for the stakeholder group is as follows: • Prefer members with some familiarity, or interest in building or construction but it’s not required. • Planning kick-off meeting late June or early July • Expecting to meet 4-6 times by the end of the year (will likely continue into 2025 as needed – Maybe another 4-6 meetings) • I expect to meet some groups/people off-site and outside of business hours (meet people where they’re at) To learn more about this opportunity contact Brad Smith at brsmith@fcgov.comor visit: zerocarboncode@fcgov.com. Also see Fort Collins RECI Concept Paper attached. 3 BOARD BUSINESS: • Meeting Logistics – Board Discussion, as needed. • Member terms update – o Each board member’s term is decided by City Council when they appointed you. They are of different lengths to stagger board membership. Still, all board members can serve up to 8 years upon application and reappointment by City Council. o All regular terms expire in June. Here are the current term expiration dates: ▪ Stefanie June 30, 2027 ▪ Jennifer June 30, 2024 ▪ John June 30, 2025 ▪ Bob June 30, 2026 ▪ Josh June 30, 2026 ▪ Claire June 30, 2028 ▪ Liz Young Winne June 30, 2026 ▪ Vanessa Montoya June 30, 2026 ▪ Kristin - starting January 2024 Ex Officio Role • Contact with Council Liaison – o CM Potyondy is our new City Council liaison and would like to be invited to specific meetings and will attend if available. • Project Certification – n/a • Ideas for future meetings: Housing Agency panel of providers – one for rental housing and one for home ownership; Land Bank deep dive (Sue); Incentives deep dive (Meaghan); Data Gaps Analysis – What do we have and what do we want; Water Issues in Colorado (Mayor Arndt); Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention (Kelly Evans); Murphy Center update and plans for the future (Homeward Alliance); Grant Opportunities; How to Support Mobile Home Park conversions; How to keep locals in housing; and Volunteer needs for housing providers. ATTACHMENTS 1. Draft Minutes of the May meeting 2. Draft Minutes of the March Joint Meeting with HSHFB meeting 3. FYI – Letter from Mayor Arnt responding to Board’s memo on HB 24-1007 4. FYI – Housing Strategic Plan Summary Sheet 5. FYI – Fort Collins RECI Concept Paper 6. FYI – FC Volunteer Summit Save the Date postcard AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD REGULAR MEETING 5/2 /202 4 – M I N U TE S Page 1 May 2, 2024, 4:00-6:00pm Colorado River Room, 222 Laporte Ave DRAFT CALL TO ORDER At 4:07 PM the meeting was called to order by John Singleton. 1. ROLL CALL • Board Members Present: ▪ John Singleton, Chair ▪ Bob Pawlikowski, Vice Chair ▪ Kristin Fritz, Ex Officio (exited in progress) ▪ Jennifer Bray ▪ Stefanie Berganini ▪ Claire Bouchard (exited in progress) ▪ Josh Beard • Board Members Excused: ▪ Jennifer Bray • Staff Members Present: • Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Staff Liaison – City of Fort Collins • Meaghan Overton, City of Fort Collins • Guests Present: • Councilmember Melanie Potyondy • Lisa Cunningham • Marilyn Heller 2. AGENDA REVIEW – No changes. 3. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Marilyn Heller from the League of Women’s Voters expressed appreciation for Sue Beck-Ferkiss’ assistance with the “Skyrocketing Housing Prices! Why?” panel the League held on April 11. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Stefanie Berganini motioned to approve the April 4 Regular Meeting Minutes. Josh Beard seconded. Bob Pawlikowski abstained due to recusal from the April meeting. Approved 4-0. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Housing Strategic Plan Updates: LUC News – Meaghan Overton, Social Sustainability • The second reading of the third version of the Land Use Code, featuring foundational AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD REGULAR MEETING 5/2 /202 4 – M I N U TE S Page 2 improvements, will take place on Tuesday, May 7. • The City is currently reviewing Capital Improvement Tax, City Impact Fees, and Fee Credits as part of its budget process and regular fee assignment procedures for development projects. Council had a work session on impact fees, exploring options to expand the fee credit program and allocate additional resources to it. City staff highlighted the importance of fee credits for affordable housing and noted that they have not kept pace with fee increases and construction costs since the program’s inception. The Capital Improvement Tax, a 10-year quarter-cent sales tax set to expire in 2025, allocated $4 million to affordable housing over its duration ($500,000 per year). Renewal discussions are ongoing, focusing on questions such as: What capital improvement projects do various departments have planned? How should potential resources from the tax be allocated? DISCUSSION: • Do we know what the $4 million