Urban County Policy Board Meeting Agenda January 9, 2023
This agenda outlines the Urban County Policy Board meeting scheduled for January 9, 2023. It includes introductions, approval of past minutes, Vice-Chair election, updates on 2023 CDBG and HOME applications, program updates, and more.
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Urban County Policy Board January 9, 2023 01.09.23 Urban County Policy Board 1
January 9, 2023 Meeting Agenda (info) I. Introductions (action) II. Approval of September 9, 2022 minutes (action) III. Vice-Chair Election (info) 2023 CDBG and HOME Application Updates Overview of 2023 submitting agencies Application review and scoring refresher Program updates HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Draft 2023 Annual Work Plan July to September 2022 Quarterly Report Review VIII. Other Public Comment IV. (info) V. (info) (info) (info) VI. VII. 01.09.23 Urban County Policy Board 2
Agenda Item II. September 9 Meeting Minutes URBAN COUNTY POLICY BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilor Julie Olson Clark County; Sam Crummett City of Battle Ground; Jim Hodges City of Camas; Councilor Ron Onslow City of Ridgefield; David Scott City of Washougal GUESTS: Dale Whitley (Council for the Homeless); Jennifer Logan, Gina Van Dyken (Lifeline); Yuri Medina (YWCA); Samantha Whitley (City of Vancouver); Sue Neal (Battle Ground Healthcare) STAFF: Michael Torres, Emily Langston, Rebecca Royce, Janet Snook I. Introductions II. March 14, 2022, Meeting Minutes The minutes were approved following a motion made by Councilor Ron Onslow and seconded by Jim Hodges. III. Point-in-Time and Project Homeless Connect overview Point in Time is a single night snapshot of sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, required annually by Washington State. It shows trends, to be used for planning and funding. In 2022, the PIT count was done February 24, due to COVID-19 delay. Count total was 1,197, reflecting a 21 percent increase over 2020 in unsheltered households; 45 percent increase in persons accessing emergency shelters; and 39 percent increase in transitional housing participants. Emergency shelter beds increased in late 2019, and February 24 was a severe weather night where additional shelter locations are available. Persons of color remain disproportionately affected by homelessness. Unsheltered seniors remained the same as 2020, primarily due to the new Bertha s Place shelter that prioritizes seniors. Number of unsheltered singles and couples without children, and unsheltered youth increased. Thirty-six percent of those surveyed reported regularly sleeping outside. Apartment vacancy is less than 3 percent in Clark County. In Spring, 2022, wage needed to afford a one-bedroom apartment in Clark County was $29.08/hour. IV. 2021 CAPER update Annual report to HUD due at end of September. Will be presented to County Council September 20, and available online for public comment beginning tomorrow. All comments received are sent to HUD with the report. V. 2023 CDG and HOME RFA update RFA to open October 3. Estimate $1.5M CDBG and $550,000 HOME available for 2023. Applications will be received in Neighborly. Pre-application workshop available on October 6, hybrid. Eligible block groups and exception criteria will be sent out when known. VI. Program updates Washington Department of Commerce monitored the CDBG-CV grant, with no findings or recommendations. All funds have been dispersed to Battle Ground Healthcare clinic. State Auditor s Office monitored CDBG program. No findings or recommendations. VII. April June 2022 quarterly report review Projects are on schedule and progressing as expected. Asset and Economic Development and TBRA programs are operated on a calendar year. 2022 projects are pending HUD grant agreements. VIII. Other Public Comment: none; Next meeting, October 10, 9:30am, if needed. 01.09.23 Urban County Policy Board 3
Agenda Item V. 2023 CDBG and HOME Applications CDBG Request HOME Request Applicant Public Facilities and Neighborhood Improvements City of Ridgefield City of Battle Ground City of Camas City of Washougal Project Hall and Elm Street Improvements NE 1st Sidewalks NW Benton Street Improvements Hamllik Park basketball court and misc improvements $ 232,470.00 $ 210,000.00 $ 280,000.00 $ 129,000.00 Asset and Economic Development Greater Vancouver Chamber Hispanic Chamber Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon Proud Ground Pathways to Opportunity & Dev. Business Assistance Latinx Business Assistance Micro-Enterprise Assistance Homeownership Assistance, Land Trust Model $ 71,000.00 $ 80,000.00 $ 51,300.00 $ 300,000.00 Affordable Housing and Homelessness Janus Youth Lifeline Connections Second Step Housing Share Partners in Careers The Nest TBRA Recovery TBRA Market-rate Unit Acquisition ASPIRE TBRA Partners in Careers TBRA $ 30,000.00 $ 150,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $ 250,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 200,000.00 $ 20,500.00 $ 102,500.00 CDBG HOME Total requested: $ 1,474,270.00 $ 802,500.00 Estimate of $1,500,000 CDBG and $550,000 HOME funds available 01.09.23 Urban County Policy Board 4
