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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunity Development Block Grant Commission - Minutes - 04/24/2019CDBG COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING Wednesday, April 24, 2019 5:15pm 222 Laporte Avenue Colorado River Meeting Room, First Floor 04/24/2019 – Minutes Page 1 1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL At 5:26 PM the meeting was called to order by Amy Dondale. • COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: o Serena Thomas o Olga Duvall o Margaret Long o Sara Maranowicz o Steve Backsen o Joshua Johnson o Pat Hastings o Amy Dondale o Anita Basham • COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: o None • STAFF MEMBERS: o Adam Molzer, Staff Liaison – City of Fort Collins o Beth Rosen, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins o Beth Sowder, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins o Janet Freeman, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins o Rob Hope, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins o Dianne Tjalkens, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins Due to the duration and extent of the grant deliberation, the summary of the meeting reflected in the minutes below may not include all details of the CDBG Commission’s recommendation proceedings. For further information, details and insight, video and audio recording resources are available by contacting the CDBG Commission staff liaison. CDBG COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING 04/24/2019 – Minutes Page 2 2. AGENDA REVIEW Ms. Dondale reviewed the agenda with the Community Development Block Grant Commission (“CDBG”). The Commission accepted the agenda without modification. 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None 4. NEW BUSINESS Ms. Dondale opened discussion for the deliberations to formulate funding recommendations. Ms. Dondale stated that the Commission has agreed that each application is open for discussion. Ms. Dondale asked the Commission members to make a motion for dollar amounts as they proceed and motions will be discussed, as needed, after the motion has been seconded. Friendly amendments are allowed but must be agreed to by the person that puts forth the initial motion. Housing (HO) HO-1 Habitat for Humanity-Poudre Building #6 Mr. Johnson motioned to be funded at $80,000, seconded by Ms. Duvall. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HO-2 Villages LTD - Myrtle Street SRO Motion to fund by Ms. Bashman at $500,000. Seconded by Mr. Backsen. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HO-3. VOA - Senior Residences at Spring Creek Ms. Long motioned to fund at $1,400,000. Seconded by Ms. Dondale. Discussion: Mr. Johnson asked confirmation of the total available funds at $1,980,000. Ms. Rosen clarified that there is $2,216,018 available. $236,018 more funding than requested. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. Ms. Dondale made a motion to approve the Funding Matrix for “Housing”. Seconded by Ms. Long. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. Human Services (HS) Mr. Molzer provided a review of the evaluation process and funding deliberation protocol developed by the Commission. Federal funding amounts were confirmed by HUD and all funding amounts available for recommendation are finalized. If there are unspent funds, those dollars will be carried over to the FY2020. Mr. Molzer shared that score standard deviations were evaluated and that adjustment to scores was not necessary. Four natural breaks were determined in the rankings. Funding bands are CDBG COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING 04/24/2019 – Minutes Page 3 being displayed at 85%; 60%, 40%, 0% and will be used as baseline discussion points. Order is to begin at the top of the list with each proposal open to further discussion. Each proposal displayed included: the average score from the 9 Commission members, the average funding recommendation provided by the 9 