HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/20/2024 - Disability Advisory Board - AGENDA - Regular Meeting
DISABILITY ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
City Contact Person: Melanie Clark, Executive Administrative Assistant, Office of Equity
& Inclusion – mclark@fcgov.com
June 20, 2024, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Zoom – See Link Below
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. AGENDA REVIEW
Participation for this Disability Advisory Board Meeting will be held via Zoom only using
this link: https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/96957373528
Online Public Participation:
The meeting will be available to join beginning at 5:30 pm. Participants should try to sign in
prior to the 5:30 pm 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.
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.
This information is available in Spanish or other language at no cost to a person who would like
this information translated to or communicated in Spanish or other language. Please call 970-
232-0512 or cmenendez@fcgov.com to make a request for information in other languages.
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gustaría esta información traducida o comunicada en español u otro idioma. Favor llame al
970.232.0512 or cmenendez@fcgov.com para solicitar información en otros idiomas.
Auxiliary aids and services are available for persons with disabilities. TTY: please use 711 to call
970.416.4254
4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. April 18, 2024
b. May 16, 2024
6. GUEST PRESENTER: DIANNE TJALKENS, SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY;
CONSOLIDATED PLAN, BETH JAEGER; HRC CHAIR AND BARB KISTLER; HRC VICE
CHAIR; HRC AWARD CEREMONY
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
8. OLD BUSINESS
a. Hybrid Meetings
b. Cameras on during meeting
c. Reviewing Meeting Materials Prior to Meeting
9. OTHER BUSINESS/UPDATES
a. Review 2024 Work Plan
b. ADA Conference Update
10. FUTURE AGENDA REVIEW
11. ADJOURMENT
Disability Advisory Board
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, February 15, 2024 – 5:30 PM
Zoom
1. CALL TO ORDER: 5:34 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
a. Board Members Present – Terry Schlicting, Scott Winnegrad, Jaclyn
Menendez, Joseph Tiner, Rachel Knox-Stutsman, Mandy Morgan, Linda
Drees, Sheila Hammons
b. Board Members Absent – Evan Shockley, Jaclyn Menendez
c. Staff Members Present – Melanie Clark, Staff Liaison; Jan Reece, Lead Equal
Opportunity Compliance Specialist
d. Guest(s) – Katlyn Kelly, Dial-a-Ride, Dashiell Bubar-Hall, Anais Campbell, Arc
of Larimer County
3. AGENDA REVIEW
4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. January 18, 2024
Chair Schlicting motioned to approve the January 18, 2024 meeting minutes.
Co-chair Winnegrad seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0
6. GUEST PRESENTER
Dashielle Bubar-Hall presented on Microtransit. He stated the service is coming in
the future but is still a ways out.
Microtransit is similar to Uber or Lyft where there will be a smartphone app, or one
could call to schedule a ride. Wait times are expected to be around 15 minutes, but
there are other parameters that could affect this timing.
Transfort is anticipating vans being utilized that will carry up to 6 passengers.
Microtransit would primarily be located in areas where there is little to no
transportation. At minimum the microtransit route will be made available during the
same hours as the fixed route service. Door to door service is anticipated.
They are looking at the finances for the micro transit service and are working to make
it a fare free service or as low cost as possible.
Included in the scope of work is what it will look like for paratransit services and
whether one would be able to utilize Microtransit to get inside of the fixed route
service area.
There will be a late-night flex service that may also be offered on weekends and
during special events.
Looking at mobility as a service. This will allow users the ability to build a trip
throughout the City, based on cost, time and greenhouse gasses. This would include
the fixed route, SPIN, Microtransit, and Uber/Lyft as needed.
Chair Schlicting explained DAB is primarily interested in paratransit service. He
asked if a person is approved for Dial a Ride, if they are able to use the Microtransit
service. Dashielle stated that this is something they need to look into. Schlicting
stated staff would need to think about the time it will take to get someone connected
and disconnected.
Dashielle stated that 50% of the vans would be wheel chair accessible which equals
around 12-15 vans.
Boardmember Drees inquired whether older adults living in the south part of Fort
Collins, would be able to use the service. Dashielle stated that Harmony is going to
have a lot of mobility with this service. She asked if a person has a direct service
provider if those individuals would also be able to use the system. Dashielle,
confirmed this is a possibility.
Chair Schlicting asked if one would need to be approved for Dial-a-Ride to use the
paratransit service. Dashielle stated that they would not.