was spent on? In general, 25% of the funds go toward fee credits and fee relief, serving as a supplement to any additional funding allocated for affordable housing fee credits. The remaining portion is allocated to actual capital expenses associated with affordable housing projects. We had an appropriation of ARPA funds for fee credits, which prior to that were subject to discretionary approval from Council. This allowed for an administrative process to award fee credits. Before the ARPA appropriation, we used General Fund reserves and Affordable Housing Capital Fund to finance fee credits. • So, there isn’t necessarily a specification on how the funding can be used? No. It is our most flexible funding. The funds must be used for capital expenses, which most new construction and rehabilitation projects are categorized as. It serves as “last resort” funding, typically awarded to projects during its final stages. We prefer for projects to apply for competitive process funding first since that money must be spent quickly. However, if there are gaps in funding or other reasons to ask for this additional funding source, projects may seek discretionary approval from Council to access these funds. B. Assignment of 2024 Private Activity Bonds – Sue Beck-Ferkiss • Sue Beck-Ferkiss gave the Board a brief overview of Private Activity Bonds and what they can be used for. One of the specified purposes is the construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing, which is a priority use of the bond capacity at the City. Private Activity Bonds are needed for 4% low-income housing tax credits, which is a tool most developers are using to build affordable rentals. • The City of Fort Collins has a Private Activity Bond Committee that considers annual bond capacity requests. This year, there were two requests from local organizations CARE Housing and Housing Catalyst. Each requested the City’s full allocation. • Sue informed the Board that the PAB committee is recommending giving all this year’s bond capacity to Housing Catalyst. The committee felt that Housing Catalyst’s application was AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD REGULAR MEETING 5/2 /202 4 – M I N U TE S Page 3 complete and demonstrated readiness to proceed, while CARE Housing’s application did not include all requested components. Sue reminded the Board that Housing Catalyst is also a bond issuer so they can use the bond capacity for their pipeline projects or other projects. • The Board asked for clarification on Housing Catalyst being CARE Housing’s bond issuer. Sue explained that CARE Housing was not able to provide a letter from Bond Council stating that their project was an appropriate one for this type of financing by the requested deadline, so the Private Activity Bond Committee felt uncertain about the project’s feasibility and readiness to proceed. • Sue invited the Board to ask questions, and to make a recommendation to support, not support, or alter the recommendation of the Private Activity Bond Committee. • The Board expressed that during their ranking of the affordable housing projects, CARE Housing’s project seemed ready. However, they also acknowledged they do not have the level of insight into PAB applications as the Private Activity Bond Committee. They also liked the fact that CARE Housing’s project targeted a vast range of AMI (area median income) levels. Sue explained that the Committee recognized both projects were important. Josh Beard motioned to support the Private Activity Bond Committee’s funding recommendation. Stefanie Berganini seconded. Approved 3-0. Bob Pawlikowski abstained. C. Board Planning for 2024 – John Singleton & Sue Beck-Ferkiss – put over to next meeting D. Board Priority Committee Reports • Knowledge Repository – Bob Pawlikowski & Jennifer Bray • No updates. • Outreach, Education and Partnerships – Claire Bouchard & Josh Beard • John Singleton has stepped down from this subcommittee. Claire Bouchard and Josh Beard will now be leading it. • Sue Beck-Ferkiss suggested that the Community Foundation’s Intersections Report that Claire Bouchard helped with could be a good starting place for this subcommittee. • The Board explored the idea of appointing Board liaisons to other City boards and local organizations. These liaisons would attend meetings on behalf of the Board and provide updates to the entire group during regularly scheduled meetings. • Council and Local Legislative Support – Stefanie Berganini & John Singleton • Stefanie Berganini and John Singleton are continuing to work on a template for different issues that include relevant history, local context, and arguments for and against policies. • Stefanie provided updates on the three key topics the Board decided to focus on in 2024: deed restrictions, ADUs, and occupancy limits. • Deed Restrictions: The Board