Commission members, the tally of favor or disfavor of funding from the 9 Commission members, and the proposed funding amount based on the ranking band percentages. The dollar amounts displayed are not determinative and all data points are baseline determinations available for discussion. Ms. Basham asked if the commission would be voting by block or each one? Mr. Molzer answered that they would be addressed one by one. Mr. Hastings asked how 3 or 5 “No” recommendations will be discussed. Ms. Thomas suggested that each proposal be discussed as they come up as opposed to beginning discussion with the “No” on the commission forms. Ms. Basham agreed. Ms. Dondale proposed that all applications with more than 3 “No” recommendations be discussed. The Commission discussed if there should be a cut-off of 5 or 3 votes regarding discussion. The commission determined that they will discuss each application as required. Mr. Molzer confirmed the final dollar amount $1,068,017. GREEN SCORE BAND: HS-36, 27, 22, 31, 38, 21 HS-36 Teaching Tree Motion by Ms. Maranowicz for $70,000. Seconded by Ms. Basham. Mr. Johnson asked if Teaching Tree should receive full funding because of high scoring by the commission. Mr. Johnson declined to make a friendly amendment. Discussion of funding as regarding to scores followed. The Commission discussed how full funding will impact the lower-scoring applicants. Mr. Johnson supported $70,000. Motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-27 Neighbor to Neighbor – Homelessness Prevention Motion by Mr. Backsen motion for $113,000. Seconded by Ms. Long. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-22 Homeward Alliance – Murphy Center Programs Motion by Ms. Long to fund at $30,553. Seconded by Ms. Duvall. Motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-31 Respite Care Motion by Ms. Basham for $30,826. Seconded by Ms. Long. Friendly amendment by Mr. Backsen to fund at $32,607, accepted by Ms. Basham. Friendly amendment by Ms. Thomas for $34,000. Question of who owns the motion. Discussion of whether high score should warrant 85%. Friendly amendment accepted by Ms. Basham. Motion passed 8-1. Opposed by Ms. Dondale. CDBG COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING 04/24/2019 – Minutes Page 4 HS-38 The Family Center Motion by Mr. Johnson to fund at $42,500, seconded by Ms. Duvall. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-21 Homeward Alliance - Homeward Alliance Programs. Motion by Ms. Duvall to fund at $29,750, seconded by Ms. Long. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. Discussion of funding matrix led by Mr. Molzer. The Commission discussed funding percentages along bands (blue, orange, dark orange). Mr. Molzer explained that there was a procedure in case of over expended recommended funds, but not in regard to unexpended funds. Motion to reset the blue band proposed funding amounts at 65% by Ms. Thomas as potential funding for discussion. Seconded by Mr. Hastings. Motion passed 7-2. Opposed by Mr. Johnson and Ms. Long. Ms. Dondale called for a five-minute break. Called back to order by Ms. Dondale at 6:30 pm. BLUE SCORE BAND: HS 29, 18, 19, 26, 14, 9, 32, 45, 3, 8, 28, 40, 6, 7, 46, 5, 47, 13 HS-29 Project Self-Sufficiency. Motion to fund at $28,500 by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Backsen. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-18 Faith Family Hospitality Motion to fund at $24,191 by Ms. Duvall. Seconded by Ms. Thomas. Motion passed 8-1. Opposed by Ms. Dondale. HS-19 Food Bank for Larimer County Motion to fund at $23,318 by Ms. Basham. Seconded by Ms. Long. Motion passed 8-1. Opposed by Ms. Dondale. HS-26 Meals on Wheels for Fort Collins Motion to fund by Mr. Backsen at $23,319. Seconded by Ms. Duvall. Ms. Thomas proposed a friendly amendment to increase funding to $24,000, which was accepted. The Commission discussed funding sources of the organization. A friendly amendment CDBG COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING 04/24/2019 – Minutes