Schlicting sees this service being in high demand, especially for those who use
wheelchairs as this would open some opportunities. He believes people would be
willing to pay a fee if they were able to get from point A to point B in one trip.
Katlyn Kelly provided a few updates including the ability to submit the Dial-a-Ride
application online. She explained due to security requirements this will not be an
option. She stated Transfort is moving forward with finding a HIPPA compliant
vendor.
Katlyn followed up on an issue with service animals that are being unruly or
exhibiting aggressive behavior. She stated there is not currently a written policy, but
Transfort is working with the Attorney’s office to implement one. She explained the
bus drivers currently have the authority to ask for the animal to be removed.
Katlyn shared that she does not yet have an update regarding the specific projects
that the additional tax will fund.
One of the roadblocks Transfort is experiencing with the app is that the software
needs to be updated. This caused some issues in the test environment, so this is
now scheduled for April/May for the cutover. The first part of the project will be the
portal and is expected to be completed this year. The mobile app will be rolled into
2025. Katlyn assured the Board that this is a priority project Transfort is continuing to
work on.
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. OLD BUSINESS
a. Award Ceremony Debrief
Boardmember Menendez was not able to join the meeting but submitted her
thoughts via email. Chair Schlicting agreed that a bigger venue would be
needed. He believes that the Senior Center works well as it is centrally located
in town, is affordable, and offers transportation to the front door.
Boardmembers agreed that the Senior Center is a good location for the event.
There used to be an updated list of City businesses to invite. Part of the
challenge of this was that the award ceremony had not been held since pre
covid.
Boardmembers agreed that more handheld food should be offered and would
be better than a sit-down dinner. Folks with mobility issues had a hard time
cutting food and needed help.
In the future the Board would like to make sure there is time for folks to
socialize. Folks were only able to socialize with those who were at their table
and at the end everyone left.
Melanie Clark, Executive Admin Assistant, shared the Human Relatios
Commission DAB. Co-chair Winnegrad thinks this is a great idea.
Boardmember Drees shared concern that the Disability community has been
overshadowed so much was concerned this would dilute the DAB award
ceremony. Chair Schlicting and Boardmember Morgan shared the same
concerns.
Co-chair reiterated that it is a way to broaden and expand their reach and
more inclusion with the community. Boardmember Tiner agreed.
Chair Schlicting stated there needs to be more investment from all members
of the Board. The full board should volunteer for the tasks that need to be
completed.
Boardmembers discussed the possibility of a shorter event with a reception
which could be a good way to address the time limit and financial issues. The
Board would still like to see tables available.
Board members discussed having the award ceremony every other year and
were interested in the idea of using this year to explore the idea of
collaborating with HRC and other event ideas.
Chair Schlicting motioned to move the award ceremony to take place every
other year. Boardmember Tiner second the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
Chair Schlicting shared that the Blind Pig is closed and the fencing in front will be
removed, so he believes this is no longer an issue.
Melanie Clark stated Engineering will be coming before the board in March and
shared that it may be a good time to discuss downtown sidewalks in general and the
sandwich board signs. Board members agreed they would like to keep them on the
agenda.
Melanie shared that the HRC would like to partner more with DAB. They would like to
attend the DAB meetings and they would like DAB to attend their meetings.
The Board discussed this would be a way to advance their cause and mission and
liked the idea of having Boardmembers rotate attendance every other or third month.
Chair Schlicting motioned to collaborate with the HRC and attend their meetings. Co-
chair second the motion. Motion passed 5-2.
Jan Reece, Lead Equal Opportunity Specialist shared that she is currently working
on bringing the City’s website in compliance with ADA requirements.
Chair Schlicting shared that he was contacted by Tim Kemp who used to work with
him at CSU. Tim is working with Dylan Willett with the City who is developing
sidewalks in midtown. They are pursuing a RAISE grant with the Department of
Transportation. The purpose is to improve sidewalks along College Ave to be 12ft
wide. They are seeking for support from the Board via a letter.
Boardmember Drees inquired if the grant is just for the plan or who would be
implementing the project. Schlicting’s understanding is that the City would be
implementing the grant. Schlicting stated that it has been really difficult to improve
this corridor due to it being a state highway.