missed the opportunity to address this issue since AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD REGULAR MEETING 5/2 /202 4 – M I N U TE S Page 4 Council has already done a first reading of the non-controversial parts of the Land Use Code. Notably, a 60-year deed restriction was included in the most recent revision to the code. While the Board had hoped for a 99-year deed restriction in the updated code, they acknowledge that the inclusion of a 60-year restriction is an improvement from the 20-year restriction in the current code. • Accessible Dwelling Units (ADUs): The Board has more time to craft a statement about ADUs since they were taken out of the most recent Land Use Code due to their controversial nature. There is also ongoing state legislation regarding ADUs, which Council is monitoring. • Occupancy: With the passage of HB 24-1007 (which will overturn U+2) set to take effect on July 1, the Board plans to draft a letter to Council outlining recommendations for its local implementation. Stefanie has prepared a draft letter suggesting several considerations. These include advocating against replacing U+2 with new maximum occupancy limits and instead relying on existing nuisance ordinances and building code requirements to manage household size and conduct. Additionally, the letter proposes an immediate pause in U+2 enforcement to minimize disruption as HB 24-1007 approaches implementation. Furthermore, it suggests planning a public outreach campaign to inform landlords, tenants, housing agencies, and others about the new law and its local impacts on housing rules in Fort Collins. The Board provided feedback and suggested amendments regarding the draft letter. Bob Pawlikowski motioned to approve the letter, subject to discussed amendments, and send it to City Council. Josh Beard seconded. Approved 4-0. • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Affordable Housing – Stefanie Berganini • This subcommittee is currently on hiatus since its original leader resigned from the Board. 6. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS a. Stefanie Berganini shared that the Democratic Socialists of America will be hosting a celebration at Oak Street Plaza on Sunday, May 5, to celebrate the overturning of U+2. b. Meeting Logistics • The Board will continue to have hybrid meetings for the remainder of 2024. b. Liaison Reports • Sue Beck-Ferkiss provided an update on the ranking of affordable housing proposals by the Human Services & Housing Funding Board. They chose not to support funding for L’Arche Fort Collins or The Szanton Company. Their reasoning was that L’Arche serves a small number of people relative to the project cost, and that the project would proceed regardless of funding from the Competitive Process, since their funding request served to fully eliminate project debt. Regarding The Szanton Company, the Board deemed the AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD REGULAR MEETING 5/2 /202 4 – M I N U TE S Page 5 project too early in the process to award funding at this time. The ranking of the supported projects is as follows: Housing Catalyst Village on Eastbrook, Loveland Housing Development Larimer Home Improvement Program, Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity Harmony Cottages, CARE Housing Greenbriar-Windtrail Rehab, City of Fort Collins Forestry Division Tree Removal Assistance Program, and Housing Catalyst Remington Parking Lot. • Sue provided a brief update on the Housing Strategic Plan Community Summit. She shared that the initial planning meeting went smoothly, with tasks divided accordingly. There will be a large community event in the fall, preceded by educational and outreach events throughout the summer. She also told Board members to expect committee assignments shortly. • Sue will be sharing a link to the HUD Consolidated Plan survey with the Board. 7. OTHER BUSINESS None. 8. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 6:04 PM. Human Services & Housing Funding Board and Affordable Housing Board JOINT WORK SESSION March 27, 2024 at 5:30 PM Remote/ZOOM DRAFT 3 /2 7 /2024 – MINUTES Page 1 1. CALL TO ORDER • At 5:33 PM the meeting was called to order by Pat Hastings. 