HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06192001 - SD.2 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
TO: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FROM: Robert McEwan, Executive Director
DATE: June 19, 2001
SUBJECT: APPROVE AN APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001 HOPE VI GRANT FUNDS FOR
REVITALIZATION OF LAS DELTAS PUBLIC HOUSING IN NORTH RICHMOND
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE submittal of an application for funding of up to $35,000,000 from the HOPE VI
Revitalization Grant Program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to
revitalize the Las Deltas public housing development in North Richmond, and
AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to reallocate $300,000 from the Capital Fund Program should
the HOPE VI Program be funded, and
AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute and submit certifications and documents for the application,
and
AUTHORIZE the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to sign the HOPE VI Revitalization Application Grant
Applicant Certifications (HUD-52820-A).
II. FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Housing Authority will apply to HUD for up to $35,000,000 under the Fiscal Year 2001 HOPE
VI Program. To complete the budget for the HOPE VI Program Application will require allocation
of$300,000 from the Housing Authority's Capital Funding Program. These funds will only be used
if the grant is approved.
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ATTESTED June 19, 2001
JOHN SWEETEN, CLERK OF
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III. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND
Under the HOPE VI Program, HUD has made $565,000,000 in grant funds available to Housing
Authorities to replace obsolete public housing and assist residents in their self-sufficiency efforts.
The program is explicit about the need to lessen concentrations of very low-income families and
the creation of more livable neighborhoods. Much of the 224-unit Las Deltas public housing is
nearly fifty years old with many physical and operational difficulties that can only be corrected at
very high costs.
On April 10, 2001, the Board approved hiring consultants to prepare a HOPE VI Application for
submittal. If the grant award is made, the project will replace deteriorated housing with new
affordable rental housing and owner-occupied homes that will provide for current public housing
residents who wish to remain in North Richmond. Homes for new residents are also planned.
Social services that support resident's self-sufficiency efforts such as training and job placement
will be focused and monitored for effectiveness in the project area.
The award of a HOPE VI grant could transform Las Deltas public housing and the adjacent North
Richmond neighborhood for substantial benefits to residents and to the County. HUD approved a
$35,000,000 HOPE VI Application for the City of Richmond last year.
The Advisory Housing Commission has recommended these actions.
Reallocation of$300,000 in Capital Fund Program (CFP) resources is included here to meet HUD
requirements for Board authorization of Housing Authority funds for items that are ineligible for
HOPE VI funding. Alternatively, the $300,000 in funds will be budgeted for renovation of Las
Deltas public housing under the agency's five-year CFP plan if the HOPE VI Application is not
approved.
IV. CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Should the Board of Commissioners elect not to approve the Recommended Actions, the Authority
would not be able to compete for funding that would enable housing improvements for low-income
Las Deltas residents or assist them with self-sufficiency efforts.
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LAS DELTAS HOPE VI
Executive Summary
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Introduction
On April 10 2001,the Board Authorized hiring Eden Housing,Inc.,and Enterprise Homes,to conduct a
master planning process and prepare a competitive application for HOPE VI Grant funding from the
Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)for the Las Deltas Public Housing in North
Richmond. After an extensive community participation process,there is consensus on a HOPE VI plan
that calls for the demolition of the aging Authority owned apartments and the construction of 283 new
units along with a resident self-sufficiency plan to assist residents with economic self sufficiency.Our
plan includes applying to HUD for up to$35 million in HOPE VI funding to help underwrite this project.
Public Process:
The public process included extensive resident involvement,both with Housing Authority residents and
the community at large. Authority staff and the consultants conducted four community-wide charettes
and three resident training sessions.This process resulted in the HOPE VI development plan and in a
long-term plan for larger scale community revitalization. The training and charettes addressed both the
physical design issues and the self-sufficiency needs of the residents. In addition,the planning team
conducted a comprehensive survey of Las Deltas residents to determine self-sufficiency needs. A
steering committee comprised of local community leaders and service providers reviewed the results of
these processes and provided input and feedback for the formulation of the revitalization plan.
