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STAFF: Ken Waido FORT COLLINSCOUNCIL
Items Relating to the Completion of the 2010 Spring Cycle of the Competitive Process for Allocating City Financial
Resources to Affordable Housing and Community Development Activities Utilizing the Federal Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program, and the City's
Human Services Program.
A. Public Hearing and Resolution 2010-033 Approving the Programs and Projects That Will Receive Funds from
the Federal Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)Program and the City's Human Services Program.
B. First Reading of Ordinance No.073,2010,Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue and Authorizing the Transfer
of Appropriations Between Program Years in the Community Development Block Grant Fund.
C. Public Hearing and Resolution 2010-034 Approving the Fiscal Year 2010 Home Investment Partnerships
(HOME) Program for the City of Fort Collins.
D. First Reading of Ordinance No. 074, 2010, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Home Investment
Partnerships Fund.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Resolution 2010-033 will complete the 2010 spring cycle of the competitive process for allocating City financial
resources to affordable housing programs/projects and community development activities by listing the specific
programs/projects that will receive funding starting October 1, 2010.
Ordinance No. 073,2010, appropriates the City's FY 2010 CDBG Entitlement Grant from the Department of Housing
and Urban Development(HUD).
Resolution 2010-034 establishes the major funding categories within the HOME Program for the FY 2010 program
year, which also starts on October 1, 2010. Specific projects for the use of HOME funds will be determined in
November as a result of the 2010 fall cycle of the competitive process.
Ordinance No. 074, 2010, appropriates the City's FY 2010 HOME Participating Jurisdiction Grant from HUD.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
Resolution 2010-033 establishes which programs and projects will receive funding with CDBG funds for the FY 2010
program year(including funds from the Entitlement Grant and Program Income),which starts on October 1,2010,and
which programs will receive funding from the City's 2010 Human Services Program. The CDBG Commission presents
to the City Council a list of recommendations as to which programs and projects should receive funding. The following
table summarizes the total amount and sources of all available CDBG and City funds for distribution during the spring
cycle of the competitive process:
Available Funding
AMOUNT SOURCE
$1,104,431 FY 2010 CDBG Entitlement Grant
84,623 FY 2010 CDBG Program Income
56,430 FY 2009 CDBG Unprogrammed Funds
389,601 2010 City Human Services Program
$1,635,085 Total Funding Available
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The FY 2010 CDBG Entitlement Grant and Program Income totals$1,189,054. HUD regulations limit a maximum of
20%of these funds,or$237,811,for planning and program administrative purposes. The following table summarizes
the amount and sources of available funds for planning projects and CDBG Program administrative costs:
Funding for Planning and CDBG Program Administration
AMOUNT SOURCE
$220,886 20% of the FY 2010 CDBG Entitlement Grant
16,925 20% of FY 2010 CDBG Program Income
$237,811 Total Funding Available for Planning and CDBG Program Administration
HUD regulations limit a maximum of 15%of the FY 2010 CDBG funds and Program Income, or$178,358, for use in
the Public Services category. The City's Human Services Program adds$389,601 for use in the category, for a total
of $567,959 of available funding. The following table summarizes the amount and sources of available funds for
public/human service proposals:
Funding for Public/Human Services
AMOUNT SOURCE
$165,665 15% of the FY 2010 CDBG Entitlement Grant
12,693 15% of FY 2010 CDBG Programincome
389,601 2009 City Human Services Program
$567,959 Total Funding Available for Public/Human Services Proposals
Considering the set-asides for Planning and Administration and Public Services presented above,the balance of the
FY 2010 CDBG Entitlement Grant and Program Income amounts, plus $56,430 of unprogrammed FY 2009 CDBG
funds, provide an amount of$829,315 available for allocation to affordable housing proposals. The following table
summarizes the amount and sources of available funds for affordable housing proposals:
Funding for Affordable Housing
AMOUNT SOURCE
$717,880 FY 2010 CDBG Entitlement Grant
55,005 FY 2010 CDBG Program Income
56,430 FY 2009 CDBG Unprogrammed
$829,315 Total Funding Available for Affordable Housing Proposals
The City received 25 applications for funding as part of the 2010 spring cycle of the competitive process requesting
a total of$1,455,726. The total amount of funds available from all sources is about$1,635,085. While the total of
application requests is$179,359 less than the amount of available funds, HUD regulation limitations within the Public
Services category results in a total of $235,491 more in requests than available funds for the category. Unfortunately,
the excess funds in the Planning and Administration and Affordable Housing categories can not be used to fund any
Public Service applications. The following table summarizes the amount of funding requests compared to the amount
of funding available for each of the major funding categories.
Number of Requested Available Request-Available
Category Applications Funding Funding Difference
Affordable Housing 2 $450,000 $829,315 $379,315
Public Services 22 $803,450 $567,959 $235,491
Administration 1 $202,276 $237,811 $35,535
Totals 25 $1,455,726 $1,635,085 $179,359
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Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Commission Recommendations
The CDBG Commission presents recommendations as to which programs and projects should receive funding from
the available funding sources presented above, including CDBG funds and the Human Services program(HSP). The
following tables present the allocations recommended by the Commission to the City Council within each major
category:
Administration
Applicant Funding Commission's Unfunded Percent of
Project/Program Request Recommendation Balance Re nest Funded
AD-1 City of Fort $202,276
Collins CDBG $202,276 FY 2010 CDBG $0 100%
Administration Entitlement Grant
Affordable Housing
Applicant Funding Commission's Unfunded Percent of
Project/Program Request Recommendation Balance Request Funded
HO-1 City of Fort Collins $200,000 $200,000 $0 100%
Home Buyer Assistance FY 2010 CDBG
Program Entitlement Grant
HO-2 Care: $250,000 $138,565 $0 100%
Provincetowne (FY 2010 CDBG
Infrastructure Entitlement Grant)
$55,005
(FY 2010 Program
Income)
$56,430
(FY 2009
Unprogrammed
CDBG Funds)
All funding recommendations in the Affordable Housing category are in the form of a"Due on Sale
Loan + 5% Simple Interest."
Public Service
Applicant Funding Commission's Unfunded Percent of
Project/Program Request Recommendation Balance Re uest Funded
PS-1 B.A.S.E. Camp: $63,000 $54,200 $8,800 86%
Sliding Scale Fee Tuition (CDBG grant)
and Transportation
Assistance
PS-2 Boys&Girls Club: $21,036 $17,458 $3,578 83%
After-school and School- (HSP grant)
break Child Care and
Youth Activities
PS-3 Catholic Charities $10,000 $7,000 $3,000 70%
Northern: Senior Services (HSP grant)
PS-4 Catholic Charities $65,000 $29,500 $25,500 54%
Northern: Shelter and (CDBG grant)
Supportive Services
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Applicant Funding Commission's Unfunded Percent of
Project/Program Request Recommendation Balance Request Funded
PS-5 Crossroads $99,216 $51,042 $48,174 51%
Safehouse: Advocacy (HSP grant)
Program ,
PS-6 Disabled Resource $27,884 $22,010 $5,874 79%
Services: Access to (HSP grant)
Independence Program
PS-7 Elderhaus: Mindset $23,592 $20,142 $3,450 85%
Therapy Center Program (CDBG grant)
PS-8 Education and Life $20,000 $17,500 $2,500 88%
Training Center: (CDBG grant)
Employment Skills
Training
PS-9 Food Bank for $27,052 $21,667 $5,385 80%
Larimer County: Kids Caf6 (HSP grant)
Program
PS-10 Homelessness' $45,000 $28,516 $5,000 89%
Prevention Initiative: (CDBG grant)
Emergency Rent $11,484
Assistance (HSP grant)
PS-11 Live the Victory $29,120 $0 $29,120 0%
(Mathews House):
Program for At-risk Youth
PS-12 Northern Colorado $29,500 $24,000 $5,000 83%
AIDS Project: Client (HSP grant)
Services and
Homelessness Prevention
Program
PS-13 Neighbor to $68,500 $39,415 $29,085 58%
Neighbor(N2N): (HSP grant)
Comprehensive Housing
Counseling
PS-14 N2N: $23,000 $20,200 $2,800 88%
Emergency Rent (HSP grant)
Assistance
PS-15 Project Self- $33,000 $28,500 $4,500 86%
Sufficiency: Services for (CDBG grant)
Single-Parent families
PS-16 Respite Care: $25,000 $22,500 $2,500 90%
Sliding Scale Fee Tuition (HSP grant)
Assistance
PS-17 Rehabilitation and $38,000 $26,100 $11,900 69%
Visiting Nurse Association: (HSP grant)
Home Health Care
Scholarship Assistance
PS-18 Family Center: $25,000 $20,500 $4,500 82%
Sliding Scale Fee Tuition (HSP grant)
PS-19 Turning Point: $10,000 $0 $10,000 0%
Emergency Mental Health
Assistance
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Applicant Funding Commission's Unfunded Percent of
Project/Program Request Recommendation Balance Request Funded
PS-20 United Day Care $60,000 $51,500 $8,500 86%
Center/learning Tree: (HSP grant)
Sliding Scale Fee Tuition
Assistance
PS-21 Volunteers of $29,108 $19,500 $9,608 67%
America: Home Delivered (HSP grant)
Meal Program
PS-22 Women's Resource $41,442 $34,725 $6,717 84%
Center: Dental Care (HSP grant)
Assistance Program
A summary of the Commission's funding recommendations by category is presented in the following table:
Recommended Funding % of Total Category
$450,000 36.9% Affordable Housing
$567,959 46.5% Public Services
$202,276 16.6% CDBG Administration
$1,220,235 100.0% Total
The CDBG Commission has recommended $1,220,235 (74.6%) of the available funding amount of$1,635,085 be
allocated. The Commission recommends that all of the available funds from 2010 City Human Services Program be
used. An amount of$706,506 (63.9%) of the FY 2010 CDBG Entitlement Grant, $67,698 (79.9%) of the FY 2010
Program Income,and$56,430(100%)from the FY 2009 CDBG Unprogrammed Funds are also recommended to be
allocated. A total of$414,850 will be carried over and will be available for allocation in the 2010 fall cycle of the
competitive process.
HOME Program
Resolution 2010-034 establishes the major funding categories within the HOME Program for the FY 2010 Program
year, which starts on October 1, 2010. Specific projects for the use of HOME funds will be determined in November
as a result of the 2010 fall funding cycle of the competitive process for the allocation of the City's financial resources
to affordable housing programs/projects and community development activities. The FY 2010 HOME Grant totals
$682,541. HUD regulations allow a maximum of 10%for administrative purposes,or$68,254,and require a 15%set-
aside, or$102,381, for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO). The following table summarizes
the distribution of HOME funding.