2. ROLL CALL • Human Services and Housing Funding Board Members Present: o Pat Hastings, Chair o Olga Duvall, Vice Chair o Christine Koepnick o Erma Woodfin o Lori Kempter o Michaela Ruppert o Mike Kulisheck o Mike Nielsen • Affordable Housing Board Members Present: o John Singleton, Chair o Jennifer Bray (exited in progress) o Stefanie Berganini • Affordable Housing Board Members Absent & Recusing from Discussions: o Kristin Fritz, Ex Officio o Bob Pawlikowski • Staff Members Present: o Adam Molzer, Staff Liaison, Human Services and Housing Funding Board – City of Fort Collins o Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Staff Liaison, Affordable Housing Board – City of Fort Collins o Beth Rosen, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins o Tamra Leavenworth, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins • Presenters: o CARE Housing – Kim Iwanski, Tatiana Zentner o City of Fort Collins Forestry Division – Freddie Haberecht, Ralph Zentz o Habitat for Humanity – Kristin Candella o Housing Catalyst – Carly Johansson, Jennifer Wagner, Julie Brewen, Preston Nakayama o L’Arche Fort Collins – Dustin Barrington o Loveland Housing Authority – Linda Wright o Szanton Company – Carl Szanton, Nathan Szanton • Public Attendees: o Catherine Allum o Dustin Barrington o Josh Beard o Marie Ortiz o Tatiana Zentner Human Services and Housing Funding Board & Affordable Housing Board JOINT WORK SESSION 3 /2 7 /2024 – MINUTES Page 2 For further information, details and insight, and audio recording, resources are available by contacting the HSHF-Board staff liaison. 3. AGENDA REVIEW Adam Molzer reviewed agenda. The Boards accepted the agenda without modification. 4. INTRODUCTIONS The members of both Boards (Affordable Housing Board & Human Services and Housing Funding Board) and City of Fort Collins staff introduced themselves. 5. AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPLICANT Q&A The eight (8) affordable housing applicants submitted pre-recorded presentations for the AHB and HSHFB members to view on March 20, 2024. Beginning at 5:45pm, Board members engaged in a question-and- answer session with each applicant in the following order: • CARE Housing – Greenbriar-Windtrail Rehab • City of Fort Collins Forestry Division – Homeowner Hazard Tree Removal Assistance Program • Habitat for Humanity – Harmony Cottages • Housing Catalyst – Remington Parking Lot • Housing Catalyst – Village on Eastbrook • L’Arche Fort Collins – L’Arche Homes at Heartside Hill • Loveland Housing Authority – Larimer Home Improvement Program • The Szanton Company – 302 Conifer 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Preliminary Review and Discussion of Affordable Housing Proposals • Adam Molzer began by iterating that the discussion goal of the evening will be a “high-level,” collaborative discussion to review the eight (8) funding applications for affordable housing. The primary goal is to gather individual contributions from both groups to gain a better understanding of the perspectives each group brings to the subject matter. • Total requests: approximately $4.8M, estimated total funds available: $2.4M • Beth Rosen explained that full funding recommendations are required for development projects, whereas partial funding recommendations can be made for programs. If a program doesn’t receive full funding, it would serve less households than anticipated. However, if a project doesn’t receive full funding, it would halt development on the entire housing project. • Board members expressed concerns about Housing Catalyst’s Remington Parking Lot project requesting partial funding this year and returning next year to request the rest of their funding. Beth explained that City funding is often the first and last source of funding for new construction and rehab development projects because receiving City grant funds demonstrates local commitment to housing projects to explore additional funding sources (such as tax credits) while also allowing developers to return the following year Human Services and Housing Funding Board & Affordable Housing Board JOINT WORK SESSION 3 /2 7 /2024 – MINUTES Page 3 to fill identified gaps to complete the project. • The Boards asked for clarification on the Szanton Company’s relationship with Housing Catalyst. Sue Beck- Ferkiss explained that she doesn’t think the Szanton Company currently has a relationship with Housing Catalyst, but they may be looking to join their partner program that brings tax abatement to potential housing projects. • The Board expressed concern that the City of Fort Collins Forestry Division Homeowner Hazard Tree Removal Assistance Program was unable to fully utilize their funding from last year’s competitive funding process. Beth shared that it took staff longer to contract this organization because of funding issues with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and that the Forestry Department had a change in program staff last year as well. 7. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS None. 8. STAFF REPORTS • Sue Beck-Ferkiss shared that next Thursday, April 4, the Affordable Housing Board will be doing their ranking of the affordable housing projects and providing written recommendations to the Human Services & Housing Funding Board. Beth Rosen will be joining this meeting to provide guidance on the process. • Adam Molzer informed the Human Services and Housing Funding Board that he would be sending out a short questionnaire to identify any human services projects that may require more discussion at next week’s meeting on Wednesday, April 3. 