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STAFF: Heidi Phelps
Sharon Thomas
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL 21
SUBJECT
Items Relating to the Completion of the 2012 Spring Cycle of the Competitive Process for Allocating City Financial
Resources to Affordable Housing and Community Development Activities Utilizing Funds from the Federal Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the City’s Human Services Program.
A. Hearing and Resolution 2012-035 Approving the Programs and Projects that Will Receive Funds from the
Federal Community Development Block Grant Program and the City’s Human Services Program. (Three
Options for Section 2)
B. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 044, 2012, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue and Authorizing
the Transfer of Appropriations Between Program Years in the Community Development Block Grant Fund.
C. Public Hearing and Resolution 2012-036 Approving the Fiscal Year 2012 Administration and Project Budgets
for the Home Investment Partnership Program.
D. Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 045, 2012, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue and Authorizing
the Transfer of Appropriations Between Program Years in the Home Investment Partnership Fund.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Resolution 2012-035 will complete the 2012 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, 2012. Ordinance No. 044, 2012, appropriates the City’s
FY 2012 CDBG Entitlement Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Resolution 2012-
036 establishes the major funding categories within the HOME Program for the FY 2012 program year, which also
starts on October 1, 2012. Specific projects for the use of HOME funds will be determined in November as a result
of the 2012 fall cycle of the competitive process. Ordinance No. 045, 2012, appropriates the City’s FY 2012 HOME
Participating Jurisdiction Grant from HUD.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
Resolution 2012-035 establishes which programs and projects will receive funding with CDBG funds for the FY 2012
program year (including the Entitlement Grant, Program Income, and Unprogrammed funds), which starts on October
1, 2012; and which programs will receive funding from the City’s 2012 Human Services Program, including an
allocation of Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG) funds. 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 2012 spring cycle of the
competitive process:
Available Funding
AMOUNT SOURCE
$977,729 FY 2012 CDBG Entitlement Grant
67,436 FY 2011 CDBG Program Income
28,750 FY 2011 Unprogrammed CDBG Funds
389,601 2012 City Human Services Program
150,733 2012 City Human Services Program
$1,614,248 Total Funding Available
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Unprogrammed funds are funds from previous years that have yet to be allocated to specific programs or projects.
Program Income includes repayments from rehabilitation loans and home buyer assistance loans along with
repayments from development loans.
The FY 2012 CDBG Entitlement Grant and FY 2011 CDBG Program Income totals $1,045,164. HUD regulations limit
a maximum of 20% of these funds, or $209,032, for planning and program administrative purposes. The FY 2011
Unprogrammed CDBG funds cannot be used in the calculation for planning and administrative purposes because they
were subjected to the calculation for the FY 2011 program year. 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
$195,545 20% of the FY 2012 CDBG Entitlement Grant
13,487 20% of FY 2011 CDBG Program Income
$209,032 Total Funding Available for Planning and CDBG Program Administration
HUD regulations limit a maximum of 15% of the FY 2012 CDBG funds and FY 2011 CDBG Program Income, or
$156,774 for use in the Public (Human) Services category. The City’s 2012 Human Services Program adds $389,601
and Human Services Program KFCG funds adds an additional $150,733, for use in the category, for a total of
$697,108 of available funding in the Public (Human) Services category. The FY 2011 Unprogrammed CDBG funds
can not be used in the calculation for public service purposes because they were subjected to the calculation for the
FY 2011 program year. The following table summarizes the amount and sources of available funds for public/human
service proposals:
Funding for Public (Human) Services
AMOUNT SOURCE
$146,659 15% of the FY 2012 CDBG Entitlement Grant
10,115 15% of FY 2011 CDBG Program Income
389,601 2012 City Human Services Program
150,733 2012 City Human Services KFCG Funds
$697,108 Total Funding Available for Public/Human Services Proposals
Considering the set-asides for Planning and Administration and Public (Human) Services presented above, the balance
of the FY 2012 CDBG Entitlement Grant and FY 2011 CDBG Program Income amounts, or $679,358, plus $28,750
of unprogrammed FY 2011 CDBG funds provide an amount of $708,108 available for allocation to affordable housing
and public facility proposals. The following table summarizes the amount and sources of available funds for affordable
housing and public facility proposals:
Funding for Affordable Housing and Public Facilities
AMOUNT SOURCE
$635,524 FY 2012 CDBG Entitlement Grant
$43,834 FY 2011 CDBG Program Income
$28,750 FY 2011 Unprogrammed CDBG Funds
$708,108 Total Funding Available for Affordable Housing Proposals
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The City received 30 applications for funding (not counting one affordable housing proposal which was subsequently
withdrawn by the applicant) and a staff administration request as part of the 2012 spring cycle of the competitive
process requesting a total of $1,745,240. The total amount of funds available from all sources is $1,614,248. The total
of application requests is, thus, about $131,000 more than the amount of available funding. Also, HUD regulation
limitations within the Public Services category results in a total of $307,100 more in requests than available funds for
the category. Unfortunately, funds in the Planning and Administration and Affordable Housing and Public Facility
categories cannot 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.
Category Number of
Applications
Requested
Funding
Available
Funding
Request-Available
Difference
Affordable Housing
& Public Facilities
2 $532,000 $708,108 $176,108
Public Services 28 1,004,208 697,108 -307,100
Administration 209,032 209,032 0
Totals 30 $1,745,240 $1,614,248 -$130,992
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 2012 is $1,073,914. The City’s General Fund does contribute $389,601 in the Human Services Program
and $150,733 of KFCG funds for allocation during the spring cycle, and $325,047 of Affordable Housing Fund dollars
for the fall cycle of the competitive process.
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 services programs contribute to economic sustainability by providing such programs as job training and
child care, so workers can maintain their employment and housing situations.
The City of Fort Collins sees its Competitive Process dollars as an investment in community sustainability. Social
sustainability is an important part of that triple bottom line decision making. Funds allocated provide dollars that
leverage other funding to support important programs and projects. The City does not view itself as a human services
or affordable housing agency, but rather a community partner working in team with others in addressing these critical
sustainability dynamics. Funds are strategically allocated to areas of service and funding gaps. Key focus areas are:
basic health and safety (emergency food, shelter, etc.); programs that serve vulnerable populations (homebound
seniors, persons with HIV/AIDs); empowerment or poverty intervention/prevention programs (job training, self-
sufficiency); and programs that decrease immediate or long-term community cost or impact or multiply benefits back
over the long-term (early childhood education and child care, homelessness prevention).
In terms of citizen surveys, results that citizens want, and Council policy priorities, Competitive Process funding is a
foundational building block. Empowered and stabilized families and households contribute to thriving neighborhoods.
Higher quality neighborhoods lead to a more sustainable, healthy community in all aspects.
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.
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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 housing unit
projects. These practices include geo-thermal applications and other energy saving techniques.
All affordable housing projects utilizing CDBG and HOME funds are required to pass a HUD Environmental Review
which covers such items as noise impacts, floodplains, hazardous materials, etc.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the resolutions and the ordinances.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
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:
Planning and Administration Category
Applicant
Project/Program
Request and
Recommendation Source(s) of Funding
Unfunded
Balance
Percent of
Request
Funded
AD-1 City of Fort
Collins CDBG
Administration
Request
$209,032
Recommendation
$209,032
$195,545
FY 2012 CDBG Entitlement
Grant
$13,487
CDBG Program Income
$0 100%
Affordable Housing and Public Facility Category
Applicant
Project/Program
Request and
Recommendation Source(s) of Funding
Unfunded
Balance
Percent of
Request
Funded
HO-1 Fort Collins
Housing Authority
(FCHA):
Supportive Housing
Request
$455,000
Recommendation
$323,108
$250,524
FY 2012 CDBG Entitlement
Grant
$43,834
FY 2011 CDBG Program
Income
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Public (Human) Service Category
Applicant
Project/Program
Request and
Recommendation Source(s) of Funding
Unfunded
Balance
Percent of
Request
Funded
PS-1 Alliance for
Suicide Prevention:
Education &
Awareness
Programs
Request
$3,000
Recommendation
$3,000
$3,000
(HSP Grant)
$0 100%
PS-2 B.A.S.E.
Camp: Childcare
Scholarships
Request
$59,000
Recommendation
$50,000
$50,000
(CDBG Entitlement Grant)
$9,000 85%
PS-3 Boys & Girls
Club: After-school
and School-break
Child Care and
Youth Program
Request
$22,566
Recommendation
$22,566
$22,566
(HSP Grant)
$0 100%
PS-4 CASA:
Program Support
Request
$12,995
Recommendation
$0
$0 $12,995 0%
PS-5 Catholic
Charities: Senior
Outreach
Request
$15,000
Recommendation
$15,000
$4,659
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Public (Human) Service Category
Applicant
Project/Program
Request and
Recommendation Source(s) of Funding
Unfunded
Balance
Percent of
Request
Funded
PS-10 Crossroads
Safehouse:
Advocacy Program
Request
$99,216
Recommendation
$39,853
$39,853
(HSP KFCG Grant)
$59,363 40%
PS-11 Disabled
Resource Services
(DRS): Access to
Independence (ATI)
Program
Request
$33,065
Recommendation
$23,370
$22,000
(CDBG Grant)
$1,370
(HSP Grant)
$9,695 71%
PS-12 Education
and Life Training
Center (ELTC):
Employment Skills
Training
Request
$24,500
Recommendation
$20,000
$20,000
(HSP Grant)
$4,500 82%
PS-13 Elderhaus:
Mindset Therapy
Center Activity
Program
Request
$23,592
Recommendation
$10,800
$10,800
(HSP Grant)
$12,792 46%
PS-14 Family
Center: Childcare
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Public (Human) Service Category
Applicant
Project/Program
Request and
Recommendation Source(s) of Funding
Unfunded
Balance
Percent of
Request
Funded
PS-19 Matthews
House: Transition
Program
Request
$31,500
Recommendation
$27,000
$27,000
(HSP Grant)
$4,500 86%
PS-20 Neighbor to
Neighbor (N2N):
Housing Counseling
Request
$69,205
Recommendation
$29,760
$29,760
(HSP KFCG Grant)
$39,445 43%
PS-21 Neighbor to
Neighbor (N2N):
Rent Assistance
Request
$30,000
Recommendation
$25,000
$25,000
(HSP KFCG Grant)
$5,000 83%
PS-23
Rehabilitation and
Visiting Nurse
Association
(RVNA): Home
Health Care
Scholarships
Request
$40,000
Recommendation
$33,450
$33,450
(HSP Grant)
$6,550 84%
PS-24 Respite
Care: Childcare
Scholarships
Request
$32,000
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A summary of the Commission's funding recommendations by category is presented in the following table:
Recommended Funding % of Total Category
$708,108 43.9% Affordable Housing and Public Facility
697,108 43.2% Public Services
209,032 12.9% CDBG Administration
$1,614,248 100.0% Total
The CDBG Commission has recommended all (100%) of the available funding amount of $1,614,248 be allocated.