Recommended Funding %of Total Category
$511,006 75.0% Affordable Housing Projects
$102,381 15.0% Community Housing Development Projects
$68,254 10.0% HOME Program Administration
$682,541 100.0% Total
FINANCIAL/ ECONOMIC IMPACTS
The Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)Program,and the Home Investment Partnership(HOME)Program
provide federal funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)to the City of Fort Collins which
can be allocated to housing and community development related programs and projects, thereby, reducing the
demand on the City's General Fund Budget to address such needs. The total amount of CDBG funds available for
allocation during FY 2010 is$1,245,484, while the total amount of HOME funds for FY 2010 is$682,541. Together,
the CDBG and HOME programs provide $1,928,025 of federal funds to the City. The City's General Fund does
contribute$389,601 in the Human Services Program for allocation during the competitive process.
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Through the provision of affordable housing, more of Fort Collins'work force can reside within the community. This
means there is an available labor pool within the city, which is a positive benefit to economic sustainability.
Public/human service programs contribute to economic sustainability by providing such programs asjob training and
child care, so workers can maintain their employment.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Affordable housing programs help provide for a healthy environment. By offering affordable housing options for lower
income people, more of Fort Collins'work force can live in the community instead of being forced to live outside the
community and commute into the city for work. This helps reduce traffic congestion and, thus, improves air quality.
Affordable housing developers, including for-profit and non-profit agencies, are utilizing green building practices.
Green building practices are being used in both new construction and major rehabilitation of existing unit projects.
These practices include geo-thermal applications and other energy saving techniques.
All affordable housing projects utilizing CDBG funds are required to pass a HUD environmental review which covers
such items as noise impacts, floodplains, hazardous materials, etc.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends adoption of the Resolutions and the Ordinances on First Reading.
BOARD/ COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The CDBG Commission recommends adoption of its funding recommendations.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
HUD regulations require a 30-day public comment period on the proposed allocation of CDBG and HOME funds as
recommended by the CDBG Commission. Staff placed an ad in the Coloradoan newspaper presenting the list of
recommended funding for programs/projects and indicated the public comment period would start on April 18, 2010,
and end on May 18, 2010. One applicant for CDBG funds for a public service program has sent a letter to the City
Council.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Background and Summary of the CDBG Commission's Recommendations for Funding
2. Background Information on the Competitive Process
3. Affordable Housing Board's Comments
4. Background Information on the CDBG and HOME Federal Programs
5. CDBG Commission's Funding Recommendations, Meeting Minutes April 15, 2010
6. Focus Questions for CDBG Commission Decision Making
7. Formulation of Funding Recommendations Session
ATTACHMENT 1
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF CDBG COMMISSION'S
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUNDING
At the June 15, 2010, regular City Council meeting, the Council will be conducting a public
hearing and consider the adoption of a resolution establishing which programs and projects will
receive funding with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment
Partnership (HOME), and City Human Services Program funds for the FY 2010 Program year,
which starts on October 1, 2010.
The resolution establishing which programs and projects will receive funds represents the
culmination of the spring cycle of the Competitive Process approved in January 2000 by the
Council for the allocation of the City's financial resources to affordable housing
programs/projects and community development activities. Additional background material about
the Competitive Process is included in Attachment 2.
Since early January of this year, the CDBG Commission and members of the City staff s
Affordable Housing Team have conducted public hearings to assess community development and
housing needs in Fort Collins, conducted technical assistance training workshops for applicants,
and solicited applications for funding. The City's Affordable Housing Board reviewed the
written applications for affordable housing projects and forwarded comments on the proposals to
the CDBG Commission. See Attachment 3 for a copy of the Board's comments sent to the
CDBG Commission. The CDBG Commission, in addition to reviewing the written applications,
personally interviewed each applicant, analyzed the applications, and formulated a list of
recommendations to the City Council as to which programs and projects should receive funding.
The Commission also considered the funding guidelines contained in the Priority Affordable
Housing Needs and Strategies report adopted by the Council on July 20, 2004. These guidelines
include:
• HOME funds should generally be allocated as follows: 90% for Housing projects
and 10% for Program Administration. HUD HOME Program regulations also
require the City to set aside 15% for Community Housing Development
Organization (CHDO) projects and allow an allocation of 5% for CHDO
operations;
• CDBG funds should generally be allocated as follows: 65% for Housing projects;
15% for Public Services, and the balance for Public Facilities and Program
Administration.
• funds allocated to housing.should generally be divided as follows: 70%.for rental
projects and 30% for homeownership opportunities; and
• the average subsidy should be $7,400 per unit, with relatively more funding to
projects producing housing for lower income families.
The CDBG and HOME Programs are ongoing grant administration programs funded by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of Fort Collins has received
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CDBG Program funds since 1975 and HOME Program funds since 1994. The City is an
Entitlement recipient of CDBG funds and a Participating Jurisdiction recipient of HOME funds,
meaning the City is guaranteed a certain level of funding each year. The level of funding is
dependent on the total amount of funds allocated to the programs by Congress and on a formula
developed by HUD, which includes data on total population, minorities as a percentage of
population, income levels, housing stock conditions, etc. Additional background information on
the City's HOME and CDBG Programs are presented in Attachment 4.
The Human Services Program (HSP) was formerly the Community Partnership Program, a joint
human services funding venture between the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County.
Historically administered by the County, the City's funding portion of the program switched to
internal administration as a result of the 2006 Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) process. In a focus
towards streamlining government processes, improving customer service, and fine tuning desired
results, the Human Services Program has been folded into the spring cycle of the,City's semi-
annual Competitive Process, which manages a variety of funding streams. Current HSP funding
for 2008 is $440,334. Funding awarded to projects target households in Fort Collins whose
incomes are at 80% or below of Area Median Income (AMI). Those monies help fill other
funding gaps, and lower the cost of housing and other basic services for our community citizens
who are most vulnerable and in need. By empowering and stabilizing families, these funds
strengthen and improve the fundamental building blocks of Fort Collins—neighborhoods.
AVAILABLE FUNDS
The following table summarizes the amount and sources of all available CDBG and City funds for
distribution during the spring cycle of the competitive process:
Available Funding
AMOUNT SOURCE
$1,104,431 FY 2010 CDBG Entitlement Grant
84,623 FY 2010 CDBG Program Income
56,430 FY 2009 CDBG Unprogrammed Funds
389,601 2010 City Human Services Program
$1,635,085 Total Funding Available
Unprogrammed funds are funds that have yet to be allocated to specific projects. Program Income
includes anticipated repayments from rehab loans and home buyer assistance loans along with
repayments from development loans.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process for the City's FY 2010 Spring Competitive Process began on January 7,
2010, when the CDBG Commission held a public hearing to obtain citizen input on community
development and affordable housing needs. The Advance Planning Department placed legal
advertisements in local and regional newspapers starting in January to solicit requests for housing
and community development projects for FY 2010. The application deadline was Thursday
February 18, 2010. At the close of the deadline the City received 25 applications requesting a
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total of approximately $1.5 million. On March 4, 2010, copies of the housing applications were
distributed to the Affordable Housing Board and copies of all applications were distributed to the
CDBG Commission.
On Thursday April 1, 2010, the Affordable Housing Board conducted their regular monthly
meeting to review the housing proposals. The Board lacked a quorum so they did not make a
priority listing of projects, but did offer comments to the Commission (see Attachment 3). On
Tuesday March 30, Wednesday March 31, and Thursday April 1, the Commission met to hear
presentations and ask clarification questions from each applicant.
The Commission then met on Thursday April 15 for the purpose of preparing a recommendation
to the City Council as to which programs and projects should be funded for the FY 2010 program
year. At this meeting the Commission reviewed the written applications, the applicant's verbal
presentation, the information provided during the question and answer session, and reviewed the
performance of agencies who received funding in other previous years. The Commission then
worked on the formulation of their list of recommendations.
CDBG COMMISSION'S LIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS
In addition to HUD funding limitations (20% for Planning and Administration and 15% for Public
Services), the Commission had to decide which applicants presented programs and projects which
best fit the City's needs and follow the funding guidelines contained in the Priority Affordable
Housing Needs and Strategies report.
Listed below is a summary of each applicant's initial request for funding and the Commission's
list of recommendations.
PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
AD-1 CITY OF FORT COLLINS CDBG ADMINISTRATION
Request: $202,276
Recommendation: $202,276 FY 2010 CDBG Entitlement Grant
Proposal covers the administrative costs of the FY 2010 CDBG Program Administration
including salary, benefits and operating expenses for 2.6 FTE staff positions.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPLICATIONS
HO-1 CITY OF FORT COLLINS—HOME BUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Request: $200,000 due on sale loan/5% simple interest on principal
Recommendation: $200,000 FY 2010 CDBG Entitlement Grant
The City's Home Buyer Assistance Program provides downpayment and closing cost assistance
for low to moderate income households which are financially ready to purchase a home but lack
the required out-of-pocket downpayment. This program is administered by the City's Advance
Planning Department and provides zero-percent interest loans to eligible first-time homebuyers.
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Five percent interest on the principal is added to the loan balance at the time of repayment. The
assistance covers down payment and closing costs to a maximum of $10,000 for households at
5 1% to 80% of AMI and $14,000 for buyers at or below 50% of AMI working through Habitat
for Humanuity. A minimum of 40 households will be assisted through the program this year.
HO-2 CARE HOUSING: PROVINCETOWNE INFRASTRUCTURE
Request: $250,000 due on sale loan/ 5% simple interest on principal
Recommendation: $250,000
$138,565 FY 2010 CDBG Entitlement Grant
55,005 2010 CDBG Program Income
56,430 FY 2009 Unprogrammed CDBG Funds
CARE is submitting an application in the amount of $250,000 for on-site development
fees/infrastructure costs at Provincetowne, a new construction, 85-unit "Green Communities"
multi-family affordable housing rental development, targeted towards families between 30% -
50% of Area Median Income (AMI). The Provincetowne site is located at the intersection of
Trilby Road and Lemay Avenue, near the southern edge of Fort Collins. The entire project will
total 156 units.
