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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 06/16/2020 - ITEMS RELATING TO THE COMPLETION OF THE 2020 SPRINAgenda Item 8 Item # 8 Page 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY June 16, 2020 City Council STAFF Adam Molzer, Grant & Community Partnership Coordinator Ingrid Decker, Legal SUBJECT Items Relating to the Completion of the 2020 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, Federal HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, the City’s Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) and the City’s Human Services Program (HSP), and Appropriating Funding Accordingly. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A. Public Hearing and Resolution 2020-056 Approving the Programs and Projects that Will Receive Funds from the Federal Community Development Block Grant Program, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, the City’s Affordable Housing Fund, and the City’s Human Services Program. B. Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 081, 2020, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the Community Development Block Grant Fund. C. Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No.082, 2020, Appropriating Unanticipated Revenue in the HOME Investment Partnerships Fund. This item meets the following COVID-19 emergency priorities for being on the Council agenda: • Priority 7 - Items that are required to comply with federal or state legal or other requirements. The purpose of this item is to approve funding recommendations of the 2020 Spring Cycle of the Competitive Process and appropriate federal dollars. The Resolution will complete the 2020 Spring Cycle of the Competitive Process for allocating $3,480,278 in City financial resources to affordable housing and public facility projects, human service programs and administration of the programs. The Ordinances will appropriate the City’s FY2020 CDBG Entitlement Grant and FY2020 HOME Participating Jurisdiction Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and CDBG program income and CDBG reconciled funds from FY2018 and FY2019, and HOME program income and HOME reconciled funds from FY2018 and FY2019. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution and both Ordinances on First Reading. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION The Resolution establishes which programs and projects will receive funding with CDBG, HOME, AHF and HSP funds for the 2020 program year. CDBG and HOME are federal dollars allocated through HUD. AHF and Agenda Item 8 Item # 8 Page 2 HSP funds are allocated from the General Fund (GF) and Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG). In 2020, the total dollar amount allocated is $3,480,278. The following table shows available dollars in each funding category: FY2020 Funding Categories Funding Source Amount FY2020 Housing $2,030,000 FY2020 Human Service $1,153,998 FY2020 Planning and Administration $296,280 Total $3,480,278 Federal funds available for allocation total $2,431,879. These funds are sourced from 8 categories designated by HUD, including: FY2020 Entitlement Grants (CDBG and HOME - new funding), FY2019 and FY2018 Unanticipated Program Revenue (CDBG and HOME - new funding), Prior Year Funds (CDBG and HOME - re- appropriated). Unanticipated Revenue Funds include repayments from loans issued for rehabilitation, homebuyer assistance, acquisition and development. Fifteen percent (15%) of CDBG funds received can be allocated towards public services. Twenty percent (20%) of CDBG funds received can be allocated to current year planning and administration. Prior Year Funds (CDBG and HOME FY2019) represent previous Council-committed funds that are available for re-allocation in the housing category only. Total federal contribution to the Housing category is $1,871,249. The maximum limit allowed by HUD regulations in the Human Service category for the CDBG Entitlement grant and current year CDBG Program Income is 15%. HUD waived that requirement for FY20 to allow jurisdictions more flexibility in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDBG Commission began its deliberations on applications in the Housing category with $717,330 in funds to allocate ($1,103,585 in total FY20 CDBG funds, less 20% for planning and administration costs, and 15% set aside for Human Services.) After the CDBG Commission made the housing recommendations, there was an unallocated balance of $82,238 in CDBG funding that was available to convert to Human Service funding using the waiver guidance ($717,330 less $635,093 actually allocated for Housing equals $82,238) resulting in a total of $247,775 in FY20 CDBG funds to be used for Human Services programs. Total federal contribution to the Human Service category is $264,350: $247,775 from the FY2020 CDBG Entitlement grant and $16,575 from CDBG FY2019 Unanticipated Program Income. HUD regulations allow a maximum of 20% of the CDBG Entitlement grant ($220,717) to be used for CDBG planning and program administration costs. HUD regulations allow a maximum of 10% of HOME Entitlement grant ($75,563) to be used for HOME planning and program administration. Total federal contribution to the Planning and Program Administration category is $296,280. The following table provides a summary of 2020 federal funding sources for Housing, Human Service and Planning/Program Administration: Agenda Item 8 Item # 8 Page 3 FEDERAL FUNDS Funding Source Total Funds Housing Human Services Planning/ Administration FY20 CDBG Entitlement Grant $1,103,585 $635,093 $247,775 $220,717 FY19 Unanticipated Revenue CDBG $96,252 $79,677 $16,575 FY18 Unanticipated Revenue CDBG $43,538 $43,538 Prior Year CDBG Funds $241,692 $241,692 FY20 HOME Entitlement Grant $755,635 $680,072 $75,563 FY19 Unanticipated Revenue HOME $74,468 $74,468 FY18 Unanticipated Revenue HOME $41,837 $41,837 Prior Year HOME Funds $74,872 $74,872 TOTAL Federal Funds $2,431,879 $1,871,249 $264,350 $296,280 The City’s contribution to the Housing category is $260,528 The City’s contribution to the Human Service category is $889,648. City Funds do not contribute towards planning and program administration. The following table provides a summary of 2020 City Funding for Housing and Human Service, including differentiation between General Fund and KFCG sources for each: CITY FUNDS Funding Source Total Funds Housing Human Service Planning/ Administration Human Service Program (GF) $521,601 $521,601 Affordable Housing Fund (GF) $260,528 $260,528 KFCG $368,047 $368,047 TOTAL City Funds $1,150,176 $260,528 $889,648 COMBINED FUNDING TOTALS Total Funds Housing Human Service Planning/ Administration $3,582,055 $2,131,777 $1,153,998 $296,280 The City received 51 housing and human service applications totaling $5,055,882. In the housing category, six (6) proposals were received totaling $3,310,000. There is a shortage in Housing dollars of $1,178,223. In the Human Service and Public Facility category 45 applications were received totaling $1,745,882 (Attachment 1). There is a shortage in Human Service dollars of $591,884. The following table summarizes the amount of funding requests compared to the amount of funding available for each of the categories: Agenda Item 8 Item # 8 Page 4 FY2020 Funding Requests by Category Category Number of Applications Available Funding Requested Funding Available - Request Difference Administration - CDBG * $220,717 220,717 $0 Administration - HOME * $75,563 $75,563 $0 Housing 6 $2,131,777 $3,310,000 - $1,178,223 Human Service & Public Facility 45 $1,153,998 $1,745,882 - $ 591,884 Totals 51 $3,582,055 $5,352,162 - $1,770,107 CITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS The CDBG and HOME programs provide federal funds from HUD to the City of Fort Collins which can be allocated to housing and community development related programs and projects and administration of the funds, thereby, reducing the demand on the City’s General Fund budget to address such needs. In FY2020, the total amount of federal funds available for allocation is $2,431,879 and the City’s contribution is $1,150,176. These dollars allow applicants to leverage other funding sources to provide needed services in our community. Through the provision of affordable housing, more of Fort Collins’ workforce can reside within the community. This means there is an available labor pool within the City, which is a positive benefit to economic sustainability. Human Service programs contribute to economic sustainability and homelessness prevention by providing such programs as education, childcare, counseling, and rent assistance, so workers can maintain their employment and housing. Due to COVID-19 causing anticipated budget shortfalls, it may be necessary to proportionately decrease grant amounts should the City’s General Fund and Keep Fort Collins Great funds (KFCG) not meet forecasted expectations. If a scaling of funds is deemed necessary by City leaders, the organizations receiving grant awards from the General Fund and KFCG may be reduced. Organizations receiving federal funding would be exempt. No funding amount would drop below $5,000. The funding agreement contracts will include these terms. BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION The CDBG Commission recommends adoption of its funding recommendations made on May 13 and May 14, 2020. The Commission read all applications, listened to video-recorded presentations by each housing applicant, and asked clarifying questions. Additionally, in the Housing category, the Commission reviewed the priority rankings of the Affordable Housing Board (Attachment 2), the goals of the Affordable Housing Strategic Plan and the priorities of the HUD required Five-Year Consolidated Plan. In the Human Service category, they considered the performance of current grantees, the priority areas of the Social Sustainability Strategic Plan (Attachment 3), community needs and the program’s potential to address community needs. The Commissioners then completed a scorecard to reflect their evaluations of the Human Service proposals relative to a series of weighted criteria. The proposals were then placed in descending ranked order based on the average scores of all participating Commissioners (Attachment 4). Statistical breaks were identified within the ranked order and the Commission proceeded to deliberate funding recommendations following a rules- based protocol they had predetermined. Minimal modifications were required to adapt the grant process due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Further, COVID-19 was not a leading determinant or evaluation criteria in the CDBG Commission’s process for two primary reasons: (1) The grant proposals were submitted