Project Design and Construction Plan
The plan calls for the demolition of the public housing and the creation of 283 new housing units,183
rental units and 100 ownership units. The specific components of the plan include:
Multi-Family Affordable Apartments. This portion of the project will be financed by tax-exempt
bonds in conjunction with low income housing tax credits and HOPE VI funds.The unit breakdown
includes: 69 public housing units,with ACC contracts;54 units affordable at 50% of Area Median
Income(AMI)rents ranging from$630 for 1BR;$750 for 2BR;$862 for 3BR;$962 for 413R. Up to 30 of
the affordable rental units will use project based Section 8. These rents will be affordable to section 8
eligible renters.
Lease-to-Own Housft: 60 multifamily rental units financed by bonds and tax credits,of which up
to 25 would be available to public housing tenants.The remaining units would be affordable to
households at 50% of median income with 15 units are tied to Section 8 as described above. These
units will specifically targeted to renters who are interested in becoming buyers at the end of the 15-
year tax-credit compliance period.
Mixed-Income Townhomes: 37 new townhouse for-sale units affordable to moderate income
households,of which 17 units are targeted to 90% AMI—sales price at$190,970 for a 3BR/213A unit
(1100SF)and one 4BR/2BA unit(1500 SF)at$213,756. Another 20 units are targeted to 100% AMI—
sales price at$213,756 for a 3BR/2BA home and one 4BR/2BA unit at$231,689. These townhomes
will be located on the site that is directly adjacent to the recently completed Parkway Estates
development and adjacent to the Head Start facility.
Scattered Site Single Family Homes: 60 single-family homes for sale affordable to low and
moderate income households. These units will be located in place of the scattered-site public housing
units(east of lsc Street). The affordability mix includes:10 units priced at 60% AMI at$122,612;20
priced at 70% AMI at$145,398;and 30 units are priced at 80% AMI at$165,399.
Youth Build Rehabilitation: In tandem with the HOPE VI application,the County is applying for
the HUD funded YouthBuild rehabilitation program on three of the scattered site single-family,
homes owned the Housing Authority. These units will also be located in the scattered-site
development but are not included in HOPE VI numbers. This project trains at-risk young people in
construction work and gives experience for self-sufficiency. The final physical product will be
affordable homes for first-time homebuyers.
Although we are still working on final refinement of all costs,our current estimates indicate that the cost
of the entire HOPE VI revitalization plan will be near$65,000,000 including resources from HUD,
participating social service agencies and a wide array of public and private lenders.
Community Supportive Services Plan
In addition to the physical redevelopment plan,the HOPE VI application includes a plan for promoting
the economic self-sufficiency of the public housing residents.This plan was determined based on a needs
analysis of the resident population,which included demographic analysis,a resident survey and follow
up focus groups. Employment is a key issue for the Las Deltas population.The average household
income of the population is$12,685 with only 36% of the households deriving income from wages.
Several barriers to self-sufficiency were identified:
• Literacy&Education-Approximately half of the residents surveyed indicated that they need
assistance with basic education including reading skills. The low literacy levels were confirmed in
the process of making the survey.
• Training and Job Readiness-34% of the resident identified specific training needs such as
computation and computer skills
• Childcare-noted was the need for child-care in non-traditional hours to cover late evening shifts.
• Transportation-39% of the residents noted that transportation is a key barrier to finding a job.
The Plan calls for the Housing Authority to partner with existing service providers to encourage self-
sufficiency.The key aspects of this plan include:
• Community Center.Creation of a 10,000 square foot community center that includes a new One-Stop
job training and career center,a state of the art technology center,a 24-hour childcare facility and an
expanded Head Start program.
• Community Partners:North Richmond and the greater Richmond area are home to a wide variety of
social service and jobs providers. They have been very supportive of the application and are making
commitments to assist with self-sufficiency planning. These include:
- The Work Force Development Board for the County and the RichmondWORKS operation in the
City of Richmond,are considering working together to create the new One-Stop center;
- Neighborhood House of North Richmond is committing to expanding its social service and job
programming to specifically target the Las Deltas residents;
- The Verde School has committed to running a family literacy program in the new community _
center;
- Rubicon Programs which is committing to job training and job placement;
- The Center for Health has committed to specifically targeting community health programs to the
Las Deltas residents;
- East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation has committed its program for residents to create
Individual Development Accounts to accrue savings for homeownership and small businesses;
- Community Housing Development Corporation has committed to homeownership training.
- Computer Street Academy has committed to creating a computer learning center working in
partnership with Sprint.
- Tri-Cities Child Development Center has committed to running a 24-hour child-care program
and committed to providing subsidies for lower income families to assure affordability.
- Finally, we are working with the Service Integration Team,Neighborhood House and the County
to create family advocates that help residents formulate individual self sufficiency plans and to
assist them with linking to services.
• Assessment:For monitoring performance and provision of information for adjustments in carrying
out the revitalization plan,the University of California at Berkeley,Institute of Urban and Regional
Development,has agreed to direct a quality assurance process.This will ensure that the Community
Support Services component of the HOPE V1 revitalization program has measurable outcomes.
HOPE V! Revitalization Grant U.S.Department of Housing
and Urban Development
Applicant Certifications Office of Public and Indian Housing
Acting on behalf of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority listed below,as its Chairman, I approve the submission of
the HOPE VI Revitalization application of which this document is a part and make the following certifications to and agreements with:
the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in connection with the application and implementation thereof:
Applicant Certifications
1. The public housing project or building in a project targeted in Grantee Certifications
this HOPE VI Revitalization Grant application meets the If selected for HOPE VI Revitalization funding:
definition of severe distress, in accordance with Section
246)(2)of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 ("the Act"). 10. The PHA will comply with all policies, procedures, anc
2. The PHA has not received assistance from the Federal gov- requirements prescribed by HUD for the HOPE VI Program
ernment,State,or unit of local government,or any agency or including the implementation of HOPE VI revitalizatior
instrumentality,for the specific activities for which funding activities, in a timely,efficient, and economical manner.
is requested in the HOPE VI Revitalization application. 11. The PHA will not receive assistance from the Federal govern.
3. The PHA does not have any litigation pending which would ment, State, or unit of local government, or any agency of
preclude timely start-up of activities. instrumentality,for the specific activities funded by the HOPE
VI Revitalization grant. The PHA has established controls t<
4. The PHA is in full compliance with any desegregation or ensure that any activity funded by the HOPE VI Revitalizatioi
other court order related to Fair Housing(e.g.,Title VI of the grant is not also funded by any other HUD program, thereb\
Civil Rights Act of 1964,the Fair Housing Act,and Section preventing duplicate funding of any activity.
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973)that affects the PHA's 12. The PHA will not provide to any development more assis.
public housing program and that is in effect on the date of tance under the HOPE VI Revitalization grant than is neces.
application submission.
Bary to provide affordable housing after taking into accoun
5. PHA has returned any excess advances received during other governmental assistance provided.
development or modernization, or amounts determined by 13. The PHA will supplement the aggregate amount of the HOPI
HUD to constitute excess financing based on a HUD-ap- VI Revitalization grant with funds from sources other that
proved Actual Development Cost Certificate (ADCC) or HOPE VI in an amount not less than 5 percent of the amoun
Actual Modernization Cost Certificate(AMCC),or that HUD of HOPE VI grant.
has approved a payback plan.
6. There are no environmental factors,such as sewer moratori- 14. In addition to supplemental amounts provided in accordanc,
ums, precluding development in the requested locality. with Certification 13 above, if the PHA uses more than '
percent of the HOPE VI grant for the community and sup
7. The application is consistent with Environmental Justice portive services component, it will provide supplementa
Executive Order 12898,in that the proposed public housing funds from sources other than HOPE VI,dollar for dollar,fo
will be developed only in environmentally sound and desir- the amount over 5 percent of the grant used for the commu
able locations and will avoid disproportionately high and nity and supportive services component.
adverse environmental effects on minority and low-income
communities. 15. Disposition activity under the grant will be conducted ii
accordance with Section 18 of the Act.
8. In accordance with the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 16. The PHA will carry out acquisition of land,or acquisition o
(42 U.S.C.4001-4128),the property targeted for acquisition off-site units with or without rehabilitation to be used a
or construction(including rehabilitation)is not located in an public housing, in accordance with 24 CFR art 941, o
area identified by the Federal Emergency Management p g' p
Agency (FEMA)as having special flood hazards, unless: successor pan.
(a) The community in which the area is situated is participat- 17. The PHA will carry out major rehabilitation and other physics
ing in the National Flood Insurance program (see 44 CFR improvements of housing and non-dwelling facilities in accor
parts 59 through 79), or less than one year has passed since dance with 24 CFR 968.11 2(b), (d), (e), and (g)-(o), 24 CF]
FEMA notification regarding such hazards; and 968.130,and 24 CFR 968.135(b)and(d)or successor part.
(b) Where the community is participating in the'National 18. The PHA will carry out construction of public housin;
Flood Insurance Program, flood insurance is obtained as a replacement housing, both on-site and off-site, and commu
condition of execution of a Grant Agreement and approval of nity facilities,in accordance with 24 CFR part 941 or succes
any subsequent demolition or disposition application. sor part, including mixed-finance development in accor
dance with subpart F.
9. The application does not target properties in the Coastal
Barrier Resources System, in accordance with the Coastal 19. The PHA will carry out replacement homeownership activi
Barrier Resources Act(16 U.S.C. 3501). ties in general conformance with the requirements of Sectio:
24(d)(1)(J) or Section 32 of the 1937 Act and the incom
limitations of the Act.
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20. The PHA will administer and operate rental units in accordance 27. As applicable, the PHA will comply with the relocation assis-
with all existing public housing rules and regulations,as those tance and real property acquisition requirements of the Uniform
requirements now exist or as they may be amended from time to Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies
time. Act of 1970 and government-wide implementing regulations at
21. The PHA will comply with the requirements of the Fair 49 CFR Part 24; relocation regulations at 24 CFR 968.108 or
Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-19) and regulations pursuant successor regulation(rehabilitation,temporary relocation); 24
thereto (24 CFR part 100); Executive Order 11063 (Equal CFR 941.207 or successor regulation(acquisition);and 24 CFR
Opportunity in Housing) and regulations pursuant thereto Section 18 of the 1937 Act as amended(disposition).
(24 CFR part 107); the fair housing poster regulations (24 28. The PHA will comply with the HOPE VI requirements for
CFR part 110)and advertising guidelines(24 CFR part 109); reporting and access to records as required in the HOPE VI
and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(42 U.S.C.2000d) -Revitalization Grant Agreement.
and regulations pursuant thereto(24 CFR part 1). 29. The PHA will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Pre-
22. The PHA will address the elimination of impediments to fair vention Act(42 U.S.C. 4821, et seq.) and is subject to 24 CFR
housing choice relating to its public housing and particularly 965.701,as they may be amended from time to time,and Section
to the revitalization of distressed public housing that were 968.110(k)or successor regulation.
identified in the jurisdiction's Analysis of Impediments to 30. The PHA will comply with the policies, guidelines, and
Fair Housing Choice,remedy discrimination in housing,and requirements of OMB Circular A-87(Cost Principles Appli-
cable to Grants,Contracts,and Other Agreements with State
23. The PHA will comply with the prohibitions against discrimi- and Local Governments).
nation on the basis of age pursuant to the Age Discrimination 31. The PHA will comply with 24 CFR part 85 (Administrative
Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101-07) and regulations issued Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to
pursuant thereto(24 CFR part 146);the prohibitions against State,Local and Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Govern-
discrimination against,and reasonable modification and ac- ments),as modified by 24 CFR 941 or successor part,subpart
commodation and accessibility requirements for,handicapped F, relating to the procurement of partners in mixed finance
individuals under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of developments,except when inconsistent with the provisions
1973(29 U.S.C.794)and regulations issued pursuant thereto of the 2001 Appropriations Act or other applicable Federal
(24 CFR part 8); the Americans with Disabilities Act
U.S.C. 12101 et.seq.)and regulations issued pursuant thereto statutes. Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for
(28 CFR Part 36);and the Architectural Rarriers Act of 1968, Qualifications (RFQs) will reflect pertinent language from
as amended(42 U.S.C.415 1)and regula.tons issued pursuant the program section of FY 2001 HOPE VI NOFA;e.g.,seeking
thereto (24 CFR Part 40). diversity,accessibility,fair housing requirements,etc.
24. The PHA has adopted the goal of awarding a specified 32. The PHA will keep records in accordance with 24 CFR 85.20
percentage of the dollar value of the total of the HOPE VI that facilitate an effective audit to determine compliance with
contracts to be awarded during subsequent fiscal years to program requirements, and comply with the audit require-
minority business enterprises and will take appropriate affir- ments of 24 CFR 85.26.
mative action to assist resident-controlled and women's busi- 33. The PHA will start construction within 12 months from the
ness enterprises in accordance with the requirements of date of HUD's approval of the Revitalization Plan's Supple-
Executive Orders 11246, 11625, 12432, and 12138. mental Submissions. In no event may this time period exceed
25. The PHA will comply with the requirements of Section 3 of 18 months from the date the Grant Agreement is executed.
the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968(12 U.S.C. 34. The PHA will complete construction within 48 months from
1701 u) (Employment Opportunities for Lower Income Per- the date of HUD's approval of the Revitialization Plan's
sons in Connection with Assisted Projects) and its imple- Suppmental Submissions. In no event may the time period for
meriting regulation at 24 CFR part 135,including the report- completion exceed 54 months from the date the Grant Agree-
ing requirements of subpart E. ment is executed.
26. The PHA will comply with Davis-Bacon or HUD-determined 35. All activities that include construction, rehabilitation, lead-
prevailing wage rate requirements to the extent required based paint removal, and related activities will meet or .
under Section 12 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. exceed local building codes. New construction will comply
with the latest HUD-adopted Model Energy Code issued by
the Council of American Building Officials. _
Name of Housing Authority
Housing Authority of the County of Cnntra Costa
Attested By: Board Chairman's Name
Gayle B.. Uilkema_
Board Chairman's Signature
Date(mm/dd/yyyy)
Waming: HUD will prosecute false claims and statements. Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. (18 U.S.C.1001,1010.1012: 31 U.S.C.3729,3802)
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
of.the
5�
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
3133 Estudillo Street • P.O. Box 2759 • Martinez,California 94553
Central Administration • Telephone(925) 372-0791 • Fax(925)372-0236
Memorandum
DATE: June 8, 2001
TO: Julie and Barbara
FROM: Judy Hayes
RE: Signature Requirements
Attached are three copies of the HOPE VI Revitalization Grant Applicant Certifications
that require original signature by the Chair of the Board.
One copy for your records
Two copies to be returned to the Housing Authority
The grant is due in Washington D. C. by close of business Friday, June 22, 2001 so as
you can see I need these ASAP. Please call me at 372-5331 Y 2028 as soon as I can pick-
up the signed copies. Thank you.
nccmemo.board
REQUEST TO PLACE AN ITEM ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' AGENDA
(Do not use this form for Planning Hearings).
TO: CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa
STAFF MEMBER TO CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: (Name &
Telephone Number)
Robert McEwan 372-7400 x 2011
REQUESTED BOARD AGENDA DATE: June 19, 2001
IS THERE A CRITICAL DEADLINE FOR BOARD ACTION AND, IF SO, WHAT IS IT:
X NO YES DEADLINE DATE
THIS IS A NOTICED HEARING: X NO SES
SUGGESTED AGENDA LANGUAGE: APPROVE an application to the U. S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development for Fiscal Year 2001 HOPE VI
Grant Funds for the revitalization of the Las Deltas Publir. Housing D�Plopmpnt
in North Richmond, and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute and submit the
nerpssary certifirations and documents for the application
THIS ITEM BELONGS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORY (Check One):
(See attached for further definition of categories)
X CONSENT: No discussion, no speakers, no opposition.
SUB-CATEGORY: Housing Authority
PRESENTATION - Brief: Less than five minutes.
PRESENTATION - Longer: More than five minutes.
Estimated amount of time required
(Name of person making presentation)
SHORT DISCUSSION: Less than five minutes.
DELIBERATION: Longer than five minutes.
Estimated amount of time required
agenda