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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunity Development Block Grant Commission - Minutes - 04/29/2021 CDBG COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, April 29, 2021, 4:00pm Remote / Online via Zoom due to COVID-19 4 /29/202 1 – MINUTES Page 1 1. CALL TO ORDER • At 4:03 PM the meeting was called to order by Josh Johnson. 2. ROLL CALL • Board Members Present o Olga Duvall o Steve Backsen o Ethnie Treick o Sara Maranowicz o Mike Kulisheck o Pat Hastings o Nick Verni-Lau o Sam Stoltz o Josh Johnson, Chair • Staff Members Present o Adam Molzer, Staff Liaison, CDBG Commission – City of Fort Collins o Beth Rosen, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins o Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins o Kleena Brown, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins o Victoria Shaw, Sustainability Services - City of Fort Collins o Beth Sowder, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins Due to the duration and extent of the housing and human services preliminary grant review, the summary of the meeting reflected in the minutes below may not include all details of the CDBG Commission’s discussion. For further information, details and insight, video recording resources are available by contacting the CDBG Commission staff liaison. 3. AGENDA REVIEW Mr. Johnson read remote session instructions for the Community Development Block Grant Commission (“CDBG”) and public attendees. The Commission accepted the agenda without modification. DocuSign Envelope ID: 50153C67-F08C-43E2-A867-A2A3476765F3 CDBG COMMISION SPECIAL MEETING 4 /29/2021 – MINUTES Page 2 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION • Buffy Trent Wolf • Carly Johnson • Carrie Olenick • Denise Stetz • Tim McLemore • Jason Morgan • John Singleton • Lorye Mcleod • Morgan Vanek • Tatiana Zentner • Tracy Mead • Jenny Maeda • Alex Koenigsberg • Annette Zacharias • Dave Swinehart No public comments. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Josh Johnson motioned to approve the April 7th, 2021 meeting minutes as presented, Sam Stoltz seconds the motion – unanimously approved. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • None. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Deliberations to Formulate Funding Recommendations – Affordable Housing HO-1: Mercy Housing – Northfield Affordable Motion by Josh Johnson to fund at $450,000. Seconded by Steve Backsen. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HO-2: Neighbor to Neighbor – Coachlight Plaza Rehabilitation Motion by Steve Backsen to fund at $500,000. Seconded by Olga Duvall. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HO-3: Neighbor to Neighbor – Phase 1 Rehab of 44 Affordable Apartments DocuSign Envelope ID: 50153C67-F08C-43E2-A867-A2A3476765F3 CDBG COMMISION SPECIAL MEETING 4 /29/2021 – MINUTES Page 3 Motion by Olga Duvall to fund at $800,000. Seconded by Ethnie Treick. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HO-4: Villages Ltd. / Housing Catalyst – Village on Bryan Renovation Motion by Josh Johnson to fund at $950,000. Seconded by Sara Maranowicz. Motion passed unanimously 9-0. • Motion by Josh Johnson to approve the FY2021 Affordable Housing funding recommendations. Seconded by Sara Maranowicz. Motion passed unanimously 9-0. b. Deliberations to Formulate Funding Recommendations – Human Services Adam Molzer provided a review of total funding requested ($1.94 million) and funding available ($1.1 million). Adam reviewed the characteristics and the scorecard criteria and ranking spreadsheet. He noted that funding recommendations will go before council in June and grants will begin October 2021. Victoria Shaw was introduced to provide an overview of score rankings. She noted that score standard deviations were evaluated and that adjustment to scores was not necessary. Five natural breaks were determined. Order is to begin at the top of the list with each proposal open to further discussion. Funding recommendations will be made with a first motion, second motion, and friendly amendments are permitted. GREEN SCORE BAND: HS-23, 19, 18, 35, 6, 10 HS-23: Neighbor to Neighbor – Homelessness Prevention Services Motion by Sam Stoltz to fund at $105,000. Seconded by Nick Verni-Lau. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-19: Homeward Alliance – Murphy Center Programs Motion by Olga Duvall to fund at $30,000. Seconded by Steve Backsen. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-18: Homeward Alliance – Family Services Programs Motion by Steve Backsen to fund at $30,000. Seconded by Nick Verni-Lau. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-35: The Family Center / La Familia Motion by Mike Kulisheck to fund at $60,000. Seconded by Olga Duvall. Motion DocuSign Envelope ID: 50153C67-F08C-43E2-A867-A2A3476765F3 CDBG COMMISION SPECIAL MEETING 4 /29/2021 – MINUTES Page 4 passed unanimously 9-0. HS-6: Catholic Charities – Mission Shelter Motion by Josh Johnson to fund at $60,000. Seconded by Ethnie Treick. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-10: Crossroads Safehouse – Advocacy Project Motion by Olga Duvall to fund at $40,000. Seconded by Nick Verni-Lau. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. BLUE SCORE BAND: HS-16, 4, 14 HS-16: Food Bank for Larimer County Motion by Pat Hastings to fund at $21,000. Seconded by Sam Stoltz. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-4: CASA of Larimer County – Harmony House Motion by Steve Backsen to fund at $40,000. Seconded by Ethnie Trieck. The Motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-14: Family Housing Network Motion by Sam Stoltz to fund at $28,000. Seconded by Nick Verni-Lau. Friendly amendment by Olga Duval to fund at $30,000. Accepted by Sam Stoltz and Nick Verni-Lau. Motion passed unanimously 9-0. YELLOW SCORE BAND: HS-31, 3, 8, 33, 11, 5, 36, 27, 45, 42, 2, 28, 38, 25, 44, 32, 1, 22, 20, 30, 41, 12 HS-31: SummitStone Health Partners – Murphy Center Motion by Ethnie Treick to fund at $20,000. Seconded by Sara Maranowicz. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-3: CASA of Larimer County Motion by Olga Duvall to fund at $40,000. Seconded by Ethnie Treick. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. DocuSign Envelope ID: 50153C67-F08C-43E2-A867-A2A3476765F3 CDBG COMMISION SPECIAL MEETING 4 /29/2021 – MINUTES Page 5 HS-8: ChildSafe Colorado – Child Abuse Treatment Program Motion by Steve Backsen to fund at $35,000. Seconded by Olga Duvall. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-33: Teaching Tree – Childcare Scholarships Motion by Mike Kulisheck to fund at $65,000. Seconded by Olga Duvall. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-11: Disabled Resource Services – Access to Independence Motion by Olga Duvall to fund at $20,000. Seconded by Sam Stoltz. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-5: Catholic Charities – Senior Services Motion by Steve Backsen to fund at $27,000. Seconded by Ethnie Treick. Friendly amendment made by Sam Stoltz to fund at $26,000. Steve Backsen declined. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-36: The Mathews House – Youth and Family Center Motion by Josh Johnson to fund at $25,000. Seconded by Olga Duvall. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-27: Project Self-Sufficiency Motion by Mike Kulisheck to fund at $25,000. Seconded by Sam Stoltz. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-45: Volunteers of America – Home Delivered Meal Service Motion by Olga Duvall to fund at $25,000. Seconded by Nick Verni-Lau. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-42: United Way of Weld County Motion by Olga Duvall to fund at $15,000. Seconded by Sara Maranowicz. Friendly amendment made by Sam Stoltz to fund at $17,000. Olga Duvall and Sara Maranowicz accepted. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. Josh Johnson called for a twelve minute break. Called back to order by Josh Johnson at 5:48 PM. HS-2: Boys & Girls Club Motion by Josh Johnson to fund at $40,000. Seconded by Mike Kulisheck. Friendly amendment made by Steve Backsen to fund at $35,000. Josh Johnson and Mike Kulisheck accepted. The motion passed 8-1. Opposed by Sam Stoltz. DocuSign Envelope ID: 50153C67-F08C-43E2-A867-A2A3476765F3 CDBG COMMISION SPECIAL MEETING 4 /29/2021 – MINUTES Page 6 HS-28: Respite Care – Childcare Scholarships Motion by Ethnie Treick to fund at $23,000. Seconded by Josh Johnson. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-38: The Salvation Army – Rent & Utility Assistance Motion by Josh Johnson to fund at $10,000. Seconded by Ethnie Treick. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-25: Plan de Salud del Valle – Integrated Primary Care Services Motion by Mike Kulisheck to fund at $50,000. Seconded by Sara Maranowicz. Friendly amendment by Sam Stoltz to fund at $60,000. Mike Kulisheck and Sara Maranowicz accepted. The motion passed 8-1. Opposed by Josh Johnson. HS-44: Volunteers of America – Handyman Program Motion by Olga Duvall to fund at $10,000. Seconded by Steve Backsen. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-32: SummitStone Health Partners – Community Behavioral Treatment Motion by Ethnie Treick to fund at $15,000. Seconded by Sara Maranowicz. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-1: A Little Help Motion by Olga Duvall to fund at $20,000. Seconded by Steve Backsen. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-22: Meals on Wheels for Fort Collins Motion by Josh Johnson to fund at $25,000. Seconded by Olga Duvall. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. Discussion: Adam Molzer clarified Meals on Wheels offers a fee for service option and a subsidized option for income qualified clients. HS-20: La Cocina – Groupito FAVITAS Motion by Sam Stoltz to fund at $30,000. Seconded by Ethnie Treick. The motion passed 7-2. Opposed by Olga Duvall and Steve Backsen. HS-30: Sexual Assault Victim Advocate – Victim Services Motion by Nick Verni-Lau to fund at $25,000. Seconded by Sam Stoltz. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. DocuSign Envelope ID: 50153C67-F08C-43E2-A867-A2A3476765F3 CDBG COMMISION SPECIAL MEETING 4 /29/2021 – MINUTES Page 7 HS-41: United Way of Larimer County – Childcare Scholarship Fund Motion by Josh Johnson to fund at $22,000. Seconded by Sara Maranowicz. Friendly amendment by Sam Stoltz to fund at $20,000. Josh Johnson and Sara Maranowicz accepted. The motion passed 8-1. Opposed by Steve Backsen. Discussion: The Commission expressed concern regarding an audit for United Way of Larimer County where it was found that only 75% of expenses were on programing and services; below the personal minimum threshold of 80% for a nonprofit of Sam Stoltz. Adam Molzer clarified that historically, money has not been declined by applicants if minimum amount requested was not met. Additionally, CARES funding for this program in 2020 was from Larimer County, not the City of Fort Collins. HS-12: Elderhaus Adult Day Proram Motion by Olga Duvall to fund at $30,000. Seconded by Steve Backsen. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. Adam Molzer provided an update of funds: remaining balance is $83,656. ORANGE SCORE BAND: HS-43, 21,26, 40, 7,9 HS-43: Voices Carry CAC – Child Abuse Response Services Motion by Ethnie Treick to fund at $10,000. Seconded by Nick Verni-Lau. Friendly amendment by Sam Stoltz to fund at $18,000. Declined by Ethnie Treick. The motion passed 6-2-1. Opposed by Mike Kulisheck and Sam Stoltz. Abstained by Pat Hastings. HS-21: Larimer County Partners – Youth Mentoring Motion by Olga Duvall to fund at $5,000. Seconded by Nick Verni-Lau. The motion passed 8-1. Opposed by Steve Backsen. Discussion: Program requesting a minimum grant of $7,500. Questions regarding recipients who decline grant and what would happen to those funds. Adam Molzer clarified discussions would probably begin with City Attorney. Historically, recipients have not rejected grants. Beth Rosen stated that there is an expectation that all funds are recommended by this DocuSign Envelope ID: 50153C67-F08C-43E2-A867-A2A3476765F3 CDBG COMMISION SPECIAL MEETING 4 /29/2021 – MINUTES Page 8 board/commission. So unallocated funds would have to come back to the Commission for reconsideration before being brought to the Council in June. Worst case: rejected funds may be absorbed back and go towards the competitive process for next year. Adam Molzer shared that organizations have declined to apply due to low grant amounts. Beth Rosen noted that the Commission should use the same approach for all applications on whether to honor minimum amount requested or not. The Commission agreed to reconvene if necessary to redistribute rejected funds. HS-26: Poudre School District – After 3 Programs for Title I Schools Motion by Olga Duvall to fund at $25,000. Seconded by Mike Kulisheck. Friendly amendment by Sam Stoltz to fund at $32,000. Accepted by Olga Duvall and Mike Kulisheck. The motion passed 7-2. Opposed by Josh Johnson and Steve Backsen. Adam Molzer provided an update of funds: remaining balance is approximately $68,000 available, not including Olga’s current $25k recommendation. Concerns by some Commission members on if City is right group to fund this program. The Commission also noted that this is an important program to continue reducing cost of childcare and allowing parents to continue to work. HS-40: Turning Point – Crisis Intervention Services Motion by Sam Stoltz to fund at $14,000. Seconded by Ethnie Treick. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-7: Children’s Speech & Reading Center – Speech-Language, Reading & Pre- Literacy Motion by Josh Johnson to fund at $5,000. Seconded by Sam Stoltz. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-9: Colorado Health Network – Emergency Financial Assistance Motion by Ethnie Treick to fund at $5,000. Seconded by Sam Stoltz. The motion failed 3-6. Opposed by Josh Johnson, Mike Kulisheck, Olga Duvall, Sara Maranowicz, Pat Hastings, and Steve Backsen. Motion by Josh Johnson to fund at $0. Seconded by Sara Maranowicz. Motion passed 6-3. Opposed by Nick Verni-Lau, Sam Stoltz, and Ethnie Treick. Discussion: this program should distribute funds more broadly; however, it was noted that it is good the program distributes to narrow underserving, unique, and hard to engage population. DocuSign Envelope ID: 50153C67-F08C-43E2-A867-A2A3476765F3 CDBG COMMISION SPECIAL MEETING 4 /29/2021 – MINUTES Page 9 The Commission noted that for the past several years, the organization was not able to provide consistent reporting. Adam Molzer clarified that the organization underspent grant awards in previous years and currently not funded; more confident after change in leadership and discussions with grant management team. RED SCORE BAND: HS-15, 13, 37, 39, 34, 29, 17, 24 HS-15: Feeding Our Communities Ourselves – Community Meals Motion by Sam Stoltz to fund at $5,000. Seconded by Nick Verni-Lau. The motion failed 4-5. Opposed by Mike Kulisheck, Olga Duvall, Sara Maranowicz, Steve Backsen, and Ethnie Treick. Motion by Josh Johnson to fund at $0. Seconded by Olga Duvall. Motion passes 6-3. Opposed by Nick Verni-Lau, Sam Stoltz, and Pat Hastings. Discussion: Unclear budget, unclear answers. Instituted during COVID pandemic: questioned if this is necessary to invest in now that things are moving toward normal. Commission recognized that they are entering the last grouping; take into consideration that this is the group that scored the lowest. Adam Molzer provided an update of funds: remaining balance is $17,656. HS-13: Ensight Skills Center – Low Vision Rehabilitation Program Motion by Steve Backsen to fund at $5,000. Seconded by Olga Duvall. The motion passed 8-1. Opposed by Sara Maranowicz. Program is significant for quality of life. Adam Molzer provided an update of funds: remaining balance is $12,656. HS-24: Partnership for Age-Friendly Communities – Social Isolation Identification Program Motion by Josh Johnson to fund at $0. Seconded by Ethnie Treick. The motion passed DocuSign Envelope ID: 50153C67-F08C-43E2-A867-A2A3476765F3 CDBG COMMISION SPECIAL MEETING 4 /29/2021 – MINUTES Page 10 unanimously 9-0. Discussion: Great for possible preventive care. Should the City be source of funding if no metrics. HS-17: Genesis Project Fort Collins Motion by Sam Stoltz to fund at $0. Seconded by Steve Backsen. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. Discussion: Duplication of services; no metrics provided to track efficiency. HS-29: Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center – Prevention Programming Motion by Josh Johnson to fund at $5,000. Seconded by Ethnie Treick. Friendly amendment by Sam Stoltz to fund at $7,000. Declined by Josh Johnson. The motion passed 7-2. Opposed by Sara Maranowicz and Sam Stoltz. Great preventive model; no mention about equity. Surprised by low score Adam Molzer provided an update of funds: remaining balance is $7,656 The Commission discussed how to proceed with remaining funds, focusing on scoring model, and not taking away support from higher ranking projects to fund lower projects. HS-37: The Quarter Project – GEMS/GSAS/STEM Femmes Programs Motion by Ethnie Treick to fund at $5,000. Seconded by Sam Stoltz. The motion passed 5-4. Opposed by Josh Johnson, Mike Kulisheck, Sara Maranowicz, and Steve Backsen. HS-23: Neighbor to Neighbor – Homelessness Prevention Services Motion by Josh Johnson to increase fund to $107,656. Seconded by Sara Maranowicz. The motion passed 6-3. Opposed by Olga Duvall, Sam Stoltz, and Pat Hastings. Discussion: Some Commission members shared their belief that the remaining funds should be allocated to one remaining critical project, and to potentially decrease amount from other larger funded projects. Other Commission members shared that funds should not be reduced from higher ranking proposals to lower ranking proposals. Ranking reflects criteria that have been set and assessed by The Commission. DocuSign Envelope ID: 50153C67-F08C-43E2-A867-A2A3476765F3 CDBG COMMISION SPECIAL MEETING 4 /29/2021 – MINUTES Page 11 HS-39: The Vegetable Connection – Feeding the Families Prgoram Motion by Josh Johnson to fund at $0. Seconded by Sara Maranowicz. The motion passed 6-3. Opposed by Olga Duvall, Sam Stoltz, and Pat Hastings. HS-34: The Center for Family Outreach – Family Intervention Program/Parenting Navigating Motion by Josh Johnson to fund at $0. Seconded by Mike Kulisheck. The motion failed 3-6. Opposed by Nick Verni-Lau, Olga Duvall, Sam Stoltz, Pat Hastings, Steve Backsen, and Ethnie Treick. Discussion: Surprised at the low scoring for this program. This program has several preventative services that help lower strain and costs of other projects. The Commission discussed finding $5,000 from other programs to fund HS-34. Sam Stoltz withdrew motion to decrease HS-5 from $27,000 to $26,000 in lieu of discussion. Commission members discussed possibly decrease funding from HS-5, HS-23, HS-12, HS-25 or a combination of to allocate to HS-34. Commission members reiterated overall aggregate scoring holds more weight. HS-25: Plan de Salud del Valle – Integrated Primary Care Services Motion by Sam Stoltz to decrease funding to $57,600. Seconded by Olga Duvall. The motion failed 3-6. Opposed by Josh Johnson, Mike Kulisheck, Nick Verni-Lau, Sara Maranowicz, Steve Backsen, and Ethnie Treick. Adam Molzer clarified that there are 6 programs in the orange band. Commission discussed evenly redistributing funds from the orange band to fund HS- 34. However, programs in the orange band were either at the $5,000 minimum or held a considerably higher ranking. HS-34: The Center for Family Outreach – Family Intervention Program/Parenting Navigating Motion by Josh Johnson to fund at $0. Seconded by Nick Verni-Lau. Motion passed 6- 1-2. Opposed by Sam Stoltz. Olga Duvall and Pat Hastings abstained. DocuSign Envelope ID: 50153C67-F08C-43E2-A867-A2A3476765F3 CDBG COMMISION SPECIAL MEETING 4 /29/2021 – MINUTES Page 12 • Motion by Ethnie Treick to approve the FY2021 Human Service funding recommendations. Seconded by Steve Backsen. Motion passed unanimously 9-0. • Adam Molzer applauded the commission for work achieved in Housing and Human Services in just over four hours. He further commended the Commission in honoring the methodology set in place. • Additionally, Adam Molzer thanked City staff and citizens for their participation. • Josh Johnson echoed appreciation to the Commission for all the thought and effort put into the process. Moreover, Josh Johnson lauded Adam Molzer’s leadership. • Steve Backsen noted Fort Collins ranked low in comparison to other cities in terms of funding per capita for Human Services. He asked Adam Molzer how the Commission could support Adam in achieving more funding. • Adam Molzer mentioned there will be opportunities for engagement with boards and commissions as well as the public throughout the budgeting process. • Additionally, Beth Rosen mentioned there will be additional funding opportunities from federal programs through the next year. 8. COMMISSION MEMBER REPORTS • None. 9. OTHER BUSINESS • Mr. Molzer shared that a 360 review on the grant recommendation process will be requested at the next regular meeting on May 12, 2021. • As chair of the CDBG Committee, John Johnson will attend the City council meeting for recommendations on June 1, 2021 at 6:00. • Applicants will receive notification of recommendations to Council 10. NEXT MEETING • Regular Meeting • Wednesday, May 12, 2021 11. ADJOURNMENT • Meeting adjourned by Mr. Johnson at 8:15 PM. Minutes were finalized and approved by the CDBG Commission on ____________________ City of Fort Collins Staff Liaison: ____________________________________________ Adam Molzer DocuSign Envelope ID: 50153C67-F08C-43E2-A867-A2A3476765F3 May 12, 2021