9. NEXT MEETING a. Affordable Housing Board  Thursday, April 4, 2024 | 4:00pm | 222 Laporte Avenue – Colorado River Room b. Human Services & Housing Funding Board  Wednesday, April 3, 2024 | 5:30pm | 222 Laporte Avenue – Colorado River Room 13. ADJOURNMENT Pat Hastings adjourned meeting at 9:08 PM. Minutes were finalized and approved by the Human Services & Housing Funding Board on __________. Minutes were finalized and approved by the Affordable Housing Board on __________. Mayor City Hall 300 LaPorte Ave. PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.416.2154 970.224.6107 - fax fcgov.com May 16, 2024 Affordable Housing Board c/o Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Staff Liaison PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 Dear Chair Singleton and Board Members: On behalf of City Council, thank you for providing us with the memorandum dated May 3, 2024 regarding the passage of HB24-1007. We understand your recommendations that the City not replace U+2 with any other maximum occupancy limit, that U+2 enforcement be paused prior to July 1, and your suggestion to conduct public outreach about the implications of this new legislation. Thank you for the expertise and perspectives that you bring to the Board and share with City Council. Best Regards, Jeni Arndt Mayor /sek cc: City Council Members Kelly DiMartino, City Manager May 3,2024 From:Affordable Housing Board (AHB)Chair John Singleton To:City Council Re:HB24-1007 and local occupancy restrictions Per the Affordable Housing Board’s (AHB)mission of advising the City Council on matters pertaining to affordable housing issues of concern to the City,we would like to offer several points for consideration following the passage of HB24-1007.We are thrilled that this legislation has been signed into law,and believe that it will be a positive benefit for our local housing system. In particular,the Board recommends that Council: ●NOT replace U+2 with any other maximum occupancy limit,and instead allow current nuisance ordinances,building code requirements,and similar to regulate issues related to household size and conduct. ●Immediately pause the enforcement of U+2 prior to the law’s effective date of July 1st in order to minimize disruption to our housing system as the implementation of HB24-1007 approaches. ●Plan a public outreach campaign to let landlords,current and potential renters,housing agencies,and similar know about the new law,its local implementation,and related ramifications on housing rules in Fort Collins. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully, John Singleton Chair,Affordable Housing Board Zero Carbon Performance Code Implementation Page 1 of 6 Zero Carbon Performance Code Implementation Areas of Interest State and Local Code Adoption Workforce Development Implementation and Compliance Innovative Approaches Equity, Energy and Environmental Justice Partnerships Contacts Primary Technical Contact: Brad Smith Project Manager – Building Energy Code Fort Collins Utilities – Energy Services City of Fort Collins brsmith@fcgov.com 970.416.4321 Primary Business Contact: John Phelan Brian Tholl Energy Services Manager and Policy Advisor Fort Collins Utilities – Energy Services City of Fort Collins Jphelan@fcgov.com btholl@fcgov.com 970.416.2539 970.416.4326 Team Member Organizations Fort Collins Utilities Energy Services & City of Fort Collins Building Services University of Central Florida FSEC Energy Research New Buildings Institute International Code Council Colorado Energy Office Project Location City of Fort Collins, Colorado Zero Carbon Performance Code Implementation Page 2 of 6 Project Principles, Uniqueness, and Impact Many1 localities have established goals of net zero carbon for their buildings while even more cities and states 2 have pledged to become powered by 100% renewable energy. To achieve net zero carbon, and to ease the transition to 100% renewable energy, building energy codes need to rapidly advance from their current form and performance levels. This project will use City of Fort Collins, Colorado, for the development, adoption and implementation of a guide to serve as a model for other jurisdictions. and a proposed zero-carbon code structured for inclusion as an appendix to a future version of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Fort Collins’ Our Climate Future3 plan includes a City Council adopted strategy to “Develop an energy performance path for new construction to zero carbon building by 2030.” To reach this ambitious goal, Fort Collins plans to implement performance-based energy (e.g. energy use index or EUI) and carbon (CO2e) targets for new construction to move beyond traditional prescriptive and semi-prescriptive code