The Commission has recommended that the affordable housing proposal receive 71% of its funding request and that
the public service proposal receive 500% of its funding request. While recommending that an applicant receive more
funding than what was requested is unusual, it is not unprecedented. In 2002, the City Council followed the
Commission’s recommendation and allocated over $299,000 to the City’s Home Buyer Assistance Program which
initially requested $250,000. The Commission has recommended that 4 of the 28 public service proposals receive
full funding; 23 proposals receive partial funding (ranging from 40% to 94%); and 1 proposal to receive no funding. The
justifications for the Commission’s recommendations can be found in Attachment 5, Minutes of the April 12, 2012,
meeting.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
HUD regulations require a 30-day public comment period on the proposed allocation of CDBG 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 16, 2012, and end on May
15, 2012. The Fort Collins Housing Authority has challenged the Commission’s recommendation for reduced funding
for the Authority’s Supportive Housing project (letter attached). Conversely, Disabled Resource Services was thankful
for the recommendation for building purchase that it received (letter attached). Staff has prepared the following options
for Council’s consideration:
OPTION 1: Maintain the CDBG Commission’s funding recommendations.
FY 2012 CDBG Entitlement Grant
$250,524 Fort Collins Housing Authority: Supportive Housing
385,000 Disabled Resource Services: Robertson Building Purchase
FY 2011 CDBG Program Income
$43,834 Fort Collins Housing Authority: Supportive Housing
FY 2011 CDBG Unprogrammed Funds
$28,750 Fort Collins Housing Authority: Supportive Housing
Funding totaling $323,108 would be allocated to the Fort Collins Housing Authority for its Supportive Housing project;
and funding of $385,000 would be allocated for Disabled Resource Services (DRS). Choosing this option would leave
no remaining funding in this category.
OPTION 2: Modify the funding recommendation of the CDBG Commission to increase funding for the
FCHA and decrease funding for DRS.
FY 2012 CDBG Entitlement Grant
$455,000 Fort Collins Housing Authority: Supportive Housing
180,524 Disabled Resource Services: Robertson Building Purchase
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FY 2011 CDBG Program Income
$43,834 Disabled Resource Services: Robertson Building Purchase
FY 2011 CDBG Unprogrammed Funds
$28,750 Disabled Resource Services: Robertson Building Purchase
This option would increase the funding allocation for the Fort Collins Housing Authority’s Supportive Housing project
to the requested amount of $455,000. Doing so would require a reduction in funds allocated for Disabled Resource
Services new building purchase proposal to $253,108. Choosing this option would leave no remaining funding in this
category.
Note: Staff subsequently discussed Option 2 with DRS, and they are agreeable to the reduced amount ($253,108)
of funding. The reduced amount is $176,108 over what DRS originally asked for ($77,000).
OPTION 3: Modify the funding recommendations of the CDBG Commission to what was originally
requested for both proposals.
FY 2012 CDBG Entitlement Grant
$455,000 Fort Collins Housing Authority: Supportive Housing
4,416 Disabled Resource Services: Robertson Building Purchase
FY 2011 CDBG Program Income
$43,834 Disabled Resource Services: Robertson Building Purchase
FY 2011 CDBG Unprogrammed Funds
$28,750 Disabled Resource Services: Robertson Building Purchase
This option would allocate the funding as originally requested: $455,000 for FCHA’s Supportive Housing Project and
$77,000 for Disabled Resource Services building purchase. Choosing this option would mean the full amount of
CDBG funds would be appropriated, but $176,108 in CDBG funds would carry over to the fall 2012 Competitive
Process cycle.
Some applicants were disappointed in what resulted in an average five to ten thousand dollar funding decrease from
last year’s allocations, but understood the realities of a three hundred thousand dollar shortfall on what was requested
compared to what was available. Many agencies also been impacted by United Way funding cuts, and State and other
funding reductions. In light of these challenges, many applicants expressed gratitude for anticipated City dollars,
regardless of the amount.
The City received several phone calls and letters. An April 20, 2012, letter from CASA-Court Appointed Special
Advocates (copy attached) expressing disappointment with the Commission’s recommendation for no ($0) funding for
CASA’s Program Support application, which requested $12,995. Staff does not expect CASA to appeal to the Council
for funding at the May 15 meeting. In order for the City to allocate any funding to CASA, a funding recommendation
for another agency(s) would need to be reduced as the Commission has recommended all funds eligible for distribution
to public/human service agencies be allocated.
The City also received a letter from Elderhaus regarding its reduced funding for the Mindset Therapy Center Activity
Program (attached). Elderhaus was not critical of the Competitive Process and is not expected to formally contest the
Commission’s recommendation, but did make an impassioned plea for additional funding. Again, in order for the City
to allocate additional funding to Elderhaus, a funding recommendation for another agency(s) would need to be
reduced, as all funds available were allocated.
HOME Program
Resolution 2012-036 establishes the major funding categories within the HOME Program for the FY 2012 Program
year, which starts on October 1, 2012. Specific projects for the use of HOME funds will be determined in November
as a result of the 2012 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. Overall HOME funding needing
approval is $743,833. This overall amount includes: the FY 2012 HOME Grant of $542,507 and total FY 2011 Program
Income of $201,326. Of that, dollars available for HOME Program Administration equals $57,556 (10% of Entitlement
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[$54,250] and a portion [$3,306] of HOME FY 2011Program Income). After Administration costs, there is $686,277
remaining, to be allocated to specific projects in the fall.
The following table summarizes the sources of HOME funding for FY 2012.
Amount Source
$542,507 FY 2012 HOME Participating Jurisdictions Grant ($54,250 for
Adminstration)
201,326 FY 2011 HOME Program Income ($3,306 for Adminstration)
$743,833 Total
HUD regulations allow a maximum of 10% of the HOME grant, or $54,250, and $3,306 of eligible Program Income,
for a total of $57,556, for program administrative purposes. The following table summarizes the distribution of HOME
funding.
Recommended Funding % of Total Category
$ 57,556 7.7% HOME Program Administration
686,277 92.3% Other Affordable Housing Projects
$743,833 100.0% Total
In addition to the HOME funds above, $325,047 from the City’s Affordable Fund will be also available for allocation
to affordable housing proposals in the fall cycle of the competitive process.
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 12, 2012
6. Public Comment Period on CDBG Competitive Process Recommendations:
(a) April 30, 2012 letter from Fort Collins Housing Authority (FCHA)
(b) April 23, 2012 letter from Disabled Resource Services (DRS)
(c) April 20, 2012 letter from Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
(d) April 24, 2012 letter from Elderhaus
7. Focus Questions for CDBG Commission Decision Making
8. Formulation of Funding Recommendations Session
9. PowerPoint Presentation
Attachment 1
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF CDBG COMMISSION’S
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUNDING
At the May 15, 2012, 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)
and City Human Services Program funds for the FY 2012 Program year, which starts on
October 1, 2011.
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 and Human Services Program 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 minutes of the Board’s March 1, 2012, meeting.
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 Affordable
Housing Strategic Plan 2010-2014 report adopted by the Council in July 2010. These
guidelines include:
CDBG funds should generally be allocated as follows: 65% for Housing
programs and projects. HUD CDBG Program regulations also permit up to
a maximum of 15% for Public Services, and up to a maximum of 20% for
Planning and Program Administration.
The CDBG Program is an ongoing grant administration program funded by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of Fort Collins has
received CDBG Program funds since 1975. The City is an Entitlement recipient of
CDBG 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 program 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 CDBG and HOME Investment
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Partnership Programs (HOME) is 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. Funding awarded to programs 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 Fort Collins 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 – its 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
$977,728 FY 2012 CDBG Entitlement Grant
67,436 FY 2011 CDBG Program Income
28,750 FY 2011 Unprogrammed CDBG Funds
389,601 2012 City Human Services Program
150,733 2012 City Human Services KFCG Funds
$1,614,248 Total Funding Available
Unprogrammed funds are funds from previous years that have yet to be allocated to
specific programs or projects. Program Income includes repayments from rehabilitation
loans and home buyer assistance loans, along with repayments from development loans.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process for the City's FY 2012 Spring Competitive Process began on
January 12, 2012, 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 2012.
The application deadline was Thursday February 16, 2012. The Competitive Process
utilizes an on-line application (ZoomGrants). At the close of the deadline the City
received 30 applications and a staff program administration proposal requesting a total of
approximately $1.7 million. On March 1, 2012, copies of the housing applications were
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reviewed by the Affordable Housing Board and copies of all applications were reviewed
by the CDBG Commission.
On Thursday March 1, 2012, the Affordable Housing Board, at its regular monthly
meeting, voted to recommend that the CDBG Commission grant funding to the Fort
Collins Housing Authority’s project (see Attachment 3). On Tuesday March 27,
Wednesday, March 28, and Thursday, March 29, the Commission met to hear
presentations and ask clarification questions from each applicant.
The Commission then met on Thursday, April 12 for the purpose of preparing a
recommendation to the City Council as to which programs and projects should be funded
for the FY 2012 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 previous years. The Commission then worked on the formulation of its 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 priorities contained in
the Affordable Housing Strategic Plan 2010-2014. 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: $209,032
Recommendation: $209,032
Component parts of the funding:
$195,545 FY 2012 CDBG Entitlement Grant
13,487 FY 2011 Program Income
The CDBG Program Administration budgets covers partial salary and benefits for three
Program Administrators (total of 1.7 FTEs), an Administrative Assistant (.4 FTE) and the
Advance Planning Department Director (.05 FTE), and operating expenses for the
program.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING and PUBLIC FACILITIES APPLICATIONS
HO-1 FORT COLLINS HOUSING AUTHORITY: SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT
Request: $455,000 due on sale loan/5% simple interest on principal
Recommendation: $323,108
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Component parts of the funding:
$250,524 FY 2012 CDBG Grant
43,834 FY 2011 Program Income
28,750 FY 2011 Unprogrammed Funds
This request is to provide funding for one of four highest priority strategic initiatives of
Homeward 2020’s Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness. This funding request layers the
$586,077 land acquisition assistance allocation approved in the City’s Fall 2011
Competitive Process cycle. In this round, the applicant is requesting funds to help offset
City, permit, and water fees that are not waived. The FCHA, Larimer Center for Mental
Health, and other key community partners are working to develop Northern Colorado’s
first Permanent Supportive Housing program of 40 units, using nationwide best practice
models and technical assistance. Supportive housing combines affordable housing with
services that help people who face the most complex challenges, live with stability,
autonomy and dignity. Tenants served would be those persons coming out of
homelessness or recent housing instability.