PUBLIC SERVICE APPLICATIONS
PS-1: B.A.S.E. CAMP: SLIDING SCALE FEE TUITION & TRANSPORTATION
ASSISTANCE
Request: $63,000
Recommendation: $54,200 FY 2010 CDBG Grant
B.A.S.E. Camp is a before- and after-school child care service, and also provides full-day care for
"school-out"days and the 11-week summer break. This application requests funding to cover the
gaps created when serving low-income families with reduced fees. The request is for $63,000
($54,000 which represents about 1/3 of the sliding scale fee program fund; and $9,000 to cover an
estimated 50% of increased summer transportation costs).
PS-2 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB: AFTER-SCHOOL AND SCHOOL-BREAK CHILD
CARE AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Request: $21,036
Recommendation: $17,458 2010 City Human Services Program
The Boys and Girls Club has requested assistance for its long-standing after-school and summer
care program. The Club charges an annual fee of only $5 and provides activities for a wide age-
range of kids. This application requests $21,306 to supplement the salaries for 20% of the
Program Director and 10% of the Junior Staff.
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PS-3 CATHOLIC CHARITIES NORTHERN: SENIOR SERVICES
Request: $10,000
Recommendation: $7,000 2010 City Human Services Program
Fort Collins Senior Services provides assistance to at-risk elderly with the goal of enabling them
to remain as independent as possible. The grant would allow a case manager position to be
maintained at 1.0 FTE.
PS-4 CATHOLIC CHARITIES NORTHERN: SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE
SERVICES
Request- $65,000
Recommendation: 1 $29,500 FY 2010 CDBG Grant
Catholic Charities' shelter provides shelter, food, case management, resource referrals, and
benefits application assistance in support of the homeless and near homeless. This application
requests City funds of$55,000 to cover 80% of the salaries ($43,905) of the overnight staff(2.6
FTE total) and 50% of case management staff($11,095).
PS-5 CROSSROADS SAFEHOUSE: ADVOCACY PROGRAM
Request: $99,216
Recommendation: $51,042 2010 City Human Services Program
Crossroads provides services and outreach to abused adults at both a safehouse shelter and an
outreach center. This application requests City funds of$99,216 to fund 38% of all advocates'
salaries.
PS-6 DISABLED RESOURCE SERVICES: ACCESS TO INDEPENDENCE (ATI
Request: $27,884
Recommendation: $22,010 2010 City Human Services Program
The ATI Program provides supportive case management and community assistance to increase
the independence of severely disabled adults. . This application requests $27,884 to pay for a
portion of four case manager's salaries and the total cost of two housecleaners.
PS-7 ELDERHAUS: MINDSET THERAPY CENTER PROGRAM
Request: $23,592
Recommendation: $20,142 2010 CDBG Grant
Mindset provides at-risk elderly and/or disabled adults with activities which enhance their ability
to function independently. It also provides a respite for caregivers. This application seeks City
funding of $23,592 to supplement the salaries of the Lead Program Director and one of three
Program Directors.
PS-8 ELTC: EMPLOYMENT SKILLS TRAINING
Request: $20,000
Recommendation: $17,500 FY 2010 CDBG Grant
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The Employment Skills Training program provides a variety of fast-track coursework and life
skills training to low-income adults. This application requests $20,000 to cover the partial
salaries of instructors who provide direct service in four major education areas.
PS-9 FOOD BANK FOR LARIMER COUNTY: KIDS CAFE PROGRAM
Request: $27,052
Recommendation: $21,667 2010 City Human Services Program
Kids Cafe provides meals for children ages 3 to 18 who are at risk of hunger. Meals are provided
without regard to the income of the child's family, but the sites where the meals are provided
contain schools with the highest eligibility rates for free or reduced priced lunches. This
application requests $27,052 to cover the partial salary of the Kids Cafe Coordinator and the
funding gap in the cost of food.
PS-10 HOMELESS PREVENTION INITIATIVE: EMERGENCY RENT ASSISTANCE
Request: $45,000
Recommendation: $40,000
$28,516 FY 2010 CDBG Grant
$11,484 2010 City Human Services Program
Emergency Rent Assistance provides temporary funding to cover the cost of rent for families
facing eviction. This application requests $45,000 to cover between one and three months rent for
492 individuals (or approximately 164 households).
PS-11 LIVE THE VICTORY ( MATTHEWS HOUSE): PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK
YOUTH
Re uest $29,120
Recommendation: 1 $0
The Matthews House intensively works with and supports at-risk, underserved youth, ages 16-21
in a day-time environment. Independent living and life skills training, outpatient therapeutic
services, health education, addiction counseling, and 1-1 mentoring are offered. The request of
$29,120 is for 100% of 1.0 FTE Transition Facilitator(case worker) as the agency seeks to add an
additional 2.0 FTEs due to increased referrals and waiting lists (bringing case worker FTEs to
4.5). City funds would be used for case management for youth who do not come to the program
through any contract basis (e.g., homeless youth).
PS-12 NORTHERN COLORADO AIDS PROJECT: CLIENT SERVICES AND
HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION
Request: $29,500
Recommendation: $24,000 2010 City Human Services Program
The Case Management and Homeless Prevention Programs help families and individuals coping
with HIV/AIDS retain their household stability and health as their ability to be financially
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independent diminishes. NCAP has requested $29,500. Of that, $14,000 will supplement the
salaries of Direct Service Providers (five total employed). The remainder will be distributed as
follows: Food Bank $4,500; Housing Assistance $4000; Emergency Assistance (utility payments,
emergency care, etc.) $4000; and Medical/Prescriptions $3,000.
PS-13 NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR: COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING COUNSELING
Request: $68,500
Recommendation: $39,415 2010 City Human Services Program
Housing Counseling consists of the following services: Emergency Rent Assistance Counseling,
Pre-rental Counseling, Landlord/Tenant Counseling, Pre-purchase Counseling/Homebuyer
Classes and Training, Mortgage Default Counseling, and Reverse Mortgage Counseling.
Neighbor to Neighbor has requested $68,500 in funding to fully fund one full-time Rental
Housing Counselor and 75% of the salary for the full-time Foreclosure Prevention Counselor.
PS-14 NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR: EMERGENCY RENT ASSISTANCE
Request: $23,000
Recommendation: $20,200 2010 City Human Services Program
Neighbor to Neighbor's Emergency Rent Assistance (ERA) Program provides rent assistance and
first month's rent for residents who need financial assistance to maintain housing. N2N has
requested $23,000 in funding to subsidize 70 households (175 persons).
PS-15 PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY: SERVICES FOR SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES
Request: $33,000
Recommendation: $28,500 FY 2010 CDBG Grant
The mission of Project Self-Sufficiency is to assist single parents in their efforts to build and
maintain strong, healthy families, achieve economic independence, and become free from
community and government assistance. They have requested $33,000 to pay 16.5% of the
salaries and benefits for three PS-S Advisors (representing 20 advisor hours/week) who work with
program participants living in Fort Collins.
PS-16 RESPITE CARE: SLIDING SCALE FEE TUITION ASSISTANCE
Re uest: $25,000
Recommendation: 1 $22,500 FY 2010 CDBG Grant
Respite Care offers day and overnight care as a service for families who have children (up to age
21) with developmental disabilities. An amount of $25,000 is being requested to help with
childcare scholarship assistance for low-income families.
PS-17 REHABILITATION AND VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION: HOME HEALTH
CARE SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE
Request: $38,000
Recommendation: $26,100 2010 City Human Services Program
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RVNA provides home care services, skilled and unskilled, as well as acute and long-term care in
the client's home. Services include nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech
therapy, medical social services, certified nurse aide service, personal care service, and
homemaking services. RVNA has requested $38,000 to pay for both skilled and unskilled service
for low-income clients.
PS-18: THE FAMILY CENTER: SLIDING SCALE FEE TUITION ASSISTANCE
Request: $25,000
Recommendation: $20,500 2010 City Human Services Program
The Family Center provides affordable child care for infants, toddlers and preschool-aged
children. This application requests $25,000 to provide scholarships for low- income households.
PS-19 TURNING POINT: EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE
Request: $10,000
Recommendation: $0
Request is for partial salary assistance for a therapist for the Community Centered Services
Program. The program provides 24-hour emergency crisis intervention, counseling, assessment,
and treatment to children, ages 4 -23, and their families who are in crisis due to mental health
and/or substance abuse issues. Service is provided free to families with low incomes and no
insurance.
PS-20 UNITED DAY CARE CENTER: SLIDING SCALE FEE TUITION ASSISTANCE
Re uest: $60,000 ,
Recommendation: 1 $51,500 2010 City Human Services Program
Teaching Tree provides full-day early child care and education programs. $60,000 is being
requested to subsidize the difference between the parent fee and the actual cost of care for 55
children in low-income families.
PS-21 VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA: HOME DELIVERED MEAL PROGRAM
Request: $29,108
Recommendation: $19,500 2010 City Human Services Program
Volunteers of America, in a program that targets low-income and minority seniors, delivers 5 to 7
free, nutritious frozen meals per week to homebound and geographically isolated members of our
community. The requested $29,108 in funding would supplement the actual cost of meals
provided for 10,292 regular meals and 546 emergency food boxes.
PS-22: WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER: DENTAL CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Request: $41,442
Recommendation: $34,725 2010 City Human Services Program
WRC's Dental Care Assistance Program works in collaboration with private dentists to assist
low-income, medically underserved residents of Fort Collins who cannot afford the cost of dental
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care. The Women's Resource Center is requesting $41,442 ($22,500 for direct care and $18,922
to supplement the salary of the Coordinator).
A summary of the Commission's funding recommendations by category is presented in the
following table:
Recommended Funding % of Total Category
$450,000 36.9% Affordable Housing
$567,959 46.5% Public Services
$2021276 16.6% CDBG Administration
$11220,235 100.0% Total
The CDBG Commission has recommended $1,220,235 (74.6%) of the available funding amount
of $1,635,085 be allocated. The Commission recommends that all of the available funds from
2010 City Human Services Program be used. An amount of $706,506 (63.9%) of the FY 2010
CDBG Entitlement Grant, $67,698 (79.9%) of the FY 2010 Program Income, and $56,430
(100%) from the FY 2009 CDBG Unprogrammed Funds are also recommended to be allocated.
A total of$414,850 will be carried over and will be available for allocation in the 2010 fall cycle
of the competitive process.
The total amount of funding requests considered by the CDBG Commission was $1,455,726. The
total amount of funds available from all sources is about $1,635,085. While the total of
application requests is $179,359 less than the amount of available funds, HUD regulation
limitations within the Public Services category results in a total of $235,491 more in requests
than available funds for the category. Unfortunately, the excess funds in the Planning and
Administration and Affordable Housing categories can not be used to fund any Public Service
applications.