approaches in the IECC. Once established, energy use and carbon targets for new construction will subsequently require higher performance implemented in a stepped approach through 20304. Funding of this proposal will ensure that the necessary companion initiatives of analysis, field methods, equipment, education, training and compliance can be developed. Fort Collins is uniquely positioned to develop, adopt and implement this approach. However, the objective is to create the necessary code content and experience to replicate and scale this approach. The State of Colorado is moving forward with efforts to establish minimum energy code requirements for local jurisdictions, and this advanced zero-carbon code path will fit into future steps envisioned for the state. The partnership with ICC supports the development of code content that could be applied nationally. This project will also develop guidance to help other communities planning to adopt similar codes. Baseline Scenario and City Objectives Fort Collins is a medium sized city of approximately 180,000 residents in the Northern Colorado Front Range. It is anticipated that Fort Collins will continue to grow to approximately 250,000 people by 2040, with associated building and housing needs. Historically, Fort Collins has adopted the latest IECC code within one year of issuance, with modifications, or amendments that align with city and community climate goals and that improve building efficiency, the indoor environment, and offset the rising cost of utilities. Because electricity and water are served by Fort Collins Utilities, a municipally owned utility, the City is able to track building performance associated with advancing energy codes4. 1 Fourteen U.S. cities have pledged to enact regulations and/or planning policy to ensure new buildings operate at net zero carbon by 2030 and all buildings by 2050, https://www.c40.org/cities/ 2 https://www.cesa.org/projects/100-clean-energy-collaborative/guide/table-of-100-clean-energy- states/ 3 https://ourcity.fcgov.com/ourclimatefuture 4 Addendum Figure 1: Single Family Homes Code Cycle Energy Performance (actual 2003 to 2018, illustration to 2030) Zero Carbon Performance Code Implementation Page 3 of 6 Overcoming Challenges Even with a robust building community and workforce, significant challenges remain to reaching a zero-carbon new construction by 2030. While Fort Collins climate, energy and housing plans recognize the intersection between achieving community goals and the needs for high-performance new construction, there remains a general lack of knowledge about the methods and feasibility in achieving these outcomes. Builders are already voicing that options for achieving zero carbon new construction, along with clear, incremental targets, guidance and training will be necessary. The on-the-ground exploration of technologies, practices and methods will help the industry develop workable paths to zero carbon construction. Establishing performance targets that align with code years, much like the BC Energy Step Code5, creates transparency and enables the industry to plan ahead. Proposed Approach Fort Collins will continue regular adoption of the IECC on the three-year code cycles (2024, 2027, 2030). The 2024 cycle will include modifications to foster higher performance through developed energy and/or carbon targets for various building types. During this next adoption cycle, targets for 2027 and 2030 will be laid out to clearly define steps to reach zero carbon. Key Deliverables: 1. Energy and carbon targets by year for various building types and the associated methodologies. These will also be related to building performance standards for existing buildings. 2. Develop education and training materials for builders and trades to ensure code compliance and that the code path delivers expected results. 3. Performance path to zero carbon code proposed as an appendix in the IECC as a stretch code promoted by the Colorado Energy Office. 4. Utility analysis documenting energy performance relative to new construction targets. 5. Guidance document for other jurisdictions who would like to implement the performance-based code. This project anticipates seeking the minimum award amount with a five-year implementation. Community Impacts This proposed initiative to develop, adopt and implement performance-based energy codes is just one of many efforts the City is making to support and drive toward reaching the community goals for energy and climate. These goals include reaching an 80% reduction in carbon emissions and 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Our Climate Future (OCF) articulates an unwavering commitment to mitigating and adapting to climate change with a comprehensive approach that puts people first. When we redesign our efforts to put people, their respective communities