Page 5 was proposed by Ms. Long to increase funding to $35,000. The friendly amendment was declined. A friendly amendment was proposed by Ms. Long for $28,500 and agreed to by Mr. Backsen. The Commission discussed funding and revenue sources. Motion passed 5-4. Opposed by Ms. Thomas, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Maranowicz, Ms. Duvall. HS-14 Disabled Resource Services Motion to fund at $23,940 by Ms. Duvall. Seconded by Ms. Dondale. The motion passed 7-2. Opposed by Ms. Long and Mr. Backsen HS-9 Catholic Charities the Mission Shelter Motion to fund at $48,750 by Ms. Duvall. Seconded by Ms. Maranowicz. Friendly amendment proposed by Ms. Dondale to fund at $42,000. Ms. Duvall agreed to the friendly amendment. The motion passed 8-1. Opposed by Ms. Long HS-32 Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center – Victim Services Motion to fund at $28,000 by Ms. Dondale. Seconded by Ms. Long. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-45 Voices Carry CAC Motion to fund at $20,000 by Ms. Thomas. Seconded by Ms. Maranowicz. The Commission discussed the level of funding in regard to the Commission average. The Commission also discussed the sources of funding. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-3 B.A.S.E. Camp Motion to fund at $50,000 by Ms. Duvall. Seconded by Ms. Long. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-8 Catholic Charities Senior Services Motion to fund at $40,000 by Ms. Duvall, with no second. Motion to fund at $34,000 by Mr. Johnson. Seconded by Ms. Long. The Commission discussed collaboration with other organizations. Motion passed 8-1. Opposed by Ms. Thomas. HS-28 Neighbor to Neighbor Home Share. Motion to fund at $19,000 by Mr. Johnson. Seconded by Ms. Maranowicz. The Commission discussed the importance of the program to Fort Collins and the Commission’s “no” votes. A friendly amendment was proposed to raise funding to $25,000 by Ms. Duvall. Agreed to by Mr. Johnson. Motion passed 8-1. Opposed by Ms. Basham. HS-40. The Matthews House Empowering Youth Program. Motion to fund at $23,644 by Ms. Basham. Seconded by Ms. Long. Motion passed 8-1. Opposed by Ms. Thomas. CDBG COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING 04/24/2019 – Minutes Page 6 HS-6. CASA of Larimer County Motion to fund at $34,163 by Ms. Maranowicz. Seconded by Ms. Thomas. Motion passed 8-1. Opposed by Ms. Long. HS-7 CASA of Larimer County - Harmony House Motion to fund at $31,800 by Ms. Dondale. Seconded by Ms. Thomas. Motion passed 7-2. Opposed by Mr. Johnson and Ms. Long. HS-46 Volunteers of America - Handy Man Motion to fund at $5,000 by Ms. Duvall. Seconded by Mr. Backsen. The Commission discussed whether the 3 or more “No” votes should be discussed. Commission members offered reasons for and against funding. A friendly amendment proposal to change funding to $4,000 was offered by Mr. Johnson and was agreed to by Ms. Duvall. The Commission inquired of the staff the levels of funding required for applicants to comply with grant requirements. Ms. Duvall withdrew agreement to $4,000 and the motion was returned to $5,000. The staff explained discrepancies between minimum funding request, federal and local funding. Motion passed 7-2. Opposed by Ms. Bashan and Ms. Long. HS-5 Boys and Girls Club. Motion to fund at $21,000 by Mr. Johnson. Seconded by Ms. Dondale. The Commission discussed sliding fee scales for members and the amount of funding versus other applicants based on percentages. Motion passed 8-1. Opposed Ms. Thomas. HS-47. Volunteers of America – Home Delivered Meal Services Motion to fund at $30,000 by Mr. Backsen. Seconded by Ms. Long. Friendly amendment by Ms. Maranowicz to fund at $22,753, which was declined. Friendly amendment to $27,539 by Mr. Hastings, which was accepted. Motion failed 3-6. Opposed by Ms. Thomas, Ms. Basham, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Duvall, Ms. Long, Ms. Maranowicz. HA-13 Crossroads Safehouse. Motion to fund at $37,832 by Ms. Duvall. Seconded by Ms. Dondale. Motion