Schlicting motioned to support the grant by submitting a letter of support. Tiner
second the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
10. FUTURE AGENDA REVIEW
a. Brad Buckman – Sidewalk in front of Blind Pig
11. ADJOURNMENT
a. 7:39 pm
Minutes approved by the Chair and a vote of the Board/Commission on XX/XX/XX
X/XX/XX– MINUTES Page 1
Disability Advisory Board
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, May 16, 2024 – 5:30 PM
Via Zoom: https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/96957373528
1. CALL TO ORDER: 5:33 PM
2. ROLL CALL –
a. Board Members Present – Terry Schlicting, Mandy Morgan, Linda Drees,
Kristin White, Joseph Tiner, Jaclyn Menendez, Scott Winnegrad (late arrival)
b. Board Members Absent – Amber Kelley, Rachel Knox-Stutsman
c. Staff Members Present – Jan Reece, Lead Equal Opportunity Compliance
Specialist; Melanie Clark, Executive Admin Assistant
d. Guest(s) – Katlyn Kelly, Program Manager; Dial-a-Ride; Dashiell Bubar-Hall,
Transportation Planner; FCMoves; RJ Glorso, Sr. Project Manager; Transfort;
Dave Kemp, Trails Planner; Park Planning & Development; Anais Campbell,
ARC of Larimer County, Blake Dowling, Disability Program Navigator; Larimer
County Economic and Work Force Development
3. AGENDA REVIEW
a. Board member White pointed out at the top of the agenda there is an error in
the date that the meeting is available. This should be removed.
4. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
a. Anais Campbell shared they are pushing for training for staff members of
public and private organizations in intellectual and development disabilities
(IDD), disability awareness, disability acceptance, etc. It is crucial for folks to
not only have physical accessibility, but also interactional and cognitive
accessibility.
They offer an adaptable and interactive training that goes through several
disabilities and techniques they recommend on how to interact, have
accessible materials and experiencing.
Anais would like to know what staff is currently doing to train their staff in
these areas and how they might be able to assist with this training.
They would like to ensure that any front facing folks are trained in this area
and would like to know how they can move forward with getting City staff
trained.
Anais stated that she is also a member of the State’s Housing Subcommittee.
They have public meetings and are encouraging public statements.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. April 18, 2024 – Board Chair Schlicting motioned to approve the minutes.
Board member White second the motion. Motion passed 5-0
6. GUEST PRESENTATIONS
a. Dave Kemp, Sr Trails Planner presented on the Strategic Trails Plan Update.
He provided an overview and schedule for the project, pointing out the three
phases: Vision & Needs, Proposed Connections & Policies, and Draft Plan &
Recommendations. This is about a year long process.
This is a community driven project. A Community Working Group was created
for ideas, recommendations, identifying gaps and priorities, and reviewing
proposed routes, and policies. This will also be shared with City Boards and
City Council for approval. DK shared other community outreach efforts include
making sure they reach underrepresented communities, along with web-based
and in person engagement opportunities.
DK stated they are trying to create a system that appeals to all users and not
just those who ride bikes.
Board Chair, Schlicting shared his concern for e-bikes using the trail system.
DK explained that not all e-bikes or electric powered bikes are allowed on the
trail system. Through the Strategic Trails Plan they will be making
recommendations on how they can educate and enforce what is allowed or
not.
b. Katlyn Kelly, Dashiell Bubar-Hall, and RJ Glorso; Bus Stop Design Standards
and ADA Upgrades
Dashiell gave an overview of the different types of stops such as types I, II, III,
IV and the amenities they have, such as a bench or shelter. Their main
requirement for ADA standards is having a 5’ wide by 8’ foot long ADA pad, at
the boarding area, where the bus doors open, with an accessible path
connected. If there is a shelter at the stop, there must be an area that is
wheelchair accessible.
Dashiell shared potential changes being considered, which included
expanding requirements for lighting, braille signage, micromobility parking,
and Spanish signage and materials.
Board Chair Schlicting stated that he has struggled with obtaining information
or a map from the City that shows which stops are accessible. He explained
how helpful it would be to have an online or paper map the disabled
community could use when they are planning a trip. RJ Glorso stated that he
is not aware of such a map but would discuss this with the City’s GIS
department. RJ shared they are mandated to have 100% of bus stops to be
ADA accessible by the year 2026 He stated 90% of the current stops are
accessible.
7. New Business
a. Election of Chair and Co-Chair
Board members wanted to move this discussion to the June meeting in hopes
that more members would be present.
Board Chair, Schlicting explained that he no longer wanted to Chair the Board.
Co-Chair, Winnegrad also shared that he no longer wanted to serve as Co-
Chair for the Board.