and community- defined priorities at the center of our approach, with technical solutions serving and uplifting those priorities, climate action becomes a catalyst for addressing many challenges including 5 https://energystepcode.ca/ Zero Carbon Performance Code Implementation Page 4 of 6 affordable housing and a healthy economy. There is clear alignment with the objectives of Justice 40 to directly benefit disadvantaged communities that are marginalized, underserved, and overburdened by pollution. The OCF framework connects initiatives for efficiency, distributed renewables, electric vehicles, land use, transit, housing and grid flexibility and City Council has repeatedly supported the necessary steps along the way, from education to resources to regulations. The impacts of this project for Fort Collins include supporting the necessary housing quality and performance not only to meet community goals, but also to support long-term housing stability that results in better health, education and community engagement outcomes for residents. Team Structure Supporting Long-Term Success The City of Fort Collins Utilities will be the project lead. Fort Collins Utilities and Fort Collins Building Services staff are knowledgeable in building science, efficiency programs, energy codes and energy data analysis. This unique combination of a municipal utility and regulatory jurisdiction allows for improved compliance, education and training, and the measurement of impacts the code has on energy use. Fort Collins partners assisting in this project are the New Buildings Institute (NBI), the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) at the University of Central Florida, and the International Code Council (ICC) with the support of the Colorado Energy Office. The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) supports this application as a complement to their own which is focused on providing resources to jurisdictions statewide that need to implement updated minimum energy codes and supporting jurisdictions seeking to exceed minimum energy codes. This effort to design and test performance-based codes aligns with CEO’s long-term objectives to continue advancing building performance and emissions reductions throughout the state. NBI has been a leader in helping entities achieve zero energy buildings and have created and linked many excellent resources. FSEC has conducted numerous DOE Building Technologies Office projects and both federal and state building code projects. They will assist Fort Collins by helping create educational programs targeted to local home builders and subcontractors, by helping create methodologies for targeting and measuring CO2e, and by looking at progress with homes achieving targets via utility bill analysis. The International Code Council plans to support the effort through consulting service offerings. This includes access to technical staff that can assist in development of above code or stretch code language. Their involvement will be critical in developing the language and submission of a code appendix proposal for a performance path to zero carbon building. Potential Technical Risks and Mitigation Funding this project will mitigate the risks of establishing EUI targets across all building classifications, recognizing that Fort Collins may not have building types that fall under all established classifications. The team recognizes that not all projects will meet established targets and as a result there will need to be adjustments for certain building types. Having expert and diverse partnerships will allow us to better craft these targets and adjustments that fit more broadly into the landscape of buildings regionally and nationally. Zero Carbon Performance Code Implementation Page 5 of 6 TEAM QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES City of Fort Collins The City of Fort Collins has consistently been a leader in building efficiency in both new construction and existing homes and buildings. Long-standing and evolving policy goals have driven ongoing programs and services for the community and recognition of results. Fort Collins Utilities also has a strong track record of implementation with partnerships, including federal, state and philanthropic funding. Past projects have implemented advanced meters, smart grid initiatives through the DOE, building specific projects through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, coordination with CEO on commercial building benchmarking and with Bloomberg Philanthropies for on-bill financing and indoor environmental quality. Fort Collins also understands the role of a leading code jurisdiction and the impact it has on the advancement of building energy code regionally and nationally. Colorado Energy Office The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) has a long history