The CDBG Commission has recommended full funding for just three (3) proposals, none (0) in
the Public Services category. In the Commission's opinion, the applications recommended for full
funding best fit the City's funding objectives, the selection criteria, and the funding guidelines.
Proposals, which did not receive full funding, were deemed of a lower priority and, in some cases,
a lack of funds, program category limitations (especially in the Public Services category)
prohibited their full funding.
The Commission has recommended no funding for two (2) proposals, both from the Public
Service category.
The Commission's reasons for either full funding, partial funding, or no funding are presented in
Attachment 5. Attachment 6 contains the focus questions used by the Commission to review the
applications. Attachment 7 contains information on how the Commission's session where they
formulate their funding recommendations was to be conducted.
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ATTACHMENT 2
Background Information on the Competitive Process
for the Allocation of City Financial Resources
to Affordable Housing Programs/Projects
and Other Community Development Activities
In February of 1999, the City Council approved the Priority Affordable Housing Needs and
Strategies report, which contained the following strategy:
Change from an administrative funding mechanism...to a competitive application process
for the Affordable Housing Fund.
Between September and November of 1999, a subcommittee consisting of members from the
Affordable Housing Board and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Commission
met with staff to review issues and develop options for establishment of a Competitive Process.
In addition, the staff solicited ideas from existing affordable housing providers. The
subcommittee established the following Mission Statement for their work:
Develop a competitive application process and establish a set of shared criteria for the
allocation of the City's financial assistance resources to affordable housing
projects/programs that address the City's priority affordable housing needs.
Competitive Process
Five options for a Competitive Process were reviewed and discussed by the subcommittee. The
subcommittee reached a general consensus to support a Competitive Process that involved both
the Affordable Housing Board and the CDBG Commission. The option selected would have the
Affordable Housing Board providing recommendations to the City Council in regards to
affordable housing policy. In addition, the option would have the Affordable Housing Board
reviewing all affordable housing applications for CDBG, HOME and Affordable Housing funds.
The Board would then provide a priority listing of proposals to the CDBG Commission. The
CDBG Commission would then make the final recommendations to the City Council for funding.
Funding Cycles
The subcommittee also agreed that there should be two funding cycles per year, one in the spring
and the other in the fall. CDBG Program funds would be allocated in the spring to affordable
housing programs/projects and other community development activities (public services, public
facilities, etc.). HOME Program and Affordable Housing funds would be allocated in the fall
primarily to affordable housing programs/projects.
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The staff and subcommittee agreed that overlaying the new process and cycles would be
heightened staff technical assistance to applicants. Both the subcommittee and staff recognize
that a semi-annual process will require additional meetings by both the CDBG Commission and
Affordable Housing Board, and will require more time from current,City staff, and increase the
City Council's involvement.
Schedule
The subcommittee also discussed two alternative schedules for the funding cycles. The option
selected incorporates a spring cycle that starts in January and ends in May, and a fall cycle that
starts in July and ends in November.
Review Criteria
The subcommittee also discussed and agreed to a new set of review criteria to be used to rank
proposals. The criteria are divided into the following five major categories:
1. Impact/Benefit
2. Need/Priority
3. Feasibility
4. Leveraging Resources
5. Capacity and History
The Impact/Benefit criteria provide greater rewards to proposals that target lower income groups
and provide longer benefits. The Need/Priority criteria help assure the proposal meets adopted
City goals and priorities. The Feasibility criteria reward projects for timeliness and documented
additional funding. The Leveraging Resources criteria reward proposals which will return funds
to the City (loans) and for their ability to leverage other resources. And, the Capacity and History
criteria help gage an applicant's ability to do the project and reward applicants that have
completed successful projects in the past (have good track records).See next page for a detailed
criteria scoring sheet.
Application Forms
Two new application forms have also been developed. One form would be used for Housing
proposals while to other form would be used for Non-Housing Proposals(public services, public
facilities, etc.).
City Council Adoption
On January 18, 2000, the City Council approved Resolution 2000-13, formally adopting the
Competitive Process for the allocation of City financial resources to affordable housing
programs/projects and community development activities and the component parts discussed
above.
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RANKING CRITERIA
The ranking criteria are divided into five major categories. Each category is given a total number of points that has been weighed
according to its importance with respect to local and federal priorities.
Im act/Benefit maximum 30 pointssl
1. 1 Primarily tar ets low incomepersons? (0-10)
(all units 0-30%of AMI= 10 pts; at least half of the units at or below 30%of AMI and the remaining
units at 31-50%of AMI=8 pts;at least half of the units at 31-50%of AMI and at least half of the units
at 51-60%of AMI=6 pts; at least half of the units at 51-60%of AMI and half the units at 61-80%of
AMI=4pts;all units between 61-80%AMI=2pts)
2. Project produces adequate community benefit related to cost? (0-5)
Does the project provide assistance for persons to gain self-sufficiency or maintain independence,or
3. serve a special population? (0-5)
4. Does the project provide long-term benefit or affordability? (0-10)
(1-10 yrs=3 pts, l l-19 yrs=6 pts,20-30 rs=8 pts,permanent= 10pts)
Sub-total 0
Need/Priority maximum 15points)
1. Meets a Consolidated Plan priority? (0-5)
2. Project meets goals or objectives of City Plan and Priority Needs and Strategies study? (0-5)
3. Has the applicant documented efforts to secure other funding? (0-5)
Sub-total 0
Feasibilit maximum 15points) J
I. The project will be completed within the required timeperiod? (0-3)
2. Project budget is justified?(Costs are documented and reasonable.) (0-4)
3. The level of public subsidy is needed? (Private funds are not available.) (0-4)
4. Has the applicant documented efforts to secure other funding? (0-4)
Sub-total 0
Leveraging Resources maximum 20points)
1. Does the project allow the reuse of our funding? (0-10)
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A. Principal and interest(30-year amortization or less) points
B. Principal and no interest or principal and balloon payment(repayment) 6 points
C. Due-on-sale loan 4 points
2. Pro'ectleverages other financial resources?(Includin in-kind) (0-10)
A. Less than I:1 0 oints
B. 1:1 to 1:3 t 4 points
C. 1:4 to 1:6 7 oints
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D. More than 1:7 points
Sub-total 0
Cat)acitv and History maximum 20points)
1. Applicant has the capacity to undertake the proposedproject? (0-10)
2. If p eviously funded,has the applicant completed prior projects and maintained regulatory compliance? (0-10)
3. If new,applicant has capacity to maintain regulatory compliance? (0-20)
Sub-total 0
GRAND
TOTAL 0
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ATTACHMENT 3
April 1, 2010
TO: CDBG Commission Members
FM: Fort Collins Affordable Housing Board
SUBJECT: Spring 2010 Competitive Process
The Affordable Housing Board lacked a quorum to take official action regarding the two housing
applications submitted to the City requesting funding from the spring cycle of the competitive
process. The Board members present at the meeting did review and discuss the housing
applications and offer the following comments:
HO-2, CARE Housing's application, best meets the City's high priority to fund rental housing
projects for families below 50% of the AMI.
HO-1, the City of Fort Collins Home Buyer Assistance Program is a great program. However, the
Board suggests that funding for this application, perhaps, could be delayed until the fall cycle of
the competitive process to see how it competes against applications received at that time.
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ATTACHMENT 4
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
on the
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
CDBG PROGRAM NATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The primary objective of the CDBG Program is the development of viable urban communities, by
providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic
opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. Programs and projects funded
with CDBG funds must address at least one of the following three broad National Objectives:
(1) provide a benefit to low or moderate income households or persons,
(2) eliminate or prevent slum and blight conditions, or
(3) meet urgent community development needs which pose an immediate and serious
threat to the health and welfare of the community.
Presented below is a comparison of City CDBG expenditures for programs and projects
categorized according to the National Objectives. HUD regulations require at least 70% of
CDBG funds be used for activities that primarily benefit low and moderate-income persons.
National Objectives
Low/Moderate Slum/Blight Urgent
Income Benefit Elimination Need
National Average 90% 10% 0%
City Expenditures
for:
2009 100% 0% 0%
2008 100% 0% 0%
2007 100% 0% 0%
2006 ,100% 0% 0%
2005 100% 0% 0%
2004 100% 0% 0%
2003 100% 0% 0%
2002 100% 0% 0%
2001 100% 0% 0%
2000 100% 0% 0%
CDBG PROGRAM ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
CDBG funds can be used on a wide range of activities including:
(1) acquiring deteriorated and/or inappropriately developed real property (including
property for the purpose of building new housing);
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(2) acquiring, constructing, rehabilitating or installing publicly owned facilities and
improvements;
(3) restoration of historic sites;
(4) beautification of urban land;
(5) conservation of open spaces and preservation of natural resources and scenic areas;
(6) housing rehabilitation can be funded if it benefits low and moderate income
people; and
(7) economic development activities'are eligible expenditures if they stimulate private
investment of community revitalization and expand economic opportunities for
low and moderate income people and the handicapped.
Certain activities are ineligible, under most circumstances, for CDBG funds including:
(1) purchase of equipment,
(2) operating and maintenance expenses including repair expenses and salaries,
(3) general government expenses,
(4) political and religious activities, and
(5) new housing construction.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
on the
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM GUIDELINES
(Adopted by the Fort Collins City Council, July 18, 1995)
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program is to increase the supply of
decent, safe, and affordable housing in the City of Fort Collins for an extended period of time.
All of the HOME funds must benefit low and very low income households which are defined by
the Department of Housing and Urban Development as having a total household income not
exceeding 80% of the median household income for the Fort Collins area.
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS: HOME funds must be used in the following ways:
1. DIRECT HOUSING ASSISTANCE:
Down payment assistance: To help low-income individuals to purchase housing for their
principal residence. Applicants must meet income guidelines of no more than 80% of the
current median household income for the Fort Collins area and will be required to attend a
homebuyer workshop. Assistance is in the form of zero percent deferred loan up to a
maximum of$10,000 to help cover downpayment and closing cost expenses. The funding
is repaid with a 5% simple interest charge when the property is sold or transferred out of
the buyer's name. Restrictions will apply which will assure the property remains
affordable. This is accomplished by the"recapturing" of the HOME investment.
Tenant based rental assistance: To help low-income households avoid eviction and
homelessness, TBRA provides up to two years of housing subsidy and case management
services to stabilize households and put them on the road to self-sufficiency.
2. NEW CONSTRUCTION of units for homeownership as well as rental occupancy targeted
for low-income individuals and families which are developed, sponsored, or owned by
community housing development organizations (CHDOs), non-profit agencies, and for-
profit developers.