and review began pre-COVID; (2) It is Agenda Item 8 Item # 8 Page 5 understood that the programs requesting funding will remain largely intact and serving the same community needs during the funding term (October 2020-September 2021). The affordable housing applicants were asked if COVID-19 is anticipated to impact their project timeline and all six applicants indicated that the projects would not be delayed. The human services applicants were asked how the social and economic impacts of COVID-19 may affect their future programming. Their responses were shared with the CDBG Commission for general awareness and consideration. The recent grant efforts to deploy COVID-19 Response and Recovery Funding received from the CARES Act were managed and evaluated separately from the CDBG Commission’s FY20 grant process. All applicants involved in the regular grant process were also notified of the CDBG COVID Response and Recovery application and provided with the opportunity to apply for COVID specific response costs. The CDBG Commission members are subject to certain rules of ethical conduct established by the City Charter and Code, including refraining from voting on or attempting to influence any decision in which he or she has a financial or personal conflict of interest. At the Commission’s regular meeting on March 11, 2020, a presentation from the Senior Assistant City Attorney was made to all the CDBG Commission members detailing the City Charter and Code provisions regarding conflict of interest and the disclosure process. The following tables present the allocations recommended by the Commission to City Council within each major category: Planning and Administration Category Applicant Project/Program Funding Request Recommended Funding Unfunded Balance Percent of Request Funded City of Fort Collins: CDBG Administration/Planning $ 220,717 $ 220,717 $0 100% City of Fort Collins: HOME Administration/Planning $ 75,563 $ 75,563 $0 100% Administration/Planning Total $ 296,280 $ 296,280 $0 100% Housing Category In the Housing category, six proposals were received. The CDBG Commission is recommending five of the six housing proposals for full funding. One proposal is recommended for $0 funding. There was a funding gap of $1,178,223. Those recommendations are listed in the table below: Applicant Project/Program Funding Request Commission’s Recommended Funding Unfunded Balance Percent of Request Funded CARE Housing: Swallow Road Rehabilitation $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $0 100% Habitat for Humanity: Poudre Build #7 $80,000 $80,000 $0 100% Loveland Housing Corporation: Larimer Home Improvement Program $150,000 $150,000 $0 100% Mercy Housing: North Field Affordable $550,000 $550,000 $0 100% Neighbor to Neighbor: 80 Unit Rehab at Agenda Item 8 Item # 8 Page 6 Volunteers of America: Senior Residences at Spring Creek $250,000 $250,000 $0 100% Housing Total $3,310,000 $2,030,000 $1,280,000 61% There was an unallocated balance of $101,777 remaining in City Affordable Housing Funds. This funding was not sufficient to move the remaining project forward. The funds can be re-appropriated for use for affordable housing projects in 2021. Human Service Categories In the Human Service and Public Facility category, 45 proposals were received and 40 are being recommended for funding, ranging from 28% to 97% of requests. Five proposals are not being recommended for funding. There is a funding gap of $591,884. Those recommendations are listed in the table below: Applicant Project/Program Funding Request Commission’s Recommended Funding Unfunded Balance Percent of Request Funded A Little Help: A Little Help in Fort Collins $35,000 $21,000 $14,000 60% Alliance for Suicide Prevention: Postvention Trauma Response $10,000 $5,000 $5,000 50% Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County: Our Future, Our Promise Program $35,000 $30,000 $5,000 86% CASA Program: Court Appointed Special Advocates $52,558 $45,000 $7,558 86% CASA Program: Harmony House Supervised Visitation $49,032 $40,000 $9,032 82% Catholic Charities: Senior Services $40,000 $27,000 $13,000 68% Catholic Charities: The Mission Shelter $75,000 $65,000 $10,000 87% The Center for Family Outreach: Family Intervention Specialist $24,128 $13,000 $11,128 54% Children’s Speech & Reading Center: CSPC Programs $25,000 $10,000 $15,000 40% ChildSafe Colorado: Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Program $55,380 $32,000 $23,380 58% Colorado Health Network : Northern Colorado Health Network (NCAP) $5,000 $0 $5,000 0% Crossroads Safehouse: Advocacy Project $59,757 $40,000 $19,757 67% Disabled Resource Services: Access to Independence $38,239 $20,000 $18,239 52% Early Childhood Council of Larimer County: Expanding Professional Possibilities in Early Childhood $36,304 $10,000 $26,304 28% Agenda Item 8 Item # 8 Page 7 Homeward Alliance: Homeward Alliance Programs $35,000 $30,000 $5,000 86% Homeward Alliance: Murphy Center Programs $35,000 $30,000 $5,000 86% Larimer County Partners: One to One Mentoring $15,000 $5,000 $10,000 33% Light of the Rockies Christian Counseling Center: Suicide Prevention $15,000 $0 $15,000 0% Meals on Wheels for Fort Collins: Meal Delivery Program $38,000 $29,000 $9,000 76% Neighbor to Neighbor: Homelessness Prevention Programs $140,000 $135,498 $4,502 97% Neighbor to Neighbor: HomeShare $40,000 $22,000 $18,000 55% Plan de Salud del Valle: Access to Integrated Primary Care Services $100,000 $50,000 $50,000 50% Project Self-Sufficiency: Selfpower Program to Self-Sufficiency $35,000 $21,000 $14,000 60% Respite Care: Childcare Scholarships $40,000 $30,000 $10,000 75% SAVA Center: Sexual Assault Victim Services $50,000 $30,000 $20,000 60% SAVA Center: Prevention Education $50,000 $14,000 $36,000 28% SummitStone Health Partners: Community Behavioral Health Treatment Program $35,000 $20,000 $15,000 57% SummitStone Health Partners: Imperative Mental Health Services at the Murphy Center $30,000 $20,000 $10,000 67% Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center: Childcare Scholarships $85,000 $72,000 $13,000 85% The Family Center/La Familia: Early Childhood Education & Family Support Services $75,000 $64,000 $11,000 85% The Matthews House: Youth & Family Center $42,432 $25,000 $17,432 59% The Salvation Army: Rent & Utility Assistance $20,000 $12,000 $8,000 60% Turning Point Center for Youth and Family Development: Crisis Intervention Services $30,000 $17,000 $13,000 57% UCHealth Northern Colorado Foundation: Family Medicine Center Food Pantry $25,000 $12,500 $12,500 50% Agenda Item 8 Item # 8 Page 8 Volunteers of America: Home Delivered Meal Service $38,700 $25,000 $13,700 65% Human Service Total $ 1,745,882 $ 1,153,998 $ 591,884 66% Funding Recommendations by Category A summary of the funding recommendations by category is presented in the following table: Category Recommended Funding % of Total CDBG and HOME Program Administration $ 296,280 9% Housing $ 2,030,000 58% Human Service $ 1,153,998 33% Total $ 3,480,278 100% The justifications for the CDBG Commission’s recommendations can be found in the minutes of the May 13 and May 14, 2020 meetings (Attachments 5 and 6). PUBLIC OUTREACH The CDBG Commission met on May 4, 2020, to discuss the merits of the housing and the human services proposals and identify follow-up questions for the applicants, without any funding discussion. The Affordable Housing Board met on May 7, 2020, and created its own project ranking list, which was then made available to the CDBG Commission as a resource to consider during funding deliberations. The CDBG Commission held a meeting on May 13, 2020, to deliberate the affordable housing proposals and make funding recommendations. The CDBG Commission held a meeting on May 14, 2020, to deliberate the human services proposals and make funding recommendations. All meetings were open to the public and added to the City calendar. The City of Fort Collins Citizen Participation Plan for HUD funds requires a 30-day public comment period on the proposed allocation of CDBG and HOME funds prior to Council’s final decision. Staff placed an ad in the Coloradoan newspaper on May 17, 2020, presenting the list of recommended funding for programs/projects and indicated the public comment period would start on May 18, 2020, and end on June 16, 2020. The Council meeting on June 16, 2020, will serve as a Public Hearing and comments will be recorded and reported to HUD in August. Public notice of funding recommendations was placed on the Social Sustainability Department’s website. It was also distributed to applicants and twelve entities serving a majority of clients in legally protected classes: (1) those in a racial/ethnic minority, (2) those with a disability, or (3) female heads of households or (4) serving those community members who might otherwise have barriers to public participation in the City’s civic engagement processes. To date, the public comments received have largely been statements of gratitude from the applying agencies. ATTACHMENTS 1. Organizations Requesting Funding and Recommendations (PDF) 2. Priority Rankings of the Affordable Housing Board for Proposals (PDF) 3. Distribution of Funding Recommendations Across Human Services Priorities (PDF) 4. Human Services Proposals: Commission Rankings, Evaluation Criteria and Protocol (PDF) 5. CDBG Minutes, May 13, 2020 (Draft) (PDF) 6. CDBG Minutes, May 14, 2020 (Draft) (PDF) 7. Powerpoint Presentation (PDF) 1 CDBG Commission Competitive Process FY20 Summary of Organizations Requesting Funding & Recommendations HOUSING CARE Housing - Swallow Road Rehabilitation Request: $1,000,000 Recommendation: $1,000,000 Percentage: 100% CARE Housing provides affordable housing, advocacy and supportive services to empower working families in Northern Colorado. This proposal supports the acquisition and rehab costs to purchase 44 units of multi-family housing from Housing Catalyst, combine them with the adjacent 40 units owned by CARE, and rehabilitate the entire property as one project. Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity - Poudre Build #7 Request: $80,000 Recommendation: $80,000 Percentage: 100% Habitat for Humanity helps low-income families realize home-ownership by offering 0% interest loans that don’t exceed 28% of a family’s income. This proposal supports the building materials cost of one home to be built through the Poudre Build program at Harmony Cottages. Loveland Housing Authority - Larimer Home Improvement Program Request: $150,000 Recommendation: $150,000 Percentage: 100% Loveland Housing Authority administers the LHIP funding for all of Larimer County, including residents within For Collins City Limits. This proposal supports low- to no-interest loans for homeowners in Fort Collins to address health, safety, and energy efficient repairs to their homes. The program is available to families earning no more than 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). The Emergency Funds Program provides a one-time-only grant of up to $1,000 to very low-income families who have emergency repair needs. Mercy Housing Mountain Plains - Northfield Request: $550,000 Recommendation: $550,000 Percentage: 100% Mercy Housing Mountain Plains is a regional affiliate of Mercy Housing Inc., a national nonprofit headquartered in Denver dedicated to housing development, preservation, management and resident services. This proposal supports the development costs associated with the building of 84 units of affordable multi family rental housing in the Northfield Metro District. Neighbor to Neighbor - 80 Unit Rehab Request: $1,280,000 Recommendation: $0 Percentage: 0% Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) offers affordable housing, rent assistance, housing counseling, home buyer education and more to low-income residents. This proposal supports the development costs associated with the rehabilitation of 80 units of affordable multi-family rental housing. ATTACHMENT 1 2 Volunteers of America - Senior Residences at Spring Creek Request: $250,000 Recommendation: $250,000 Percentage: 100% Volunteers of America provides affordable housing options enriched with supportive services for economically vulnerable older adults. This proposal supports the development costs associated with the building of 55 units of new affordable senior housing. HUMAN (PUBLIC) SERVICE A Little Help Request: $35,000 Recommendation: $21,000 Percentage: 60% A Little Help helps older adults age in place by providing connections to important resources and services necessary for them to maintain independence in their homes. Alliance for Suicide Prevention Request: $10,000 Recommendation: $5,000 Percentage: 50% ASP provides suicide prevention educational programs and grief support services to youth and adults. Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Request: $35,000 Recommendation: $30,000 Percentage: 86% B&G Clubs provides after-school and school-break youth development programs at their Fort Collins location to kids 6-18 years. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Request: $52,558 Recommendation: $45,000 Percentage: 86% CASA provides a voice in court for children who have been physically or sexually abused or neglected. Trained community advocates, or CASAs, work with each child they are assigned to and provide neutral recommendations regarding the best interests of the child. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) - Harmony House Request: $49,032 Recommendation: $40,000 Percentage: 82% Harmony House is a specialized visitation center that serves as a safe, conflict-free public place for family interactions. Harmony House staff are responsible for documenting information used in deciding the child’s permanent placement. 3 Catholic Charities - Senior Services Request: $40,000 Recommendation: $27,000 Percentage: 68% Catholic Charities in Fort Collins provides shelter and supportive services to vulnerable populations, including services that allow low-income seniors age 60 and over to maintain self- sufficiency. Catholic Charities - The Mission Shelter Request: $75,000 Recommendation: $65,000 Percentage: 87% Catholic Charities provides shelter, food, case management, resource navigation, benefits application assistance, and transitional housing help in support of the homeless and near homeless. Center for Family Outreach Request: $24,128 Recommendation: $13,000 Percentage: 54% The Center for Family Outreach provides programs for youth ages 8-18 (and their families) who are experiencing high-risk behaviors for substance use or behavioral issues. Children’s Speech & Reading Center Request: $25,000 Recommendation: $10,000 Percentage: 40% CSRC provides children that suffer from speech-language and reading delays with high quality therapy on a sliding fee scale. ChildSafe Colorado Request: $55,380 Recommendation: $32,000 Percentage: 58% ChildSafe provides comprehensive outpatient treatment to victims of childhood abuse, primarily sexual abuse, and their non-offending family members. Colorado Health Network – Northern Colorado AIDS Project Request: $5,000 Recommendation: $0 Percentage: 0% NCAP strives to meet the needs of people affected by HIV and other health conditions through prevention, care and advocacy. Crossroads Safehouse Request: $59,757 Recommendation: $40,000 Percentage: 67% Crossroads Safehouse operates a domestic violence shelter providing emergency housing, crisis intervention and other services and outreach. 4 Disabled Resource Services Request: $38,239 Recommendation: $20,000 Percentage: 52% DRS is the only Center for Independent Living in Larimer County for people with disabilities (physical, cognitive, mental, neurological, deaf, blind, etc.). It is consumer-driven allowing participants to choose the goals they want to pursue to help them live in the community with independence, dignity and equality. Early Childhood Council of Larimer County Request: $36,304 Recommendation: $10,000 Percentage: 28% ECCLC works to improve services for children and families by supporting early childhood educators, building expertise, and working collaboratively to support all young children. Easter Seals Colorado Request: $10,000 Recommendation: $0 Percentage: 0% Easter Seals works to reduce the impact of disability and health challenges by enhancing the quality of life and creating opportunities for children, adults and families seeking greater independence. Elderhaus Adult Day Program Request: $58,000 Recommendation: $30,000 Percentage: 52% Elderhaus provides therapeutic daytime programs for adults with disabilities: Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, dementia, traumatic brain injuries, etc. Ensight Skills Center Request: $15,640 Recommendation: $5,000 Percentage: 32% Ensight Skills Center provides quality healthcare services to residents who are visually impared. Family Housing Network Request: $34,912 Recommendation: $30,000 Percentage: 86% Family Housing Network supports families experiencing homelessness with a full range of emergency and stabilizing services, including overnight shelter, day center support and case management. FOCO Café Request: $7,000 Recommendation: $0 Percentage: 0% FOCO Café provides nutritious and delicious meals to the people of Fort Collins regardless of their ability to pay while using mostly local, organic, and sustainably grown ingredients. 5 Food Bank for Larimer County - Kids Café Request: $30,000 Recommendation: $26,000 Percentage: 87% Kids Café is the largest of the Child Nutrition programs offered by the Food Bank. Free, healthy meals and snacks are provided to kids after school and during school breaks at multiple locations, many in schools with high numbers of free and reduced lunch eligible families. Homeward Alliance Request: $35,000 Recommendation: $30,000 Percentage: 86% Homeward Alliance provides ten programs that offer a continuum of services to individuals and families who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. Homeward Alliance – Murphy Center Request: $35,000 Recommendation: $30,000 Percentage: 86% Homeward Alliance manages and operates the Sister Mary Alice Murphy Center for Hope. In addition to the programs of Homeward Alliance, they provide oversight of the facility and the programs that provide services to people who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. Larimer County Partners Request: $15,000 Recommendation: $5,000 Percentage: 33% Partners Mentoring Youth supports mentoring relationships between positive adult role models and youth facing challenges in their personal, social and academic lives. Light of the Rockies Christian Counseling Center Request: $15,000 Recommendation: $0 Percentage: 0% Light of the Rockies provides mental health outpatient care for individuals, families and couples. Meals on Wheels for Fort Collins Request: $38,000 Recommendation: $29,000 Percentage: 76% Meals on Wheels provides hot, noontime meals delivered to homebound seniors and persons with disabilities unable to safely prepare their own meals. Neighbor to Neighbor - Homelessness Prevention Request: $140,000 Recommendation: $135,498 Percentage: 97% Neighbor to Neighbor provides short-term and mid-term rent assistance with supportive services and case management to assists people in housing crises to identify, secure, and maintain affordable, sustainable rental housing. 6 Neighbor to Neighbor - HomeShare Request: $40,000 Recommendation: $22,000 Percentage: 55% Neighbor to Neighbor’s HomeShare program supports the affordable housing needs in Fort Collins by facilitating renter matches with senior homeowners seeking a shared housing experience. Plan de Salud del Valle – Salud Clinic Request: $100,000 Recommendation: $50,000 Percentage: 50% Salud operates two clinics in Fort Collins and provides comprehensive medical, dental, pharmacy and behavioral health care services. Project Self-Sufficiency Request: $35,000 Recommendation: $21,000 Percentage: 60% Project Self-Sufficiency assists single parent families to become self-sufficient through career planning, wrap around services and support that removes barriers and empowers parents to complete education and training goals. Respite Care Request: $40,000 Recommendation: $30,000 Percentage: 75% Respite Care provides short-term care for children with developmental disabilities and other supportive services that provide respite for families. Support is available 24/7 all year for children from infancy to age 21. Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center - Victim Services Request: $50,000 Recommendation: $30,000 Percentage: 60% SAVA provides crisis intervention, advocacy and counseling to all those affected by sexual violence. Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center - Prevention Education Request: $50,000 Recommendation: $14,000 Percentage: 28% SAVA provides crisis intervention, advocacy and counseling to all those affected by sexual violence. This program provides comprehensive prevention education and direct services to youth who disclose they are victims. SummitStone Health Partners - Community Behavioral Health Treatment Request: $35,000 Recommendation: $20,000 Percentage: 57% SummitStone provides services for behavioral health prevention, intervention and treatment. This program provides intensive case management and therapeutic services with housing assistance for low-to - moderate income people with severe mental illness and severe substance use disorders. 