of supporting local jurisdictions throughout Colorado in developing, adopting, and enforcing advanced energy codes. CEO is currently leading the State of Colorado’s effort to develop a minimum statewide energy code for adoption by local jurisdictions, and works with numerous partners, subject matter experts, and consultants to provide knowledge and expertise to local jurisdictions in developing and adopting energy codes that exceed these minimums. CEO also supports many training and technical assistance initiatives across the state that help building departments, the building industry, and home and business owners understand and comply with advanced energy codes. FSEC Energy Research Center FSEC is a research institute of the University of Central Florida (UCF), which annually receives and manages over $200 million in research contracts. Located on a 20-acre research complex in Cocoa, Florida, FSEC is the largest and most active state-supported renewable energy and energy efficiency research, training, and certification institute in the United States. FSEC staff include experts in engineering, energy research, building science, energy and policy analysis, and education and training. These specialists conduct research via field monitoring, computer simulations and controlled experiments in highly-instrumented laboratories, and is developed in partnership with federal and state agencies, industry, nonprofit organizations, private sponsors and national laboratories. Results are published and widely disseminated through conferences, professional publications, websites, and local media. FSEC facilitated the development and adoption of advanced construction specifications and details in codes and standards and has conducted many building code related research projects for Florida and the US. Department of Energy. FSEC faculty help DOE continuously improve their flagship building simulation program, EnergyPlus. FSEC also created and maintains EnergyGauge software for code compliance and energy ratings. Zero Carbon Performance Code Implementation Page 6 of 6 New Buildings Institute (NBI) For more than 25 years, New Buildings Institute (NBI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has served as an independent third-party technical resource helping jurisdictions across the country advance building energy codes and policy and implementation pathways to net-zero emissions targets. NBI staff are credentialed experts with experience developing policy strategies for agencies tasked with decarbonizing the building sector. NBI created the Building Decarbonization Code and Existing Building Decarbonization Code, overlays the convert traditional energy codes into decarbonization codes supporting zero carbon buildings. NBI is a primary consultant on the development of stringent new energy codes in New York City and New York State, the state of Illinois, and the cities of Boulder, Denver, and Washington DC targeting zero energy and deep carbon reductions in the building stock by 2030. International Code Council The International Code Council, developer of the International Energy Conservation Code, provides comprehensive energy code implementation support through education; training and certification of code officials, contractors, and other stakeholders; consulting and technical assistance; digital code access; custom code publishing; checklists; protocols; plan review; evaluation services; accreditation; electronic permitting; and virtual inspection resources. ICC expertise includes resilience, offsite construction, fire safety, and water conservation. The ICC has more than 100 years of experience, and the Code Council has been operating for 19 years as a consolidated organization. With 500 plus highly qualified staff members across 10 global offices including Washington, D.C.; Brea, CA; and Birmingham, AL and 399 chapters worldwide, in 41 member countries, the facilities, staff and materials needed to support this project are readily available. Figure 1: Single Family Homes Code Cycle Energy Performance (actual 2003 to 2018, illustration to 2030) [actual EUI from utility analysis] [estimated trajectory] Resource Fair - Keynote Speakers - Training - Food - Networking - Fun - Opportunities Resource Fair - Food - Networking - Fun - Opportunities - - Food - Networking - Fun - Opportunities - Resource Fair - Food - Networking - Fun - AUG 29 10 AM 9 PM fcgov.com/volunteer/volunteersummit To : FC Volunteers PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 The Volunteer Engagement Summit, is a day of education, appreciation and networking for volunteers and staff. A volunteer recruitment fair, open to the public, will attract new volunteers or assist current volunteers in finding additional roles. A job fair will be offered to promote volunteerism as a path to employment. SAVE THE DATE!