3. ACQUISITION of undeveloped, or developed, land resulting in the development or
purchase of units for homeownership as well as rental occupancy. All regulations
regarding income guidelines, purchase price limitations, resale limitations, rental rates,
etc., will apply to acquisition projects.
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ELIGIBLE PROPERTY TYPES:
Eligible property types for purchase include both existing property or newly constructed homes.
Eligible property includes a single-family property, a condominium unit.' a manufactured home
(including mobile homes on a permanent foundation), or a cooperative unit. For purposes of the
HOME program, homeownership means:
(1) ownership in fee simple title, or
(2) a 99 year leasehold interest, or
(3) ownership or membership in a cooperative, or
(4) an equivalent form of ownership which has been approved by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
The value and purchase price of the HOME assisted property to be acquired must not exceed 95%
of the area median purchase price for that type of housing as established by HUD. RECAPTURE
RESTRICTIONS WILL APPLY. (The value must be verified by a qualified appraiser or current
tax assessment.) Initial purchase price limit established by HUD is currently $212,015.
HOME PROGRAM PRIORITIES
The 2005-2009 Consolidated Plan identifies the following priorities for housing related needs:
1. Stimulate housing production for very low, low and moderate income households.
2. Increase home ownership opportunities for very low, low and moderate income
households.
3. Increase the supply of public housing for families and those with special needs.
Implementation and funding of activities to address these priorities will come, in part, from the
City of Fort Collins HOME Investment Partnership Program.
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. -ATTACHMENT:5
APRIL 2010 FUN DINGw RECOMMENDATI}ONS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT=4,
Draft Minutes
Meeting held ,Thursday, 4rj, 15, 2010
615 P.m. =V 9:38 p.m:` r;
218 North College Avenue
Fort'Collins; Colorado`
Commission members present:
Eric Berglund, Chair
Kay Rios, Vice Chair
Jamaal Curry
Kristin Chatnani
Michael Kulisheck
Jeff Taylor
Vickie Traxler
Jennifer Wagner
Staff:
Ken Waido
Heidi Phelps
Julie Smith
Sharon Thomas
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MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Mr. Berglund called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
The Council meeting to consider the Commission's CDBG funding recommendations will
be held Tuesday, June 15, 2010. There will be a resolution adopting as separate items
the CDBG recommendations, the Affordable Housing Strategic Plan, and the
Consolidated Plan. The Affordable Housing Strategic Plan and the Consolidated Plan
will be presented to City Council at their work session on May 11 0.
The Commission deliberated and passed motions for funding recommendations for each
proposal in each funding category for the Spring 2010 Competitive Process.
Housing category— overall funding recommendations approval. Moved by Mr. Taylor,
seconded by Ms. Rios: To approve the matrix. Motion passed: 8-0. (page 2).
Public Service category— FINAL CARRYING MOTION: Moved by Ms. Wagner,
seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend reduced funding of$500 to each of the funded
agencies. Motion passed: 8-0.
Public Service category— overall funding recommendations approval. Moved by Mr.
Taylor, seconded by Ms. Rios: To accept the grid as presented. Motion passed: 8-0.
(Page 48).
HOME Program — overall funding recommendations approval. Moved by Mr. Taylor,
seconded by Ms. Traxler: To accept the grid as currently presented for the HOME
allocation. (See page 49).
The meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m.
Note: All applications and all motions appropriate to each application are listed below. It
should be noted that this listing represents a summary of discussions and motions rather
than a chronological record of such proceedings.
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HOUSING
HO-01 City of Fort Collins — Home Buyer Assistance. Request: $200,000
Moved by Ms. Wagner, seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend full funding.
The program is well administered and has a proven success record. There is a proven
need in the community with additional federal funding for home buyer assistance. The
need exists, it is recognized, and the requested amount is well thought out and will be
used throughout the funding cycle.
Motion passed: 8-0.
FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION: $200,000
HO-02 CARE: Provincetowne Greene Communities Townhomes. Request:
$250,000
Moved by Ms. Rios, seconded by Ms. Wagner: To recommend full funding.
Supports full funding because of the capacity of the organization to accomplish what they
say they will accomplish. The project meets one of the highest priorities that the City has
in the Affordable Housing Strategic Plan in terms of long-term affordability and the
population it serves. The CDBG Commission has provided support in the past and
would like to see the project completed.
Motion carried 8-0.
FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION: $250,000
ADMINISTRATION
AD-1 City of Fort Collins: CDBG Program Administration. Request: $202,276
Moved by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Ms. Traxler: To recommend full funding.
All of the funds that come in to the City need to be taken care of under administration. It
is a well administered program, and is a good bang for the buck.
Motion passed: 8-0.
FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION: $202,276
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PUBLIC SERVICE
PS-1 BASE Camp: Sliding Scale Fee Tuition Assistance. Request: $63,000
Moved by Mr. Kulisheck, seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend full funding.
This is a before and after school program that helps families get and keep jobs and is a
safe place for children to go. It is an incredibly important program that brings value for
the community and parents, and it should be supported. An opinion was expressed that
this program will be affected by the CCAP reductions. The facilities are spread out
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total sites, 22 of which are in Fort Collins. Several members stated they would support
the program, but at a slightly lower level.
An amendment was offered by Ms. Wagner to reduce funding to $56,700. Mr.
Kulisheck requested that the Commission first vote on the full funding motion.
Motion failed: 2-6.
Moved by Mr. Kulisheck, seconded by Ms. Rios: To reduce the recommended
funding of PS-1 to $56,700.
A member questioned why the subsidy for BASE Camp is deeper than it is for United
Day Care. Poudre School District formerly did not charge BASE Camp for facility rent,
but has started doing so. United Day Care has their own facilities. Transportation costs
are a necessary expense as the older children need more exposure to the world and are
sometimes taken out of the facility.
Motion carried: 8-0.
Moved by Mr. Kulisheck, seconded by Ms. Traxler: To further reduce funding of
PS-1 by $2,000, to $54,700.
There are four day care programs that have applied for funding. A cut was proposed to
each of those programs in an effort to provide funding to all of the deserving applicants.
Motion approved: 6-2.
Public Service category— FINAL CARRYING MOTION: Moved by Ms. Wagner,
seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend reduced funding of$500 to each of the
funded agencies. Motion passed: 8-0.
FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION: $54,200
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PS-2 Boys & Girls Club: After-School Program. Request: $21,036
Moved by Mr. Curry, seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend full funding.
They serve a wide population in all three AMI categories. Their prices are very
reasonable compared to some day care facilities in Fort Collins. They have a green
house type program which allows some of their older kids to do volunteer work, thus
giving back to the program. They also have a junior staff which provides ownership of
the program and boosts morale for the children. They have no reserves. Boys & Girls
Club serves approximately 500 clients at a cost of$42 per client which is a good ratio.
Motion approved: 6-2.
Moved by Ms. Wagner, seconded by Mr. Taylor: To recommend reduced funding to
$18,932.
There are not sufficient funds to fund all applicants. This amount is 90% of their request.
The recommended amount is slightly more than their prior year funding and is close to
meeting their needs.
Motion approved: 7-1.
Moved by Mr. Kulisheck, seconded by Ms. Traxler: To recommend further reduced
funding of PS-2 by $1,000, to $17,932.
There are four day care programs that have applied for funding. A cut was proposed to
each of those programs in an effort to provide funding to all of the deserving applicants.
Motion approved: 6-2.
Moved by Ms. Rios, seconded by Mr. Berglund: To further recommend reduced
funding of PS-2 to $13,452.
This is the minimum requested.
Motion failed: 2-6.
Moved by Mr. Curry to grant the remainder of the funding proceeds of$26 to Boys
and Girls Club, seconded by Ms. Wagner.
At $5 per child, this will help five more children.
Motion passed: 8-0.
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Public Service category— FINAL CARRYING MOTION: Moved by Ms. Wagner,
seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend reduced funding of$500 to each of the
funded agencies. Motion passed: 8-0.
FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION: $17,458
PS-3 Catholic Charities — Senior Outreach. Request: $10,000
Moved by Ms. Rios, seconded by Ms. Chatnani: To reduce funding to $7,500.
This service is not duplicated anywhere in the city. It is difficult to leverage this program
as the public is not easily sold on services for the elderly. Of the 160 clients they serve,
157 are in the 0-30% AMI range. They are taking care of the lowest, neediest category.
Catholic Charities also provides case management to help people get connected with
appropriate services as needed. Through their outreach program, they link people to
other programs and services, and that helps leverage dollars that are provided to other
organizations.
Motion passed: 8-0.
Public Service category — FWAL CARRYING MOTION: Moved by Ms. Wagner,
seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend reduced funding of$500 to each of the
funded agencies. Motion passed: 8-0.
FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION: $7,000
PS-4 Catholic Charities: Shelter & Supportive Services. Request: $55,000
Moved by Mr. Berglund, seconded by Ms. Wagner: To recommend reduced
funding at $46,750.
There is no duplication of shelter services in Fort Collins; services provided by the
mission are not the same. We cannot provide full funding in today's economy, but this is
an increase over last year's funding. They have creative programs. They have worked
with the Murphy Center and have a motel plan to take care of families. The motion is at
85% of their requested funding. Another member stated agreement that they are being
creative even though they are not fund raising. There was one comment to fund them at
a lower amount.
Motion failed: 4-4.
Moved by Ms. Rios, seconded by Ms. Wagner: To recommend reduced funding at
$43,905.
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A member is trying to be fair to all the applicants. All of the applicants will have to face a
reduction in funding
Motion failed: 1-7.
Moved by Ms. Rios, seconded by Ms. Traxler: To recommend reduced funding at
$30,000.
Catholic Charities does a great job of leveraging funds. If this is funded at $30,000 and
the senior program is funded at $7,500, we're still ahead of 2007-2008, and this allows
them to meet the basic service of shelter as well as perform the services of senior
outreach.
Motion passed: 8-0.
Public Service category— FINAL CARRYING MOTION: Moved by Ms. Wagner,
seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend reduced funding of$500 to each of the
funded agencies. Motion passed: 8-0.
FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION: $29,500
PS-5 Crossroads Safehouse: Advocacy Program. Request: $99,216
Moved by Ms. Rios, seconded by Mr. Taylor: To recommend reduced funding to
$51,542.