7 SummitStone Health Partners - Mental Health Services at Murphy Center Request: $30,000 Recommendation: $20,000 Percentage: 67% SummitStone provides services for behavioral health prevention, intervention and treatment. This program offers behavioral health treatment (case management, mental health and addiction counseling) for clients of the Murphy Center offering a one-stop option. Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center Request: $85,000 Recommendation: $72,000 Percentage: 85% Teaching Tree provides accessible and affordable early childhood care and education programs that teach children skills to lower their risk factors and begin kindergarten with social, emotional and academic skills to allow them to learn. The Family Center / La Familia Request: $75,000 Recommendation: $64,000 Percentage: 85% The Family Center / La Familia provides services to help strengthen and stabilize low-income families through affordable child care for infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children, parent and community enrichment programs and adult education. The Matthews House Request: $42,432 Recommendation: $25,000 Percentage: 59% The Matthews House empowers young adults and families in transition to navigate difficulties on the road to self-sufficiency; many have been in foster care, justice system, generational poverty, etc. The Salvation Army Request: $20,000 Recommendation: $12,000 Percentage: 60% The Salvation Army in Fort Collins offers a variety of programs to support human service needs of vulnerable populations in the community, including rent and utility assistance, food boxes, clothing and hygiene items, meals, back-to-school items, disaster relief and more. Turning Point Request: $30,000 Recommendation: $17,000 Percentage: 57% Turning Point provides mental health, behavioral health and substance abuse treatment services to children and families. They offer both inpatient residential programs (youth ages 12-18), short and long term, and outpatient programs. 8 UCHealth Northern Colorado Foundation - Food Pantry Request: $25,000 Recommendation: $12,500 Percentage: 50% The UCHealth Family Medicine Center Food Pantry addresses food insecurity and compliments the medical services provided by the healthcare system. United Way of Larimer County Request: $10,000 Recommendation: $0 Percentage: 0% UWLC is a community impact organization addressing systems-level change for health and human services. The 2-1-1 program provides non-emergency health and human services referrals to individuals seeking help. United Way of Weld County Request: $20,000 Recommendation: $13,000 Percentage: 65% UWWC develops and supports programs that improve lives and catalyze social change and serves as the fiscal agent for Coordinated Assessment and Housing Placement System (CAHPS) efforts in Fort Collins. Voices Carry Child Advocacy Center Request: $30,000 Recommendation: $15,000 Percentage: 50% Voices Carry provides comprehensive response to child abuse working with law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, mental health, medical and victim advocacy to investigate abuse, help children heal from abuse and hold offenders accountable. Volunteers of America - Handyman Program Request: $15,800 Recommendation: $13,000 Percentage: 82% The Fort Collins VOA provides services to seniors (60+) who are frail and/or home-bound to help them remain healthy, safe, socially connected and independent. The Handyman program offers VOA clientele safety-related home modifications and repairs utilizing volunteers. Volunteers of America - Home Delivered Meal Service Request: $38,700 Recommendation: $25,000 Percentage: 65% The Fort Collins VOA provides services to seniors (60+) who are frail and/or home-bound to help them remain healthy, safe, socially connected and independent. The meal delivery program offers weekly boxed meals or frozen meals and nutrition risk assessments, nutrition education/counseling, information/referral to community resources, etc. Affordable Housing Board 2020 Competitive Process Project Rankings Memo On May 7, 2020 the Affordable Housing Board met without 3 members who recused themselves because they work for applicants. The Board reviewed the six projects and felt all six projects are worthy of support, having strong proposals and experienced developers. The result of the rankings was as follows: TIE 1. VOA Senior Residence (HO-6) and Mercy Northfield (HO-4) TIE 3. Care Housing Swallow (HO-1) and Neighbor to Neighbor (HO-5) 5. Larimer Home Improvement Program (HO-3) 6. Habitat for Humanity (HO-2) The rankings were incredibly close and the top two projects tied; both needing the funding for new construction. This aligns with the strategic goal to add more rental units. The next two projects that also tied in rankings were prioritized as they are rehabilitation projects of existing affordable housing stock. This aligns with the strategic goal of affordable housing preservation of existing units. The Board recognized that LHIP serves a unique niche in supporting home ownership and is very important – maybe more so in the days following this pandemic, however, the other projects that applied will be reaching more individuals. This is a program that the Board hopes to see as a future applicant. Habitat for Humanity was ranked last because the ask of $80K for one home doesn’t allow the competitive funds to serve as many people. ATTACHMENT 2 Human Services Priorities Distribution of FY20 Recommended Funding The Human Services priorities are identified within the Social Sustainability Strategic Plan. Each priority is further defined with demographic or strategy concentrations to clarify the targeted needs of underserved groups and low-income residents. For example, Care-Giving Services identifies Seniors and People with Disabilities as targeted populations to support. Applicants were required to clearly demonstrate in their funding proposal how the program directly addresses and advances 1-2 of the priorities and concentrations. The distribution of funds shown in the chart above reflects the primary priority of the program, however; many programs also support a secondary priority. For example, a senior meal delivery program is foremost a Care-Giving (Senior) priority, with Healthy Food as its secondary priority. 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CALL TO ORDER • At 4:04 PM the meeting was called to order by Josh Johnson. 2. ROLL CALL • BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT o Michael Kulisheck o Nick Verni- Lau o Serena Thomas o Olga Duvall o Josh Johnson, Chair o Steve Backsen o Sara Maranowicz o Pat Hastings • AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD MEMBERS: o Jen Bray, Chairperson for the Affordable Housing Board • STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT o Adam Molzer, Staff Liaison, CDBG Commission – City of Fort Collins o Beth Rosen, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins o Sue Beck Ferkiss, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins o Janet Freeman, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins o Hannah Tinklenberg, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins (Minutes) Due to the duration and extent of the grant deliberation, the summary of the meeting reflected in the minutes below may not include all details of the CDBG Commission’s recommendation proceedings. For further information, details and insight, video and audio recording resources are available by contacting the CDBG Commission staff liaison. 3. AGENDA REVIEW Josh Johnson read remote session instructions for the Community Development Block Grant Commission (“CDBG”) and public attendees. Purpose of the special meeting is to make funding recommendations. Meeting date is dictated by public review period, agenda items summary, HUD requirements, and staff timeline. The Commission accepted the agenda without modification. ATTACHMENT 5 CDBG COMMISION REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING 5/13/2020 – MINUTES Page 2 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION • Jenny Maeda • Doug Snyder • Holly LeMasurier • Steve Kuehneman • Linda Wright • Bob Pawlikowski • Kelly Evans • Lindsey Ex No public comments. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Hastings motioned to approve the May 4th, 2020 special meeting minutes as presented, Mr. Johnson seconds the motion – unanimously approved. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • None. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation of Affordable Housing Board Rankings Jen Bray from the Affordable Housing Board (AHB) was introduced and proceeded to share AHB’s ranking and remarks on the grant proposals under consideration in the housing category. A copy of the memo from AHB was distributed in advance (attached). Jen shared that the Board was favorable of the new construction and rehabilitation projects as they aligned strongly with the strategic goals. Ms. Thomas asked if we can’t honor 100% of the request, what amount is still worthwhile or useful. Ms. Rosen stated that working through the matrix and prioritize funding you’ll land at a place where you can. High-level housing applicants require the full funding amount to move the project forward. If an applicant can use partial funding, it may be beneficial to show some support. Another option is that if funding is leftover after recommendations have been made, they can be allocated at next year’s competitive process. Mr. Kulisheck sought clarification if this is also true for rehab projects. Ms. Rosen stated that generally yes, assuming they get tax credits and private activity bonds. If a rehab project doesn’t receive full funding they can scale back (value engineering). For the current rehab proposals, if they do not get the full recommendation, they can’t demonstrate that they have the gap funding needed to leverage other resources. The entire rehab project has to be at full scale to provide 15- CDBG COMMISION REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING 5/13/2020 – MINUTES Page 3 20 years of sustainability. LHIP is the only project proposal that doesn’t need full funding. Ms. Bray confirmed that the AHB had received updates on the private activity bonds but did not use to weigh on ranking. Mr. Johnson sought clarification on confidence level for application HO-6 that the project is ready to move forward if funding is approved and what would happen if they do not receive funding this year. Ms. Rosen said that they are relatively confident, and they are one month from knowing the status of their CHFA allocation, which puts them in a stronger position than the other tax-credit applications under review. If they do not fund this year, their allocation from last year would be rescinded and funding would be available