PF-1 DISABLED RESOURCE SERVICES: ROBERTSON BUILDING
PURCHASE
Request: $77,000 due on sale loan/ 5% simple interest on principal
Recommendation: $385,000 FY 2012 CDBG Grant
DRS, after decades of being in very cramped quarters in the United Way building, has
recently made an strategic move into service delivery space that is larger, more effective,
and protects client confidentiality. The new, rented location is located at 1017 Robertson,
and owned by Inner Health. Part of capital campaign funds previously saved were used
to make building renovations, including those designed for accessibility. Disabled
Resource Services hopes to raise the remainder of the funds and purchase the space (72%
of the building) within the next year. DRS plans on purchase the remaining 28% of the
building by 2015. The request is for $77,000, and is 20% of the anticipated purchase
price, representing the down payment.
PUBLIC SERVICE APPLICATIONS
PS-1 ALLIANCE FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION OF LARIMER COUNTY:
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS
Request: $3,000
Recommendation: $3,000 2012 City Human Service Program
The Alliance’s R.A.P.P. Program and Hope for Today Programs provide education and
awareness for middle and high school populations to recognize mental health disorders
and suicidal behavior and provides the tools to seek help for those in need. The request
would pay for printing costs for the materials and resources needed for the programs.
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PS-2: B.A.S.E. CAMP: CHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIPS
Request: $59,000
Recommendation: $50,000 FY 2012 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.
PS-3 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB: CHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIPS
Request: $22,566
Recommendation: $22,566 2012 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 $22,566 to supplement
the salaries of 20% of the 1 Lead FT Program Director and 15% of three FT Program
Directors.
PS-4 COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA): PROJECT
SUPPORT
Request: $12,995
Recommendation: $0
CASA provides trained community advocates for children who have been abused and/or
neglected by their parents. CASA is requesting assistance with 20% of the salary and
benefits for two CASA case supervisors who provide training and supervision to the
children’s advocates.
PS-5 CATHOLIC CHARITIES: SENIOR SERVICES
Request: $15,000
Recommendation: $15,000
Component parts of the funding:
$10,115 FY 2011 CDBG Program Income
4,885 FY 2012 CDBG Grant
Senior Outreach Services provides assistance to at-risk elderly with the goal of enabling
them to maintain greater health, safety, and independence. Funding would cover 34% of
the salary and benefits of the Senior Case Manager.
PS-6 CATHOLIC CHARITIES: SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
Request: $60,000
Recommendation: $40,000
Component parts of the funding:
$39,774 FY 2012 CDBG Grant
226 2012 City Human Services Program KFCG Funds
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Catholic Charities’ Shelter (the Mission) 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 $60,000 to cover 47% ($50K) of the
salaries ($106,266) of the 24-hour shelter and on-call staff, and 16% (10K) of case
management staff ($64,000).
PS-7 CENTER FOR FAMILTY OUTREACH: LOW-INCOME YOUTH
SCHOLARSHIPS
Request: $7,020
Recommendation: $7,020 2012 City Human Services Program
The Center for Family Outreach provides early intervention for youth ages 10 to 18 (and
their parents) who are experiencing high-risk behaviors, such as alcohol use and drugs.
Funding requested would partially pay for modest program fees and substance testing for
low-income participants.
PS-8 CHILDSAFE: CHILD ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM
Request: $20,000
Recommendation: $12,000 2012 City Human Services Program KFCG Funds
ChildSafe provides treatment to children from low-income families, who have been
sexually abused. Funding requested would assist with salaries of therapists assisting
children whose families can’t pay.
PS-9 COLORADO HEALTH NETWORK (dba NORTHERN COLORADO AIDS
PROJECT): CLIENT SERVICES/HOMELESS PREVENTION
Request: $25,000
Recommendation: $15,000 2012 City Human Services Program
The Case Management and Homelessness Prevention Programs help families and
individuals coping with HIV/AIDS retain their household stability and health as their
ability to be financially independent diminishes. NCAP has requested $25,000. Of that,
$14,000 will supplement the salaries of direct service providers (five total). The
remainder will be distributed as follows: Food Bank -- $3,100; Housing & Utility
Assistance -- $4,600; Transportation Assistance -- $2,000; Medical/Prescriptions --
$3,300.
PS-10 CROSSROADS SAFEHOUSE: ADVOCACY PROGRAM
Request: $99,216
Recommendation: $39,853
Component parts of the funding:
$11,106 2012 City Human Services Program
28,747 2012 City Human Services Program KFCG Funds
Crossroads provides emergency shelter, services and outreach to abused adults at a full-
service facility. This application requests City funds of $99,216 to fund 35% of all direct
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service salaries.
PS-11 DISABLED RESOURCE SERVICES (DRS): ACCESS TO
INDEPENDENCE (ATI) PROGRAM
Request: $33,065
Recommendation: $23,370 2012 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 $33,065
to pay for a portion of four case managers’ salaries for Fort Collins clients.
PS-12 EDUCATION LIFE TRAINING CENTER (ELTC): EMPLOYMENT
SKILLS TRAINING
Request: $24,500
Recommendation: $20,000 2012 City Human Services Program
The Job Ready program is ELTC’s 16-week instructor-led educational program designed
to address workforce readiness gaps for low-income students and workforce needs for
area employers. The coursework is designed to provide integrated, yet customized fast-
track training. This application requests $24,500 to cover the partial salaries of part-time
instructors and required GED testing fees.
PS-13 ELDERHAUS: MINDSET THERAPY CENTER ACTIVITY PROGRAM
Request: $23,592
Recommendation: $10,800 2012 City Human Services Program
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 working with Fort Collins clients.
PS-14: FAMILY CENTER: CHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIPS
Request: $45.000
Recommendation: $35,000 2012 City Human Services Program
The Family Center provides affordable child care for infants, toddlers and preschool-aged
children. This application requests $45,000 to provide scholarships for low- income
households.
PS-15 FOOD BANK FOR LARIMER COUNTY: KIDS CAFE PROGRAM
Request: $27,000
Recommendation: $21,407 2012 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
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lunches. This application requests $27,000 to partially cover the salaries of the Kids Cafe
Manager ($16,000) and Technician [drives] ($11,000).
PS-16 HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION INITIATIVE (HPI): RENTAL
ASSISTANCE
Request: $50,000
Recommendation: $45,000 2012 City Human Services Program KFCG Funds
Emergency Rent Assistance provides temporary funding to cover the cost of rent for
families facing eviction. This application requests $50,000 to cover one-time assistance
towards rent for 540 individuals (or approximately 180 households).
PS-17 LARIMER CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH (LCMH): COMMUNITY
DUAL DISORDERS TREATMENT (CDDT) PROGRAM
Request: $37,884
Recommendation: $23,380 2012 City Human Services Program
The CDDT is a collaboration of Larimer Center for Mental Health, the Health District of
Northern Larimer County and the Fort Collins Housing Authority which combines
intensive case management and therapeutic services with housing assistance for persons
with severe mental illness and severe substance abuse disorders. The request would
cover 50% of the cost for a therapist for one year and 15% of Team Leader direct service
salary.
PS-18 LARIMER CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH (LCMH: EMERGENCY
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Request: $24,000
Recommendation: $10,000 2012 City Human Services Program KFCG Funds
The Mental Health specialist at the Murphy Center does initial mental health
assessments, provides up to 10 short-term therapy sessions, collaborates for a spectrum of
care with other community health providers, and performs crisis intervention triage, as
necessary. The request would cover 50% of the salary cost for a full-time employee for
one year.
PS-19 MATTHEWS HOUSE: TRANSITIONS PROGRAM
Request: $31,500
Recommendation: $27,000 2012 City Human Services Program
The Matthews House intensively works with at-risk, homeless, and abused youth, ages
16-21, transitioning them to become contributing adult community members. Case
management, independent living skills, and aftercare are offered towards achieving self-
sufficiency. The request of $31,500 is for 50% of two FT case manager salaries. 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).
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PS-20 NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR (N2N): HOUSING COUNSELING
Request: $69,205
Recommendation: $29,760 2012 City Human Services Program KFCG Funds
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 $69,205 in funding to fully
fund one full-time Rental Housing Counselor and 70% of the salary for the full-time
Foreclosure Prevention Counselor.
PS-21 NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR (N2N): RENT ASSISTANCE
Request: $30,000
Recommendation: $25,000 2012 City Human Services Program KFCG Funds
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 $30,000 in funding to subsidize 220 persons (85
households). Clients are assisted with a one-time $300 payment for rent assistance, and
$450 towards a first month’s rent payment.
PS-22 PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY (PSS): SERVICES FOR SINGLE-
PARENT FAMILIES
Request: $33,000
Recommendation: $22,000 FY 2012 CDBG Grant
The mission of Project Self-Sufficiency is to assist low-income 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 16.4% 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-23 REHABILITATION AND VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION (RVNA):
HOME HEALTH CARE SCHOLARSHIPS
Request: $40,000
Recommendation: $33,450 2012 City Human Services Program
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 $40,000 of Public Service
funds to pay for both skilled and unskilled service for low-income clients.
PS-24 RESPITE CARE: CHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIPS
Request: $32,000
Recommendation: $30,000 FY 2012 CDBG Grant
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Respite Care offers day and overnight care as a service for families who have children
(up to age 21) with developmental disabilities. Public Service funds of $32,000 are being
requested to help with childcare scholarship assistance for low-income families.
PS-25 TURNING POINT: CRISIS PREVENTION PROGRAM
Request: $25,000
Recommendation: $17,500 2012 City Human Services Program
This program at Turning Point provides no-cost mental health and substance abuse
treatment services to low-income families who are uninsured, underinsured and/or unable
to access more conventional providers or assistance.
PS-26 TEACHING TREE: CHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIPS
Request: $60,000
Recommendation: $50,000 2012 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-27 VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA (VOA): NUTRITION SERVICES
Request: $39,200
Recommendation: $29,200 2012 City Human Services Program
Volunteers of America, in two programs, provides basic meals that target assistance for
frail, low-income, and minority seniors. The Home Delivered Meal program delivers 5 to
7 free, nutritious frozen meals per week to homebound and geographically isolated
members of our community. The Congregate Meal program occurs weekdays at six sites.
The requested $39,200 in funding would supplement the actual cost of meals provided:
9,900 home delivered meals ($2.95/meal) and 1,960 congregate meals ($5.10/meal). The
programs operate on a donation basis.
PS-28 WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER: DENTAL CONNECTIONS
Request: $55,465
Recommendation: $34,802 2012 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 60 children in low-income families.