This is the minimum amount Crossroads will accept. The organization does have a lot of
other opportunities and resources to raise additional money. It is a good program. The
City has already given them quite a bit of money; $350,000 plus a reduction waiver of
$12,000 in fees. They have served 1500 clients, 1100 of which are in the 0 to 30% AMI
range. By becoming a regional center, they will be able to get some state funding and
some interest from donors throughout the state which should assist with the expansion.
We will be able to leverage that as a community.
Motion passed: 8-0.
Moved by Mr. Curry, seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend reduced funding to
$43,810.
The motion is based on 85% of the minimum amount. This service is a safety issue.
This is a 10% cut from last year's funding and several members were opposed to that cut
especially in view of the increased demand.
Motion failed: 2-6.
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Moved by Ms. Wagner, seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend increased funding
to $46,387.
This is a 10% cut over last year's allocation. An opinion was expressed that it should not
be funded at a lower level than last year; another opinion was expressed that other
agencies have received full funding and this member is not comfortable with this funding
reduction.
Motion failed: 4-4.
Public Service category — FINAL CARRYING MOTION: Moved by Ms. Wagner,
seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend reduced funding of$500 to each of the
funded agencies. Motion passed: 8-0.
FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION: $51,042
PS-6 Disabled Resource Services: Access to Independence. Request: $27,884.
Moved by Ms. Rios, seconded by Mr. Taylor: To recommend full funding.
They serve 30% AMI and lower. They lost HSC funding last year and were forced to dip
into their reserves. They will continue to search for other resources.
Motion failed: 2-6.
Moved by Ms. Rios, seconded by Mr. Kulisheck: To recommend reduced funding
at $22,510.
Disabled Resource Services offers services that no one else is offering, training, variety,
and financial assistance. They serve the below 30% AMI. The reduction would
eliminate the cleaning services, which are two part-time positions. They offer a unique
service for an at-risk population and are,an important part of the community.
Motion passed: 8-0.
Public Service category — FINAL CARRYING MOTION: Moved by Ms. Wagner,
seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend reduced funding of$500 to each of the
funded agencies. Motion passed: 8-0.
FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION: $22,010
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PS-7 Elderhaus: Mindset Therapy Center Activity Program. Request: $23,592
Moved by Mr. Berglund, seconded by Mr. Kulisheck: To recommend reduced
funding at $21,642.
They have a great track record of helping people transition back to some level of
sufficiency and are providing a service that is not provided in the community. They serve
a respite role for families with someone in the program that provides a multiplier effect
throughout the community. Elderhaus also has the highest leveraging ratio of any of the
agencies that submitted requests.
Motion passed: 7-1.
Moved by Ms. Wagner, seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend reduced funding to
$20,642.
The member is viewing the fairness of the percentages that each agency is being cut.
This reduction is putting the applicant at 90% of the requested funding.
Motion passed: 6-2.
Public Service category— FINAL CARRYING MOTION: Moved by Ms. Wagner,
seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend reduced funding of$500 to each of the
funded agencies. Motion passed: 8-0.
FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION: $20,142
PS-8 ELTC: Employment Skills Training. Request: $20,000
Moved by Ms. Traxler, seconded by Mr. Taylor: To recommend full funding.
The applicant has a good leveraging ratio. They are serving 88 clients at a reasonable
cost and are taking people off of welfare by providing them with skills they can use in
their lives. Because of their training, we won't be supporting their clients in a housing
program in the future. They are narrowly focused. They have done some program
revisions and are now seeking outside employers' input on how to design the programs.
People have a high level of success upon program completion. They have a 71%
increase in literacy, GED has tripled, and a 181% IT and computer enrollment increase.
Motion passed: 8-0.
Moved by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Curry: To recommend reduced funding at
$18,000.
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This is their minimum request and frees up some funds for other organizations.
Motion passed: 7-1.
Public Service category— FINAL CARRYING MOTION: Moved by Ms. Wagner,
seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend reduced funding of$500 to each of the
funded agencies. Motion passed: 8-0.
FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION: $17,500
PS-9. Food Bank for Larimer County: Kids Cafe' Program. Request: $27, 052
Moved by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Curry: To recommend full funding.
Approximately 900 clients are served at a price of $1.32 per meal. They do a great job
of collaborating with other organizations and keep their costs low by going into the actual
facilities. The Food Bank provides a nutritious meal that would not otherwise be
provided for these children. They provide meals for children throughout the school year
as well as in the summer. A member stated they would have funded a lesser amount
equal to what the Food Bank received last year. A comment was added that it is going
to be difficult with the funding available to provide any entity with full funding.
Motion passed: 5-3.
Moved by Ms. Traxler: To reduced funding to the minimum of$22,000.
No second. Motion failed.
Moved by Ms. Rios, seconded by Ms. Traxler: To recommend reduced funding at
$22,000.
This recommended funding is just barely under last year's award. It is difficult to cut
programs like this that are doing so much good for the community, so reduced funding is
an option. In support of full funding, a member stated they are serving 920 clients and
are able to impact the most vulnerable in the population, those needing food. The cuts
need to be made as fairly as possible and keep the life, health and safety priorities in
mind.
Motion failed: 3-5.
Moved by Ms. Taylor, seconded by Ms. Traxler: To recommend reduced funding at
$22,167.
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This is the amount the Food Bank requested as their minimum. Children have less
ability to fend for themselves than adults. They have $600,000 in reserves.
Motion passed: 6-2.
Public Service category— FINAL CARRYING MOTION: Moved by Ms. Wagner,
seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend reduced funding of$500 to each of the
funded agencies. Motion passed: 8-0.
FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION: $21,667
PS-10. Homelessness Prevention Initiative: Emergency Rental Assistance
Request: $45,000
Moved by Ms. Rios, seconded by Mr. Curry: To recommend reduced funding at
$31,500.
This is 70% of their requested amount. Of the 492 clients they serve, 383 are 0 to 30%
AMI. They also have financial skill building classes. They quantify their results. Their
collaboration with Consumer Credit Counseling Services is appreciated, and they also
connect individuals with other services. An opinion was expressed that a 70% reduction
is little harsh compared with some of the other allocations. They are working with the
poorest populations. The Commission should be careful about deep cuts that affect the
critical areas of shelter and food.
Motion failed: 2-6.
Moved by Ms. Rios, seconded by Ms. Wagner: To recommend funding at $40,500.
This is slightly under what they said they could accept. This recommendation is more in
line with the recommended funding for the Neighbor to Neighbor program that is similar.
It is 90% of the requested amount and one board member will be supporting the same
funding for Neighbor to Neighbor.
Motion passed: 7-1.
Public Service category— FINAL CARRYING MOTION: Moved by Ms. Wagner,
seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend reduced funding of$500 to each of the
funded agencies. Motion passed: 8-0.
FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION: $40,000
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PS-11 Live the Victory — Matthews House. Request: $29,120
Moved by Ms. Rios, seconded by Mr. Kulisheck: To recommend no funding.
This requested funding is for a new position, and it is anticipated that it will need to be
continually funded. New positions should not be funded when old ones are not funded.
This program serves a population that is .not served in any other way. These children
are coming out of foster care or a bad home situation, and they will be placed in a
homeless shelter where they are not going to get the kind of attention they need. At
Matthews house, they will receive counseling and will be among peers. They are many
volunteers who mentor these children and get them to work and school. They were not
funded last year, but were funded two years ago for the transition facilities. One
hundred percent of their clientele is below 30% AMI. An opinion was also expressed that
this need is lower on the list than the immediate priorities of food, shelter and safety.
Motion failed, 3-4, 1 abstain.
FINAL CARRYING MOTION: Moved by Ms. Rios, seconded by Ms. Wagner: To
recommend no funding.
There was opposition to funding a new position when some services are not being
funded. There was reiteration that funding basic needs is the priority.
Motion passed: 6-2.
FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION: $0
PS-12 Northern Colorado Aids Project: Client Services. Request: $29,500
Moved by Mr. Kulisheck, seconded by Mr. Berglund: To recommend full funding.
This is an organization that is unique in Fort Collins serving a very at-risk population.
The program fits in with the funding goals, and they have done a very good job of
reaching out to people in need. It is the type of organization CDBG needs to support.
There is no duplication of this service in northern Colorado. They are the organization of
last resort for their clients. There are few places that support funding for their programs.
It was added that 85% of their clients are at 30% AMI and below. Funding for staffing
requirements is important because people with the appropriate expertise are needed to
handle the cases and the needs of the affected population. They also do a decent job of
leveraging their monies. A member stated they would not have voted for the full amount,
but would have voted for direct items like food bank, housing assistance, emergency
assistance, and covering salaries. Another member would not support full funding
because the AIDS Project is going to have to face reductions as are other organizations
this year.
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Motion failed: 3-5.
Moved by Mr. Kulisheck, Mr. Curry seconded: To recommend reduced funding of
$25,000.
The reasons for the motion were the same as previously stated.
Motion passed: 7-1.
Public Service category — FINAL CARRYING MOTION: Moved by Ms. Wagner,
seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend reduced funding of$500 to each of the
funded agencies. Motion passed: 8-0.
FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION - $24,500
PS-13 Neighbor to Neighbor: Housing Counseling. Request: $68,500
Moved by Ms. Rios, seconded by Ms. Traxler: To recommend reduced funding at
$28,000.
They are asking for more than twice what they received last year. Concern was
expressed that there would be ongoing staffing requests in future competitive cycles.
They would pay 75% of the salaries of foreclosure prevention counselors. One full time
salary would be completely dependent on CDBG funds. They cover 51 to 80% AMI, and
they provide a large benefit for the dollar cost. A member who has experience with the .
program stated that the rental counselor fulfills several different jobs: (1) to assist people
to get into rental housing, (2) to provide counseling for the down payment assistance
program, and (3) to provide counseling for programs like reverse mortgages. If they do
not receive funding for one of the employees, they will probably have to cut funds in one
of the other areas.
Motion failed: 3-5.
Moved by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Ms. Traxler: To recommend reduced funding at
$39,915.
The reasons were the same as those stated in the previous motion. Additionally, they
provide an excellent service. They counseled approximately 3100 people and are quite
often able to keep them in their homes. This would fund one rental housing counselor.
Their cost per client is relatively low compared to a lot of the other requests. The
organization is doing a lot of good in the community by keeping people in their homes.
Motion passed 7-1.
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Public Service category— FINAL CARRYING MOTION: Moved by Ms. Wagner,
seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend reduced funding of $500 to each of the
funded agencies. Motion passed: 8-0.
FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION: $39,415
PS-14 Neighbor to Neighbor: Rent Assistance. Request: $23,000
Moved by Ms. Rios, seconded by Mr. Taylor: To recommend full funding.