for the 2021 competitive process. b. Deliberations to Formulate Funding Recommendations – Affordable Housing Mr. Molzer confirmed that the total housing funding available is $2.214 million. Mr. Johnson opened discussion for the deliberations to formulate funding recommendations. Mr. Johnson asked the commission members to make a motion for dollars amounts as they proceed and motions will be discussed, as needed, after the motion has been seconded. Friendly amendments are allowed but must be agreed by the persons that puts forth the initial motion and seconds. Ms. Rosen highlighted that she just received news that CHFA made a decision on tax credit recommendations and recommended VOA for their tax credits. HO-6: Volunteers of America - VOA Senior Residences Motion by Ms. Thomas to fund at $250,000. Seconded by Ms. Duvall. The motion passed unanimously 8-0. HO-4: Mercy Housing – Northfield Affordable Motion by Mr. Backsen to fund at $550,000. Seconded by Ms. Duvall. The motion passed unanimously 8-0. Discussion: Mr. Johnson asked if organization has received or applied for additional funding. Ms. Rosen stated that Mercy needed the private activity bond (PAB) allocation in order to move forward. This recommendation plus the PAB gives them the first money in commitment that they need to move forward with their tax credit application. CDBG COMMISION REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING 5/13/2020 – MINUTES Page 4 HO-1: CARE Housing – Swallow Road Rehabilitation Motion by Mr. Hastings to fund at $1,000,000. Seconded by Mr. Backsen. The motion passed unanimously 7-0. Ms. Maranowicz abstained. Discussion: Mr. Kulisheck asked for clarification about an advantage that CARE had over Neighbor to Neighbor based on a PAB recommendation. Ms. Rosen shared that both CARE and Neighbor to Neighbor were each separately planning to submit applications for a PAB cap to pair PAB funding with their 4% tax credit for the rehab. In terms of readiness to go, neither had received the funding dependent to move forward. Since the AHB on the PAB, CARE has now received the bond cap to move forward and gives them more of the funding needed. Another allocation for the bond cap won’t be received for another year and has become increasingly competitive on the state level. CARE Housing has secured the resources they need to move forward. Ms. Rosen also clarified that the PAB has to go to Council for final approval, so as of now it is a recommendation. Mr. Johnson sought clarification on the potential for the need scale back on funding for Housing projects, similarly to Human Services. Mr. Molzer answered that Housing will not be affected. HO-5: Neighbor to Neighbor Motion by Mr. Kulisheck to funded at $0. Seconded Mr. Backsen. Motion passed to unanimously 8-0. Discussion: The Commission discussed that there wasn’t enough funding available to fully fund the project and applicant needs the full amount to move forward. The Commission can recommend to fully fund the last two applicants. The remaining balance would roll into next year’s competitive process. It was also discussed on the potential to use the remaining balance to support COVID-19 response efforts. Ms. Rosen explained that these funds are designated for affordable housing, therefore, cannot be used for emergency response. HO-3: Loveland Housing Corp – Larimer Home Improvement Project Motion by Mr. Hastings fund at $150,000. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. Discussion: The Commission discussed the possibility to recommend funding above the applicant’s requested amount. The Commission decided to remain at the full amount and utilize the remaining unused balance for next year’s process. CDBG COMMISION REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING 5/13/2020 – MINUTES Page 5 HO-2: Habitat for Humanity – Poudre Build #7 Motion by Ms. Thomas to fund at $80,000. Seconded by Mr. Hastings. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. Discussion: Mr. Johnson asked if the potential remote learning in the fall would impact the completion of this project and if so, could funds be used in the following school year, or would the applicant need to re-submit. Ms. Rosen clarified that if the project started in the spring it could have a summer completion. A recommendation for these funds would include some conditional language in the contract to support the delay of the project to the 2021-22 school year without having to reapply. All housing proposals were discussed, and funding amounts recommended. The Commission discussed that the remaining balance of $184,015 will be rolled over to next year. Motion by Mr. Johnson to approve the FY2020 Housing funding recommendations for Council. Seconded by Mr. Verni-Lau. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. 8. COMMISSION MEMBER REPORTS • None. 9. OTHER BUSINESS • Mr. Molzer. provided a reminder and overview for the Human Service deliberations taking place tomorrow, Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 4:00 PM. • Mr. Molzer gave an overview of the scoring matrix / ranking process for Human Service deliberations. Using the similar process as last year, clean breaks between different funding rankings allow for different bands to be established that present a data point to aid in the discussion. He provided an overview of three scenarios for the rankings this year and requested that the Commission vote which scenario they would like to use for Human Service deliberations. The Commission discussed the values of using each scoring matrix scenario. Mr. Molzer highlighted that funding recommendations should not be influenced by current impacts nonprofits are experiencing as a result of COVID-19. Keeping in mind that these funds won’t be available until early Fall 2020. Mr. Johnson made a motion to use Option B for the scoring matrix in the Human Service deliberations. Seconded by Mr. Backsen. Motion passed 7-1. Opposed by Mr. Hastings. CDBG COMMISION REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING 5/13/2020 – MINUTES Page 6 • Mr. Molzer mentioned that there will be a motion to afford flexibility to scale grant recommendations based on City revenues forecasted that is based on guidance from the City Finance Department. Grantees that receive funding from HUD will not be affected. 10. NEXT MEETING • Funding Deliberation Special Meeting – Human Services O Thursday, May 14, 2020 | 4:00pm | Remote / Online via Zoom 11. ADJOURNMENT • Meeting adjourned by Mr. Johnson at 5:52 PM. EXPLAINATION OF WHY NEW BUSINESS ITEMS ARE REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED AT THIS SPECIAL MEETING CONVENED ON ZOOM: The grant evaluation process conducted by the CDBG Commission occurs each spring and includes funding recommendations for the City's use of federal HUD dollars to support affordable housing projects and human services programs. HUD has a firm deadline in mid-August that must be met. Working back from the mid-August HUD deadline, we arrive at dates in mid-May for the latest possible meeting options for the CDBG Commission to conduct their business. This timeline is dictated by public review period and publishing requirements, City Council summer meeting dates, Agenda Item Summary submission deadlines, and the necessary time required for staff to assemble and disseminate the funding recommendation information. Minutes were finalized and approved by the CDBG Commission on ____________________ City of Fort Collins Staff Liaison: ____________________________________________ Adam Molzer CDBG COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, May 14, 2020, 4:00pm DRAFT Remote / Online via Zoom due to COVID-19 5/14/2020 – MINUTES Page 1 1. CALL TO ORDER • At 4:04 PM the meeting was called to order by Josh Johnson. 2. ROLL CALL • Board Members Present o Michael Kulisheck o Nick Verni- Lau o Serena Thomas o Olga Duvall o Josh Johnson o Steve Backsen o Sara Maranowicz o Pat Hastings • Staff Members Present o Adam Molzer, Staff Liaison, CDBG Commission – City of Fort Collins o Beth Rosen, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins o Janet Freeman, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins o Hannah Tinklenberg, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins (Minutes) o Victoria Shaw, City of Fort Collins Due to the duration and extent of the housing and human services preliminary grant review, the summary of the meeting reflected in the minutes below may not include all details of the CDBG Commission’s discussion. For further information, details and insight, video recording resources are available by contacting the CDBG Commission staff liaison. 3. AGENDA REVIEW Mr. Johnson read remote session instructions for the Community Development Block Grant Commission (“CDBG”) and public attendees. The Commission accepted the agenda without modification. ATTACHMENT 6 CDBG COMMISION REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING 5/14/2020 – MINUTES Page 2 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION • Heather Thurston • Christina Taylor • Glenda Shayne • Jason Morgan • Lauren Leary • Margaret Long • Robin Philips • Sharlene Johnson • Tim McLemore • Dorothy Farrel • Dave Swinehart • Annette Zacharias • Carrie Olenick • Jenny Maeda • Holly LeMasurier • David Rout • Kelly Evans No public comments. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • None. 6. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Molzer provided a review of total funding requested ($1.75 million) and funding available ($1.15 million). After housing deliberations, there was an analysis of funding and a review of a recent HUD waiver that removes the ceiling on the amount of CDBG funding for Human Services, adding an additional $82,000 to allocate for human services. Mr. Molzer reviewed the characteristics and the scorecard criteria and ranking spreadsheet. He noted that funding recommendations will go before council in June and grants will begin October 2020. Victoria Shaw was introduced to provide an overview of score rankings. She noted that score standard deviations were evaluated and that adjustment to scores was not necessary. She announced a conflict of interest for her board role with an application, therefore an equitable process was used to analyze rankings (by number, not organization name). Five natural breaks were determined with one application on the bubble between two breaks. Funding bands are displayed at 85%, 60%, 40%, and 0%, CDBG COMMISION REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING 5/14/2020 – MINUTES Page 3 and will be used as baseline discussion points. Order is to begin at the top of the list with each proposal open to further discussion. Funding recommendations will be made with a first motion, second motion, and friendly amendments are permitted. • Deliberations to Formulate Funding Recommendations – Human Services GREEN SCORE BAND: HS-27, 19, 23, 4, 22, 21, 37, 6, 36, 5, 8, 45 HS-27: Neighbor to Neighbor – Homelessness Prevention Services Motion by Mr. Johnson to fund at $120,000. Seconded by Ms. Thomas. The motion passed unanimously 8-0. HS-19: Family Housing Network Motion by Mr. Hastings to fund at $30,000. Seconded by Mr. Verni-Lau. The motion passed unanimously 8-0. HS-23: Homeward Alliance – Murphy Center Programs Motion by Mr. Hastings to fund at $30,000. Seconded by Mr. Backsen. The motion passed unanimously 8-0. HS-4: Boys and Girls Clubs – Our Future, Our Programs Motion by Mr. Johnson to fund at $30,000. Seconded by Mr. Kulisheck. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. HS-22: Homeward Alliance – Homeward Alliance Programs Motion by Ms. Thomas to fund at $30,000. Seconded by Ms. Duvall. The motion passed unanimously 8-0. HS-21: Food Bank for Larimer County – Kids Café Motion by Mr. Johnson to fund at $26,000. Seconded by Mr. Backsen. The motion passed unanimously 8-0. HS-37: The Family Center / La Familia Motion by Mr. Kulisheck to fund at $64,000, seconded by Mr. Hastings. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. HS-6: CASA of Larimer County – Harmony House Motion by Mr. Hastings to fund at $40,000. Seconded by Ms. Maranowicz. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. CDBG COMMISION REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING 5/14/2020 – MINUTES Page 4 HS-36: Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center Motion by Mr. Johnson to fund at $72,000. Seconded by Mr. Kulisheck. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. HS-5: CASA of Larimer County – Court Appointed Advocates Motion by Mr. Hastings for $40,000, seconded by Mr. Backsen. Friendly amendment by Ms. Thomas to fund at $45,000, accepted by Mr. Hastings and Mr. Backsen. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. HS-8: Catholic Charities – Mission Shelter Motion by Ms. Duvall to fund at $65,000. Seconded by Mr. Verni-Lau. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. HS-45: Volunteers of America – Handyman Program Motion by Mr. Kulisheck to fund at $7,500. Seconded by Mr. Backsen. Friendly amendment by Mr. Hastings for $9,000, accepted by Mr. Kulisheck and Mr. Backsen. Second friendly amendment by Ms. Thomas to fund at $13,000, accepted by Mr. Hastings, Mr. Kulisheck, and Mr. Backsen. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. Discussion: Ms. Thomas asked if scoring averages with low funding or zero funding recommendations are included in the average. Adam confirmed that averages include all commission member recommendations. BLUE SCORE BAND: HS-26, 13, 43, 46, 30, 39, 31, 1, 35, 7, 11, 38, 32, 28, 40 HS-26: Meals on Wheels for Fort Collins Motion by Mr. Johnson to fund at $23,000. Seconded by Mr. Verni-Lau. Friendly amendment by Mr. Kulisheck for $29,000, accepted by Mr. Johnson and Mr. Verni- Lau. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. HS-13: Crossroads Safehouse – Advocacy Project Motion by Mr. Verni-Lau to fund at $40,000. Seconded by Mr. Kulisheck. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. CDBG COMMISION REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING 5/14/2020 – MINUTES Page 5 HS-43: United Way of Weld County Motion by Mr. Hastings to fund at $13,000. Seconded by Ms. Duvall. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. HS-46: Volunteers of America – Meals Delivery Motion by Mr. Hastings to fund at $25,000. Seconded by Mr. Backsen. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. HS-30: Project Self-Sufficiency – Self Power Motion by Ms. Maranowicz to fund at $21,000. Seconded by Mr. Verni-Lau. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. Discussion: Mr. Backsen commented that applicant indicated in the request that $35,000 was a firm minimum. Mr. Molzer confirmed with the Executive Director in advance of deliberations that the organization would accept a grant less than the requested minimum amount. Mr. Hastings noted that applicant was funded at less last year. HS-39: The Salvation Army – Rent and Utility Assistance Motion by Mr. Johnson to fund at $12,000. Seconded by Mr. Backsen. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. HS-31: Respite Care – Childcare Scholarships Motion by Mr. Johnson to fund at $27,000. Seconded by Ms. Maranowicz. Friendly amendment by Mr. Backsen for $30,000, accepted by Mr. Johnson and Ms. Maranowicz. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. HS-1: A Little Help – A Little Help in Fort Collins Motion by Ms. Maranowicz to fund at $21,000. Seconded by Mr. Verni-Lau. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. HS-35: SummitStone Health Partners – Services at Murphy Center Motion by Ms. Thomas to fund at $20,000. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. HS-7: Catholic Charities – Senior Services Motion by Ms. Thomas to fund at $27,000. Seconded by Ms. Duvall. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. CDBG COMMISION REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING 5/14/2020 – MINUTES Page 6 HS-11: ChildSafe Colorado – Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Program Motion by Ms. Maranowicz to fund at $32,000. Seconded by Mr. Backsen. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. HS-38: The Matthews House – Youth and Family Center Motion by Mr. Johnson to fund at $25,000. Seconded by Ms. Maranowicz. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. HS-32: Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center – Sexual Assault Victim Services Motion by Mr. Verni-Lau to fund at $30,000. Seconded by Mr. Backsen. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. HS-28: Neighbor to Neighbor – HomeShare Motion by Ms. Duvall to fund at $22,000. Seconded by Mr. Verni-Lau. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. Discussion: Mr. Hastings commented that the program has been heavily invested with City funds but serves relatively low people. The commission is looking forward to seeing the program grow. HS-40: Turning Point – Crisis Intervention Services Motion by Ms. Maranowicz to fund at $17,000. Seconded by Mr. Verni-Lau. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. Mr. Johnson called for a 10-minute break. Called back to order by Mr. Johnson at 5:46 PM. LIGHT ORANGE SCORE BAND: HS-14, 17, 29, 44, 34, 41, 9 Commission agreed to raise the scoring average percentage of the light orange band from 40% to 50%. HS-14: Disabled Resource Services – Access to Independence Motion by Ms. Maranowicz to fund at $20,000. Seconded by Mr. Hastings. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. HS-17: Elderhaus Adult Day Program – Community Basd Therapeutic Care Motion by Mr. Backsen to fund at $30,000. Seconded by Ms. Duvall. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. CDBG COMMISION REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING 5/14/2020 – MINUTES Page 7 HS-29: Plan de Salud del Valle Motion by Ms. Maranowicz to fund at $50,000. Seconded by Mr. Kulisheck. Motion passed 7-1. Opposed by Mr. Johnson. HS-44: Voices Carry CAC – Forensic Services Motion by Ms. Thomas to fund at $15,000. Seconded by Ms. Maranowicz. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. HS-34: SummitStone Health Partners - Community Behavioral Health Treatment Program (CBHT) Motion by Ms. Thomas to fund at $20,000. Seconded by Mr. Verni-Lau. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. HS-41: UCHealth Northern Colorado Foundation Motion by Mr. Verni-Lau to fund at $10,000. Seconded by Ms. Maranowicz. Friendly amendment by Mr. Kulisheck for $12,500, accepted by Mr. Verni-Lau and Ms. Maranowicz. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. Discussion: This program is a possible duplication of services. Given priority of food stability in the community, the commission agreed that this program connected access to food with healthcare. Commission requested funding be specific for egg, milk, and protein products. HS-9: Center for Family Outreach – Family Intervention Specialist Motion by Mr. Backsen to fund at $12,000. Seconded by Mr. Kulisheck. Friendly amendment by Mr. Johnson for $13,000, accepted by Mr. Backsen and Mr. Kulisheck. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. RED SCORE BAND: HS-12, 25, 20, 42 CDBG COMMISION REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING 5/14/2020 – MINUTES Page 8 HS-12: HS-12: Colorado Health Network – NCAP – Food and Transportation Assistance Motion by Mr. Kulisheck to fund at $0. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. Motion passed 6-2. Opposed by Mr. Verni-Lau and Mr. Backsen. Discussion: Committee members discussed the application scoring average falls below the threshold for funding and doesn’t score high enough to justify increasing the recommended average. Mr. Molzer clarified that for three consecutive years this organization has not used entire funding received. HS-25: Light of the Rockies Christian Counseling Center – Suicide Prevention Motion by Mr. Verni-Lau to fund at $0. Seconded by Steve Backsen. The motion passed 7-1. Opposed by Mr. Hastings. HS-20: Feeding Our Community Ourselves – Hospitality Specialist – FOCO Café Motion by Mr. Kulisheck to fund at $0. Seconded by Mr. Hastings. The motion passed unanimously 8-0. Discussion: Program is a great concept, but funding could be used elsewhere with more immediate effect. HS-42: United Way of Larimer County Motion by Mr. Johnson to fund at $0. Seconded by Mr. Backsen. Motion passed 6-1-1. Opposed by Ms. Duvall. Mr. Hastings abstained. Discussion: Commission agreed that it is difficult to understand how many Fort Collins residents are served through this program. ORANGE SCORE BAND: HS-24, 33, 10, 16, 18, 2, 15 HS-24: Larimer County Partners – One to One Mentoring Motion by Mr. Hastings to fund at $5,000. Seconded by Mr. Verni-Lau. The motion passed 7-1. Opposed by Mr. Kulisheck. HS-33: Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center – Prevention Education Motion by Ms. Maranowicz to fund at $14,000. Seconded by Mr. Hastings. The motion passed unanimously 8-0. CDBG COMMISION REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING 5/14/2020 – MINUTES Page 9 HS-10: Children's Speech & Reading Center – Family Motion by Mr. Hastings to fund at $10,000. Seconded by Ms. Maranowicz. The motion passed unanimously 8-0. HS-16: Easterseals Colorado – Fort Collins Employment Services Motion by Mr. Hastings to fund at $5,000. Seconded by Olga Duvall. Motion failed 2–6. Opposed by Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kulisheck, Mr. Verni-Lau, Ms. Maranowicz, Ms. Thomas, and Mr. Backsen. Mr. Johnson motioned to fund at $0. Seconded by Mr. Kulisheck. Motion passed 7-1. Opposed by Mr. Hastings. HS-18: Ensight Skills Center – Low Vision Rehabilitation Program Motion by Mr. Backsen to fund at $5,000. Seconded by Mr. Hastings. The motion passed unanimously 8-0. Discussion: This program is an efficient organization with high-impact and low-cost. The ability to see is a significant quality of life issue. HS-2: Alliance for Suicide Prevention Motion by Mr. Johnson to fund at $5,000. Seconded by Ms. Duvall. The motion passed unanimously 8-0. HS-15: Early Childhood Council of Larimer County Motion by Ms. Thomas to fund at $10,000. Seconded by Ms. Duvall. The motion passed unanimously at 8-0. All proposals were discussed, and funding amounts recommended. The Commission discussed how to divide remaining balance of $15,498. HS-27: Neighbor to Neighbor – Homelessness Prevention Services Mr. Johnson made a motion to take remaining balance of $15,498 available and apply to Neighbor to Neighbor for a total of $135,498. Seconded by Ms. Thomas. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. Motion by Mr. Johnson to approve the FY2020 Human Service funding recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Verni-Lau. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. The Commission discussed the potential need to proportionately decrease grant amounts should the City’s General Fund and Keep Fort Collins Great funds (KFCG) not meet forecasted expectations due to the COVID-19 crisis. Approximately 85% of funding available comes from City resources and 15% comes from HUD federal funding. Mr. Molzer explained that the scale approach would decrease grant amounts CDBG COMMISION REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING 5/14/2020 – MINUTES Page 10 of all organizations receiving funds through the General Fund and KFCG by the same proportionate amount. Organizations receiving federal funding would be exempt. No funding amount would drop below $5,000. Motion by Mr. Johnson to approve a proportional decrease, should it be needed, for FY2020 grants receiving City funds. Seconded by Mr. Backsen. Motion passed unanimously 8-0. 7. COMMISSION MEMBER REPORTS • None. 8. OTHER BUSINESS • Mr. Molzer shared that a 360 review on the grant recommendation process will be requested at the next regular meeting on June 10, 2020. At this time, it is uncertain whether the meeting will be held in-person, by teleconference (Zoom), or a hybrid. Ms. Maranowicz asked if there will be other options to provide feedback, being mindful that ongoing time commitments to join boards and commissions may be barrier for some people and may limit the ability to diversity the committees. • As chair of the CDBG Committee, John Johnson will attend the City council meeting for recommendations on June 16, 2020 at 6:00. Applicants will receive notification of recommendations to Council. 9. NEXT MEETING • Regular Meeting • Wednesday, June 10, 2020 | Time and Location TBD 10. ADJOURNMENT • Meeting adjourned by Mr. Johnson at 7:41 PM. EXPLAINATION OF WHY NEW BUSINESS ITEMS ARE REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED AT THIS SPECIAL MEETING CONVENED ON ZOOM: The grant evaluation process conducted by the CDBG Commission occurs each spring and includes funding recommendations for the City's use of federal HUD dollars to support affordable housing projects and human services programs. HUD has a firm deadline in mid-August that must be met. Working back from the mid-August HUD deadline, we arrive at dates in mid-May for the latest possible meeting options for the CDBG Commission to conduct their business. This timeline is dictated by public review period and publishing requirements, City Council summer meeting dates, Agenda Item Summary submission deadlines, and the necessary time required for staff to assemble and disseminate the funding recommendation information. CDBG COMMISION REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING 5/14/2020 – MINUTES Page 11 Minutes were finalized and approved by the CDBG Commission on ____________________ City of Fort Collins Staff Liaison: ____________________________________________ Adam Molzer 1 Competitive Process Recommendations Adam Molzer – Social Sustainability Department 06-16-2020 ATTACHMENT 7 Competitive Process Recommendations 2 • Winter – Spring 2020 • Affordable Housing & Human Services • CDBG Commission Recommendation to Council Overview of Grant Process Competitive Process Recommendations 3 STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.1 & 1.2 SSD Strategic Plan Affordable Housing Strategic Plan Competitive Process Recommendations 4 Funding Sources Source Total Funds Housing Human Services Planning / Admin Federal (CDBG & HOME) $ 2,431,879 $ 1,871,249 $ 264,350 $ 296,280 City (General & KFCG) $ 1,150,176 $ 260,528 $ 889,648 $ 0 Total $ 3,582,055 $2,131,777 $1,153,998 $ 296,280 Competitive Process Recommendations 5 Funding Categories Housing $ 2,131,777 Human Service $ 1,153,998 Planning and Administration $ 296,280 Total $ 3,582,055 Competitive Process Recommendations 6 Affordable Housing • 6 Project Proposals • $3.31M Requested • Recommend funding 5 proposals at 100% • Recommend funding 1 proposal at 0% Competitive Process Recommendations 7 CARE Housing Swallow Road Rehab $ 1,000,000 Habitat for Humanity Poudre Build # 7 $ 80,000 Loveland Housing Authority Home Improvement Program $ 150,000 Competitive Process Recommendations 8 Mercy Housing Northfield Affordable $ 550,000 Neighbor to Neighbor 80 Unit Rehab $ 1,280,000 Volunteers of America Senior Residences at Spring Creek $ 250,000 Competitive Process Recommendations 9 Human Services • 45 Program Proposals • $1.7M Requested • Recommend funding 40 programs • Difference of $591,884 Competitive Process Recommendations 10 Evaluation Method – Human Services Funding Recommendation Rules-Based Deliberation Protocol Criteria- Based Ranking Average Scores Tabulated Scorecards by each Commissioner Competitive Process Recommendations 11 Human Services Priorities Competitive Process Recommendations 12 • Public Hearing & Resolution 2020 – 056 • Ordinance No. 081, 2020 • Ordinance No. 082, 2020 Council Consideration: -1- RESOLUTION 2020-056 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, THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM, THE CITY’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND, AND THE CITY’S HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Program and the Home Investment Partnerships (“HOME”) Program are ongoing grant administration programs funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”); and WHEREAS, the City has received CDBG Program funds since 1975 and HOME program funds since 1994; and WHEREAS, the City Council has budgeted General Fund and Keep Fort Collins Great (“KFCG”) dollars in the Affordable Housing Fund (“AHF”) and the Human Services Program (“HSP”) for use in assisting affordable housing programs and projects and community development activities; and WHEREAS, on January 18, 2000, the City Council adopted Resolution 2000-013, formally adopting a competitive process for the allocation of City financial resources to affordable housing programs and projects and community development activities; and WHEREAS, on January 20, 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution 2015-009, adopting a revised competitive process that changed from two annual funding cycles, in the spring and fall, to one funding cycle in the spring, with the fall funding cycle being optional and used only when funds are available that were not allocated in the spring or were returned to the City; and WHEREAS, the CDBG Commission reviewed 51 applications for the 2020 funding cycle, listened to recorded presentations by the affordable housing applicants, and asked clarifying questions; and WHEREAS, on May 13th and 14th the CDBG Commission met to deliberate and prepare a recommendation to the City Council as to which programs and projects should be funded with FY2020 CDBG and HOME funds, FY2018 and FY2019 CDBG and HOME Unanticipated Program Revenue, and CDBG and HOME funds carried over from FY2019, as well as City AHF and HSP funds; and WHEREAS, as required by HUD regulations and the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, a 30-day comment period began on May 18, 2020 and ended on June 16, 2020; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the recommendations of the CDBG Commission and has determined that the City’s 2020 allocation should be made as set out in this Resolution; and -2- WHEREAS, all funding agreements for grants of City AHF and HSP funds will caution that the grant amount may be proportionately decreased if reduced tax revenues result in budget shortfalls. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and findings contained in the recitals set forth above. Section 2. That the City Council hereby authorizes City staff to submit an application to HUD based on the following recommended funding allocations: Planning and Administration Category Applicant Project/Program Funding Request Recommended Funding Unfunded Balance Percent of Request Funded City of Fort Collins: CDBG Administration/Planning $220,717 $220,717 $0 100% City of Fort Collins: HOME Administration/Planning $75,563 $75,563 $0 100% Administration/Planning Total $296,280 $296,280 $0 100% Housing Category Applicant Project/Program Funding Request Commission’s Recommended Funding Unfunded Balance Percent of Request Funded CARE Housing: Swallow Road Rehabilitation $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $0 100% Habitat for Humanity: Poudre Build #7 $80,000 $80,000 $0 100% Loveland Housing Corporation: Larimer Home Improvement Program $150,000 $150,000 $0 100% Mercy Housing: North Field Affordable $550,000 $550,000 $0 100% Neighbor to Neighbor: 80 Unit Rehab at Coachlight, Conifer & Aztec $1,280,000 $0 $1,280,000 0% Volunteers of America: Senior Residences at Spring Creek $250,000 $250,000 $0 100% Housing Total $ 3,310,000 $ 2,030,000 $1,280,000 61% -3- Human Service Category Applicant Project/Program Funding Request Commission’s Recommended Funding Unfunded Balance Percent of Request Funded A Little Help: A Little Help in Fort Collins $35,000 $21,000 $14,000 60% Alliance for Suicide Prevention: Postvention Trauma Response $10,000 $5,000 $5,000 50% Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County: Our Future, Our Promise Program $35,000 $30,000 $5,000 86% CASA Program: Court Appointed Special Advocates $52,558 $45,000 $7,558 86% CASA Program: Harmony House Supervised Visitation $49,032 $40,000 $9,032 82% Catholic Charities: Senior Services $40,000 $27,000 $13,000 68% Catholic Charities: The Mission Shelter $75,000 $65,000 $10,000 87% The Center for