A summary of the Commission's funding recommendations by category is presented in
the following table:
Recommended Funding % of Total Category
$708,108 43.9% Affordable Housing and Public Facilities
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697,108 43.2% Public Services
209,032 12.9% CDBG Program Administration
$1,614,248 100.0% Total
The CDBG Commission has recommended all (100%) of the available funding amount of
$1,614,248 be allocated. The Commission has recommended that the Housing Category
proposal receive 71% of its funding request and that the Public Facility Category
proposal receive 500% of its funding request. While recommending that an applicant
receive more funding than what was requested is unusual, it is not unprecedented. In
2002, the City Council followed the Commission’s recommendation and allocated over
$299,000 to the City’s Home Buyer Assistance Program which initially requested
$250,000. The Commission has recommended that 4 of the 28 public service proposals
receive full funding; 13 proposals receive partial funding (ranging from 40% to 94%);
and 1 proposal to receive no funding. The justifications for the Commission’s
recommendations can be found in Attachment 5, Minutes of the April 12, 2012,
meeting.
Attachment 6 contains letters from applicants received during the Public Comment
period, and sent to City Council and/or the CDBG Commission. Attachment 7 contains
Focus Questions used by the Commission to review the applications. Attachment 8
contains information provided to general citizen attendees on Commission’s deliberations
session and how it formulates its funding recommendations. Attachment 9 provides the
handouts pages from the PowerPoint presentation prepared for the May 15th City Council
meeting.
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.
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 bi-annual process will require additional meetings by both the CDBG Commission and
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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 end 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 for a new on-line application process
using a web-based platform through a product called ZoomGrants. One form is used for
Housing proposals, while the other form is 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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Guidance Charts for CDBG, HSP HOME and Affordable Housing Funding
There are two different “ranking sheets” which are used as guidelines for the Competitive
Process. Primarily, the components listed serve to ensure that federal regulations and local
policies and preferences are being addressed. These guidance charts are one set of many tools to
assist the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Commission and the Affordable
Housing Board (AHB) in Competitive Process decision making. The ranking sheets are
completed by staff, based on information provided in proposal applications.
Public (Human) Service Category Guidance Chart
For Public (Human) Service applications, the ranking criteria are divided into five major
categories. Each category is given a total number of points that has been weighed according to
their importance with respect to local and federal priorities.
PS-# [ ] Agency Name: Program Name
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.
A. Impact/Benefit (maximum 30 points)
1. Primarily targets low income persons? (0-10)
(all persons 0-30% of AMI and presumed benefit = 10 pts; at least
half of the persons at or below 30% of AMI and the remaining
persons at 31-50% of AMI = 8 pts; at least half of the persons at 31-
50% of AMI (or below) and at least half of the persons at 51-80% of
AMI = 6 pts; all persons between 51-80% of AMI = 4 pts)
2. Project produces adequate community benefit related to cost? (0-5)
3. Does the project provide assistance for persons to gain self-
sufficiency or maintain independence, or serve a special population? (0-5)
4. Does the project provide long-term benefit or affordability? (0-10)
(1-10 yrs = 3 pts, 11-19 yrs = 6 pts, 20 - 30 yrs = 8 pts, permanent =
10 pts)
Sub-total
B. Need/Priority (maximum 15 points)
1. Meets a Consolidated Plan priority? (0-10)
2. Has the applicant documented a need for this project? (0-5)
Sub-total
C. Feasibility (maximum 15 points)
1. The project will be completed within the required time period? (0-3)
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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
D. Leveraging Resources (maximum 20 points)
1. Does the project allow the reuse of our funding? (0-10)
A. Principal and interest (30 - year amortization or less)
10
points
B.
Principal and no interest or principal and balloon payment
(repayment) 6 points
C. Due-on-sale loan 4 points
D. Grant (no repayment) 2 points
2. Project leverages other financial resources? (0-10)
A. Less than 1:1 0 points
B. 1:1 to 1:3 4 points
C. 1:3.01 to 1:6 7 points
D. More than 1:6
10
points
Sub-total
E. Capacity and History (maximum 20 points)
1. Applicant has the capacity to undertake the proposed project? (0-10)
2. If previously 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
GRAND TOTAL
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Housing Category Guidance Chart
COMPETITIVE PROCESS SELECTION CRITERIA
GUIDANCE CHART
Project ID: HO-#
Primary Applicant:
Secondary Applicant:
Program/Project:
Funding Request:
Spring 2012
POLICIES AND STRATEGIES ALIGNMENT
Affordable Housing Srtrategic/Consolidated Plan Priority
Yes #? or No:
Targets Low Income Persons
Number of units serving households: 30% of AMI or lower:
31-50% of AMI:
51-60% of AMI:
61-80% of AMI:
81% of AMI or higher:
Total Units:
Percentage of units serving 50% of AMI or lower: #DIV/0!
Long Term/Benefit/Affordability
Number of years of affordability:
Serves Special Population
Yes ( ? ) or No:
PLANNING FRAMEWORK ALIGNMENT
Location According to City Plan
located within…
…1/4 mile of a transit line (Yes or No):
1/4 mile of an employment district (Yes or No):
1/4 mile of a community commercial district (Yes or No):
located in…
...the downtown (Yes or No):
...a targeted redevelopment area (Yes or No):
Distribution Policies of City Plan
distance to nearest AH project:
nearest Affordable Housing project name:
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FINANCIAL HEALTH ALIGNMENT
Justified Budget
all cost documented:
more then 1/2 costs documented:
less than 1/2 costs documented:
no costs documented:
Attempt to Secure Other Funding
Yes or No:
Returns Funds to City
principle and interest:
principle, no interest, balloon:
due-on-sale:
grant:
unknown:
Leverage other Financial Resources
Leveraging ratio (City funds .vs. other funds) 1 / ?:
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ALIGNMENT
"Ready to Go" Status
"final" gap financing:
some funding, but not all:
"conceptual" project:
Capacity to Undertake the Project
Proven track record:
some concerns with the capabilities:
serious concerns with the capabilities:
Previously Funded, Regulatory Compliance
successfully administered previous funding:
some administrative issues:
serious administrative issues:
New Applicant, Demonstrated Capacity
proven administrative track record, no concerns:
some administrative concerns:
serious administrative concerns:
Attachment 3
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
281 N. College Ave.
Conference Rooms A and B
Fort Collins, Colorado
March 1, 2012
4 to 6 p.m.
Chair: Dan Byers
Staff Liaison: Ken Waido 970-221-6753
City Council Liaison: Lisa Poppaw
Board Members present: Ben Blonder, Dan Byers, Jeff Johnson, Troy Jones, Karen
Miller, Wayne Thompson
Board Members absent: Mike Sollenberger
Advance Planning Department Staff present: Sharon Thomas, CDBG/HOME Grant
Administrator; Joe Frank, Director
Council Members present: None
Other Staff present: Kate Jeracki, Note Taker
Guests: Marilyn Hellers, League of Women Voters; Eric Sutherland, Citizen
[Portion of Minutes pertaining to Affordable Housing Board’s review and ranking
of the 2012 Spring Competitive Process housing proposal.]
SPRING COMPETITIVE PROCESS — Sharon Thomas told the board that the Union
Place proposal has been removed from consideration by the developer, leaving only the
Fort Collins Housing Authority supportive housing request for CDBG funding.
During discussion of the request, Jeff Johnson expressed concern that FCHA did not have
a site secured for the project yet. Sharon explained that the original site had fallen
through, and FCHA is now looking at three other sites, none in North Fort Collins. Jeff
wondered if this project was ready to receive the money if the site was still undetermined.
Ben Blonder pointed out that the Housing Authority needed to have the local funding in
place to leverage other sources of funding to go forward, and the money will not be spent
until it is needed. The board agreed that although this might be a concern with a private
developer, the FCHA’s track record is excellent.
Dan Byers said that it is important for the city to commit to the project at this time to get
it moving. Ben Blonder said that the proposal, which will build 40 housing units for a
population with less than 50 percent AMI – some less than 30 percent – and offer a range
of support services as well, contains everything he would want to see in such a project.
Wayne Thompson was concerned that funding the proposal was spending a lot of money
on just 40 people. He said he is sure the FCHA will do a good job with it, but he would
like to see the funds going to help more of the homeless population get into transitional
housing.
Ben Blonder moved that the Affordable Housing Board recommend the Community
Development Block Grant Commission approve funding for Project HO-1. Karen Miller
seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
Dan Byers will present the board’s recommendation to the CDBG Commission on March
29.
ATTACHMENT 4
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) and HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAMS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 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
Income Benefit
Slum/Blight
Elimination
Urgent
Need
National Average 90% 10% 0%
City Expenditures
for:
2011 100% 0% 0%
2010 100% 0% 0%
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%
CDBG PROGRAM ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
CDBG funds can be used on a wide range of activities including:
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(1) acquiring deteriorated and/or inappropriately developed real property
(including property for the purpose of building new housing);
(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.
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) 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
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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.
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 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan, a planning document required for HUD by entities
receiving federal monies for housing and community development activities, identifies
the following priorities for housing related needs:
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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.
Attachment 5
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
215 N. Mason St., Fort Collins
6 p.m., April 12, 2012
CDBG Commission Members Present:
Anita Basham
Robert Browning
Gordon Coombes
Catherine Costlow
Jamaal Curry
Margaret Anne Long
Kay Rios
Emily Sander
Kristin Stephens
Staff Attending:
Sharon Thomas
Beth Rosen
Heidi Phelps
Jennifer Harvey
Call to Order:
Meeting was called to order by Chair Kay Rios at 6 p.m.
Purpose of Meeting:
To determine the Commission’s funding recommendations to City Council for the Spring
2012 Competitive Process.
Ground Rules:
A motion with a specific amount and a second is required to open discussion on a specific
request. Once the motion is seconded, the member making the motion should state the reason
for the motion, followed by the second. If the second has no additional points to make, say
“ditto.” Discussion is then open to the full Commission, followed by a vote by show of
hands. Once all of the requests are placed on the table, another round of motions will be
required to adjust the final funding amounts to balance with the funds available.
Overall requests totaled $1,745,240, and available funds totaled $1,614,248. Housing/Public
Facilities requests totaled $532,000, with $708,108 available. Public Service requests totaled
$1,004,208, while $697,108 was available.
Heidi Phelps reminded the half-dozen observers that this meeting was the last in an ongoing
process, and the Commission has been considering the requests voted on tonight for some
time, including hearing presentations from the requesting organizations. Recommendations
will be considered by City Council on May 15. No public comment was taken, but Phelps
asked those in attendance to contact staff members present with any questions or concerns
about the recommendations or the process.
The Commission started deliberations with the Administrative and Housing/Public Facilities
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requests, then moved to the Public Service requests. Requests were not considered in
numerical order.