Neighbor to Neighbor has proven its capabilities year after year. A great percentage of
clients they serve are under 50% AMI. Of the 175 people served or 70 households, they
follow up with both landlord intermediation and some financial classes. Their service is
unduplicated. Although it is difficult to fully fund requests, this one is in the higher
category. Not having a roof over one's head can ripple the effect and other services will
be impacted.
A friendly amendment was offered by Ms. Wagner, but Mr. Taylor did not agree
and asked that the original motion be voted on.
Motion passed: 5-3.
Moved by Ms. Wagner, seconded by Ms. Traxler: To recommend reduced funding
at $20,700.
This is an effort to keep all of the requested services funded.
Motion passed: 6-2.
Public Service category— FINAL CARRYING MOTION: Moved by Ms. Wagner,
seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend reduced funding of$500 to each of the
funded agencies. Motion passed: 8-0.
FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION: $20,200
PS-15 Project Self-Sufficiency: Services for Single Parent Families. Request:
$33,000
Moved by Ms. Traxler, seconded by Mr. Curry: To recommend full funding.
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Ninety-seven percent of their clientele is 30% AM[ or less. They move people from a
disadvantaged background to become professional self-supporting individuals. The
program is strong and has shown a lot of success over time. CDBG should continue to
support it. They have bachelors and associates program and emphasize the family as
well as the holistic approach. They have a great history of leveraging funds and finding
money privately to help support their program. They are comprehensive. Project self-
sufficiency partners with the Housing Authority to get housing needs addressed and
leverage not only dollars but resources to ensure their populations are being served.
Motion carried, 6-2.
Moved by Ms. Traxler, seconded by Mr. Kulisheck: To recommend reduced
funding to $30,000.
In recognition of the fact that not all requests can be funded, this is a small reduction
from the previous recommendation.
Motion passes: 7-1.
Moved by Ms. Wagner, seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend reduced funding to
$29,000.
The fairness of the percentages of cut to each agency was still being reviewed. Project
Self-Sufficiency said they would accept a minimum of$10,000.
Motion passes: 6-2.
Moved by Ms. Rios, seconded by Ms. Chatnani: To recommend reduced funding to
$19,000.
This is more than their stated minimum. Self-sufficiency works because it can mean that
less is spent on homelessness or emergency rent assistance and children do not have to
go to the food bank.
Motion failed: 2-6.
Public Service category — FINAL CARRYING MOTION: Moved by Ms. Wagner,
seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend reduced funding of$500 to each of the
funded agencies. Motion passed: 8-0.
FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION: $28,500
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PS-16 Respite Care: Sliding Scale Fee Tuition Assistance. Request: $25,000
Moved by Mr. Kulisheck, seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend full funding.
This organization is completely unique in this area. Families that utilize this program
have no other options. The program provides child care or day care and even overnight
and respite for families in need of it for their own mental health as well as to keep a job.
It is an unduplicated service.
Motion carries: 7-1.
Moved by Mr. Kulisheck; seconded by Ms. Traxler: To recommend reduced
funding to $23,000.
There are four day care programs that have applied for funding. A cut was,proposed to
each of those programs in an effort to provide funding to all of the deserving applicants.
Motion approved: 6-2. ,
Public Service category— FINAL CARRYING MOTION: Moved by Ms. Wagner,
seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend reduced funding of$500 to each of the
funded agencies. Motion passed: 8-0.
FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION: $22,500
PS-17 RVNA: Home Health Care Scholarships. Request: $38,000
Moved by Ms. Rios, seconded by Mr. Berglund: To recommend full funding.
The money is for direct services, and they continually have 30 to 35 people on their
waiting list. The individuals they are serving with this scholarship program are all below
50% AMI. It is not a duplicated service. They are meeting an unmet need. The
population they serve has no other options. RVNA fills a gap that isn't very well covered
until other resources become available. These resources, coming from the government,
can take a while to process. They have not examined other sources for leveraging
funding and have not done any fund raising. They have $683,000 in reserves so are a
much stronger organization. There was a comment that their 55 and older population
are not treated well by our society. The gap they meet is critical, and they are targeting
the neediest of the needy.
Motion failed: 2-6.
Moved by Ms. Rios, seconded by Ms. Wagner: To recommend reduced funding to
$26,600.
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This is a 30% reduction. Home health care is an invaluable service in critical situations.
It allows individuals to remain in their homes, recover more quickly, and live longer. This
organization could fine tune their fund raising activities.
Motion passed: 8-0.
Public Service category — FINAL CARRYING MOTION: Moved by Ms. Wagner,
seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend reduced funding of$500 to each of the
funded agencies. Motion passed: 8-0.
FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION: $26,100
PS-18 The Family Center: Sliding Fee Tuition Scholarship Program: Request:
$25,000
Moved by Mr. Kulisheck, seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend reduced funding
of$22,000.
The multiplier effect of helping families get employed, stay employed, and reaching
people who need help to afford day care has been discussed. The amount of $22,000
was arrived at by reviewing the allocations made to other day care centers.
Motion passed: 8-0.
Moved by Mr. Kulisheck, seconded by Ms. Traxler: To recommend reduced
funding to $21,000.
There are four day care programs that have applied for funding. A cut was proposed to
each of those programs in an effort to provide funding to all of the deserving applicants.
Motion passed: 6-2.
Public Service category — FINAL CARRYING MOTION: Moved by Ms. Wagner,
seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend reduced funding of$500 to each of the
funded agencies. Motion passed: 8-0.
FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION: $20,500
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PS-19 Turning Point: Emergency Mental Health Services. Request: $10,000
Moved by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Ms. Wagner: To recommend no funding.
While this is a worthwhile program and one with a need, it is an expansion and brand
new program. They have received funding from United Way via a three year grant.
They indicated they would cut overhead and not services. There is no opposition to the
program, but there are not enough funds to go around. There are other sources from
which they could solicit funds, and they haven't tried very hard to do that.
Motion passed: 6-2.
FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION: $0
PS-20 United Day Care Center (Teaching Tree): Sliding Scale Fee Tuition.
Request: $60,000
Moved by Ms. Wagner, seconded by Ms. Chatnani: To recommend reduced
funding of$54,000.
This is an agency that is going to experience a reduction in other outside funding,
specifically CCAP; therefore, it should be funded at a higher amount. There has been a
decline in sliding scale operators in the last several years. They also provide infant care,
which is extremely expensive.
Motion passed: 8-0.
Moved by Mr. Kulisheck, seconded by Ms. Traxler: To recommend reduced
funding to $52,000.
There are four day care programs that have applied for funding. A cut was proposed to
each of those programs in an effort to provide funding to all of the deserving applicants.
Motion passed: 6-2.
Public Service category— FINAL CARRYING MOTION: Moved by Ms. Wagner,
seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend reduced funding of$500 to each of the
funded agencies. Motion passed: 8-0.
FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION: $51,500
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PS-21 Volunteers of America: Home Delivered Meal Program. Request: $29,108
Moved by Mr. Berglund, seconded by Ms. Traxler: To recommend full funding.
While there are other agencies that offer these services, this program is a no cost
obligation to the group they serve. They have a very balanced meal at a very low per
meal cost. They service a population we don't treat very well in our society. They
support a client for $306 a year and perform the very valuable service of keeping the
elderly in their homes. This organization does a very good job and do leverage their
funds, but we don't have the money to fully fund all the applicants this year.
Motion failed: 4-4.
Moved by Ms. Traxler, seconded by Ms. Chatnani: To recommend reduced
funding of$20,000.
While it cannot be funded at the fully requested amount, it is a valuable program. This
organization has $1.2 million in state-wide reserves. A comment was made that an
organization should not be penalized for planning ahead.
Motion passed: 8-0.
Public Service category— FINAL CARRYING MOTION: Moved by Ms. Wagner,
seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend reduced funding of$500 to each of the
funded agencies. Motion passed: 8-0.
FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION: $19,500
PS-22 Women's Resource Center: Dental Care Assistance Program. Request:
$41,442
Moved by Ms. Rios, seconded by Ms. Traxler: To recommend reduced funding to
$22,000.
Women's Resource Center stated in their presentation that they would accept $30,000.
One opinion was disagreement with separating direct benefits from salary because the
organization would not exist without someone receiving a salary to manage it. While
there should be an emphasis on the direct benefit, decisions should not always be made
based on the direct benefit. Another member stated they would not support a funding
amount that low. Considering the importance of life, health and safety-related items,
people with dental problems are not going to eat or go to work. Their service is
unparalleled in the community.
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Ms. Wagner offered a friendly amendment to amend the funding for PS22 at an
amount of$35,225. Ms. Rios and Ms. Traxler accepted the amendment.
Ms. Wagner stated she is requesting funding at 85% of the agency's requested amount.
Motion passed: 8-0
Public Service category— FINAL CARRYING MOTION: Moved by Ms. Wagner,
seconded by Ms. Rios: To recommend reduced funding of$500 to each of the
funded agencies. Motion passed: 8-0.
FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION: $34,725
HOMEPROGRAM
HOME Program. Request: $640,931.
Moved by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Ms. Traxler: To recommend HOME funding
levels as presented by staff which indicates the HOME Administration request of
$68,254 and CHDO Set-Aside of$102,381.
Staff apprised the Commission of the HUD-related procedures and protocol related to
this item, including its primary allocation in the fall competitive process cycle.
Motion passed: 8-0
FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION: $640,931
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ATTACHMENT 6
Focus Questions for CDBG Commission Decision Making
Public Service Category
"The Big Framework"
• One of the three main national objectives for CDBG funds is "benefit to low and moderate
income persons or households."
• Historically, the City's Human Service Program funds have been used for various services
benefiting primarily low and moderate income persons in Fort Collins.
Questions:
1) Is it serving the lower end income levels?
2) How many is it serving?
3) Is there a majority of Fort Collins area residents being served?
4) Is it a good cost/unit(understanding that the cost of case management is more than the cost of
a hot meal)?
5) Who else needs to be stepping up to the plate in terms of funding or service (volunteers)?
6) Maslow's Hierarchy: Is it a more"feel-good service", or is it critical in terms o£
a) Food, shelter or other basic needs
b) Health and safety issues
c) Serving a special population, or
d) Self-sufficiency or major empowerment (teaching to fish vs. giving a fish)?
7) Is there anyone else in the community who can or is serving this need (i.e., trying to avoid
duplication of service)?
8) Is City money being used as "gap financing", match money, or seed money?