passed 8-1. Opposed by Mr. Backsen. HS-47. Volunteers of America – Home Delivered Meal Services Motion to fund at $22,753 by Ms. Duvall. Seconded by Ms. Maranowicz. Motion passed 7-2. Opposed by Ms. Long and Mr. Backsen. Ms. Dondale called for a five-minute break. Called back to order by Ms. Dondale at 7:45pm. CDBG COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING 04/24/2019 – Minutes Page 7 Discussion to increase funding percent guidelines to 50% (Orange-Bright) and 45% (Orange-Dark); 90% for green band. Motion to have proposals ranked between 25-33 apportioned at 50%, 34-41 apportioned at 45% by Ms. Dondale. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. ORANGE (BRIGHT) SCORE BAND: HS-42, 17, 11, 35, 10, 24, 41, 34, 20 HS-42 Turning Point Motion to fund at $15,000 by Ms. Duvall. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-17 Elderhaus Adult Day Program Motion to fund at $40,599 by Mr. Becksen. Seconded by Ms. Long. Friendly amendment proposed by Ms. Dondale of $30,000. Not agreed to by Mr. Backsen. Motion failed 4-5. Motion to fund at $30,000 by Mr. Johnson, Seconded by Ms. Dondale. Motion passed 7-2. Opposed by Mr. Backsen and Ms. Long. HS-11 ChildSafe Motion to fund at $23,250 by Ms. Dondale. Seconded by Ms. Duvall. Friendly amendment proposed by Ms. Maranowicz to increase funding to $28,000. Agreed to by Ms. Dondale. Motion passed 7-2. Opposed by Ms. Long and Mr. Backsen. HS-35 SummitStone Health Partners – Murphy Center Motion to fund at $15,000 by Ms. Duvall. Seconded by Ms. Dondale. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-10 Center for Family Outreach Motion to fund at $12,000 by Mr. Johnson. Seconded by Ms. Duvall. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-24 Larimer County Partners Motion to fund at $7,000 by Ms. Dondale. Seconded by Mr. Backsen. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-41 The Salvation Army Ms. Duvall recused herself. Motion to fund at $7,000 by Mr. Johnson. Seconded by Ms. Thomas. Motion passed 5-3. Opposed by Mr. Hastings, Ms. Maranowicz and Ms. Long. HS-34 Summit Stone Health Partners – Community Behavioral Health Treatment Motion to fund at $17,500 by Ms. Duvall. Seconded by Ms. Thomas. Motion passed 7-2. Opposed by Ms. Maranowicz and Ms. Long. CDBG COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING 04/24/2019 – Minutes Page 8 HS-20. Health District of Northern Larimer County. Motion to fund at $5,000 by Ms. Duvall. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. Motion failed 2-7. Opposed by Mr. Hastings, Ms. Thomas, Ms. Basham, Ms. Dondale, Ms. Long, Mr. Backsen, Ms. Maranowicz. Motion to zero ($0) fund by Ms. Basham. Seconded by Ms. Long. Motion failed 3-5. 1 abstained (Mr. Hastings). Opposed by Ms. Thomas, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Dondale, Ms. Duvall, Ms. Maranowicz. Motion to fund at $2,500 by Mr. Johnson. Seconded by Ms. Duvall. Friendly amendment request by Ms. Dondale to fund at $12,000. Mr. Johnson did not agree to the friendly amendment. Motion to fund at $2,500 failed 2-7. Opposed by Mr. Hastings, Ms. Thomas, Ms. Basham, Ms. Dondale, Ms. Long, Mr. Backsen, Ms. Maranowicz. Motion to fund at $8,000 by Ms. Thomas. Seconded by Ms. Duvall. Motion passed 5-4. Final motion opposed by Ms. Basham, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Long and Mr. Backsen. Ms. Dondale called for a five-minute break. Called back to order by Ms. Dondale at 8:51pm. ORANGE (DARK) SCORE BAND: HS-39, 44, 33, 16, 1, 43, 12, 15 HS-39 The Growing Project Motion to fund at $6,000 by Mr. Johnson. Seconded by Ms. Duvall. Friendly amendment by Ms. Dondale to increase funding to $8,000. Agreed to by Mr. Johnson. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-44 United Way of Weld County Motion to fund at $11,250 by Ms. Maranowicz. Seconded by Ms. Duvall. Clarification from City Staff, Ms. Sowder, regarding the City’s reallocation of direct homelessness funding related to this program. Discussion continued regarding funding from Larimer and Weld Counties. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-33 Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center – Prevention Education Motion to fund at $20,000 by Ms. Duvall. Seconded by Ms. Dondale. Motion passed 6-3. Opposed by Ms. Basham, Ms. Maranowicz and Ms. Long. HS-16 Easter Seals Colorado Motion to fund at $3,000 by Ms. Duvall. Seconded by Ms. Dondale. Motion passed 6-3. Commission members voting to oppose not documented. HS-1 A Little Help Motion to fund at $17,000 by Ms. Duvall. Seconded by Mr. Backsen. Motion passed 8-1. Opposed by Ms. Maranowicz. CDBG COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING 04/24/2019 – Minutes Page 9 HS-43 United Way of Larimer County - WomenGive Motion to fund at $0 by Mr. Backsen. Seconded by Ms. Long. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-12 Colorado Health Network Question to staff from Ms. Basham regarding office space of CHN. Mr. Molzer responded that the NCAP office is in its own facility, not City-owned facility. Motion to fund at $4,000 by Ms. Dondale. Seconded by Ms. Long. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-15 Early Childhood Council of Larimer County Motion to fund at $5,000 by Ms. Duvall. Seconded by Ms. Long. Friendly amendment proposed by Ms. Dondale to adjust to $5,600. Agreed to by Ms. Duvall. Discussion. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. $5,600 designated for cultural competency training. RED SCORE BAND: HS-2, 30, 25, 37, 23, 4 HS-2 Alliance for Suicide Prevention Motion to fund $4,000 by Mr. Johnson. Seconded by Mr. Backsen. Friendly amendment by Mr. Backsen to adjust funding to $5,000 and agreed to by Mr. Johnson. Ms. Duvall suggested that the commission recommend that funding go towards salary. Motion to amend the funding with $4,000 for salary and $1,000 for printed materials. Mr. Johnson agreed, then rescinded amendment to restrict use of funds. Motion to fund at $5,000 passed 5-4. Opposed by Ms. Thomas, Ms. Duvall, Ms. Maranowicz and Ms. Dondale. HS-30 Project Smile Corporation Motion to fund at $0 by Mr. Johnson. Seconded by Ms. Long. Motion passed 7-2. Opposed by Ms. Dondale and Mr. Hastings. HS-25 Light of the Rockies Christian Counseling Center Motion to fund at $0 by Ms. Duvall. Seconded by Ms. Long. Motion passed 8-1. Opposed by Mr. Hastings. HS-37 TEAM Wellness and Prevention Motion to fund at $0 by Ms. Dondale. Seconded by Ms. Duvall. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. HS-23 Jacob Family Services Motion to fund at $0 by Ms. Duvall. Seconded by Ms. Long. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. CDBG COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING 04/24/2019 – Minutes Page 10 HS-4 Bike Fort Collins Motion to fund at $0 by Ms. Duvall. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. Motion carried 8-1. Opposed by Ms. Maranowicz. All proposals were discussed and funding amounts recommended. Remaining balance of $31,223. Discussion of whether to increase funding for the green band to 90%, which would leave a remaining $7,226 available. Motion made to fund proposals ranked 1-6 (green band) at 90% by Ms. Dondale and seconded by Mr. Johnson. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. The Commission discussed how to divide remaining $7,226. Motion by Mr. Johnson to distribute remainder evenly between proposals ranked 7-14. Seconded by Mr. Backsen. Discussion. Amended to proposals ranked 7-13. Friendly amendment to fund lines 7-13 an additional $1,000 each and remaining $226 going to #14. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. Ms. Dondale called for a five-minute break. Called back to order by Ms. Dondale at 10:05pm. Mr. Molzer reviewed the final funding matrix for Human Service proposals. Motion to approve 2019 Human Services recommendations by Ms. Dondale. Seconded by Ms. Thomas. The motion passed unanimously 9-0. 5. OTHER BUSINESS None. 6. NEXT MEETING a. Wednesday, May 8, 2019 | 5:30pm | 222 Laporte Ave, Colorado Room 7. ADJOURNMENT • Meeting adjourned at 10:08 PM.