Family Outreach: Family Intervention Specialist $24,128 $13,000 $11,128 54% Children’s Speech & Reading Center: CSPC Programs $25,000 $10,000 $15,000 40% ChildSafe Colorado: Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Program $55,380 $32,000 $23,380 58% Colorado Health Network: Northern Colorado Health Network (NCAP) $5,000 $0 $5,000 0% Crossroads Safehouse: Advocacy Project $59,757 $40,000 $19,757 67% Disabled Resource Services: Access to Independence $38,239 $20,000 $18,239 52% Early Childhood Council of Larimer County: Expanding Professional Possibilities in Early Childhood $36,304 $10,000 $26,304 28% Easter Seals Colorado: Fort Collins Employment Services $10,000 $0 $10,000 0% Elderhaus Adult Day Program: Community Based Therapeutic Care -4- Applicant Project/Program Funding Request Commission’s Recommended Funding Unfunded Balance Percent of Request Funded Homeward Alliance: Homeward Alliance Programs $35,000 $30,000 $5,000 86% Homeward Alliance: Murphy Center Programs $35,000 $30,000 $5,000 86% Larimer County Partners: One to One Mentoring $15,000 $5,000 $10,000 33% Light of the Rockies Christian Counseling Center: Suicide Prevention $15,000 $0 $15,000 0% Meals on Wheels for Fort Collins: Meal Delivery Program $38,000 $29,000 $9,000 76% Neighbor to Neighbor: Homelessness Prevention Programs $140,000 $135,498 $4,502 97% Neighbor to Neighbor: HomeShare $40,000 $22,000 $18,000 55% Plan de Salud del Valle: Access to Integrated Primary Care Services $100,000 $50,000 $50,000 50% Project Self-Sufficiency: Selfpower Program to Self-Sufficiency $35,000 $21,000 $14,000 60% Respite Care: Childcare Scholarships $40,000 $30,000 $10,000 75% SAVA Center: Sexual Assault Victim Services $50,000 $30,000 $20,000 60% SAVA Center: Prevention Education $50,000 $14,000 $36,000 28% SummitStone Health Partners: Community Behavioral Health Treatment Program $35,000 $20,000 $15,000 57% SummitStone Health Partners: Imperative Mental Health Services at the Murphy Center $30,000 $20,000 $10,000 67% Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center: Childcare Scholarships $85,000 $72,000 $13,000 85% The Family Center/La Familia: Early Childhood Education & Family Support Services $75,000 $64,000 $11,000 85% The Matthews House: Youth & -5- Applicant Project/Program Funding Request Commission’s Recommended Funding Unfunded Balance Percent of Request Funded UCHealth Northern Colorado Foundation: Family Medicine Center Food Pantry $25,000 $12,500 $12,500 50% United Way of Larimer County: 2-1-1 $10,000 $0 $10,000 0% United Way of Weld County: Coordinated Assessment & Housing Placement System (CAHPS) $20,000 $13,000 $7,000 65% Voices Carry Child Advocacy Center: Forensic Services $30,000 $15,000 $15,000 50% Volunteers of America: Handyman Program $15,800 $13,000 $2,800 82% Volunteers of America: Home Delivered Meal Service $38,700 $25,000 $13,700 65% Human Service Total $1,745,882 $1,153,998 $591,884 66% Section 3. That, subject to the appropriation of funds by the City Council, the City County hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute any agreements necessary to implement the funding allocations described herein on terms and conditions consistent with this Resolution, along with such additional terms and conditions as the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, deems necessary or appropriate to protect the interests of the City. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 16th day of June, A.D. 2020. _________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ City Clerk -1- ORDINANCE NO. 081, 2020 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND WHEREAS, the City estimates it will receive in federal fiscal year 2020-2021 unanticipated revenue in the form of federal Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) funds from Housing and Urban Development (HUD) totaling $1,103,585; and WHEREAS, the City also has discovered unprogrammed CDBG funds through a reconciliation with the federal Integrated Disbursement & Information System (IDIS) of $139,790; and WHEREAS, on June 16, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution 2020-056, approving the CDBG Commission’s recommendation as to which programs and projects should receive CDBG funds in the 2020 funding cycle; and WHEREAS, Article V, Section 9 of the City Charter permits the City Council, upon recommendation of the City Manager, 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 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, this appropriation benefits public health, safety and the welfare of the citizens of Fort Collins and serves the public purpose of providing affordable housing and human services for City residents. WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended the appropriation described herein and determined that this appropriation is available and previously unappropriated from the Community Development Block Grant Fund and will not cause the total amount appropriated in the Community Development Block Grant Fund to exceed the current estimate of actual and anticipated revenues to be received in that fund during any fiscal year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and findings contained in the recitals set forth above. Section 2. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from unanticipated grant revenue in the federal fiscal year 2020-2021 from HUD into the Community Development Block Grant Fund, the sum of ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND FIVE -2- HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($1,103,585), upon receipt thereof for federal fiscal year 2020-2021 Community Development Block Grant projects. Section 3. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from unanticipated revenue from a reconciliation of funding between the City JDE system and the federal IDIS system into the Community Development Block Grant Fund, the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY DOLLARS ($139,790), for approved Community Development Block Grant projects. Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 16th day of June, A.D. 2020, and to be presented for final passage on the 21st day of July, A.D. 2020. __________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading on the 21st day of July, A.D. 2020. __________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ City Clerk -1- ORDINANCE NO. 082, 2020 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE IN THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS FUND WHEREAS, the Home Investment Partnership Program (the “HOME Program”) was authorized by the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 to provide funds in the form of Participating Jurisdiction Grants for a variety of housing-related activities that 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 estimates it will receive in federal fiscal year 2020-2021 unanticipated revenue in the form of Home Investment Partnership Program (“HOME”) funds from Housing and Urban Development (HUD) totaling is $755,635; and WHEREAS, the City received unanticipated HOME Program income in the amount of $116,305; and WHEREAS, on June 16, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution 2020-056, approving the CDBG Commission’s recommendation as to which programs and projects should receive HOME funding in the 2020 funding cycle; and WHEREAS, Article V, Section 9 of the City Charter permits the City Council, upon recommendation of the City Manager, 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 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, this appropriation benefits public health, safety and the welfare of the citizens of Fort Collins and serves the public purpose of providing safe and affordable housing for low-income residents; and WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended the appropriation described herein and determined that this appropriation is available and previously unappropriated from the Home Investment Partnerships Fund and will not cause the total amount appropriated in the Home Investment Partnerships Fund to exceed the current estimate of actual and anticipated revenues to be received in that fund during any fiscal year. -2- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and findings contained in the recitals set forth above. Section 2. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from unanticipated revenue in the federal fiscal year 2020-2021 in the HOME Program Fund the sum of SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($755,635), upon receipt from federal fiscal year 2020-2021 HOME Participating Jurisdiction Grant Funds. Section 3. That there is hereby appropriated for expenditure from unanticipated program income revenue, upon receipt thereof, in the HOME Program Fund the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIVE DOLLARS ($116,305), for approved HOME Program projects. Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 16th day of June, A.D. 2020, and to be presented for final passage on the 21st day of July, A.D. 2020. __________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading on the 21st day of July, A.D. 2020. __________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ City Clerk Family Center $42,432 $25,000 $17,432 59% The Salvation Army: Rent & Utility Assistance $20,000 $12,000 $8,000 60% Turning Point Center for Youth and Family Development: Crisis Intervention Services $30,000 $17,000 $13,000 57% $58,000 $30,000 $28,000 52% Ensight Skills Center: Low Vision Rehabilitation Program $15,640 $5,000 $10,640 32% Family Housing Network: Case Management Program $34,912 $30,000 $4,912 86% FOCO Café: Hospitality Specialist $7,000 $0 $7,000 0% Food Bank for Larimer County: Kids Café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p 8QLWHG:D\RI/DULPHU&RXQW\ 727$/ $JHQF\ 3URMHFW 5HTXHVW 6FRUHFDUG5DQNLQJVIRU+XPDQ6HUYLFH3URSRVDOV 3HUFHQW)XQGHG 5(&200(1'(' )81',1* ATTACHMENT 4 United Way of Larimer County: 2-1-1 $10,000 $0 $10,000 0% United Way of Weld County: Coordinated Assessment & Housing Placement System (CAHPS) $20,000 $13,000 $7,000 65% Voices Carry Child Advocacy Center: Forensic Services $30,000 $15,000 $15,000 50% Volunteers of America: Handyman Program $15,800 $13,000 $2,800 82% Easter Seals Colorado: Fort Collins Employment Services $10,000 $0 $10,000 0% Elderhaus Adult Day Program: Community Based Therapeutic Care $58,000 $30,000 $28,000 52% Ensight Skills Center: Low Vision Rehabilitation Program $15,640 $5,000 $10,640 32% Family Housing Network: Case Management Program $34,912 $30,000 $4,912 86% FOCO Café: Hospitality Specialist $7,000 $0 $7,000 0% Food Bank for Larimer County: Kids Café $30,000 $26,000 $4,000 87% Coachlight, Conifer & Aztec $1,280,000 $ 0 $1,280,000 0%