HOME ADMINISTRATION & PROGRAMS CATEGORY
City of Fort Collins: HOME Administration & Programs -- $743,833 requested
FIRST ROUND:
Total HOME funds needing approval for the fall are in the amount of $743,833. Bob
Browning moved to approve HOME funds for administration of the HOME program
[$57,556]. Kristen Stephens seconded.
Sharon Thomas explained that up to ten percent (10%) of available HOME funds can be used
to administer the program. The overall amount for HOME projects must be approved for in
the spring, so that the City can submit its Annual Action Plan to HUD. Allocation to specific
projects will occur in the fall Competitive Process cycle. Approving the HOME
administration dollars in the spring allows those funds to be activated October 1, with the
new program year.
VOTE: Unanimous, in favor. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FULLY FUND AMOUNT REQUESTED.
FIRST ROUND:
Jamaal Curry moved to approve the remaining overall HOME funding [$686,277] to be
specifically allocated to projects in the fall. Kristen Stephens seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous, in favor. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FULLY FUND AMOUNT REQUESTED.
HOUSING/PUBLIC FACILITIES CATEGORY
PF-1 — Disabled Resource Services: Robertson Building Purchase -- $77,000 requested
FIRST ROUND:
Bob Browning moved to approve $385,000 for Disabled Resource Services to purchase the
building on Robertson Street. Margaret Long seconded.
Browning: The Commission rarely gets the opportunity to fund a public facilities project, and
it’s good to be able to provide funds without taking from any other project. This organization
does a lot of good for a lot of people, which is why it outgrew its previous space. Long: Ditto.
Rios: They are putting a lot of money into the building and can use the funds to better serve
clients for a long time. Curry: The request is for $77,000, which covers 20 percent of the
purchase cost. Browning: The $385,000 buys the whole building.
VOTE: Unanimous, in favor. Motion passed.
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RECOMMENDATION: FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $385,000.
HD-1 — Fort Collins Housing Authority (FCHA): Supportive Housing -- $455,000
requested
FIRST ROUND:
Bob Browning moved to fund this request with the available balance remaining after funding
PF-1; Kay Rios seconded.
Browning: This request is not site-specific, but it’s important to fund it now to allow FCHA
to leverage additional funding from the Colorado Housing Finance Authority (CHFA)
through an application for Tax Credits[Low Income Housing Tax Credits]. Sander:
Concerned about how funding recommendation might affect FCHA’s Tax Credit application.
Is there a minimum? Rios: It’s not the amount requested, but there will be additional money
available in the fall. Long: Funding makes good sense because it allows site selection to be
completed. Costlow: Does FCHA need the money now or later? Does Disabled Resources
need the money now or later? Sharon Thomas: Having “first-in” money from the City will
help the FHA qualify for a tax credit. Beth Rosen: We need a letter of intent to fund to CHFA
by June 1. Heidi Phelps: There’s only about a 3-month lag between funds becoming available
from the Spring and Fall funding cycles; the bulk of the Spring funding will be distributed
after Oct. 1, Fall money in January. Sander: Concerned about lack of site, but don’t want to
kill if we can’t give it all the funding it needs.
VOTE: 7-2 in favor, with Costlow and Sander opposed. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $321,358.
PUBLIC SERVICE CATEGORY
PS-1 — Alliance for Suicide Prevention: Education & Awareness Programs -- $3,000
requested
FIRST ROUND:
Bob Browning moved to approve the request for $3,000 for the Alliance for Suicide
Prevention. Gordon Coombes seconded. Browning: They can reach a lot of people with a
small amount of money. Coombes: Ditto.
VOTE: Unanimous in favor. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FULLY FUND PS-1 IN AMOUNT REQUESTED.
PS-2 — B.A.S.E. Camp: Childcare Scholarships -- $59,000 requested
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FIRST ROUND:
Margaret Long moved to fully fund the $59,000 request for B.A.S.E. Camp scholarships.
Jamaal Curry seconded. Long: This is a valuable service for school-age children. Curry: The
funds awarded during the last cycle will be used up this summer, which is their busiest time.
VOTE: Unanimous in favor. Motion passed.
SECOND ROUND:
Bob Browning moved to reduce the funding for B.A.S.E. Camp to $50,000. Kay Rios
seconded. Browning: This amount will allow the organization to offer 120 scholarships rather
than 140.
VOTE: 7-2 in favor, with Curry and Stephens opposed. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FUND PS-2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.
PS-3 — Boys & Girls Club: After-School/School-Break Child Care/Youth Program --
$22,566 requested
FIRST ROUND:
Jamaal Curry moved to fully fund the $22,566 request from the Boys & Girls Club. Kay Rios
seconded. Curry: This program gives us good bang for the buck. For only $5 per year, kids
get a safe place to be and things to do that help develop the youth of our community. The
amount is not much more than last year’s funding. Rios: Ditto.
VOTE: 8 in favor, with 1 abstention by Coombes. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FULLY FUND PS-3 IN AMOUNT REQUESTED.
PS-4 — CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate): Program Support -- $12,995
requested
FIRST ROUND:
Bob Browning moved to approve no funding for the CASA request. Margaret Long
seconded. Browning: There's nothing bad to say about this organization, but we have
higher priorities. I know they were hurt by the United Way funding cuts, but we can't
pick up the difference for everyone.
VOTE: 8 in favor, with 1 abstention by Rios. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: NO FUNDING FOR PS-4.
PS-5 — Catholic Charities: Senior Outreach -- $15,000 requested
FIRST ROUND:
Margaret Long moved to approve full funding for the $15,000 request from Catholic
Charities for Senior Outreach. Kay Rios seconded. Long: It’s the only program available at
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no cost that provides case management. Rios: Ditto.
VOTE: 7-2 in favor, with Costlow and Browning opposed. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FULLY FUND AMOUNT REQUESTED.
PS-6 — Catholic Charities: Shelter & Supportive Services -- $60,000 requested
FIRST ROUND:
Bob Browning moved to fund the Catholic Charities request for shelter and supportive
services in the amount of $50,000. Kay Rios seconded. Browning: If we’re looking to buy
things, this will fund the top priority in the application. Rios: Ditto.
VOTE: 7-1 in favor, with Costlow opposed and 1 abstention by Curry. Motion passed.
SECOND ROUND:
Jamaal Curry moved to reduce funding for Catholic Charities’ shelter and supportive services
to $40,000. Kay Rios seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous, in favor. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FUND PS-6 IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.
PS-7 — Center for Family Outreach: Low-income Youth Scholarships -- $7,020
requested
FIRST ROUND:
Jamaal Curry moved to fully fund the $7,020 request from Center for Family Outreach. Bob
Browning seconded. Curry: There are relatively few programs that reach out to youth who
are struggling and keep them on track so that they are not utilizing other services on the other
end of the line. Bob: Ditto. Rios: They have an 84 percent success rate, and it’s not very
much money.
VOTE: 5 in favor, 3 opposed, 1 abstention by Coombes. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FULLY FUND PS-7 IN AMOUNT REQUESTED.
PS-8 — ChildSafe Colorado: Child Abuse Treatment Program -- $20,000 requested
FIRST ROUND:
Bob Browning moved to fully fund the $20,000 request from ChildSafe. Gordon Coombes
seconded. Browning: It’s a good bargain – they serve 613 clients, and do a lot of good in the
community. Coombes: Offers help to deal with abuse that can develop into greater issues like
homelessness and mental health issues. If we invest in this now, we can eliminate stress on
other programs that deal with the greater issues. Long: This is a very good program, but not
in favor of full funding. They receive strong support from other sources.
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VOTE: 3 in favor, 5 opposed, 1 abstention. Motion failed.
SECOND ROUND:
Gordon Coombes moved to partially fund the request from ChildSafe in the amount of
$10,000. Jamaal Curry seconded.
VOTE: 4 in favor, 5 opposed. Motion failed.
THIRD ROUND:
Bob Browning moved to fully fund the $20,000 request from ChildSafe. Gordon Coombes
seconded. Browning: We shouldn’t penalize programs fro having other sources of funding.
Coombes: If we did, there are lots of other programs we’d have to cut.
VOTE: 4 in favor, 5 opposed. Motion failed.
FOURTH ROUND:
Kay Rios moved to fund ChildSafe in the amount of $15,000. Bob Browning seconded.
VOTE: 4 in favor, 5 opposed. Motion failed.
FIFTH ROUND:
Bob Browning moved to fund the request from ChildSafe in the amount of $12,000. Gordon
Coombes seconded.
VOTE: 5 in favor, 4 opposed. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FUND PS-8 IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,000.
PS-9 — Colorado Health Network – Northern Colorado AIDS Project: Client
Services/Homelessness Prevention -- $25,000 requested
FIRST ROUND:
Catherine Costlow moved to fully fund the $25,000 request for Colorado Health Network -
NCAP. Jamaal Curry seconded. Costlow: Only source of funding for this vulnerable
population, which needs this kind of support. Curry: Ditto.
VOTE: 8-1 in favor, with Browning opposed. Motion passed.
SECOND ROUND:
Bob Browning moved to reduce funding to NCAP to $15,000. Margaret Long seconded.
Browning: The organization is undergoing a statewide reorganization that may make other
funds available.
VOTE: Unanimous in favor. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FUND PS-9 IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.
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PS-10 — Crossroads Safehouse: Advocacy Program -- $99,216 requested
FIRST ROUND:
Kay Rios moved to fund the request from Crossroads Safehouse in the amount of $50,000.
Kristen Stephens seconded. Rios: This is a great program but it’s a big increase over last
year’s funding, and it’s not clear how more money would get us more services. Stephens:
The $50,000 just about covers the top three priorities in the request. It’s important to keep the
momentum going to provide housing for a vulnerable population.
VOTE: 8-1 in favor, with Costlow opposed. Motion passed.
SECOND ROUND:
Bob Browning moved to reduce the funding to Crossroads Safehouse to $29,853. Emily
Sander seconded. Browning: This amount will allow the organization to fund its top two
priorities in its request.
VOTE: 8-1 in favor, with Stephens opposed. Motion passed.
THIRD ROUND:
Kristen Stephens: After the two reductions, Crossroads took the biggest hit, receiving less
than a third of the requested amount while other programs took a 10 percent to 20 percent
reduction. She felt the cuts should be made equally. Rios: Agreed. The $29,853 would fund
the top two priorities in the request. Browning: Another $24,119 would be needed to fund the
organization’s next priority. Rios: Where would the Commission like to take funds from to
increase funding to Crossroads?
Bob Browning moved to reduce funding to ELTC (Request PS-12) by $10,000 and allocate
those funds to Crossroads Safehouse (Request PS-10). Kristen Stephens seconded. Stephens:
This will increase funding to Crossroads to $39,853, which is more in line with last year’s
funding level.
VOTE: 7 in favor, 2 opposed. Motion passed.
FOURTH ROUND:
Gordon Coombes moved to reduce funding to the Family Center (La Familia) — Request PS-
14 — to $35,000 and reallocate $10,000 to Crossroads Safehouse — Request PS-10. Bob
Browning seconded.
VOTE: 8-1 in favor, with Sander opposed. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FUND PS-10 IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,853.
PS-11 — Disabled Resource Services: Access to Independence (ATI) -- $33,065
requested
FIRST ROUND:
Bob Browning moved to fund the Disabled Resource Services ATI request in the amount of
$23,370. Anita Basham seconded. Browning: This amount will fund the top two priorities in
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the application. Basham: Ditto.
VOTE: Unanimous in favor. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FULLY FUND PS-11 IN THE AMOUNT REQUESTED.
PS-12 — Education and Life Training Center (ELTC): Employment Skills Training --
$24,500 requested
FIRST ROUND:
Catherine Costlow moved to approve partial funding for the ELTC request in the amount of
$20,000. Kristen Stephens seconded. Costlow: It’s the only program in front of us that
addresses employment skills for adults, to get their GED, increasing skills to obtain jobs and
working with employers. This amount is about what they got last year. Browning: This brings
up the question of living wages. They have a very poor record of tracking success. Stephens:
The population they serve is very hard to track, especially if they are moving forward in their
jobs. No one should be penalized for not making a living wage with a GED.
VOTE: 5 in favor, 4 opposed. Motion passed.
SECOND ROUND:
Bob Browning moved to reduce funding to ELTC (Request PS-12) by $10,000 and allocate
those funds to Crossroads Safehouse (Request PS-10). Kristen Stephens seconded.
VOTE: 7-2 opposed. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FUND PS-12 IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.
PS-13 — Elderhaus: Mindset Therapy Center Activity Program --$23,592 requested
FIRST ROUND:
Catherine Costlow moved to approve full funding for the $23,592 request from Elderhaus.
Emily Sander seconded. Costlow: They serve a population that is at risk and growing, and
this program helps stem other problems that can develop for family caregivers. Sander: Ditto.
Basham: Quite a few of those served are not elderly but are disabled.
VOTE: Unanimous, in favor. Motion passed.
SECOND ROUND:
Bob Browning moved to reduce the funding for Elderhaus to $10,800. Kristen Stephens
seconded.
VOTE: 5-3 in favor, with 1 abstention by Curry. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FUND PS-13 IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,800.
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PS-14 — Family Center: Childcare Scholarships — $45,000 requested
FIRST ROUND:
Kristen Stephens moved to fully fund the $45,000 request for childcare scholarships from
Family Center (La Familia). Jamaal Curry seconded. Stephens: This provides infant
childcare, which is desperately needed, and no one can do it cheaper. Rios: They also provide
parent education. Browning: The cost per child is significantly higher than other programs,
and the number of people served is lower. Curry: Infant care requires at higher type of
certification than care for toddlers or older children. Basham: They serve 28 children. Heidi
Phelps clarified that the organization had chosen the strategy of serving fewer families with
more focused services than other programs.
VOTE: 5 in favor, 4 opposed. Motion passed.
SECOND ROUND:
Gordon Coombes moved to reduce funding to the Family Center (La Familia) — Request PS-
14 — to $35,000 and reallocate $10,000 to Crossroads Safehouse – Request PS-10. Bob
Browning seconded.
VOTE: 8-1 in favor, with Sanders opposed. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FUND PS-14 IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000.
PS-15 — Food Bank for Larimer County: Kids Café Program -- $27,000 requested
FIRST ROUND:
Anita Basham moved to fully fund the $27,000 request from the Food Bank of Larimer
County for its Kids Café Program. Jamaal Curry seconded. Basham: It’s important when you
look at the number of people using the program, and there is a human element: If the staff
sees the mother not eating because she can’t afford food, they will bring something out from
the kitchen for her. Curry: The demand has increased 250 percent since 2005.
VOTE: Unanimous, in favor. Motion passed.
SECOND ROUND:
Emily Sander moved to reduce funding the Food Bank for Larimer County to $21,000.
Margaret Long seconded. Sander: This will take the funding amount back to last year’s level.
Jamaal Curry offered a friendly amendment to make the funding amount $21,407. Sander and
Long accepted the amendment.
VOTE: 7-2 in favor, with Basham and Stephens opposed. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FUND PS-15 IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,407.
PS-16 — Homelessness Prevention Initiative: Rental Assistance -- $50,000 requested
FIRST ROUND:
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Jamaal Curry moved to fully fund the $50,000 request from HPI. Emily Sander seconded.
Curry: This program keeps people off the street and in their own homes. There is little
overlap between HPI and N2N – fewer than 15 percent of clients are served by both
programs. It eases the burden on both families and the city. Long: It strengthens the
program’s flexibility when it collaborates with N2N – there are no bureaucratic rigidities to
prevent them from helping people. Rios: The administrative costs are very low.
VOTE: 8-1 in favor, with Costlow opposed. Motion passed.
SECOND ROUND:
Gordon Coombes moved to reduce funding to HPI to $45,000. Margaret Long seconded.
Coombes: This will take the funding level back to last year’s amount.
VOTE: Unanimous, in favor. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FUND PS-16 IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000.
PS-17 — Larimer Center for Mental Health (LCMH): Community Dual Disorders
Treatment (CDDT) Program -- $37,884 requested
FIRST ROUND:
Emily Sander moved to fully fund the LCMH request for $37,884 for the dual disorders
treatment program. Anita Basham seconded. Sander: This is a very difficult population to
serve; the program can help them stay in their homes. Basham: The request is for a half-time
staff person. It’s hard to find the skills to work with this population.
VOTE: 3 in favor, 4 opposed, 2 abstentions by Curry and Rios. Motion failed.
SECOND ROUND:
Kay Rios moved to fund the LCMH request for dual disorders treatment in the amount of
$28,380. Kristen Stephens seconded.
VOTE: 5 in favor, 2 opposed, 2 abstentions. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FUND PS-17 IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,380.
PS-18 — Larimer Center for Mental Health (LCMH): Emergency Mental Health
Services -- $24,000 requested
FIRST ROUND:
Anita Basham moved to fully fund the $24,000 request from LCMH for emergency services.
Margaret Long seconded. Basham: These are services that are terribly underfunded in our
community – serving the homeless and youth in crisis. Long: If they are not on Medicaid, this
the first point to serve this population.
VOTE: 2 in favor (Basham and Long), 7 opposed. Motion failed.
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SECOND ROUND:
Margaret Long moved to fund the LCMH request for emergency services in the amount of
$18,000. Kay Rios seconded. Long: I’m impressed by the work done by the Sister Alice
Murphy Center, which is an important piece of the request.
VOTE: 4 in favor, 4 opposed, 1 abstention by Curry. Motion failed.
THIRD ROUND:
Gordon Coombes moved to fund the request from LMCH for emergency services in the
amount of $10,000. Kristen Stephens seconded.
VOTE: 8 in favor, 1 opposed. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FUND PS-18 IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.
PS-19 — Matthews House: Transition Program -- $31,500 requested
FIRST ROUND:
Anita Basham moved to approve full funding of the $31,500 request from the Matthews
House for its Transition Program. Kristen Stephens seconded. Basham: They are moving into
a new space to serve more clients – the need has grown. Stephens: They serve kids who are
too old for foster care, many of whom can wind up homeless.
VOTE: 7-2 in favor, with Browning and Costlow opposed. Motion passed.
SECOND ROUND:
Kay Rios moved to reduce funding to Matthews House to $27,000. Margaret Long seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous, in favor. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FUND PS-19 IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,000.
PS-20 — Neighbor to Neighbor: Housing Counseling -- $69,205 requested
FIRST ROUND:
Jamaal Curry moved to fund the request from Neighbor to Neighbor for housing counseling
in the amount of $40,175. Kay Rios seconded. Browning: This amount will fund the top two
priorities in the application. Long: Very supportive of the program. Rent assistance can’t be
successful without the case management expertise to steer clients in the right direction.
VOTE: 8-1 in favor, with Costlow opposed. Motion passed.
SECOND ROUND:
Kay Rios moved to reduce funding to the Neighbor to Neighbor counseling program to
$29,760. Kristen Stephens seconded. Rios: This amount will cover the cost of one counselor
at 40 hours per week for 48 weeks, rather than 52 weeks.
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VOTE: 8-1 in favor, with Long opposed. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FUND PS-20 IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,760.
PS-21 — Neighbor to Neighbor: Rent Assistance -- $30,000 requested
FIRST ROUND:
Bob Browning moved to fully fund the $30,000 request from Neighbor to Neighbor for rent
assistance. Jamaal Curry seconded. Browning: This buys people the opportunity to stay in
their own homes. Curry: Ditto.
VOTE: Unanimous, in favor. Motion passed.
SECOND ROUND:
Catherine Costlow moved to reduce funding for Neighbor to Neighbor rent assistance to
$25,000. Gordon Coombes seconded. Costlow: This will take the funding amount back to last
year’s level.
VOTE: Unanimous, in favor. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FUND PS-21 IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000.
PS-22 — Project Self-Sufficiency: Services for Single Parent Families -- $33,000
requested
FIRST ROUND:
Anita Basham moved to fully fund the $33,000 request from Project Self-Sufficiency.
Margaret Long seconded. Basham: I’ve seen the results of PS-S working with single mothers
and their children, allowing them to get an education. I’d like to fund them to some extent.
Kay Rios offered a friendly amendment to fund the request in the amount of $25,000. Jamaal
Curry seconded and both Basham and Long accepted.
VOTE: Amended motion approved 8-1, with Browning opposed. Motion passed.
SECOND ROUND:
Margaret Long moved to reduce funding to Project Self-Sufficiency to $22,000. Kristen
Stephens seconded. Long: This will take the funding amount back to last year’s level.
VOTE: Unanimous, in favor. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FUND PS-22 IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,000.
PS-23 — Rehabilitation Visiting Nurse Association (RVNA): Home Health Care
Scholarships -- $40,000 requested
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FIRST ROUND:
Anita Basham moved to fully fund the $40,000 request from the RVNA. Bob Browning
seconded. Basham: They provide preventive care on a sliding scale, helping keep people out
of nursing homes. Browning: It’s important to keep people in their own homes and get care
they need. Long: It provides access to care for people under the age of 60. It’s a struggle to
find funding for this population.
VOTE: Unanimous, in favor. Motion passed.
SECOND ROUND:
Emily Sander moved to reduce funding to RVNA to $35,000. Gordon Coombes seconded.
Sander: This will take the funding back to last year’s level. Basham: They are serving a
population in very difficult circumstances – those under 60 without access to Medicare who
have no insurance – on a sliding scale. Long: While she is very supportive of the program,
there is another source of funding, the Larimer County Office on Aging.
Basham offered a friendly amendment to fund in the amount $37,500. Sander and Coombes
did not accept it. Bob Browning offered a friendly amendment to reduce funding to $33,450.
Sander and Coombes accepted it. Browning: That amount covers 70 percent of the amount
needed for home personal care. Basham: Personal care is different from skilled nursing care,
and she wasn’t sure that’s where RVNA would make up the funding shortfall.
VOTE: 8-1 in favor, with Basham opposed. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FUND PS-23 IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,450.
PS-24 — Respite Care: Childcare Scholarship -- $32,000 requested
FIRST ROUND:
Anita Basham moved to fully fund the $32,000 request from Respite Care. Kristen Stephens
seconded. Basham: This will fund scholarships and their new facility. Stephens: They are
serving a population not otherwise served. 24/7 services allow parents to go to work and
school. Curry: They specialize in tube feeding, which requires special skills. He agreed with
the funding.
VOTE: 8-1 in favor, with Long opposed. Motion passed.
SECOND ROUND:
Catherine Costlow moved to reduce funding for Respite Care scholarships to $30,000.
Kristen Stephens seconded. Costlow: This takes the funding back to 2011 level.
VOTE: Unanimous, in favor. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FUND PS-24 IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000.
PS-25 — Turning Point: Crisis Intervention Program -- $25,000 requested
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FIRST ROUND:
Catherine Costlow moved to approve reduced funding for Turning Point in the amount of
$17,500. Kay Rios seconded. Costlow: This is about 60 percent of what they asked for. They
are addressing both teens and family outreach. When they are referred to Turning Point by
Health and Human Services, they stay about 4 months, and the organization works closely
with the schools for supervision. Curry: They receive no funding from Health and Human
Services.
VOTE: 8-1 in favor, with Sander opposed. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FUND PS-25 IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,500.
PS-26 — (UDCC) Teaching Tree: Childcare Scholarships -- $60,000 requested
FIRST ROUND:
Emily Sander moved to fully fund the $60,000 scholarship request from Teaching Tree.
Jamaal Curry seconded. Sander: This will serve 60 families with incomes under 50 percent
AMI.
VOTE: Unanimous, in favor. Motion passed.
SECOND ROUND:
Bob Browning moved to reduce funding to Teaching Tree to $50,000. Gordon Coombes
seconded. Browning: This amount will allow the organization to offer 50 scholarships instead
of 60, but everyone has to share the pain.
VOTE: 7-2 in favor, with Curry and Long opposed. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FUND PS-26 IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.
PS-27 — Volunteers of America: Nutrition Services -- $39,200 requested
FIRST ROUND:
Emily Sander moved to partially fund the request from VOA in the amount of $29,200. Bob
Browning seconded. Sander: This amount covers 9,900 nutritious home-delivered meals.
Browning: There is a greater presumed benefit to the delivered meals, since the communal
meals are open to the public and you don’t have to show proof of need to eat. Curry:
Disagree. Over the next three years, VOA will lose funding from United Way, whichmeans
losing 6,700 meals a year. Communal meals also provide a social benefit to a population that
can use the companionship.
VOTE: 7-2 in favor, with Curry and Rios opposed. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FUND PS-27 IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,200.
PS-28 — Women’s Resource Center: Dental Connections -- $55,465 requested
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FIRST ROUND:
Kay Rios moved to fully fund the $55,465 request for Dental Connections. Margaret Long
seconded. Rios: The amount is just over what they received last year. Long: This is a great
use of volunteer dentists, and it serves both men and women. Dental care can make a
significant impact on low-income residents. I have a concern with the level of funding. We
should be more realistic with what we have available.
VOTE: 2 in favor (Rios and Long), 7 opposed. Motion failed.
SECOND ROUND:
Bob Browning moved to fund Dental Connections in the amount of $34,802. Jamaal Curry
seconded. Browning: This amount will fund the top two priorities in the application, a dental
specialist and lab fees.
VOTE: 8-1 in favor, with Emily Sander opposed. Motion passed.
RECOMMENDATION: FUND PS-28 IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,802.
FINAL VOTE ON FUNDING MATRIX
Bob Browning moved that the Commission accept the total funding matrix as balanced.
Gordon Coombes seconded. Rios: There were some decisions made by the Commission that
she was not comfortable with, because all the programs are worthy of support, but with the
dollars available, they can’t fund everything.
VOTE: Matrix accepted unanimously. Motion passed.
Heidi Phelps said staff will put the Commission’s recommendations into a package for
consideration by City Council on May 15. She thanked the Commissioners for their hard
work and acknowledged the difficulty of their decisions.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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Attachment 7
City of Fort Collins: Spring Competitive Process Cycle
Public (Human) Service Category
(rev: 2/12)
Focus Questions for CDBG Commission Decision Making: “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 critical in terms of:
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 $ is really making a difference for, i.e., -- it’s nobody
else’s “baby”, not “sexy”, or there’s been a critical cut in funding?
10) Has project/program been aggressively seeking other funding sources?
11) If the agency requesting funding has a statewide or national base, is the umbrella
organization providing adequate proportionate funding and resources? (Is the local operation
a priority for them?)
12) How does this application address and provide solutions for social sustainability issues in
our community?
Attachment 8
Formulation of Funding Recommendations Session: Information Sheet
City of Fort Collins CDBG Commission
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Commission has prepared this
hand-out to help you understand how the Commission formulates funding
recommendations for City Council. It is the Commission’s wish that our methodology
during this meeting be understandable to even the most casual observers. As you
might imagine, the entire process is complex and time-consuming, especially given that
requests usually greatly exceed the amount of available funding.
City staff has prepared an electronic matrix in advance which shows each application,
the funding requested, and the total funds available. The Commission discusses the
pros and cons of every application within each major funding category (Housing, Public
Service, etc.). The order in which applications are discussed has no bearing on the final
outcome, 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 deliberation process. These recommendations will be incorporated into
the matrix. It must be emphasized that the matrix is a working document. Any figures
used, whether they be for full, partial, or zero funding, are tentative until a final vote is
taken for each category. It is also possible that the total funds listed on the matrix might
exceed the total of funds available at any point in the process.
After all applications within a major funding category have been discussed, the
Commission starts to finalize its funding recommendations to City Council. The matrix
gets adjusted accordingly. Funding amounts shown on the matrix may change
drastically -- either positively or negatively -- during this part of the process. As a final
action, the Commission agrees on the matrix as shown (reflecting the funding
recommendations) by: a motion to accept it, a second to the motion, and a positive
majority vote. The recommendation is then forwarded to Council.
While the Commission’s main purpose is to provide Council with the best funding
allocation 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 available funds may be recommended for expenditure. Some
applications may be recommended for zero or reduced funding, even if there is still
money available.
Finally, while this meeting is open to the public, in fairness to applicants who are not
present, no public comments will be taken.
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2012 SPRING CYCLE
of the
COMPETITIVE PROCESS
Allocating City Financial Resources to
Affordable Housing Projects
and
Public/Human Service Programs
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THE ALLOCATION PROCESS
• Staff
– Train applicants for the on-line application
submittal (ZoomGrants)
– Provide 1-on-1 technical assistance to every
applicant (mandatory meeting)
• Applicants
– Submit pre-application and application
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THE ALLOCATION PROCESS
• Affordable Housing Board
– Reviews written affordable housing proposals
– Provides priority ranking and comments on Housing
category proposals to CDBG Commission
• CDBG Commission
– Reviews written proposals, asks clarifying questions
– Interviews each applicant
– Provides dollar amount funding recommendations to
City Council
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THE ALLOCATION PROCESS
• City Council
– Conducts a Public Hearing
– Makes final decision on funding allocations
• Post-Process Evaluation
– Public Comments
– Periodic Customer Service Surveys
– Review of other communities’ funding
processes
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AVAILABLE FUNDING
$1,614,248 TOTAL
$150,733 Human Services KFCG Funds
$389,601 Human Services Program
$28,750 FY 2011 Unprogrammed Funds
$67,436 FY 2011 CDBG Program Income
$977,728 FY 2012 CDBG Grant
AMOUNT SOURCE
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FUNDING FOR CATEGORIES
$1,614,248 TOTAL
AMOUNT CATEGORY
Affordable Housing &
Public Facilities
$708,108
Public/Human Services
(CDBG & HSP-KFCG)
$697,108
$209,032 CDBG Program Administration
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FUNDING FOR CATEGORIES: HOME $
$743,833 TOTAL
AMOUNT CATEGORY
Affordable Housing Projects
(Fall 2012)
$686,277
$57,556 HOME Program Administration
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REQUESTED vs. AVAILABLE
Totals $1,745,240 $1,614,248 - $130,992
Program $209,032 $209,032 $0
Admin
Public/Human $1,004,208 $697,108 - $307,100
Services
AH & PF $532,000 $708,108 + $176,108
AVAILABLE DIFFERENCE
FUNDING
REQUESTED
FUNDING
CATEGORY
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FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
• Affordable Housing & Public Facilities
– 1 AH proposal at 71% of its request
– 1 PF proposal at 500% of its request
• Public/Human Service
– 4 of 28 at 100% of their requests
– 23 of 28 at 40% - 94% of their requests
– 1 of 28 for no ($0) funding
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FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
$1,614,248 100.0% Totals
Program
Administration
$209,032 12.9%
Public/Human
Services
$697,108 43.2%
Affordable Housing &
Public Facilities
$708,108 43.9%
PERCENT CATEGORY
of TOTAL
RECOMMENDED
FUNDING
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Options for Affordable Housing and
Public Facilities Funding
• Option 1: MAINTAIN the CDBG Commission’s
funding recommendations:
– $323,108 to Fort Collins Housing Authority for
Supportive Housing project
– $385,000 to Disabled Resource Services for
building purchase
– Leaves no remaining $ in category
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Options for Affordable Housing and
Public Facilities Funding
• Option 2: MODIFY the CDBG Commission’s funding
recommendations:
– $455,000 to FCHA’s for Supportive Housing project
(increase)
– $253,108 to DRS for building purchase (decrease)
– Leaves no remaining $ in category
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Options for Affordable Housing and
Public Facilities Funding
• Option 3: MODIFY the CDBG Commission’s funding
recommendations to what was originally requested:
– $455,000 to FCHA for Supportive Housing project
– $77,000 to DRS for building purchase
– Leaves $176,108 carryover in category for fall 2012
Competitive Process cycle.
[With three options for Section 2]
RESOLUTION 2012-035
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 is an ongoing
grant administration program funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD); and
WHEREAS, the City has received CDBG Program funds since 1975; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has budgeted General Fund dollars in the Human Services
Program for use in assisting 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 2012, 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, on April 12, 2012, 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 2012 CDBG Entitlement Grant, FY 2011 CDBG Program Income,
and the utilization of funds from the City’s 2012 Human Services Program, including Keep Fort
Collins Great funds; and
WHEREAS, as required by HUD regulations, a 30-day public comment period on the
proposed allocation of CDBG funds as recommended by the CDBG Commission began on April
16, 2012, and ended on May 15, 2012; and
WHEREAS, during the public comment period City staff received comments from
several agencies including the Fort Collins Housing Authority and Disabled Resource Services;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the recommendations of the CDBG
Commission and comments received by the City regarding such recommendations, and has
determined that the City’s 2012 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 City staff is hereby authorized to submit an application to HUD as
follows:
[With three options for Section 2]
Section 1.
PLANNING and ADMINISTRATION
FY 2012 CDBG Entitlement Grant
$195,545 City of Fort Collins: CDBG Administration
FY 2011 CDBG Program Income
$13,487 City of Fort Collins: CDBG Administration
Section 2.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING and PUBLIC FACILITIES
[Option 1]
FY 2012 CDBG Entitlement Grant
$250,524 Fort Collins Housing Authority: Supportive Housing
385,000 Disabled Resource Services: Robertson Building Purchase
FY 2011 CDBG Program Income
$43,834 Fort Collins Housing Authority: Supportive Housing
FY 2011 CDBG Unprogrammed Funds
$28,750 Fort Collins Housing Authority: Supportive Housing
[Option 2]
FY 2012 CDBG Entitlement Grant
$455,000 Fort Collins Housing Authority: Supportive Housing
180,524 Disabled Resource Services: Robertson Building Purchase
FY 2011 CDBG Program Income
$43,834 Disabled Resource Services: Robertson Building Purchase
FY 2011 CDBG Unprogrammed Funds
$28,750 Disabled Resource Services: Robertson Building Purchase
[Option 3]
FY 2012 CDBG Entitlement Grant
$455,000 Fort Collins Housing Authority: Supportive Housing
4,416 Disabled Resource Services: Robertson Building Purchase
[With three options for Section 2]
FY 2011 CDBG Program Income
$43,834 Disabled Resource Services: Robertson Building Purchase
FY 2011 CDBG Unprogrammed Funds
$28,750 Disabled Resource Services: Robertson Building Purchase
Section 3.
PUBLIC SERVICES
FY 2012 CDBG Entitlement Grant
$50,000 BASE Camp: Childcare Scholarships
4,659 Catholic Charities: Senior Outreach
40,000 Catholic Charities: Shelter & Support Services
22,000 Disabled Resource Services: ATI Program
30,000 Respite Care: Childcare Scholarships
FY 2011 CDBG Program Income
$10,115 Catholic Charities: Senior Outreach
2012 Human Services Program
$ 3,000 Alliance for Suicide Prevention: Education & Awareness Programs
22,566 Boys & Girls Club: After School/School Break Youth Program
7,020 Center for Family Outreach: Low-Income Youth Scholarships
11,106 ChildSafe Colorado: Child Abuse Treatment Program
15,000 Colorado Health Network: Client Services/Homelessness Prevention
1,370 Disabled Resource Services: Access to Independence Program
20,000 Education Life Training Center: Employment Skills Training
10,800 Elderhaus: Mindset Therapy Center Activity Program
35,000 Family Center: Childcare Scholarships
21,407 Food Bank for Larimer County: Kids Café
28,380 Larimer Center for Mental Health: Dual Disorders Treatment Program
27,000 Matthews House: Transition Program
22,000 Project Self-Sufficiency: Services for Single Parents
33,450 RVNA: Home Health Care Scholarships
17,500 Turning Point: Crisis Intervention Program
50,000 Teaching Tree: Childcare Scholarships
29,200 Volunteers of America: Nutrition Services
34,802 Woman’s Resource Center: Dental Connections
[With three options for Section 2]
2012 Human Services Program KFCG Funds
$ 226 Catholic Charities: Shelter & Support Services
894 ChildSafe Colorado: Child Abuse Treatment Program
39,853 Crossroads Safehouse: Advocacy Program
45,000 Homelessness Prevention Initiative: Emergency Rent Assistance
10,000 Larimer Center for Mental Health: Emergency Mental Health Services
29,760 Neighbor-to-Neighbor: Housing Counseling
25,000 Neighbor-to-Neighbor: Emergency Rent Assistance
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this
15th day of May A.D. 2012.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Interim City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 044, 2012
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, the City will receive in federal fiscal year 2012-2013 unanticipated revenue in
the form of federal Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) funds totaling $977,728; and
WHEREAS, the City also received unanticipated CDBG Program income in the 2011-2012
federal fiscal year in the amount of $67,436; and
WHEREAS, unexpended funds are also available from the CDBG Program from prior fiscal
years in the amount of $28,750; and
WHEREAS, by adoption of Resolution 2012-035 the City Council approved the 2012
Community Development Block Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, by adoption of Resolution 2012-036 the City Council authorized the City
Manager to transmit for approval the 2012 Fort Collins Consolidated Annual Action Plan to HUD
as required to receive the grant funds; and
WHEREAS, Article V, Section 9, of the City 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 anticipated revenues to be
received during the fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, Article V, Section 10, of the City 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 City 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, City staff has 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 2012.
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 2012-2013 into the Community Development Block Grant Fund, the sum
of NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT
DOLLARS ($977,728), upon receipt thereof for federal fiscal year 2012-2013 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 SIXTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX DOLLARS ($67,436), for
approved Community Development Block Grant projects.
Section 3. That the unexpended and unencumbered amount of TWENTY-EIGHT
THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($28,750) is hereby authorized for transfer
from the 2011-2012 Community Development Block Grant Program to the 2012-2013 Community
Development Block Grant Program and appropriated therein.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 15th day of
May, A.D. 2012, and to be presented for final passage on the 5th day of June, A.D. 2012.
_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Interim City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 5th day of June, A.D. 2012.
_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Interim City Clerk
RESOLUTION 2012-036
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 ADMINISTRATION AND PROJECT BUDGETS
FOR THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
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 City staff is hereby authorized to submit the FY 2012 Home Investment
Partnership Program application as follows:
HOME Grant Category
$686,277 Affordable Housing Projects
57,556 Program Administration
$743,833 Total
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this
15th day of May A.D. 2012.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Interim City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 045, 2012
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER
OF APPROPRIATIONS BETWEEN PROGRAM YEARS 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 1994-092 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 2012-2013 is $542,507; and
WHEREAS, the City also received unanticipated HOME Program income in the 2011-2012
federal fiscal year in the amount of $201,326; and
WHEREAS, unexpended funds are also available from Community Housing Development
Organizations (CHDO) funds in the amount of $89,888; 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, 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, 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 Program Fund to
exceed the current estimate of actual and anticipated revenues to be received in that fund during the
2012 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 as follows:
Section 1. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from unanticipated revenue
in the federal fiscal year 2012-2013 in the HOME Program Fund the sum of FIVE HUNDRED
FORTY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVEN DOLLARS ($542,507), upon receipt from
federal fiscal year 2012-2013 HOME Participating Jurisdiction Grant Funds.
Section 2. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from unanticipated program
income revenue, upon receipt thereof, in the HOME Program Fund the sum of TWO HUNDRED
ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX DOLLARS ($201,326), for approved
HOME Program projects.
Section 3. That the unexpended and unencumbered amount of EIGHTY-NINE
THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT DOLLARS ($89,888) is hereby authorized for
transfer from the 2011-2012 HOME Program projects to the 2012-2013 HOME Program and
appropriated therein.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 15th day of
May, A.D. 2012, and to be presented for final passage on the 5th day of June, A.D. 2012.
_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Interim City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading on the 5th day of June, A.D. 2012.
_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Interim City Clerk
Recommendation
$30,000
$30,000
(CDBG Grant)
$2,000 94%
PS-25 Turning
Point: Crisis
Intervention
Program
Request
$25,000
Recommendation
$17,500
$17,500
(HSP Grant)
$7,500 70%
PS-26 (UDCC)
Teaching Tree –
Childcare
Scholarships
Request
$60,000
Recommendation
$50,000
$50,000
(HSP Grant)
$10,000 83%
PS-27 Volunteers
of America (VOA):
Nutrition Services
Request
$39,200
Recommendation
$29,200
$29,200
(HSP Grant)
$10,000 74%
PS-28 Women’s
Resource Center
(WRC): Dental
Connections
Request
$55,465
Recommendation
$34,802
$34,802
(HSP Grant)
$20,663 63%
Scholarships
Request
$45,000
Recommendation
$35,000
$35,000
(HSP Grant)
$10,000 78%
PS-15 Food Bank
for Larimer County:
Kids Café Program
Request
$27,000
Recommendation
$21,407
$21,407
(HSP Grant)
$5,593 79%
PS-16
Homelessness
Prevention Initiative
(HPI): Rental
Assistance
Request
$50,000
Recommendation
$45,000
$45,000
(HSP KFCG Grant)
$5,000 90%
PS-17 Larimer
Center for Mental
Health (LCMH):
Community Dual
Disorders
Treatment (CDDT)
Program
Request
$37,884
Recommendation
$28,380
$28,380
(HSP Grant)
$9,504 75%
PS-18 Larimer
Center for Mental
Health (LCMH):
Emergency Mental
Health Services
Request
$24,000
Recommendation
$10,000
$10,000
(HSP KFCG Grant)
$14,000 42%
(CDBG Entitlement Grant)
$10,115
(CDBG Program Income)
$226
(HSP KFCG Grant)
$0 100%
PS-6 Catholic
Charities: the
Mission and
Supportive Services
Request
$60,000
Recommendation
$40,000
$40,000
(CDBG Grant)
$20,000 67%
PS-7 Center for
Family Outreach:
Low- Income Youth
Scholarships
Request
$7,020
Recommendation
$7,020
$7,020
(HSP Grant)
$0 100%
PS-8 Childsafe
Research &
Treatment
Foundation: Child
Abuse Treatment
Program
Request
$20,000
Recommendation
$12,000
$11,106
(HSP Grant)
$894
(HSP KFCG Grant)
$8,000 60%
PS-9 Colorado
Health Network –
NCAP: Client
Services &
Homeless
Prevention
Request
$25,000
Recommendation
$15,000
$15,000
(HSP Grant)
$10,000 60%
$28,750
FY 2011 CDBG
Unprogrammed Funds
$131,892 71%
PF-1 Disabled
Resource Services
(DRS): Robertson
Building Purchase
Request
$77,000
Recommendation
$385,000
$385,000
FY 2012 CDBG Entitlement
Grant
$0 500%
All funding recommendations in the Affordable Housing and Public Facility category are in the
form of a “Due on Sale Loan + 5% Simple Interest.”