Chair Schlicting and Co-Chair Winnegrad shared what the duties and time
commitments look like.
Board members discussed what would happen if no one wanted to volunteer
as Chair or Co-Chair. Melanie will find more information about this but thought
it could be a possibility that the Board would need to elect someone.
b. Hybrid Meetings
Board Chair Schlicting explained that he believes something is lost by having
all virtual meetings. He stated that he has not had the opportunity to meet
some of the other board members in person. He would like to have a hybrid
meeting option during the nicer months.
Board members discussed concerns over transportation and agreed members
would still have the option to attend virtually.
• Board Chair Schlicting made a motion to return to hybrid meetings for
the Disability Advisory Board during the nicer months of the year.
Board member Drees second the motion. Motion passed 5-0
c. Camera’s Being Turned on for Virtual Meetings – Moved to June meeting.
d. Board Members to Review Meeting Material Prior to Meeting – Moved to June
meeting.
8. Old Business
a. HRC Award Ceremony – DAB Present one Award
• Participate in presenting an award related to disability – Will discuss
at the June meeting.
9. Other Business/Updates
10. Future Agenda Review
a. Sidewalks presentation scheduled for June – would also like an update on
sidewalk project, what ones are being improved, widened, etc.
b. Follow up on IDD training and what the City is already doing in this space
c. Election of Officers – June
d. Accessible/Affordable housing at a future meeting
e. Work Plan review
11. ADJOURNMENT
a. 7:34 PM
05/16/24– MINUTES Page 2
Minutes approved by the Chair and a vote of the Board/Commission on XX/XX/XX
The Consolidated Plan
Consolidated Plan
The Consolidated Plan
•Is a five-year planning document for
the use of federal dollars
•Includes a needs assessment and
market analysis
•Housing
•Homelessness
•Community Development
•Identifies priorities and sets goals
•Earmarks resources
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HUD Funding
Resources
Funding from HUD to support Community Development and Affordable
Housing
•Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
•HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
How much?
•Approx $8.5 million over 5 years
•~$1,100,000/yr CDBG
•~$600,000/yr HOME
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Competitive Process
How are funds distributed?
•Competitive Process: City funds, CDBG and HOME
•Staff review for eligibility
•AHB ranking of housing applications
•HSHF Board reviews all applications and recommends funding for all
applications (40+).
•Council approves the recommendations.
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CDBG
34%
HOME
22%
AHF
16%
HSP
28%
Overview of Funding Sources
CDBG: Community Development Block Grant
Purpose: Improve the physical, economic, and social conditions
for low income people
Source: US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Eligible Uses: Projects must: principally benefit low- and
moderate-income persons, aid in the elimination of slums or
blight, and/or meet an urgent or unanticipated community need
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Public service activities: May not exceed 15% of annual CDBG fund allocation (~$170,000/year)
Overview of Funding Sources
HOME: HOME Investments Partnerships Program
Purpose: Increase the supply of safe and sanitary housing
affordable to low income people
Source: US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Eligible Uses: Eligible uses include development of new
housing, rehabilitation of existing housing, tenant based rental
assistance and homeownership assistance.
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Consolidated Plan
2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Goals
•Increase the supply of affordable housing
units
•Preserve existing affordable housing
•Provide emergency sheltering and
services
•Provide housing stabilization services
•Increase access to services
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Consolidated Plan
2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Achievements (in progress)
In 3 years, CDBG & HOME funds have supported:
•55 new affordable rental housing units
•6 new affordable ownership units
•112 affordable housing units preserved
•94 people provided homelessness prevention support
•2238 people provided overnight shelter
•1367 people provide supportive services to improve living conditions
(case management, adult day care, behavioral health services,
supports for people with disabilities, etc.)
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Examples of Funded Projects
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Housing
•Habitat for Humanity: Harmony Cottage
•Housing Catalyst: Plum Street
Rehabilitation
•Habitat for Humanity: Poudre Build #8
•Housing Catalyst: Impala Project
•Housing Catalyst: Village on Bryan
Rehabilitation
•Mercy Housing: Northfield
•Neighbor to Neighbor: Coachlight Plaza
Rehabilitation
•Neighbor to Neighbor: 44 Unit Rehabilitation
•Housing Catalyst: Village on Bryan
Rehabilitation
Human Services
Current
•Catholic Charities: Samaritan House
•Crossroads Safehouse: Domestic
Violence Emergency Shelter
•Family Housing Network: Shelter
Programs
•Neighbor to Neighbor: Homelessness
Prevention
Former
•Elderhaus: Community Based
Therapeutic Care
•SummitStone: Community Behavioral
Health Treatment Program
•SummitStone: Essential Mental Health
Services at Murphy Center
•Disabled Resource Services: Access to
Independence
Consolidated Plan
2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
•What are our community needs?
•What goals can we achieve with CDBG
& HOME funds?
•How should we prioritize funding?
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Consolidated Plan
Determining Goals
•Data: Census, American Community
Survey, Housing Catalyst, HUD, MLS,
etc.
•Stakeholder Outreach: Stakeholder
interviews, workshops & focus groups,
boards & commissions
•Community Outreach: Community
questionnaire, public meetings
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Timeline
Timeline
•Now -December:
•Collect community and stakeholder input
•Collect and analyze available data
•December: Draft plan goals
•January-March: Continue outreach to refine and prioritize goals
and funding
•April: Complete draft Consolidated Plan
•May: Public Review Period
•July: Council Approval
•August 2025: Final due to HUD
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Questions/Contact
More Info:
fcgov.com/socialsustainability/consolidated-plan
Questions?
Too shy to ask now? Contact me later:
Dianne Tjalkens
CDBG Program Administrator
dtjalkens@fcgov.com
970-221-6734
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Questions/Contact
Additional Information
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Eligible Projects
CDBG National Objectives $5,375,000 over 5 years
•Low - and Moderate-Income (LMI) Benefit
•Activities that benefit LMI populations
•Ex: services for seniors, homeless shelter, micro loans for LMI business owners, job
training, etc.
•LMI Housing
•Ex: homeowner rehab, rental acquisition, homebuyer assistance
•LMI Jobs
•Ex: business loans, commercial rehab, infrastructure to a business
•Slum and Blight Remediation
•Area Basis
•Ex: code enforcement, infrastructure, commercial rehab
•Spot Basis
•Ex: acquisition, clearance, relocation, historic preservation, remediation of
contaminated property, building rehab
•Urban Renewal
•Activities in Urban Renewal or Neighborhood Development Program action
areas
•Ex: infrastructure, economic development
•Urgent, Unanticipated Community Need
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Eligible Projects
CDBG Eligible Uses $5,375,000 over 5 years
•Homeownership rehabilitation: energy efficiency, handicapped accessibility,
emergency repairs, weatherization
•Homeownership purchase: direct homeownership assistance to LMI households (ie:
downpayment assistance)
•Rental housing activities:
•Acquisition: site clearance and assemblage, site improvements
•Rehabilitation: labor and materials, energy efficiency improvements, utility
connections, conversion of a closed building from one use to a residential use
•Off-site infrastructure: installation of roads & public utilities in support of
housing
•Public facilities: develop facilities for persons with special needs and homeless shelters
•Public service activities:may not exceed 15% of annual CDBG fund allocation
($806,250 over 5 years—$161,250 per year)
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Eligible Projects
HOME Eligible Uses $3,500,000 over 5 years
•Affordable Rental Housing: acquisition, rehabilitation, new
construction & tenant based rental assistance
•At least 90% of families must have incomes below 60% AMI; the
remainder must qualify as low-income
•Affordable Ownership Housing: acquisition, rehabilitation, new
construction & down-payment assistance
•100% of families qualify as low-income
•Includes: Building or rehabilitating housing for rent or ownership,
providing homeowners with funds to purchase or rehabilitate, site
acquisition, improvement or demolition to make way for HOME-
assisted development. All units must meet current property standards.
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Overview of Funding Sources
AHF: Affordable Housing Fund
Purpose: Increase the supply of housing affordable to low
income people
Source: City of Fort Collins General Fund and KFCG
Eligible Uses: Acquisition of real property, soft costs associated
with housing development, relocation expenses, site
improvements, housing construction, housing rehabilitation,
homeownership assistance
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Overview of Funding Sources
HSP: Human Services Program
Purpose: Provide social services to low income people
Source: City of Fort Collins General Fund and KFCG
Eligible Uses: Public services
KFCG: Keep Fort Collins Great
Purpose: Sales tax originally passed in November 2010,
renewed for 2020-2030, to fund critical services and programs for
the community
Source: .85 percent sales tax
Eligible Uses: Road improvement projects, increased staffing
and facilities for emergency responders, diverse needs in the
Parks and Recreation Department, and other community priorities
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