9) Is this a program/project where City S is really making a difference for, i.e., -- it's nobody
else's "baby" or there's been a critical cut in funding?
10) Has project/program been aggressively seeking other funding sources?
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ATTACHMENT 7
Citv of Fort Collins Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Commission
Formulation of Funding Recommendations Session
The CDBG Commission has prepared this hand-out to help you to understand how the
Commission's meeting for the purpose of formulating funding recommendations to the City
Council is conducted. It is the Commission's wish that our methodology be understandable to
even the most casual observers. As you might imagine, the entire process is complex and time-
consuming, especially given that grant requests greatly exceed the amount of available funding.
City Staff will prepare an electronic matrix showing each application, the funding requested, and
the total funds available. The Commission will discuss the pros and cons of every application.
The order which applications are discussed is not important and there is no danger of `running
out' of funds before all applications are fully discussed. There ,will be preliminary funding
motions made, seconded, and approved throughout the process and these recommendations will
be added into the matrix. It must be emphasized that the matrix is a working document, and any
figures used, whether they be for full, partial, or zero funding, are for discussion purposes only. It
is also possible that the total funds listed in the matrix might exceed the total of funds available at
this point of the process.
After each application has been discussed, the Commission will start to adjust the matrix to start
producing its recommendation for funding to Council. Funding contained on the matrix may be
drastically changed in either a positive or negative manner during this part of the process. When
the Commission agrees on the matrix as indicated by a motion to accept it, a second to the
motion, and a positive majority vote, the process is over and the recommendation will be
forwarded to the Council.
While the Commission's main purpose is to provide Council with the best funding alternative, the
Commission is also sensitive that the funds being recommended for expenditure are taxpayer-
provided. For this reason, it is entirely possible that not all funds will be recommended for
expenditure, even if there are some applicants recommended for zero, or reduced, funding.
The last point to be made is while this meeting is open to the public, to be fair to applicants who
are not present at the meeting, no public comments will be taken.
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RESOLUTION 2010-033
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING THE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT WILL RECEIVE FUNDS FROM
THE FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND
THE CITY'S HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the Home
Investment partnerships (HOME) Program are ongoing grant administration programs funded by
the Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD); and
WHEREAS, the City has received CDBG Program funds since 1975 and HOME Program
funds since 1994; and
WHERAS, the City Council has budgeted General Fund dollars in the Human Services
Program and the Affordable Housing Fund for use in assisting affordable housing programs/projects
and community development activities; and
WHEREAS,on January 18,2000,the City Council approved Resolution 2000-13,formally
adopting a competitive process for the allocation of City financial resources to affordable housing
programs/projects and community development activities; and
WHEREAS,since January 2010,the CDBG Commission has held a public hearing to obtain
citizen input on community development and affordable housing needs,and has heard presentations
and asked clarification questions from each applicant that submitted a proposal to the City
requesting funding; and
WHEREAS, the CDBG Commission met in a special meeting for the purpose of preparing
a recommendation to the City Council as to which programs and projects should be funded with the
FY 2010 CDBG Entitlement Grant, CDBG Program Income, the use of Unprogrammed FY 2009
CDBG Grant funds and the utilization of funds from the City's Human Services Program; and
WHEREAS,the City Council has considered the recommendation ofthe CDBG Commission .
and has determined that the City's 2010 allocation should be made as set out in this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the administration is hereby authorized to submit an application to HUD as follows:
PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
FY 10 CDBG Entitlement Grant and Program Income
$202 276 1 City of Fort Collins: CDBG Administration
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
FY 10 CDBG Entitlement Grant and Program Income
$193 570 CARE: Provincetowne Infrastructure
FY 09 CDBG Un ro rammed Funds
$56 430 1 CARE: Provincetowne Infrastructure
PUBLIC SERVICES
FY 10 CDBG Entitlement Grant and Program Income
$54,200 BASE Camp: Sliding Scale Fee Tuition Assistance
$29,500 CCN: Shelter& Supportive Services
$20,142 Elderhaus: Therapy Center Activity Program
$17,500 ELTC: Employment Skills Training
$28,516 Homeless Prevention Initiative
$28 500 PSS: Services for Single Parent Families
2009 Human Services Program
$17,458 Boys & Girls Club After School Program
$7,000 CCN: Senior Outreach
$51,042 Crossroads Safehouse: Advocacy Program
$22,010 DRS: Access to Independence ATI Program
$21,667 Food Bank for Larimer County: Kids Cafe
$11,484 Homeless Prevention Initiative
$20,500 Family Center: Sliding Scale Fee Tuition Assistance
$24,500 NCAP: Client Services & Homelessness Prevention Program
$39,415 Neighbor-to-Neighbor: Housing Counseling
$20,200 Neighbor-to-Neighbor: Emergency Rent Assistance
$22,500 Respite Care: Sliding Scale Fee Tuition Assistance
$26,100 RVNA: Home Health Care Scholarships
$51,500 UDCC: Sliding Scale Fee Tuition Assistance
$19,500 VOA: Home Delivered Meal Program
$34 725 WRC: Dental Care Assistance Program
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 15th
day of June A.D. 2010.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 073, 2,010
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AND
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS BETWEEN
PROGRAM YEARS IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND
WHEREAS, Article V, Section 9, of the Charter of the City of Fort Collins ("Charter")
permits City Council to make supplemental appropriations by ordinance at any time during the fiscal
year, provided that the total amount of such supplemental appropriations, in combination with all
previous appropriations for that fiscal year, does not exceed the current estimate of actual and i
anticipated revenues to be received during the fiscal year; and
WHEREAS,Article V, Section 10,of the Charter authorizes the City Council to transfer by
ordinance any unexpected and unencumbered amount or portion thereof from one fund or capital
project to another fund or capital project, provided that the purpose for which the funds were
initially appropriated no longer exists; and
WHEREAS,Article V, Section 11,of the Charter provides that federal grant appropriations
shall not lapse if unexpended at the end of the budget year until the expiration of the federal grant;
and
WHEREAS, the City will receive in federal fiscal year 2010-2011 unanticipated revenue in
the form of federal Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") funds totaling $1,104,431,
constituting a new revenue source; and
WHEREAS, the City will receive unanticipated CDBG Program income in the 2010-2011
federal fiscal year in the amount of$84,263; and
WHEREAS,unexpended funds are also available from the CDBG Program from prior fiscal
years in the amount of$56,430; and
WHEREAS,City staffhas determined that the appropriation of all unanticipated CDBG grant
and program revenue as described herein will not result in total appropriations in excess of the
current estimate of actual and anticipated revenues for fiscal year 2010; and
WHEREAS, by adoption of Resolution 2010-033 City Council approved the 2010
Community Development Block Grant Program; and
WHEREAS,by adoption of Resolution 2010-034 City Council authorized the City Manager
to transmit for approval the 2010 Fort Collins Consolidated Annual Action Plan to HUD as required
to receive the grant funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from unanticipated revenue
in the federal fiscal year 2009-2010 into the Community Development Block Grant Fund,the sum
of ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE
DOLLARS ($1,104,431), upon receipt thereof from federal fiscal year 2010-2011 Community
Development Block Grant Funds.
Section 2. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from unanticipated program
income revenue,upon receipt thereof into the Community Development Block Grant Fund,the sum
of EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE DOLLARS ($84,623), for
approved Community Development Block Grant projects.
Section 3. That the unexpended and unencumbered amount of FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND
FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY DOLLARS($56,430)is hereby authorized for transfer from the 2009-
2010 Community Development Block Grant Program to the 2010-2011 Community Development
Block Grant Program and appropriated therein.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 15th day of
June, A.D. 2010, and to be presented for final passage on the 6th day of July, A.D. 2010.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 6th day of July, A.D. 2010.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
RESOLUTION 2010-034
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING THE FY 2010 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program is to
increase the supply of decent, safe, and affordable housing in the City of Fort Collins for an
extended period of time; and
WHEREAS, the City's Consolidated Plan identifies the following priorities for housing
related needs: (1)stimulate housing production for very low,low and moderate income households,
(2)increase home ownership opportunities for very low,low and moderate income households,and
(3) increase the supply of public housing for families and those with special needs; and
WHEREAS, specific projects for the use of HOME funds will be determined in November
as a result of the fall funding cycle of the competitive process for the allocation of the City's
financial resources to affordable housing programs/projects and community development activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the administration is hereby authorized to submit the FY 2010 Home Investment
Partnerships Program application as follows:
HOME Grant Category
$511,906 Affordable Housing Projects
102,381 Community Housing Development Organization Set-Aside
68,254 Program Administration
$682 541 Total
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 15th
day of June A.D. 2010.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 074, 2010
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE IN THE HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS FUND
WHEREAS, the HOME Investment Partnership Program (the "HOME Program") was
authorized by the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 to provide funds in the form of
Participating Jurisdiction Grants for a variety of housing-related activities which would increase the
supply of decent, safe, and affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 1994, the City Council adopted Resolution 1994-92 authorizing
the Mayor to submit to the Department of Housing and Urban Development("HUD")a notification
of intent to participate in the HOME Program; and
WHEREAS, on May 26, 1994, HUD designated the City as a Participating Jurisdiction in
the HOME Program, allowing the City to receive an allocation of HOME Program funds as long as
Congress re-authorizes and continues to fund the program; and
WHEREAS, the City has been notified by HUD that the City's HOME Participating
Jurisdiction Grant for the federal fiscal year 2010-2011 is $682,541, constituting a new revenue
source; and
WHEREAS, Article V, Section 9, of the City Charter permits the City Council to make
supplemental appropriations by ordinance at any time during the fiscal year,provided that the total
amount of such supplemental appropriations,in combination with all previous appropriations for that
fiscal year,do not exceed the then current estimate of actual and anticipated revenues to be received
during the fiscal year•, and
WHEREAS, City staff has determined that the appropriation of the HOME Program funds
as described herein will not cause the total amount appropriated in the HOME Fund to exceed the
current estimate of actual and anticipated revenues to be received in that fund during the 2010 fiscal
year; and
WHEREAS, Article V, Section 11, of the City Charter provides that federal grant
appropriations shall not lapse if unexpended at the end of the fiscal year until the expiration of the
federal grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from unanticipated revenue in the
HOME Program Fund the sum of SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
FORTY ONE DOLLARS ($682,541), upon receipt from federal fiscal year 2010-2011 HOME
Participating Jurisdiction Grant Funds.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 15th day of
June, A.D. 2010, and to be presented for final passage on the 6th day of July, A.D. 2010.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 6th day of July, A.D. 2010.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk