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MINUTES - 05042004 - D.6
Centra . ,: Costa TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS County FROM: Dennis M. Barry, AICP i Community Development Director DATE: May 4, 2004 SUBJECT: RECOMMENDED FY 2004/05 AND FY 2005/06 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS ACT PROGRAM FUNDING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVIDE"S, FINANCE, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE COMMITTEES SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR t ECC, MMENDATIONS($) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS 1. OPEN the public hearing and RECEIVE comment on recommendations of the Family and Human Service Committee, Finance Committee,and Affordable Mousing Finance Committees on the use of FY 2004/05 and FY 2005/06 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds; and the recommendations of the Affordable Housing Finance Committee on the use of FY 2004/05 HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) funds, and Housing Development Assistance Funds; and 2. CLOSE the public hearing and consider the proposed FY 2004/05 Action Plan on the use of CDBG, HOME, Emergency Shelter Grant(ESG)and Mousing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)funds; and 3. ADOPT AND APPROVE the FY 2004/05 Action Plan (Attachment E);'and r CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: _x_YES SIGNATURE: > de RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATO REG ENDATION F BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER v SIGNATURE(S).- ACTION IGNATURE(S):ACTION OF BOARD ON APPR VED AS REdQMMENDED x OTHER X **SM ATMOM AMMM FM SPEMM Atm BOMM ACnCW* VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT M'e ) TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Source: Bob Calkins, CDBG Program Manager (925) 335-1260 4, 2004 ATTESTED Yay )rig. Dept. Community Development JOHN SWEETEN, CLERK OF cc: County Administrator THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Community Development AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR County Counsel Auditor-Controller BY DEPUTY 4. AUTHORIZE the Chair, the Director of Community Development, Deputy Director— Redevelopment, or their designee to execute the appropriate documents for transmittal to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development; and 5. AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director-Redevelopment or his Designee to execute the CDBG, HOME , ESG and HOPWA Agreements as approved in the Action Plan by the Board of Supervisors; and 6. AUTHORIZE the Deputy Director, Redevelopment or his designee to enter into the required legal:documents to provide HOME Investment Partnerships Act(HOME) and/or Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to FY 2004165 projects. Legal documents between the County and project sponsorsinclude, but may not be limited to, a loan and regulatory agreement, a deed of trust, and a promissory note. 7. ASSURE AND CERTIFY that the County will comply with the regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements with respect to the acceptance and use of federal funds for those federally assisted programs, and give assurance and certify compliance with the certifications as described in the FY 2004/05 Action Plan; and 8. DESIGNATE the Deputy Director—Redevelopment as the certifying officer for the County under the National Environmental Policy Act(24 CFR Part 58). 9. REFER the proposal to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for County-wide landlord/tenant and fair housing services to the Family and Human Services Committee. FISCAL IMPACT No General Fund impact. All funds are provided to the County on a formula basis through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS 1. CDBG - FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES, FINANCE, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE COMMITTEE FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS This is the thirtieth year of the CDBG program. The primary objective of the CDBG program is the development of viable urban communities through the provision of the following, principally to very-low and low-income persons/households: • Decent housing; A suitable living environment; and Economic opportunity Funds are allocated annually to eligible Entitlement Jurisdictions by HUD on a formula basis. The County Community Development Department administers CDBG fund's on behalf of the Urban County. The "Urban County includes the unincorporated County and all cities except Antioch,Concord, Pittsburg, Richmond, and Walnut Greek,who administer independent CDBG programs. The FY 2004/05 and FY 2005/06 (contingent on availability of funds)funding recommendations by the Committees allocate funds to projects/programs that benefit extremely-low, very-low and low-income communities, households, persons, and special needs populations. Funding recommendations were made by the following committees: • Family and Human Services — Public Service category (Attachment A — yellow) • Finance - Economic Development category (Attachment B — green) and Infrastructure/Public Facilities category (Attachment C —purple) • Affordable Housing Finance Committee—Housing category(Attachment D— blue) Subsequent to the Affordable Housing Finance Committee meeting,the City of San Pablo requested that the County Building Inspection Department(BID)take over the administration of the City's Rehabilitation and Neighborhood Preservation Program. BID is willing to incorporate the City's program into the County's existing Neighborhood Preservation Program (HSG-04--05). CDD will enter into a single Project Agreement with BID to administer both programs. Each committee considered public comment and staff recommendations to determine its recommendations for consideration by the full Board of Supervisors (Board). The required Notice of Public Hearing on the proposed use of funds as described in the Action Plan was published on April 2, 2004 in the Contra Costa Times, West Valley Times, Valley Times, Antioch Ledger, and Brentwood News. 2. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS ACT PROGRAM -- AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE COMMITTEE (AHFC) RECOMMENDATIONS The purpose of the HOME Program is to increase and maintain the supply of affordable housing for lower income households. Funds are allocated to eligible Participating Jurisdictions (Pis) and Consortia on a formula basis by HUD. The Contra Costa Consortium consists of the unincorporated County plus all cities except the City of Richmond. The City of Richmond is an independent HOME PJ. As the Consortium representative,the County is responsible for administration and management of the HOME program. A total of 4 applications requesting $4.3 million in HOME funds were reviewed and considered by the AHFC. The AHFC considered staff recommendations and public comment (Attachment D) to determine its recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. 3. FY 2004/05 ACTION PLAN The Action Plan describes the activities the County will undertake during the program year to address priority needs identified in the Contra Costa County Consolidated Plan. The Action Plan identifies the use of grant funds and program income received during the program year by activity, and proposed accomplishments. The Plan also includes actions the County proposes to undertake during the year to address obstacles in meeting underserved persons, foster and maintain affordable housing, reduce the number of households living under the poverty level, and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies. In order to begin the program year on time, the FY 2004/05 Action Plan must be approved by the Board by May 11, 2004 for submission to HUD by May 14, 2004 4. TIO-YEAR FUNDING CYCLE In October, 2003 the Board of Supervisors approved establishing a two-year funding cycle for the allocation of CDBG funds (public service, economic development, and infrastructure/public facilities projects). FY 2005/06 funding is contingent on the availability of funds and, in the case of public service and economic development projects, satisfactory performance during FY 2004/05. 5. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONSIDERATIONS On December 14, 1093, the Board of Supervisors adopted the following funding guidelines for use of CDBG funds: Category Percent of Grant Housing 50% Economic Development 15% Public Service 15% Infrastructure/Public Facility 5% Contingency 2% Program Administration 13% Note: The Family and Human Services Committee recommends allocating the"Contingency"funds to Public Service projects. 6. AVAILABLE FUNDS Community Development Bloch Grant Sources of Funds Recommended Allocations FY 2004/05 Grant $4,144,000 Projects/Programs $4,258,976 Recaptured Funds/Pl 198,696 €-Isg. Dev. Asst.Fund 657,000 PI (hsg.rehab. loan programs) 1,000,000(i) Program Admin. 868,720(2) Hsg. Dev.Asst. Fund 240,000 Total $5,582,696 Total $5,582,696 (1) estimate (2) beginning in FY 2004105 and continuing Into the future, Program Administration allocation includes 13 percent of entitlement grant plus 13 percent of anticipated Program income(PI) HOME Investment Partnerships Act Sources of Funds Recommended Allocations FY 2004/05 Grunt $3,295,000 Projects/Program $2,437,960 HOME for Chronically Hsg. Dev. Asst.Fund 1,349,998 Homeless 500,000 Program Admin. 345,003(3) FY 2003/04& 04/05 ADDI 337,960 Total $4,132,980 Total $4,132,960 (3)10 percent of Program Income will be used for Program Administration Housing Development Assistance Fund (HDAF) The HDAF consists of 15 percent of annual allocations of HOME and CDBG funds,loan repayments, and returned allocations from cancelled projects. The HDAF is primarily used for projects that develop during the program year outside of the regular funding cycle. The AHFC recommendation includes $240,000 in CDBG/HDAF. Emergency Shelter Grants (EG) During FY 2004/05,the County will receive$153,963 in ESG funds. Five percent of the grant amount ($7,608) will be used for program administration. These funds will be allocated through a separate competitive application process.and will be considered by the Board in September 2004. Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) During FY 2004/05, the County will receive an estimated $481,382 in HOPWA funds. Six and one-half percent of the grant amount ($31,492) will be used for program administration costs. These funds will be allocated through a separate competitive application process and will be considered by the Board in the fall of 2004. a`7,L 4GL4rititLCl14 t1 Contra Costa TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS h, �h County FROM: Family and Human Services Committee GATE: May 4, 2004 SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE USE OF FY 2004/05 AND FY 2005/06 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUND IN THE "PUBLIC SERVICE" (PS) CATEGORY. SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS(s) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS 1 APPROVE Family and Human Service Committee recommendations for the allocation of$736,849 in FY 2004/05 Community development Block Grant funds ($021,600 in FY 2004/05 funds and$32,369 in recaptured/program income funds, and$62,880 from the Board of Supervisors 2 percent contingency fund) in the Public Service category (Attachment A-1). 2. APPROVE Family and Duman Service Committee recommendations for the allocation of$719,849 in FY 2005/06 Community Development Block Grant funds in the Public Service category contingent on the availability of funds and satisfactory accomplishment of contract goals (Attachment A-1). 3. RETURN to the Family and Human Services Committee in FY 2005/06 to issue a Request For Proposal(RFP)for County-wide landlord/tenant and fair housing services. FISCAL IMPACT No General Fund impact. All funds are provided to the County on a formula basis through the U.S. department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR –X— RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier S pervis©r John Gioia ACTION OF BOARD ON May 4, M APPROVEDAS RECOMMENDED x OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A x UNANIMOUS (ABSENT Nwe TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Source: Gabriel Lemus, CDBG Program Planner (925) 335-1259 ATTESTED M 4, 2004 Orig. Dept. Community Development - CDBG JOHN SWEETEN, CLERK OF cc: County Administrator THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AI �IN Y AIJ INI R C)R By � , DEPLITY BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS Contra Costa County receives funds annually to carry out Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)eligible activities. The purpose of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban communities through the provision of decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities for persons of extremely-low, very low- and low- income. The funding recommendations are the result of a competitive application process initiated in December, 2003. A total of fifty-three applications in the Public Service (PS) category requesting$1,318,365 in CDBG funds were reviewed by staff and the Family and Human Services Committee. The County's total CDBG program allocation for FY 2004/45 is $4,144,000 or 1.5 percent less than it received this fiscal year. Consistent with Board of Supervisor (Board) guidelines, 15 percent of the annual CDBG allocation ($621,400) may be used for PS projects. In addition,there is $32,369 available in recaptured funds and program income. The Board's 2 percent Contingency amount ($82,880) is also available for eligible PS projects. Therefore, a total of$736,849 is available for eligible PS projects in FY 2004/05. Also, in October 2003, the Board authorized establishing a two-year funding cycle for the allocation of CDBG funds beginning in FY 2004/05. Consequently, staff estimates that $711,849 will be available beginning in FY 2005/06. Funding recommendations were developed using the following criteria: 1)consistency with program priorities and eligibility under federal regulations, 2) ability to reach target population and alleviate need, 3) project feasibility and cost effectiveness, 4) match and leveraging of ether resources, 5) experience and capacity, 6) project readiness and timeliness, and 7) past performance. COMMITTEE MEETING The Committee met on March 22,2404 to consider staff funding recommendations for PS projects. The meeting was noticed and project applicants were encouraged to attend the meeting and provide input into the allocation process. Approximately 60 people attended the Committee meeting. Most speakers supported staff recommendations and thanked the Committee for its past support. Several speakers from agencies who received a $0 funding recommendation described the importance of their services and asked the Committee to reconsider staff's recommendation and fund their program. Fallowing discussion,the Committee approved staff's funding recommendations, including the use of the Board's contingency funds (see Attachment A-1). The Committee further directed staff to meet with Bay Area Legal Aid and Pacific Community Services Inc. to discuss providing landlord/tenant services on a countywide basis. In addition, the Committee asked staff:to meet with four applicants (04-31-PS, 04-33-P , 04-42-PS, and 04-49-PS) that were not recommended for funding. LANDLORDITENANT SERVICES Bay Area Legal Aid (BALA), Pacific Community Services Inc. (PCSI), and Shelter Inc. are currently funded with CDBG funds to provide landlord/tenant housing counseling services but only BALA and PCSI applied to provide these services in FY 2004/05. Housing Bights Inc. also submitted an application to provide landlord/tenant and fair housing services on a county-wide basis for FY 2004/05. After considerable discussion, the Committee recommends funding BALA and PCSI at the same amounts they received for the current fiscal year. Staff met with BALA and PCSI to discuss the level of services, service area, and project goals, and determined that both agencies will be able to operate and serve all eligible Urban County residents. In addition, the Committee recommends considering issuing an RFP for future county-wide landlord/tenant and fair housing services. ADDITIONAL FUNDING Staff also met with the four agencies(04-31-PS, 04-33-PS, 04-42-PS, and 04-49-PS)that were not recommended for funding to further discuss staff's recommendations,obtain any new information about their proposals, and to investigate other funding alternatives. Subsequent to the meetings with these four agencies, the County received $25,000 in CDBG program income from a project that was completed several years ago. Consequently, staff recommends the$25,000 be allocated to these four agencies. Given that these funds are not erected in FY 2005/06, the funding recommendations for these four agencies are only for FY 2004/05. In consultation with the applicants, staff has determined that each agency will be able to operate their respective project with the amount of funding recommended. The FY 2004/05 funding recommendations are consistent with the priorities adopted by the Board for use of CDBG funds contained in the FY 2000/04 Contra Costa County Consolidated Plan. The following priorities for public services projects are listed in the Consolidated Plan: • Homeless Services: Reduce incidence of homelessness and assist in alleviating the needs of the homeless. • Special bleeds-Prevention: Ensure access to programs that promote prevention and early intervention related to a variety of social concerns such as domestic violence, HIV/AIDS substance abuse, illiteracy, and other issues experienced by special needs.populations. • Special Deeds Services: Ensure that opportunities and services are provided to improve the quality of life and independence for persons with special needs such as frail elderly, disabled persons,migrant farm workers,abused children,those with substance abuse problems, illiterate adults, battered spouses, and persons with HIVtAIDS. • Families: Promote and support programs that assist families to be safe, stable and nurturing. • Communities: Target resources to underserved areas of the County to ensure that communities are safe and provide a high quality of life. • Seniors: Enhance the quality of life of senior citizens and enable them to maintain independence. • Youth: Increase opportunities for children/youth to be healthy, succeed in school, and prepare for productive adulthood. p o O = O � Ct Lp t» Q m N c � EM 00 ED acm ; a m Loi ""- vcl a m n ! fis L 0 o i C. 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APPROVE Finance Committee recommendations for the allocation of$705,307 in FY 2004/05 Community Development Block Grant funds ($621,600 in FY 2004/05 funds and $83,707 in recaptured funds from closed/completed projects) in the Economic Development category(Attachment B-1) 2. APPROVE Finance Committee recommendations for the allocation of$655,307 in FY 2005106 Community Development Block Grant funds in the Economic Development category contingent on the availability of funds and satisfactory accomplishment of contract goals (Attachment B-1). FISCAL IMPACT No General Fund impact. All funds are provided to the County on a formula basis through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(FIND). BACKGROUNDIREASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION Contra Costa. County receives funds annually to carry out Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)eligible activities. The purpose of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban communities through the provision of decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities for persons of extremely-low, very low- and low-income. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER t i R { SIGNATURE($). SPp Isar John Gloia Supervisor Millie Greenberg ACTION OF BOARD 4, ZM APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A x UNANIMOUS (ABSENT Nom l TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Source: Bob Calkins, CDBG Program Manager (925) 335-1260 ATTESTED %y 4, 2004 {frig. Dept. 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's: -,::��,.....-..'!�::,-�,'�-,:,...�-..,..,�- N! p—mm—"� ,;. __ Attachment D To: Board of Supervisors From: Affordable Housing Finance Committee (AHFC) Date: May 4, 2004 Subject: Recommendations for the use of FY 2004105 Community Development Block Grant--Housing Category, and FY 2004105 HOME Investment Partnerships Act Funds Recommendation: (1) APPROVE the Affordable Housing Finance Committee (AHFC) recommendations for the allocation of$2,312,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds ($240,000 in FY 2003/04 Housing Development Assistance Funds [HDAF] and $2,072,000 in FY 2004105 funds)for the Housing Category. (Attachment D-1) (2) APPROVE the AHFC recommendations for the allocation of$3,632,960 in HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) funds ($3,205,000 FY 2004/05 entitlement grant and $337,960 FY 2003/04 and FY 2004105 American Dream Downpayment Assistance Initiative [ADDI] funds). Fiscal Impact: No General Fund impact. All funds are provided to the County on a formula basis through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Background/Reason for Recommendation: The purpose of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban communities through the provision of decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities for persons of extremely-low, very-low and low income. Similarly, the purpose of the HOME program is to increase and maintain the supply of decent, safe housing affordable to and occupied by lower income households. Within this context, the Centra Costa Beard of Supervisors adopted the following priorities for use of the Consortium's HOME funds and the Urban County's CDBG affordable housing funds in the FY 2000/04 Contra Costa Consortium Consolidated Plan: H-1 Expand housing opportunities for lower-income households through an increase in the supply of decent, safe and affordable rental housing and rental assistance. H-2 Increase homeownership opportunities for lower-income households. H-3 Maintain and preserve the affordable housing stock. H-4 Improve the public housing stock. H-5 Adopt the Continuum of Care Plan as the overall approach to addressing homelessness in the Consortium. H-6 Assist the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless by providing emergency, transitional and permanent affordable housing with appropriate support services. H-7 Increase the supply of appropriate and supportive housing for special needs populations. H-8 Alleviate problems of housing discrimination. H-9 Remove constraints to affordable housing development. Affordable Housing Fund Allocation Process On June 27, 1995, the Board of Supervisors established the Affordable Housing Finance Committee {AHFC}to work with the Community Development Department to develop recommendations for the Boardconcerning the allocation of CDBG and HOME funds for affordable housing development. The FY 2004/05 funding recommendations are the result of a competitive application process initiated in October of 2003. A Notice of Funding Availability was sent to over 100 jurisdictions, public agencies, affordable housing developers and interest groups active in the Urban County and Consortium area. The Department received 13 applications requesting nearly $6 million ($1.6 Million in CDBG funds and $4.3 million in HOME). Projects were reviewed and recommendations developed based on the fallowing criteria: • consistency with Consortium/County housing priorities + eligibility under federal regulations +' target population and the alleviation of affordable housing needs project feasibility and cost-effectiveness match and leveraging of other resources + experience • affirmative marketing program + project readiness/timeliness + local/community support + environmental, prevailing wane, and relocation issues. 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Box 8452, Pittsburg; Sherry Rufini, Welcome Home Baby, 40 Douglas Drive, Martinez; Carole Brekke, Volunteer Center of Contra Costa, 1820 Bonanza Street, Suite 100, Walnut Creek; Dina `Pasini, City of Martinez, 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez; David Carducci, Bay Area Legal Aid, 1017 MacDonald Avenue, Richmond; Paul Demange Independent Living Resource, 3200 Clayton Road, Concord; Wanda Pemmers, Housing Rights Inc., P.O. Box 12895, Berkeley, Corrine Sain, Neighborhood House Senior Center, 515 Silver Avenue, Richmond; Craig King, Rehabilitation Services of Northern California, 490 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill; Cathy Roof, Martinez Early Childhood Center, 515 Arch Street, Martinez; Kathy Lafferty, Cambridge Community Center, 1145 Lacey Lane, Concord; Myrna Johnson, W.W. Ministries Inc., The Positive Edge, P.O. Box 8472, Pittsburg; Carol Loisell, Caring Hands; Ashok Patwardhan, Funen, 1075 St. Francis Drive, Concord; Ken Biser, Senior Outreach Services, 1300 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek; Brenda Gaspar, Center for Human Development Conflict Resolution Panels, 391 Taylor Blvd., Suite 120, Pleasant Hill; Kate Ertz-Berger, Child Care Council, 1035 Detroit, Concord; Nina Goldman, Service Integration Program, 40 Douglas Drive, Martinez; Page 2 FY2004/05 Community Development.Block Grant Item.D.6 Miko Lee, East Bay Center for the Performing Arts, 339 1 lt' Street, Richmond; Rick Richardson, Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa, 537 Morninghome Road, Danville; Jane Fischberg, R.ubison Program, Bissell Avenue, Richmond; Maria Benjamin, Community Housing Development Corporation of N. Richmond, 1535 A Third Street, Richmond; Walter Bank, Contra Costa Senior Legal Services, 4006 MacDonald Avenue, Richmond; William Durham, North Richmond Youth Build, 801 Chesley Avenue, Richmond; Etta Maitlend, Ombudsman Service of Contra Costa, 1601 Sutter Street, Concord; The following persons did not address the Board, but left written comments to be read into the record: Monica Garcia, YWCA of Contra Costa County Alissa Friedman, Opportunities for Technology Information Careers (OPTIC), 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch; Debra Mason, Ambrose Recreation Park District, 3105 Willow Pass Road, Bay Point, John Crockett, Boys & Girls Club of the Diablo Valley, 1301 Alhambra Avenue, Martinez, Jackie Rickman, Lao Family Multilingual Homeownership Center, 155123 rd Avenue, Oakland; The Chair returned the matter to the Board for further discussion. Supervisor Gioia moved to approve the staff recommendations. Supervisor Uilkema second the motion and the Board took the following action: CLOSED the public hearing and ADOPTED and APPROVED the FY 2004/2005 Action Plan; Page 3 FY2004/05 Community Development Block Grant Item D.6 • AUTHORIZED the Chair, the Director of Community Development, Deputy-Director-Redevelopment, or their designee to execute the appropriate documents for transmittal to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development; • AUTHORIZED the Deputy Director-Redevelopment or his Designee to execute the CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA Agreements as approved in the Action Plan by the Board of Supervisors; • ASSURED and CERTIFIED that the County will comply with the regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements with respect to the acceptance and the use of federal funds for those federally assisted programs, and give assurance and certify compliance with the certifications as described in the FY 2004/05 Action Plan; • DESIGNATED the Deputy Director- Redevelopment as the certifying officer for the County under the National Environmental Policy Act (24 CFR Part 58); • REFERRED the proposal to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for County-wide landlord/tenant and fair housing services to the Family and Human Services Committee; • APPROVED Family and Human Services Committee recommendations for the allocation of$736,849 in FY 2004/05 Community Development Bloch Grant funds ($621,600 in FY 2004/05 funds $32,369 in recaptured/program income funds, and $82,880 from the Board of Supervisors 2 percent contingency fund) in the Public Service category; • APPROVED Family and Human Service Committee recommendations for the allocation of$711,849 in FY 2005/06 Community Development Black Grant funds in the Public Service category contingent on the availability of funds and satisfactory accomplishment of contract goals; • APPROVED Finance Committee recommendations for the allocation of$705,307 in FY 2004/05 Community Development Block. Grant funds ($621,600 in FY 2004/05 funds and $83,707 in recaptured funds from closed/completed projects) in the Economic Development category; • APPROVED Finance Committee recommendations for the allocation of$655,307 in FY 2005/06 Community Development Block Grant Page 4 FY2004/05 Community Development Block Grant Item.D.6 fiends in the Economic Development category contingent on the availability of funds and satisfactory accomplishment of contract goals; • APPROVED the Finance Committee recommendations for the allocation of$289,820 in FY 2004/05 Community Development Block Grant Funds ($207,200 in FY 2004/05 funds and $82,620 in recaptured funds from closed/completed projects) for the Infrastructure/Public Facilities category; • APPROVED Finance Committee recommendations for the allocation of$2071,200 in FY 2005/06 Community Development Bock. Grant funds for the Infrastructure/Public Facilities category contingent on the availability of funds; • APPROVED the Affordable Housing Finance Committee (AHFC) recommendations for the allocation of$2,312,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds ($240,000 in FY 2003/04 Housing Development Assistance Funds (HDAF) and $2,072,000 in FY 2004/05 funds) for the Housing Category; and • APPROVED the AHFC recommendations for the allocation of $3,632,960 in HOME Investment Partnership Act(HOME) funds ($3,2959000 FY 2004/05 entitlement grant and $337,960 FY 2003/04 and FY 2004/05 American Dream Down Payment Assistance Initiative (ADDI Funds). t l .- CONTRA COSTA COUNTY . .. ....... III Dft ; } ♦ 40, _ r Cou DRATurr FY 2004105 A PTION PLAN Community Development .Block Grant HOME Investment Partnerships Act Emergency Shelter Grants .mousing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS May 4, 2004 Table of Contents Introduction .. ............................................................................................ 2 ProgramDescription......... . ...... ...................................................................... 2 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant................................................................. 2 HOME Investment Partnerships Act Program........................................................ 2 Emergency Shelter Grants Program .................................................................... 2 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS ....................................................... 2 Available Resources ........ ..... ................................................................ 2 CommunityDevelopment Block Grant................................................................. 3 HOME Investment Partnerships Act Program........................................................ 4 Emergency Shelter Grants program .................................................................... 4 Housing Opportunities for Persons With Aids........................................................ 4 AdditionalResources ...................................................................................... 4 Activitiesto be Undertaken ................................................................................. 6 Housing.. .. ...... . . .. ....... .. ... ........................................................ 6 Non-housing Community Development Needs ....................................................... S FairHousing.. .. ..... ..............................................................10 North Richmond Revitalization Strategy..............................................................12 GeographicDistribution.... ................ ...............................................................13 Summaxy of FY 2004/05 Geographic Distribution..................................................14 Other Actions. ..., ....... .. ...... . ... ...., .. .... ... .16 Additional Public Policies to Remove Barriers and Obstacles to the Provision.of Affordable Housing. ......................................................16 Lead-based Paint Hazard Implementation Plan. ....................................................17 Decrease the Number of Poverty Level Households................................................17 DevelopInstitutional Structure .........................................................................20 Enhance Coordination between Public and Private Housing and Employment and Human Services. .. .. ................... .......................................20 Foster Public Housing Improvements and Resident Initiatives....................................21 AdditionalRequirements....................................................................................22 MonitoringPlan. .. . .. . .. .......................................................................22 Summary of Public Participation Process................................................................25 Attachment A-Project Tables Table 1 - Public Service Table 2 - Economic Development Table 3 - Infrastructure/Public Facilities Table 4 - Housing Attachment B--Certifications Consolidated Plan Certifications Community Development Block Grant Grantee Certifications Specific HOME Certifications Emergency Shelter Grants Program Certifications HOPWA Certifications Attachment C--HOME First-time Homebuyer's Program Attachment D--Affirmative Marketing Procedures Attachment E—Minority And Women's Business Outreach Program FY 2004105 Contra Costa Count}, Draft Action.Platt 51412004 Introduction The Contra Costa County FY 2004/05 Action Plan describes recommendations for funding of specific projects and programs to address housing, economic development, infrastructure/public facility improvements, and public service needs utilizing Community Development.Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME), Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS(HOPWA) funds. These funds are allocated annually to entitlement communities through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to carry out a wide range of community development activities that benefit lower income persons and households'. In order to receive annual allocations,jurisdictions must submit a five-year Consolidated Plane and an annual Action Plan. The FY 2000/04 Contra Costa Consortium Consolidated Plan (Consolidated Plan) identifies priority needs, strategies to meet the priority needs, and goals to be addressed during the five- year period for housing, economic development, infrastructure/public facilities, and public services.. The Action Plan must demonstrate the linkage between the use of funds and the specific objectives developed to address needs identified in the five-year Consolidated Plan, Program Description Community Development dock Grant The primary purpose of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanded economic opportunities principally for persons of low income. The County's goal is to develop and conserve viable communities in areas where blight and disinvestment threaten residents' safety, vitality and productivity. County CDBG funds can be used only for projects that benefit Urban County residents. Since 1975, Contra Costa County has used the CDBG program and a variety of housing programs to improve the quality of life and physical conditions in its lower income communities. I The Contra Costa County CDBG,HOME,ESG,and HOPWA programs use the following income definitions:Extrernely-low income households are defined as households with incomes at or below 30 percent of the area median income(AMI)for the Oakland PMSA as adjusted for household size. Very-low income households are defined as households with incomes at or below 50 percent AMI, and low-income households are households with incomes at or below 80 percent AMI. Although CDBG regulations use the terms low and moderate income to describe households with incomes at or below So percent and 80 percent AMI respectively, the County has elected to use the terms very-low and low-income to be consistent with its other programs. ' The Consolidated Plan is available for review at the Community Development Department or visit our web site at www.ccrach.ar . `" The Urban County consists of all of Contra Costa with the exception of the cities of Antioch, Concord,Pittsburg, Richmond and Walnut Creek.These cities are separate entitlement jurisdictions under the CDBG program. FY 2004/05 Contra Costa County Draft Action Plan 5/4/2004 HOME Investment Partnerships Act Program The purpose of the HOME program is to expand the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for very-low and low-income households. In June of 1993, Contra Costa County as the Urban County representative, and the Cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek,joined together to form a Consortium for purposes of participation in the HOME program. The City of Richmond operates an independent HOME prograin. HOME funds may be used for projects to acquire, rehabilitate, and construct housing for lower-income households in the Consortium area. Emergency_Shelter gents Prnaram The purpose of the ESG program is to provide emergency shelter and related services to the County's homeless populations. Eligible activities include: the rehabilitation and conversion of buildings for use as emergency shelters; the provision of essential services to the homeless; operating support for emergency shelters; and homeless prevention activities. ESC funds are limited to projects and programs benefiting Urban County residents. Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS The purpose of the HOPWA Program is to provide affordable housing, housing counseling and advocacy programs for low-income persons with HIV/AIDS who are either homeless or have unstable housing. The County represents all Contra Costa jurisdictions for purposes of administering the HOPWA program.` Available Resoumes In FY 2004/05 the County will receive $4.144 million in CDBG finds, $3.6 million in HOME finds (including $337,960 in ADDI funds), $153,963 in ESG funds and $481,382 in HOPWA funds. Funds are allocated by the County annually through a competitive application process to community and social service agencies, public agencies, non-profit and for-profit housing developers, and businesses to implement programs that provide affordable housing and strengthen and revitalize lower income communities. The County was also awarded an additional $500,000 in HOME funds. These funds are required to be used by a Community Housing Development Corporation to develop permanent supportive housing for the chronically homeless. On May 4,2004, a public hearing was held before the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors (Board) on the proposed allocation of FY 2004/05 CDBG and HONE Investment Partnerships Act funds. Subsequent to the close of the public hearing, the Board considered the recommendations for funding of FY 2004/05 projects from the Board Family and Human Services (Public Service projects) and Finance (Economic Development and 4 Pursuant to the National Affordable Housing Act,HOPWA funds are allocated on an annual basis to the City of Oakland for the Oakland PMSG,which includes Alameda and Contra Costa County. Contra Costa receives a formula share of HOPWA funds through the City of Oakland. FY 2004105 Contra Costa Count Draft Action Ploy-, 51412004 2 Infrastructure/Public Facilities projects) Committees, and the Affordable Housing Finance Committee (Housing projects). Attachment A summarizes projects to be funded with CDBG and HOME funds during FY 2004/05. The allocation process for ESG funds will be initiated in June 2004 and recommendations for funding submitted to the Board in September 2004. The allocation process for HOPWA funds will be initiated in the fall of 2004. Community Development Block Grant Can December 14, 1993,the Board adopted funding guidelines for the annual allocation of CDBG funds. The funding guidelines require that the annual grant award be allocated to the various categories as follows: Percent Categi� ori.f Use of Grant Housing 50% Public Services 15% Economic Development 15% Infrastructure/Public Facilities 5% Program Administration 13% Contingency 2% Total 1.00% Sources of Funds Recommended Allocations FY 2004/05 Grant $ 4,144,000 Projects/Progralns $ 4,256,976 Recaptured funds from closed Housing Development or completed projects 198,696 Assistance Fund 657,000 Program. Income from hsg. Program Administration rehab loan programs FY 2004/05 668t720� (estimate) 1,000,000 FY 2002/03 Housing Development Assistance Fund allocated to projects 240,000 Total Available for Allocation $5,582,696 Total Funds Allocated $5,582,696 The County may provide a new float loan of up to $3 million in CDBG funds to an approved affordable housing or economic development project. The float loan would be used to assist in site acquisition and/or construction of the project, and repaid following project completion. In addition, the County may apply for funds under the Brownfield :Economic Development Initiative(BEDI) and/or the Section 108 program. 5 statutory Cap 6 Beginning in FY 2004/05 and continuing into the future,Program Administration allocation includes 13 percent of entitlement grant plus 13 percent of anticipated Program Income FY 2004/05 Contra Costa County .graft Action Plan 5/4/2004 3 HOME Investment Partnerships Act Program Sources of Funds Recommended Allocations FY 2004/05 Grant $3,295,000 Projects/Programs $2,437,960 HOME for Chronically 500,000 FY 2004/05 Housing 1,349,998 Homeless Development Assistance Fund FY 2003/04 & 04/05 ADM 337,960 Program Administration345,003 Total Available for Allocation $4,132,960 Total Funds Allocated $4,132,960 EmergenU Shelter Grants Program During FY 2004/05, the County will receive $153,963 in ESG funds. These funds will be allocated through a separate competitive application process and will be considered by the Board in September 2004. Five percent of the grant amount ($7,698) will be used for program administration costs. Housing Opportunities for Persons With Aids During FY 2004/05, the County will receive $481,382 in HOPWA funds. These funds will be allocated through a separate competitive application process in the fall of 2004. Six and a half percent of the grant amount($31,492) will be used for program administration costs. Additional Resources Match County policy requires projects funded with CDBG funds to provide a minimurn match as follows: 10 percent required fi-om non-profit organizations, 25 percent from local government agencies, and 100 percent from for-profit entities. Public service projects (sponsored by non- profit organizations and public agencies) receiving multiple year funding are further required to increase the level of match for each year of funding up to 50 percent match after year five. In accordance with federal regulations, all projects funded with Consortium HOME funds are required to provide a minimum 25 percent permanent match to the project from non-federal sources. During FY 2004/05, the estimated minimum match for HOME will be$741,375. In accordance with federal regulations, all proj HOPWA regulations do not require matching funds. However, housing development projects using HOPWA funds must provide HOPWA-assisted units in proportion to the amount of HOPWA funds in the project. Leverage Affordable housing development projects leverage significant additional resources. HOME and CDBG housing projects funded in FY 2004/05 are expected to leverage over $40 million (including required match) in additional financing. Typical funding sources include city and County Redevelopment Agency (RDA) funds, HUD-administered resources (e.g., Section 202 and McKinney Act funds), tax-exempt bond revenues, private sector equity investment through low-income housing tax credits, State resources (e.g., CalHFA financing, Multi-Family Housing Program), private foundation donations, and private lender loans. In addition to the federal resources described above, the County estimates the availability of approximately $1.8 million in housing development resources from the Contra Costa County RDAs, $10.5 million in Mortgage Credit Certificate resources, and approximately $7.76 million in funding through the Capital Fund Program. Non-housing CDBG projects in the Economic Development, Infrastructure/Public Facilities, and Public Service categories leverage substantial additional funds from a variety of sources including public agencies, private foundations, fundraising, redevelopment agencies, in-kind donations, fees, and income. Economic Development, Infrastructure/Public Facilities, and Public Service projects will leverage an estimated $3.22 million, $1.16 million, and $1.2.33 million, respectively in additional funds during FY 2004/05. $ County RISA funds represent 26 percent of the annual tax increment generated by the County's five redevelopment areas: Bay Pointy Pleasant Hill BART,North Richmond,Rodeo,and Montalvin Manor. FY 2044105 Contra Costa County Draft Action Plan 5/412004 5 Activities to be Undertaken Housing The Consolidated Plan establishes the following priorities for affordable housing programs and projects funded with CDBG, HOME, ESG,and HOPWA funds: H-1 Expand housing opportunities for lower-income households through an increase in the supply of decent, safe and affordable rental housing and rental assistance. H-2 Increase homeownership opportunities for lower-income households. H-3 Maintain and preserve the affordable housing stock. H-4 Improve the public housing stock. H-5 Adopt the Continuum of Care Plan as the overall approach to addressing homelessness in the Consoi tium. H-6 Assist the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless by providing emergency, transitional and permanent affordable housing with appropriate supportive services. H-7 Increase the supply of appropriate and supportive housing for special needs populations. H-8 Alleviate problems of housing discrimination. H-9 Remove constraints to affordable housing development. In addition to the above priorities, the Board has established a priority for housing projects which include units affordable to extremely-low income households. Attachment A provides infonnnation on specific housing projects funded with FY 2004/05 CDBG and HOME funds. ESG and HOPWA funds will be allocated later in the year through separate competitive application processes. In addition to the above federal resources, the County will apply to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee for approximately $10.7 million in Mortgage Revenue Bond authority. The County intends to convert this authority into Mortgage Credit Certificates, which will assist up to 55 first-time homebuyers in acquiring homes. American Dream Downpapnent Intitiative(ADDI) Description of planned use of ADDI funds: The Consortium will implement a program that facilitates the layering of ADDI funds with other homebuyer assistance programs including those funded with redevelopment agency, Housing Choice Vouchers, and California State Proposition 46 funds. ADDI funds will be provided in a manner consistent with 24 CFR Part 92 Subpart M-- American Dream Downpayment Initiative and the Consortium's established HOME First-time Homebuyer Shared Equity Loan Program as discussed in Attachment C. FY 2004105 Contra Costa County Draft Action Plan 51412004 6 Plan for conducting targeted outreach to residents and tenants of public housing and nianufaetured housing: The Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa (HACCC) has established Self-Sufficiency and First-time Homebuyer programs. The Consortium is coordinating ADM outreach with the HACCC to target current and prospective participants in those programs. The Consortium will also work with the County's Mobile Home Advisory Committee to market the program to residents and tenants of mobile home parks. Description of activities to ensure suitability of A17DI recipients: ADM recipients will be required to complete a housing counseling training prior to purchasing a home. Additional outreach will be targeted to participants in homeownership counseling programs, individual development account programs, and other appropriate self-sufficiency and personal wealth development type programs. These programs prepare low-income households for homeownership by providing credit counseling, financial literacy classes and homeownership workshops. FY 2004105 Contra Costa County Draft Active Plan 51412004 7 Non-housing Community Development Needs Consistent with the purpose of the CDBG Program, the Board adopted the following goals in the Consolidated Plan for programs and projects funded with CDBG and ESG funds: CD-1 Economic Develo-oment: Reduce the number of persons below the poverty level, expand economic opportunities for very-low and low-income residents and increase the viability of neighborhood commercial areas. CD-2 Infrastructure/Public Facilities: Maintain quality recreational, public facilities, and adequate infrastructure and ensure access for the mobility impaired. CD-3 Accessibility Improvements: Continue to identify and address physical access barriers to public facilities and infrastructure as required through the Americans with Disabilities Act, CD-4 Homeless Services: Reduce incidence of homelessness and assist in alleviating the needs of the homeless. CD-5 Special Needs----Prevention: Ensure access to programs that promote prevention and early intervention related to a variety of social concerns such as domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, illiteracy, abuse, and other issues experienced by special needs populations. CD-6 S eecial. Needs---Services: Ensure that opportunities and services are provided to improve the quality of life and independence for persons with special needs such as frail elderly, disabled persons, migrant farm workers, abused children, those with substance abuse problems, illiterate adults, battered spouses and persons with HIV/AIDS. CD-7 Families: Promote and support programs that assist families to be safe, stable and nurturing. CD-8 Communities: Target resources to underserved areas of the County to ensure that communities are safe and provide a high quality of life. CD-9 Seniors: Enhance the quality of life of senior citizens and enable them to maintain independence. CD-10 Youth: Increase opportunities for children/youth to be healthy, succeed in school and prepare for productive adulthood. CD-11 Historic Preservation: Preserve and protect historic properties for use and enjoyment of citizens primarily of lower income, or to eliminate conditions of blight. CD-12 Fair Housin : Continue to promote fair housing activities and affirmatively further fair housing. FY 2004105 Contra.Costa Counn, Draft Action Plan 51412004 8 CD-13 Administration/Planning: Support development of viable urban conununities through extending and strengthening partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector, and administer federal grant programs in a fiscally prudent manner. Attachment A provides information on specific Public Service, Economic Development, and Infrastructure/Public Facilities funded with FY 2004/05 CDBC funds. FY 2004/05 Contra Costa Count), Draft Action Plan 5/4/2004 9 Fair Housing The reconunendations of the Contra Costa Consortium Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice(AI) are as follows: • Participating jurisdictions are strongly recommended to work towards the development of a Housing Element that is in substantial compliance with State law. • Through the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan, the Consortium should continue to allocate resources to encourage and facilitate the development of affordable housing throughout the entire Consortium. • The Housing Authority of Contra Costa County (HACCC) and the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburg should ensure adequate outreach to minority populations regarding the availability of public housing and Section 8 rental assistance. • The HACCC and the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburg should continue to conduct outreach efforts to promote acceptance of the Section 8 program by property owners, particularly in areas outside of minority and poverty concentrations. • The County and cities should continue to collaborate to expand affordable housing in communities where such opportunities are limited. • When allocating funding and administrative resources for affordable housing development, the Contra Costa jurisdictions should continue to assign a high priority to expand affordable housing in comn-iunities where such opportunities are limited. • Participating jurisdictions should consider offering additional regulatory and financial incentives to facilitate the development of affordable housing. • Continued efforts to expand the transit zone and to coordinate employment opportunities and housing for transit-dependent persons along transit corridors should be encouraged. • Fair housing service providers should continue to expand outreach to the community regarding fair housing rights. • Education and outreach to prevent hate crime must be conducted. • The Consortium should encourage the fair housing service providers to develop one brochure to describe fair housing services offered by the three service providers. • Participating jurisdictions should. consider providing links on their official web sites to the web sites of the fair housing service providers. • Fair housing service providers should work collaboratively to develop a forniapt for reporting fair housing services that can allow compilation of data to assess trends and patterns. • The Consortium and fair housing service providers should consult with lenders to explore ways to improve access to financing for all. • The Consortium should support credit counseling services to very low and low income, particularly minority households. • When selecting lenders for contracts or participation in local program, jurisdictions should use CRA ratings and HMDA data, in addition to other criteria, for evaluating lending performance in underserved areas and populations. 10 FY 2004105 Contra Costa County Draft Action Plan 510412004 • .participating jurisdictions with a zoning ordinance that contains a definition of a family should consider removing the definition from the ordinance. An alternative is to revise the definition of a family, for zoning purposes, to be synonymous with that of a household. • As required by State law, state-licensed community residential care facilities for six or fewer persons should be included as permitted uses in all residential zones by right. • Participating jurisdictions should consider adopting a second unit ordinance to clearly identify the location, conditions for approval, and permit procedures. • Participating jurisdictions should consider incorporating density bonus provisions into the zoning ordinance. • If and when establishing task forces/committees to address housing issues, participating jurisdictions should consider including members who represent the interests and needs of various segments of the population. • The Contra Costa Consortium jurisdictions will consult and coordinate with other public agencies and private organizations to expand fair housing choice. In FY 2004105, and in accordance with the recommendations of the Al, the County will implement the following actions to affirmatively further fair housing: • Through the County's fair housing agencies, provide brief fair housing counseling and advice to 43.2 households, tenant/landlord counseling to 967 households, and legal services for up to 100 households experiencing problems of discrimination in the Urban County. Eviction defense legal services will be provided to another 200 households, and other legal services will be provided for up to 300 seniors. The agencies will conduct educational workshops for landlords and tenants, and broadly market their services to the community. • Continue County policy of requiring project sponsors to affirmatively market all County- assisted housing and prograrns. (See appendix for affirmative marketing procedures.) • Continue to require housing development sponsors to provide housing on an equal opportunity basis without regard to race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or national origin. • Work with the Housing Authorities to develop an outreach and marketing program to target minority populations, including those for whom English is a second language, • Work with other jurisdictions to identify community events to promote diversity and. tolerance. • The Trinity Avenue apartment or project in Walnut Creep will expand affordable housing in a community where such opportunities are limited. • Housing Rights will conduct outreach and education activities, including 3,000 flyers, 48 public service announcernents, and 24 workshops. • Encourage participating jurisdictions to provide links on their official web sites to fair housing service provider websites. • Provide technical assistance to fair housing service providers to develop a fonnat for reporting fair housing services that can be readily interpreted. • Additional Al recommendations will be addressed on an ongoing basis, 11 FY 2044105 Contra Costa County Draft Action Plant 5/0412004 North Richmond Revitalization Strategy The community of North Richmond (census tract 3650.02) is located in an unincorporated area of Nest Contra Costa County near San Pablo Bay, and is encircled by the City of Richmond (census tracts 3650.01 and .02). North Richmond covers 900 acres of land, and has approximately 3,000 residents, the majority of which are minorities with very low-incomes. As a generally older area of West Contra Costa County, the community had seen very little development in the last quarter century. North Richmond was designated as a Redevelopment Area in July 1987. In December '1993, the Forth Richmond Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) was established to further the well-being and interests of North Richmond residents. In August 1996, .HUD approved the North Richmond Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy (NRS). The purpose of the NRS is to create opportunities for jobs and housing; viable neighborhood commercial areas, childcare, safe streets, and access to transportation. Since 1996 most of the objectives identified in the NRS have been met. In addition, the majority of projects originally identified in the NRS have been completed or are continuing. This includes the completion and full occupation of Parkway Estates, an 87-unit single-family housing project completed in fall 2001. In FY 1999/00 the community of North Richmond prepared a new community action plan.. Through a series of eight focus groups, the needs and desires of the community were identified and the following mission and vision statements for the community were established. In meetings with key participants consensus was reached resulting in the following: • Mission Statement: The purpose of the North Richmond Community Action Plan is to be a blueprint to improve the quality of life and revitalize the community. • Vision Statement: North Richmond will be a national example of a vibrant, multi- cultural, unified community that tabes pride in its safe, clean environment and educational opportunities where people want to live, play and raise families. • Three Year Coals (2000-2003): (1) improve community safety, (2) develop retail businesses that meet the employment and service needs of the community; (3) improve the quality of education; (4) clean up and beautify the environment; and (5) increase services, activities, and employment for youth. 12 FY 2044105 Contra Costa County Draft Action Plan 510412004 The NRS is being updated and is expected to be completed during the fiscal year. The County will continue to implement the NRS and has allocated funding to the following projects: 04-19-PS Multicultural/Senior Center 04-23-PS Service Integration Substance Abuse Services 04-37-PS After School Outreach Perfonuing Arts Program 04-45-PS Verde School Sports and Citizenship Program 04-38-PS Project YES Academic Improvement Program 04-46-PS Verde School Service Learning Program 04-01-Eli Self Sufficiency through Licensed Family Home Day Care 0402-ED North Richmond Construction Crew YouthBuild Program 04-07-ED Working Parents Program 04-08-ED Allied Health Program 04-18-IPF North Richmond Curb Ramps and Sidewalks HDAF Sidewalk Replacement Grant Program Geographic Distribution CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds are awarded to projects and programs on a competitive allocation basis. A Notice of Funding Availability was sent to over 500 jurisdictions, public agencies, affordable housing developers, community based organizations and interest groups active in the Urban. County and Consortium area. Projects are reviewed and funding allocations are made based on several criteria including the project's ability to reach and serve its target population. Consideration is given to project location to ensure that funds are allocated throughout the County while directing services to those areas and persons with the greatest need. Priority Cly-8 of the Consolidated Plan states, "Target resources to underserved areas of the County to ensure that communities are safe and provide a high quality of life." Though projects may serve the entire Urban County, as is the case with many public service projects, it is the intent of the program to target services to areas with the highest need such as a revitalization strategy area or a census tract that meets "area benefit'9 criteria. In all cases, applicants must demonstrate that they will be able to serve a minimum of 51 percent very-low and low-income persons or households. However, it has been the County's practice to fund projects that serve a minimum of 75 percent extremely low, very low- and low-income persons or households. Further, established policy gives priority to housing projects that provide units affordable to and occupied by households with extremely low-income. These policies and practices have ensured that projects/programs serve those areas with the highest need. Housing activities to meet Consolidated Plan priorities include new construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of existing affordable housing. These housing projects have the potential to either assist in neighborhood revitalization or provide de-concentration of low-income and/or minority populations by locating in areas with little supply of affordable housing. 9 Some areas of the Urban County meet"Area Benefit"criteria,which means at least 51 percent(or as adjusted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)of the residents in that area are very low and low-income persons. 13 FY 2004105 Contra Costa County ?raft Action Pian 510412004 Attachment A for HOME and CDBG provides a list of all projects approved for funding. The tables include the population to be served (seniors, youth, disabled, etc.) and geographic area to be served. It should be noted that for projects involving housing rehabilitation or micro- enterprise and small business assistance, a specific address or location cannot be provided since the location of properties are not yet known. Summary of FY 2004/05 Geographic Distribution West East Central Urban € Project Category West County County County Affordable Housing € 2 1 1 6 Economic Development 6 2 0 5 Infrastructure/Public Facilities 3 2 5 T 2 Public Service 11 13 3 20 Total 29 12 1 8 31 ' 14 FY 2004105 Contra Costa County Draft Action Plan 5104/2004 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities During FY 2004/05, the County will continue its efforts to expand the availability of housing and services for the homeless in Contra Costa. In cooperation with the cities and public and private service agencies, the County is working to identify an appropriate site and obtain financing for the development of a 20 unit housing facility with support services in West County. A major factor contributing to problems of the homeless and special needs populations in the County is the lack of housing affordable to extremely-low and very-low income households as well as an inadequate supply of accessible housing. Consequently, the County's strategies to maintain and increase the supply of affordable housing are equally relevant as strategies to alleviate problems of these populationsro. As firrther recognition of the housing needs of homeless and at-risk populations, in FY 1998/99, the Contra Costa.Board of Supervisors adopted a policy to encourage the inclusion of units affordable to extremely-low income households in projects funded with CDBG and HOME funds. Inaddition, a minimum of five percent of all new housing built with County funds must be accessible to mobility-impaired households and an additional two-percent roust be accessible to hearing/vision impaired. Wherever feasible, the County also requires the inclusion of accessible units in housing rehabilitation projects. Strategies to improve housing affordability through direct payment assistance are also effective in preventing and alleviating homelessness among lower-income and special needs households. Therefore, the County will continue to pursue additional Section 8 vouchers, FEMA funds, Shelter Plus Care and other resources to assist the currently homeless and at-risk population in obtaining and maintaining permanent housing. In addition to strategies to increase the affordable housing supply using CDBG, HOME, and HOPWA resources, the County will apply for McKinney Act funds to maintain and expand programs and projects to serve the homeless, including families with children, youth leaving foster care, victims of domestic violence, and individuals with problems of substance abuse and mental illness. Potential projects include rental assistance for homeless individuals and families, continued operating support for permanent and transitional housing projects and multi-service centers, the potential development of additional permanent housing with support services for families, ,and a variety of support services (e.g., outreach, case management, education/job training, health services, counseling/parent education, substance abuse treatment and money management). The County Health Services Department was awarded $3 million through the federal Interagency Council on Homelessness — Collaborative Initiative to End Chronic Homelessness. This is a collaborative effort between the County Homeless Program, County Alcohol and Other Drugs Services, County Mental Health, Health Care for the Homeless, and the Department of Veteran Affairs. 10 Affordable housing projects including units affordable to extremely-low and law-income households are listed in Attachment A. 15 FY 2004105 Contra Costa County Draft Action Flan 510412004 CDBG funds in the Public Service category are also targeted to support programs that offer a variety of services to the homeless and those at-risk of becoming homeless, as well as to special needs populations. In FY 2004/05 funds will be allocated for operating expenses of an emergency shelter for families. Funds will also be allocated for supportive services at a transitional shelter for battered women with children, as well as programs that provide a homeless hotline, housing counseling and legal services, and food distribution. These services are available throughout the County. Support services such as client advocacy, job skills training, independent living skills training, respite care, counseling and case management, and nutrition education will be provided to the frail elderly, disabled, persons with HIV/AIDS, and the visually impaired. During FY 2004/05, the County will work with the Continuum. of Care Board, the non-profit community, advocacy groups, the interfaith community, business organizations and other relevant community groups to implement key strategies identified in the five-year Continuum of Care Plan. This will include programs and projects to increase income and employment opportunities for homeless households, expand needed support services and programs to prevent homelessness, and increase the availability of housing affordable to extremely-low income households and homeless persons.. The Continuum of Care is developing a 10-year plan to end homelessness. This plan will include strategies to leverage mainstream resources. Other Actions Additional public policies to Remove Barriers and Obstacles to the Provision of Affordable Housing During FY 2004/05, the County will continue its efforts to remove or ameliorate public policies, which negatively impact affordable housing development in the Urban County. Specific efforts to be undertaken include the following: • Continue to expedite the development application review process for all affordable housing projects with conforming zoning and with less than 100 units. This will lower housing development costs by reducing the required processing time by two to three months. Similarly, expedite the review and approval process for affordable housing appropriate for large families. • In conformance with the General Plan, the County will initiate zoning changes for residential and designated agricultural sites from current zoning designations to Planned Unit Development (P-l) in order to streamline the entitlement process for development applications and increase design flexibility. • In order to promote the development of affordable housing for seniors, the County will consider flexibility in design requirements for these projects, including reduced parking, smaller unit sizes, and common dining facilities. 16 FY 2004105 Contra Costa County Draft Action f Lan 510412004 • The County will consider a waiver of all or a portion of planning fees for non-profit sponsors of projects affordable to very-low and low-income households. • The County will promote utilization of the Density Bonus Ordinance. Under the Ordinance, developers are eligible to receive a 25 percent density bonus in exchange for providing 20 percent of the total units in a project at prices or rents which are affordable to low income households, 10 percent of the units at prices/rents affordable to very-low income households, or 50 percent of the units for senior citizens. 0 The County will review and develop new regulations to permit the development of agriculturally related structures on agriculturally zoned land without a use permit in order to encourage the provision of onsite farmworker housing. « The County Redevelopment Agency provides a full-time equivalent staff position to expedite the planning process for affordable housing and other projects located in County Redevelopment project areas. By definition, these projects are implemented to alleviate blight and improve affordable housing and overall living conditions within the low-income community. Lead-based paint Hazard Implementation Plan The County will continue to protect young children from lead-based paint hazards in housing funded with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPVsdA resources through the implementation of 24 CFR Part 35. The purpose of this regulation is to reduce or eliminate lead-based paint hazards in federally owned housing and housing receiving federal funds. All subrecipients enter into project agreements that include requirements for compliance with the lead-based paint regulation. The Neighborhood Preservation Program, and the Rental Rehabilitation Program have developed program specific lead hazard reduction implementation plans. All other projects will develop plans appropriate to the project type and level of funding received". Decrease the Number of Poverty Level Households The County and cities within it employ a variety of strategies to help alleviate poverty, including efforts to stimulate economic growth and job opportunities, and to provide County residents with the shills and abilities required to tape advantage of those opportunities. The County, a majority of cities, and their Redevelopment Agencies actively work to attract and retain businesses. Many are involved in revitalization efforts f©r their downtown areas utilizing a variety of strategies such as infrastructure and fagade improvement programs,the State Main Street Program, and the preparation of revitalization plans to guide future development. The County, through its various departments, provides services and supports programs that promote personal responsibility, independence and self-sufficiency. }f The requirements of 24 CPR Part 35 vary for different project types(e.g.tenant-based rental assistance,acquisition,and rehabilitation).The requirements for rehabilitation depend on the levet of federal assistance(e.g.less than$5,000 per unit, $5,001 to$25,000 per unit,and over$25,000 per unit.) 17 FY 2004/05 Contra Cash County Drift Action Plan.510412004 Community Development Department One of the responsibilities of the County Con-imunity Development (CDD) is the management of the CDBG, .HOME, ESC and HOPWA programs. Many CDBC and HOME funded programs are geared toward helping lower-income persons find and maintain stable housing, receive training for jobs that provide a livable wage, and access support services that are needed to attain self- sufficiency. elfsufficiency. By Board guidelines, 15 percent of the annual grant amount is set aside for economic development activities. Programs funded under the Economic Development category are intended to assist businesses with expanding economic opportunities for lower-income persons and to increase the viability of neighborhood commercial areas. As listed in Attachment A: Economic Development, several job training and placement and microenterprise assistance programs have been approved for funding. In addition to economic development activities, the County works with other jurisdictions and local non-profits to provide emergency and transitional housing, and support services necessary to assist the homeless in achieving economic independence. Redevelopment Agency The County Redevelopment Agency, a separate legal entity, governed by the County's Board of Supervisors and administered by the CDD. Redevelopment is one of the most effective ways to breathe new life into deteriorated areas plagued by social, physical, environmental or economic conditions, which act as a barmier to new investment by private enterprise. Through redevelopment, the communities of Bay Point, _North Richmond, Pleasant Hill BART, Rodeo, and Montalvin Manor receive focused attention and financial investment to reverse deteriorating trends, create jobs, revitalize the business climate, rehabilitate and add to the housing stock, and gain active participation and investment by citizens which would not otherwise occur. The Redevelopment Agency has several ongoing projects that include; a light industrial incubator and circulationfstreetscape enhancements in North Richmond, waterfront and streetscape improvements in Rodeo and Bay Point, and housing and neighborhood infrastructure in Bay Point and Montalvin Manor. Planning and implementation of transit-oriented development programs are under way at Bay Point, and Pleasant Hill BART. The program of housing,jobs, and retail close to transit is 80% complete at Pleasant Hill BART. Employment and Human Services Department The County Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) is responsible for providing services to adults, children, families, and the elderly. Divisions within EHSD that directly relate to the reduction of poverty include the Workforce Development Board, One Stop Centers, CalWORKS, and General Assistance. Other programs administered by EHSD, that indirectly support economic self-sufficiency and are intended to provide assistance to families and persons to lead productive lives include: 1) "Welcome Home, Baby", which provides support to first- time parents in order to improve the health and development of newborns; 2) the Promoting Safe 18 FY 20041103 Contra Costa Counry Draft Acrion Plait 510412004 and Stable Families Program, which assists families to stay intact and improve family functioning. Workforce Development Board The Workforce Development Board (WDB) of Contra Costa is a public policy body appointed by the County Board of Supervisors to oversee the strategic planning and policy development of the County's workforce development system. The Board is composed of business, labor, economic development, public agencies, education, and community-based organizations. The Board has also designated the WDB as the oversight body for the County's CalWORKS policy to ensure full integration of the area's workforce development system. The WDB has responsibility to oversee the provision of workforce services through its four One-Stop Business and Career Centers One-Stops Contra Costa County, in collaboration with Alameda County, has developed a system of One - Stop Business and Career Centers, under the name of East Bay Works (www.eastbayworks.ora), to serve both job seekers and employers. The One-Stop Business and Career Centers offer comprehensive workforce development and labor market information. Job seekers and workers find resources needed to plan or advance a career, or simply to find a job. The One-Stops, through its partner agencies offer an array of job related services which include; skulls assessment and training, career counseling and workshops, online resume posting and job referrals, internships and on-the-job training, childcare, transportation and health care information. Four One-Stop Career Centers have been established in the County. The WDB has designated a consortium of agencies including; California departments of Employment Development and Rehabilitation, Community Colleges, Adult and Continuing Education, Job Corps, County departments of Community Development and Community Services, and the California Duman Development Corporation to act as the Operators of the Centers. One-Stops are located in the Cities of San Pablo (West County), Concord (Central County) and Brentwood and Pittsburg(East County). The City of Richmond also operates two One-Stops. General Assistance The General Assistance (GA) program provides temporary assistance to adults 18 years and older who are ineligible for federal or state-funded cash assistance programs. The program is designed to meet the minimum needs of County residents who are unemployed or disabled. The GA program also provides advocacy services to permanently disabled CA recipients and CalWORKS adults to help them through the application process for Social Disability, Supplemental Security Income, or Social Security programs. Cash assistance for the aged, blind and disabled legal immigrants who do not qualify for federal SSI because of welfare refonn changes is also available. 19 FY 2004105 Contra Costa Counny Draft Action Flan 510412004 Contra Costa Economic Partnership The Contra Costa Economic Partnership, a coalition of businesses, government, and citizens was created in 1995 to promote economic vitality in Contra Costa County. The Pal-tnerslap's primary focus has been on the development of industry cluster incubators in the County. The Partnership has successfully assisted in the development of a software and telecommunications incubator. The Partnership has also been instrumental in gathering and disseminating economic and demographic data to assist local governmental entities in their planning efforts for housing, jobs and educational needs. Develop Institutional Structure During FY 2004/05, the County will continue to work with the cities and other public and private agencies and organizations to implement strategies designed to accomplish the affordable housing and community development objectives identified in the five-year Consolidated Plana. Specific actions to be undertaken by the County include the provision of resources and technical assistance to public agencies and the non-profit and for-profit community in developing, financing and implementing programs and projects consistent with the County's annual and five- year plans. In addition, the County will work with the cities and other agencies to establish an infolinal cooperative network to share resources and facilitate development in the Urban County and Consortium area. Finally, the County will work to develop further institutional capacity and greater financial independence within the non-profit sector through the provision of HOME funds to provide operating support for eligible Community lousing Development Organizations, Enhance Coordination between Public and Private Hggsinq and Employment and Human Services The County's efforts to coordinate activities and strategies for affordable housing development and the provision of emergency and transitional housing and supportive services include cooperative planning efforts as well as participation in a number of countywide housing and service provider organizations. Planning efforts to be undertaken during the current program year include the following: • Contra Costa Consortium members worked continue to work on strategies and actions designed to overcome identified impediments and eliminate problems of housing discrimination in Contra Costa. The institutional structure through which the County's affordable housing and community development programs are implemented is described in detail in the County's current Consolidated Plan. 20 FY 2004105 Centra Costa Couno Draft Action Plan 510412004 « The Contra Costa Continuum of Care Board will work with Contra Costa jurisdictions, public and private agencies, the interfaith community, homeless advocacy groups and other community organizations to implement the Continuum of Care Plan, which includes strategies and programs designed to alleviate homelessness. In addition to the above, the County participates in a number of countywide housing and service provider organizations, which are intended to share resources and coordinate strategies and programs for affordable housing and community development activities. These organizations include the Association of Homeless and Housing Service Providers, the Tri-Valley Affordable Housing Subcommittee, the Contra Costa HIV/AIDS Consortium, the Children and Families Policy Forum, and the Workforce Development Board. Finally, the County continues to participate in the Bay Area Regional Innovative Homeless Initiative. The Initiative includes representatives of nine :Bay Area counties and is an effort to develop a regional approach to programs and strategies to alleviate homelessness in the San Francisco Bay Region. Foster Public Housing Improvements and Resident InitlgLbves The Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa(.HACCC) will continue to undertake activities to rehabilitate and maintain the County's public housing through HUD's Capital Fund Program(CFP)and operating subsidy. The HACCC anticipates an allocation of$3.5 million in CFP funds for FY 2004/05. The following improvements are planned by HACCC in the FY 2004/05 grant year: • Management and Administration: The HACCC will continue to focus on maintaining security presence in its developments through resident services programs and community law enforcement strategies. In addition, a replacement of the agency-wide computer and telephone system has been completed, thus lowering costs while improving efficiency and effectiveness. • Living Environment: During FY 2004/05, $3.8 million in resources will be used by the HACCC for a variety of modernization improvements at nine development sites. Specific improvements include roof replacements,painting, lighting upgrades, accessibility improvements and safety measures. Public Housing Resident Initiatives Resident Councils: The creation of Resident Councils is an important means of obtaining resident input and participation in public housing programs and activities, including the identification of appropriate resident services,resolution of safety issues, and implementation of activitiesdesigned to move households fromm welfare to work and greater independence. The HACCC has three active Resident Councils representing three of the fifteen.Public Housing Developments located in Contra Costa County, In addition to Office facilities and materials,the HACCC provides technical assistance and sponsors monthly forums in an effort to develop resident leaders. Over the past few months, there has been renewed interest at other developments to create more Resident Councils. Plans have been initiated to create active 21 FY 2004105 Contra Costa Couno, Draft Action Plan 510412004 Resident Councils at Kidd Manor(San Pablo), El Pueblo (Pittsburg), Las Arboles (Oakley),and Casa de Mariana (Oakley). The Bayo Vista Resident Council (Rodeo development)has an active Resident Council. Training for Board members related to their development and their duties and responsibilities continues. The HACCC and the Bayo "Vista Resident Council Board of Directors is presently planning, through the Martinez Adult Education School, to again offer ESI,classes onsite to interested residents twice a week. The HACCC also has a HUD grant, .Residents Opportunity Supportive Services(ROSS), offering job readiness training and adult literacy programs at its developments. El Pueblo/Los Arboles: Many activities are available for residents of public housing. Girls Scouts who live in public housing are b to 16 years old, and meet every Friday at the El Pueblo community building in Pittsburg. The East County Boys and Girls Club (Club)in Pittsburg also offers after school programs for public housing children ages 7— 14. The Club provides transportation to and from the Club location to the El Pueblo development. In partnership with the Preschool Community Council in Pittsburg, computer literacy programs are offered on-site for children ages 9-14 and adults. Resident Advisory Board(RAB). Although only three(3)Resident Councils are in existence, the HACCC continues to conduct quarterly meetings with 22 active Board members of the Resident Councils, and potential resident leaders from our 15 developments. The RAB is very active, and participatory in the planning of our Annual Plan, Capital Fund Program, and all other related Resident Initiatives. Additional Requirements Monitoring Plan Housing Projects and Programs The Contra Costa County Community Development Department is responsible for the administration and management of the CDBG, HOME, ESG. and HOPWA programs, which provide assistance for affordable housing and homeless shelters. All projects funded through these programs are monitored by the Department to ensure that the projects achieve their approved objectives in a manner consistent with federal regulations, and the Consolidated Plan. The Department's monitoring procedures consist of the following: • Prior to funding consideration, all project applications are reviewed to ensure consistency with federal regulations, the Consolidated Plan, the AI, and the County Housing Element. • Fallowing funding approval, project sponsors are required to attend a meeting with County staff to discuss the project funding and implementation process, applicable federal regulations, County affordability restrictions and procedures during the compliance period. Following this meeting, the County and project sponsor enter into project agreements, which specify project objectives, scope of work, eligible activities, 22 FY 2004105 Contra Costa County Draft Action Platz 510412004 performance targets, project budget, implementation time frarne, federal regulatory requireinents13, and monitoring and reporting requirements. In addition, all housing development funds are provided to projects in the form of a loan with applicable federal regulations and affordability and use restrictions incorporated into the loan documents and effective throughout the loan term. • The County and the other entitlement jurisdictions in the Contra Costa County are working together to refine a Performance Outcome Measurement System framework. The effort is in response to CPD Notice 03-09 and is expected to lead to a comprehensive approach to the measurement of outcomes for HUD's four major community development formula grant programs — CDBG, HOME, ESO, and HOPWA. Once completed, the systern will include objectives, outcomes and indicators for each type of activity undertaken with funds made available from these programs. • During project implementation, project sponsors are required to submit quarterly progress reports detailing project progress, significant development problems, project funding and expenditures, outreach to women and minority-owned businesses, and affirmative marketing activity. In addition, projects are monitored as applicable for compliance with federal accounting and procurement standards, labor and construction standards, relocation, affirmative marketing, equal opportunity, fair housing, and other federal requirements. Projects are also subject to an onsite performance and/or financial audit review on a selective basis. • Following project completion, project sponsors are required to submit project completion reports identifying: project accomplishments; population served, including data on household characteristics (e.g., size, income, ethnicity); rent and/or housing affordability; and total sources and uses of funds. • Affordable housing development projects (e.g., acquisition, rehabilitation, new construction) must also submit annual compliance reports throughout the period of required affordability. These reports are designed to ensure continued compliance with federal regulations, affordability and use restrictions, and other requirements as specified in project loan docurnents. In addition, all HOME and CDBG-assisted projects will be subject to periodic onsite inspections to ensure continued compliance with federal housing quality standards.14 includes compliance with federal regulations concerning: equal opportunity and fair housing; affirmative marketing; displacement, relocation and acquisition; labor; lead-based paint; conflict of interest; debarment and suspension; the environment;historic preservation;and flood insurance. 14 Projects with 1-4 HOME-assisted units will be inspected every third year,projects with 5-25 units will be inspected every other year,and projects with 26 or more HOME-assisted units will be inspected annually, 23 Ft'2004/05 Contra Costa County Draft Action Plan 510412004 Non-Housing Community Development Projects and Programs Monitoring procedures for non-housing projects and programs are similar to those described for Housing projects and programs and include: • Prior to funding consideration, all applications are reviewed for consistency with federal regulation, Consolidated Plan, and Board of Supervisor policy. Following funding approval, project sponsors are required to attend a mandatory meeting to become familiar with prograin standards, County requirements, and federal regulation. Project sponsors are also required to enter into agreements that specify objectives, scope of work, applicable timelines and performance targets, budget, federal, state and local regulatory requirements, and monitoring and reporting requirements. • ]wring project implementation, project sponsors are required to submit periodic progress reports detailing project progress toward objectives, problems and/or resolution to meeting goals, quantitative participation data by ethnicity, income, and household status. In addition, project sponsors are also required to provide updated sources and uses budgets subsequent to the completion of the second quarter. Projects are also subject to an onsite performance and financial audit review on a selective basis. Priority is given to high-risk programs for onsite performance and/or audit review. • Periodic reports and payment requests are reviewed for compliance with the Project Agreement,budget consistency and documentation of expenditures. Project Sponsors are advised of any procedural errors and/or ineligible activities, and provided with technical assistance as needed. • Upon project completion, project sponsors are required to submit completion reports identifying: progranyproject accomplishments, quantitative data, including number of persons or households served, ethnicity, and income level, and a final sources and uses budget. In the Public Services category, the County seeks to coordinate activities for the efficient provision of services in the following ways: • Where applicable, the County and other Consortium members have developed standardized forms, including reporting forms and applications in order to streamline and minimize paperwork. • The County follows a strategy of supporting programs that provide a variety of complementary and integrated services to targeted areas, and ensures that service providers are aware of other organizations that may augment their program. 24 FY 2004105 Contra Costa County Draft Action Plan 510412004 • The County also participates with other County departments and non-profit organizations efforts to collaborate on the provision of services. Summary of Public Participation Process In preparing the FY 2004/05 Action Plan the County held two public meetings. The first meeting was held in October with the other CDBG jurisdictions within the County. Notice for the meeting were printed in the local newspapers and sent to the County's interested parties. The first portion of the meeting covered the jurisdictions' funding application process and timeline, and review of program requirements. During the second portion, the group was divided in to smaller groups based on specific community needs. Each group discussed the community's needs in their specific areas and how to meet those needs, and then shared their viewpoints with the whole group. The groups also participated in an exercise where each participant was given 10 dots representing a total of$1 million ($100,000 per dot) and were asked to place their dots under one or more of the 13 community needs categories that they feel should be a priority in the County. The results of this exercise are attached. On May 4, 2004, a final public meeting regarding the FY 2004/05 Action Plan was held at the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors meeting. A public hearing notice was published in the news section of the local newspapers on April 2, 2004. people commented on the allocation of FY 2004/05 CDBG and HOME funds. 25 FY 2004105 Contra Costa Count), Draft Action Plan 510412004 ATTACHMENT A- PROJECT TABLES (to be inserted after Public Hearing,) FY 2004105 Contra Costa County Draft Action Plan 510412004 ....................... .......................... ............................. ................................ .................................. ...................... ATTACHMENT B- CERTIFICATIONS Consolidated Pian Certifications In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the Consolidated Plan regulations,the jurisdictions certifies that; Affirmatively Farther Fair Dousing - The jurisdiction will affin-natively further fair housing, which means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard. Anti-displacement and Relocation. Plan - It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24: and it has in effect and is following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section. I04(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the CDBG or HOME programs. Drug-Free'Workplace - It will or will continue to provide a drug-fi ee workplace by. 1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; 2. Establishing an ongoing drag-free awareness program to inform employees about- (a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (b) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; (c) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and (d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occuning in the workplace; 3. :Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1; 4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will (a) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (b) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction, 5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s)of each affected grant; 6. `paring one of the following actions, within 34 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted; (a) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation.Act of 1973, as amended; or (b) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; 7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs 1,2,3,4,5 and 6. Anti-Lobbying- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief•. l. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; 2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and. submit Standard Form-LLL,, CDisclosure Form to Report Lobbying, in accordance with its instructions; and 3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers(including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. Authority of Jurisdiction - The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. Consistency with Plan- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan. Section 3 - It will comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 135. Date Signature/Authorized Official Deputy Director- Redevelopment Title FY 2004105 Contra Costa County Draft action Plan 510412004 Community Development Block Grant Grantee Certifications The Entitlement Community certifies that: Citizen Participation -It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CER. 91.105. Community Development Plan - Its consolidated housing and coninunity development plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short and long-term community development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily for persons with very-low and low-income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570.) Following a Plan - It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD. Use of Funds - It has complied with the following criteria: 1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBC funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit very-low and low-income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities, which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available; 2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans during program year 2003 (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of very-law and low- income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period; 3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CNBC funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of very-low and low- income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements. However, if CDBC funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that related to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBC funds) financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other that CDBC funds. FY 2004105 Contra Costa County= Draft Action Plan 510412004 The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital casts of public improvements assisted with CDBG Funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other revenue sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate-income (not low-income)* families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment. Excessive Force-It has adopted analis enforcing: 1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and 2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction; Compliance With Anti-Discrimination Laws - The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act(42 USC 3601-3619), and implementing regulations. Lead-Based Paint - .Its notification, inspection, testing and abatement procedures concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR 570.608; Compliance with Laves-It will comply with applicable laws. Date Signature/Authorized Official Deputy Director- R.edevelopMent Title *Incomes at or below 80 percent of the area median income for the Oakland DMSA as defined by HUD. HOME Certifications The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that: Tenant Based Rental Assistance- If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide tenant- based rental assistance: The use of HOME funds for tenant-based rental assistance is an essential element of the participating jurisdiction's consolidated plan for expanding the supply, affordability, and availability of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing. Eligible Activities and Casts- It is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as described in 24 CFR § 92.205 through 92.209 and that is not using and will not use HOME funds for prohibited activities, as described in § 92.214. Appropriate Financial Assistance- Before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing, Date Signature/Authorized Official Deputy Director-Redevelopment Title Emergency Shelter Grants Program Certifications The Emergency Shelter Grantee certifies that: Major rehabilitation/conversion -- It will maintain any building for which assistance is used under the ESG program as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for at least 10 years. If the jurisdiction plans to use funds for purposes less than tenant-based rental assistance, the applicant will maintain any building for which assistance is used under the ESO program as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for at least 3 years. Essential Services -- It will provide services or shelter to homeless individuals and families for the period during which the ESO assistance is provided, without regard to a particular site or structure as long as the same general population is served. Renovation -- Any renovation carried out with ESC assistance shall be sufficient to ensure that the building involved is safe and sanitary. Supportive Services -- It will assist homeless individuals in obtaining appropriate supportive services, including pennanent housing, medical and mental health treatment, counseling, supervision, and other services essential for achieving independent living, and other Federal State,local, and private assistance. Matching Funds--It will obtain matching amounts required under §575.71 of this title. Confidentiality -- It will develop and implement procedures to ensure the confidentiality of records pertaining to any individual provided family violence prevention or treatment services under any project assisted under the ESG program,including protection against the release of the address or location of any family violence shelter project except with the written authorization of the person responsible for the operation of that shelter. Homeless Persons Involvement -- To the maximum extent practicable, it will involve, through employment, volunteer services, or otherwise, homeless individuals and families in constructing, renovating, maintaining, operating facilities, and providing services assisted through this program. Consolidated Plan --It is following a current HUD-approved Consolidated Plan or CHAS. Date Signature/Authorized Official Deputy Director-Redevelopment Title HOPWA Certifications The HOPWA grantee certifies that: Activities- Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being net by available public and private sources. Building- Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose specified in the plan. 1. For at least 1€1 years in the case of assistance involving new construction, substantial rehabilitation, or acquisition of a facility, 2. For at least 3 years in the case of assistance involving non-substantial rehabilitation or repair of a building or structure. Date Signature/Authorized Official Dguty Director-Redevelopnj Title Appendix to Certiflcations Instructions Concerning Lobbying and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements: A. Lobbying Certification This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less that $14,040 and not more than$100,400 for each such failure. B. Drug-Free Workplace Certification 1. By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement,the grantee is providing the certification. 2. The certification is material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the agency awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false certification, or otherwise violated the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized under the Drug-Free Workplace Act. 3. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified on the certification. If known, they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not identify the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and snake the information available for Federal inspection.. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the,grantee's drug-free workplace requirements. 4. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State highway department while in operation, State employees in each local unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio stations). 5. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant, the grantee shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in question(see paragraph three). 6. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant: Place ofPerfortriance (Street address, city, county, state,zip code) FY 2004105 Contra Costa County Draft Action Plan 510412004 Check if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. The certification with regard to the drag-free workplace is required by 24 CFR part 24, subpart F. 7. Definitions of terms in the Non-procurement Suspension. and Debarment common rule and Drug-Free Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular, to the following definitions fi-om these rules: "Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules l through V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 US. C. 812) and as further defined by regulation(21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15); "Conviction" means a finding guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes; "Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non-Federal criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use,or possession of any controlled substance; "Employee"means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a grant, including: (I) All Idirect charge employees; (ii) all Oindirect charge employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and (iii) temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are on the grantees payroll. This definition sloes not include workers not on the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement; consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of subrecipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces). FY 2004/05 Contra Costa County Drag action Plan 5/04/2004 ATTACHMENT C--HOME FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER'S PROGRAM The Contra Costa HOME Consortium has established a priority for the use of HOME funds to increase homeownership opportunities for very-low and low-income households in the Consortium area. Programs and projects which will be considered for funding under this component of the HOME Program include: First-time homebuyer assistance in connection with new housing developments to ensure that a portion of the units will be affordable to and occupied by low-income households; and Projects designed to increase neighborhood stability and improve the quality of housing through an increased incidence of homeownership in an identified target area. In the latter case, the total financing package for the project may include funds for rehabilitation as well as acquisition of the residence. All households receiving assistance under this component of the HOME Program must be first- time hoinebuyers15 with household incomes at/below 80 percent of area median income. All assisted households must agree to occupy the acquired unit as their principle place of residence throughout the loan period; no temporary subleases will be permitted. In addition, federal regulations require that the appraised value of units acquired with HOME funds must not exceed 95 percent of the median purchase price of housing in Contra Costa County (currently $405,650 for a single-family home). The County as the Consortium Representative will provide first-time homebuyer assistance using HOME funds in the form of a deferred second mortgage designed to fill the gap between the purchase price of the home and the amount the buyer can afford based on household income. Specifically, the amount of the HOME second loan will equal the purchase price of the unit minus the sum of the first mortgage, the homeowners downpayinent' , and any other sources of available subsidy. In this way, the County will provide just enough subsidy to make the home affordable to the low-income buyer. All HOME loans will be secured by a promissory note and deed of trust specifying affordability and resale requirements. The County will consider applications for first-time homebuyer programs and projects, which are consistent with the above requirements and employ one of the following approaches: 45The following types of households may also qualify for assistance even if they are not first-time homebuyers: a single parent with custody of one or more minor children; a displaced homemaker; the owner of a home which does not meet local codes and cannot be brought into compliance for less than the cost of new construction;or the owner of a manufactured home which is not affixed to a permanent foundation. rain general,homebuyers.will be required to provide a minimum downpayment of 3 to 5 percent. Higher downpayments will be encouraged. Downpayment may be in the foim of sweat equity or grants or gifts from other sources. 1. A shared equity loan program designed to recapture the HOME subsidy upon sale or transfer of the property; or 2. A silent second loan program with resale restrictions to maintain affordability and ensure acquisition of the unit by another qualified homebuyer. Both programs must fully comply with the previously described Consortium requirements and all applicable HOME Program regulations(24 CER fart 92.254) concerning resale requirements. These two approaches are described in more detail in the following. Shared Equity Loan Program. Under this approach, HOME funds may be used to provide .deferred_second_loans to qualified low-income first-time homebuyers. Shared equity HOME loans are due at the end of the loan term on sale or transfer of the property. Upon resale, the homebuyer must repay the County the amount of the second plus a share in the appreciation of the unit. Unit appreciation is defined as the difference between the original acquisition price and the resale price. The County's share of the appreciation or "equity share" will equal the amount of the HOME second loan divided by the original acquisition price. All remaining appreciation accrues to the seller. For example, assume a first-tune homebuyer acquires a home priced at $100,000 with the following financing: a. Homeowner downpayment of$5,000; b. First mortgage of$75,000; and C. HOME silent second in the amount of$20,000. The County's equity share upon resale is equal to 20 percent of the appreciation in the unit ($20,000 divided by $100,000). Assume the owner sells the unit in five years for $11.0,000, resulting in a total appreciation in value of $10,000. Upon resale, the owner must repay the HOME loan ($20,000) plus the County's share of the appreciation realized on the unit (20 percent of$10,000 or$2,000). After paying off the first mortgage, the owner receives the value of his original investment (downpayment plus principal paydown) and all remaining appreciation ($8,000 in the example).'7 In the event that the unit does not appreciate, the County will receive only the amount of the silent second ($20,000) upon resale. If the unit depreciates in value and the homeowner has adequately maintained the unit, the County will reduce the silent second loan repayment proportionately. Funds recaptured as a result of the repayment of shared-equity loans will be deposited in the HOME Housing Development Assistance Fund for use in funding future HOME-eligible projects. Silent Second Loan Proeram with Resale Restrictions. Under this approach, HOME funds may be used to provide silent second loans to low-income first-time homebuyers who meet all the 17 If a first-time homebuyer undertakes significant capital improvements on a unit acquired with HOME funds,appreciation upon resale will equal the resale price minus the original acquisition price minus the value of the improvements. requirements previously specified. Depending on financial need and the specific objectives of the program or project, loans may be zero or low-interest. In addition, units purchased with assistance through this program component must be maintained as a part of the affordable housing stock for the following minimum time periods. 20 years for newly constructed units; 15 years for existing units. Affordability will be maintained through the following resale restrictions,which must be incorporated into the loan documents securing the HOME funds. 1. County as Consortium Representative retains right of first refusal to acquire unit in resale situation. 2. Sales price to equal the lesser of the current appraised value or the original acquisition price (plus the value of any capital improvements) times the change in area median income which has occurred during the period of ownership. This approach maintains the integrity of the household's original investment in the unit and represents a fair return. 3. Upon sale to a qualified household, the first buyer must repay the amount of the silent second plus accrued interest, if any. The County will consider first-time homebuyer programs, which forgive the interest after expiration of the minimum required period of affordability (e.g., 20 years for new construction). In a resile situation, the County will work with homeowners to identify HOME-eligible purchasers to acquire the assisted units. V+Thile the County will not require the second purchaser to be a first-time homebuyer, priority will be assigned to low-income households in this category. During the period of required affordability, the unit will be maintained as affordable to households earning 74 percent of area median income". In order to ensure continued affordability, the County will provide a new silent second to the new purchaser in the same amount and with the same terms and conditions as provided to the first buyer. If additional HOME funds are required to maintain affordability, the second buyer will be required to be a first-tinge homebuyer and a new period of affordability will be initiated. 18 Payment of principal, interest, takes and insurance (PiTI) NAB not exceed 30 percent of the gross monthly income of a household earning 75 percent of AMI with the following exception. PITT equal to 30 percent of actual gross monthly income for HOME-eligible households earning from 75 to 80 percent of AMI will be considered to be affordable. FY 2004/05 Contra Costa County Action Plan ATTACHMENT D—AFFIRMATIVE .MAICtKETLNG PROCEDURES The objective of affirmative marketing within the context of the CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, and ESG Programs is to promote equal access to housing by all groups within the relevant market area. In order to accomplish this objective in accordance with federal regulations the County has adopted the following policies and measures: 1. Methods for informing, the public. owners and potential tenants about the CDBG HOME HOPWA. and ESG Pro ams federal fair housing laws, and the Coun 's affirmative marketing policy. Information concerning the availability of funding, housing opportunities, and fair housing and affirmative marketing requirements will be distributed to: the general public; all jurisdictions and housing agencies located in the County; nonprofit and for-profit owners and developers of affordable housing; and minority and public interest groups representing the County's disadvantaged populations. Methods of distribution will include: Press releases to the local news media. Notices concerning County programs and available resources to be posted on County website with links to detailed program descriptions, application procedures, requirements and other relevant information. C. Preparation and distribution of an informational brochure describing the CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, and ESG Programs, including fair housing and affirmative marketing requirements, and the Equal Housing Opportunity logo. d. Meetings and workshops with potential applicants for HOME funds (e.g., cities, developers,current operators and owners of affordable housing). e. :Meetings and workshops with representatives of minority and other disadvantaged groups in Contra Costa County, including the NAACP, 1~amilias Unidas, Pacific Con-rrnunity Services, SHELTER, Inc., Bay Area Legal Aid, Independent Living Resource, Area on Aging, Housing Assistance Alliance, and the Chinese American Political Association. f: The County will maintain records concerning the above activities, including copies of press releases, affirmative marketing materials distributed, and workshops and meetings held with the above groups and organizations. 2. Rqquirements, and practices owners of assisted housing must adhere to in order to ca out the County's affirmative marketing procedures and requirements. The County will require owners of federally-assisted housing to comply with federal fair housing law and employ the following affirmative marketing activities: a. Advertise the availability of assisted units on an equal opportunity basis in local newspapers and community newsletters, such as those published by minority groups, neighborhood churches, public service organizations, etc.; and on bulletin boards in community FY 2004/05 Contra Costa County Action Plan gathering spats (e.g., community center, church, supermarket, laundroxnat, Fair housing/housing counseling agency, and employment office). b. Contact appropriate neighborhood and community organizations and representatives of minority and ether disadvantaged groups to solicit tenants and provide information about the availability of the assisted units on an equal opportunity basis. C. Display the Equal Housing Opportunity logo at the project location and in all advertisements pertaining to assisted units. 3. S12ecial outreach procedures to be used by owners of assisted units to solicit applications frorn hard-to-reach Ropulations.who ma not otherwise a 1Y.for residence in these units. a. In conducting the advertising and outreach activities described in 2.a and b above, owners of assisted units will be required to solicit the cooperation of appropriate organizations in the relevantmarket area in identifying hard-to-reach populations and informing prospective tenants from these groups of the availability of the units on an equal opportunity basis. Organizations which may be particularly effective,in this effort include community churches, social service organizations, housing and homeless service providers, and minority and senior citizen groups. As appropriate, owners may request organizations to assist in distributing marketing information concerning the availability of rental units through newsletters, group meetings, and organization and community bulletin hoards. b. Again, all advertisements, workshops, meetings and notices concerning the assisted-units will emphasize that the units are available on an equal opportunity basis. 4. Record keging requirements. 4 The County will require recipients of federal funds to keep records concerning affirmative marketing activities. These records must include copies of advertisements placed in newspapers/newsletters and on local bulletin boards, as well as lists of community groups and organizations contacted to solicit tenants. Recipients will also be required to keep information on relevant tenant characteristics, including ethnic composition, income,household size, and age and sex of head of household. S. Assessment of affmnative marketing activities. The County will require the information compiled in 4 above to be reported annually as a component of the project monitoring process. Affirmative marketing activities will be evaluated to ensure that an adequate level of activity is maintained. 'Tenant characteristics will be compared with population characteristics in the market area as a further indicator.of the effectiveness of the affirmative marketing program and the absence of discrimination. Where discrepancies exist, the County will work with the project owner to determine whether additional affirmative marketing measures are required. Requirements concerning affirmative marketing and fair housing compliance will be incorporated in contract and loan agreements for all assisted projects. The County will document any complaints received concerning a project recipient's failure to abide by all fair housing and equal opportunity laws. All such complaints will be carefully evaluated to determine their validity. In the event that a violation is identified, the County will infonn the recipient and take appropriate action to ensure that the situation is corrected. FY 2004105 Contra Costa County Action Plan ATTACHMENT E--MINORITY AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS OUTREACH PROGRAM It is the policy of Centra Costa County that Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and. Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs)19 shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the perfollnance of contracts and projects funded through the CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, and ESG Programs. Services provided under such contracts may include, but are not necessarily limited to: real estate; construction; appraisal; property management; lending; investment banking; underwriting; accounting and legal representation and advice. L In order to implement this policy within the context of federally-funded programs, affinnative marketing procedures will be employed by the County Community Development Department to ensure that appropriate MBE/WBEs are notified of the availability of federal. funds and potential contracting opportunities. These procedures include the following: a. Maintenance of a list of MBE/WBE certifying agencies for use by the County and prime contractors for funded projects. The list is currently available through the Contra Costa County Community Development Department. b. Development of informational brochures and promotional materials describing the HOME and CDBG programs and potential contracting opportunities for MBE/WBE participation in projects. These materials will be distributed through mailings and meetings with appropriate groups. b. Distribution of information concerning the CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, and EG programs and potential contracting opportunities through meetings and other contacts with local resource organizations currently employed by the County in soliciting MBE/WBE participation in County projects. These organizations include, but are not limited to the following: Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Contra Costa County; Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Contra Costa County; National Association of Minority Contractors - Northern California; San Francisco;Oakland Minority Business Development Center; Chinese American Chamber of Commerce; and. the Coalition of Bay Area Women Owned Businesses. d. Where economically feasible, total project requirements will be divided into smaller tasks or quantities to permit maximum participation by MBE/WBEs. In addition, the County will endeavor to establish delivery schedules for projects, which encourage MBE/WBE participation. f. As appropriate, use the services and assistance of the Small Business Administration and Minority Business Development Agency of the Department of Commerce. Z. In addition to the above measures, the County will also require project sponsors and prime contractors receiving funds under the CDBG, HOME, HOPWA and ESG programs to solicit and use qualified MBE/WBEs for subcontract services wherever feasible. All project contracts will contain a clause requiring contractors to notify applicable MBE/WBE firms of [B An eligible MBE is a business entity at least 51 percent owned and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more minorities who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States and a merrnber of a recognized racial or ethnic group (Black, Hispanic, Asian or Pacific islander, American Indian or Alaskan Native). Similarly, an eligible WBE is a business entity at least 51 percent owned and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United states. FY 2004/05 Contra Costa Count), Action Plan available contracting and/or subcontracting opportunities. Notification requirements will include newspaper advertising, advertising in trade publications, direct mailing to local resource organizations, etc. 3. The Community Development Department will maintain centralized records concerning the use and participation of MBE/WBEs as contractors and subcontractors on all funded projects. In addition to information. on WBE/MBEs which contract directly with the County for purposes of the specified programs, the Department will require all subrecipients to maintain records and report annually on the participation of MBE/WBEs as subcontractors on projects. FY 2004105 Contra Costa County Action Plan