Agenda Item V. Neighborly scoring refresher When you are given access to an application, you will get an email notification with a link: https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/clarkcountywa/Reviewer Neighborly scoring step-by-step instructional guide available on the UCPB website 01.09.23 Urban County Policy Board 5
Agenda Item V. Neighborly scoring refresher The Complete Scoring tab on the left-hand side allows you to start the scoring process. 01.09.23 Urban County Policy Board 6
Agenda Item V. Neighborly scoring refresher Score Report will show points awarded and points available. 01.09.23 Urban County Policy Board 7
Agenda Item VI. Program Updates HOME-ARP HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Approved by HUD Providers will be receiving contracts shortly TBRA programs can begin this month Weaver Creek Apartments project is delayed but expects to begin construction by the beginning of 2024 01.09.23 Urban County Policy Board 8
Agenda Item VI. DRAFT 2023 Work Plan January Overview of 2023 CDBG and HOME applications and Neighborly training Review Annual Work Plan July to September 2022 Quarterly Reports February CDBG & HOME 2023 application presentations and Q&A (9:30 AM 11:30 AM) Board members score applications in Neighborly by March 6 March HUD funding updates October December 2022 Quarterly Reports Review 2023 application scores and make funding awards April 10 15 is National Community Development Week June Update on HUD Action Plan submission January March 2023 Quarterly Reports Review Point in Time Count and Homeless Connect data October Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report outcome review April July 2022 Quarterly Reports 2024 Request for Applications released 01.09.23 Urban County Policy Board 9
Agenda Item VII. July to Sept Reports Public Facilities and Neighborhood Improvements Infrastructure Contract IDIS Project Funding Expended Narrative On Schedule Battle Ground - SW 3rd St & SW 19th Avenue Improvements. Construct sidewalks and stormwater improvements. 1901 1422 $193,000 $193,000 Project complete. Battle Ground - SE Clark Avenue Improvements. Construct 150' section to create through road. Project environmental must be aggregated with delayed Weaver Creek project 2001 $129,200 $0 N/A Camas - NW 12th Avenue Improvements. Water, street and sidewalk improvements on NW 12th between Division and Benton Streets. 2002 1464 $255,000 $256,675 Construction complete. Final payment processed. No Ridgefield - Simons Street Improvements. Water and stormwater improvements and construct sidewalks with ADA ramps. Environmental Review completed. Contract executed. 2003 1502 $255,000 $0 N/A Camas - NE 2nd Avenue Improvements. Water, street and sidewalk improvements on NE 2nd Ave between Everett and Garfield Streets. 2102 1488 $170,000 $0 Construction underway. Yes Washougal - Hamllik Park Improvements. New paint, benches, playground, picnic tables and irrigation replacement. Construction complete. Completing project close- out. 2104 1483 $85,043 $85,043 No Camas - NW 14th improvements - Roadway, sidewalk, curb ramps, and water service improvements between NW Ash and NW Couch Streets. 2201 $212,000 $0 Project awarded funding. N/A Ridgefield - Gee Creek Loop improvements - Construct stormwater improvements to alleviate flooding and poor drainage on Gee Creek Loop, and add a pedestrian crossing with rapid flashing beacons to the intersection of Pioneer Street/SR501 and Gee Creek Loop. Washougal - Hamlik 1/2 basketball court - Construct 1/2 court basketball with ADA access and the necessary stormwater and permitting requirements. Social Service 2203 $195,000 $0 Project awarded funding. N/A 2204 $50,000 $0 Project awarded funding. N/A Share - Share House Elevator Replacement. Replace non-operational elevator in facility housing homeless single men. 1913 1421 $40,000 $41,203 Final payment processed. No Washougal - Social Service Building Repairs. Building exterior and window repairs at 1702 C Street. 2004 1467 $227,000 $0 Construction has started. No Lifeline Connections Mothers Recovery House. Acquisition of single-family home for sober living for 6 women and children. Actively working with realtor to identify property. Ready to move quickly when property is identified. 2103 $200,000 $0 No New Heights Clinic - Primary care clinic construction - Construct a new clinic building to provide free primary care to low-income patients who would not otherwise be able to obtain care. Project will not commence on schedule. Option to reallocate funds to begin new CDBG projects sooner. 2202 $600,000 $0 N/A 01.09.23 Urban County Policy Board 10
Agenda Item VII. July to Sept Reports Asset and Economic Development Contract IDIS Project Funding Expended Narrative On Schedule Project underway. New staff hired in September working with Clark County Clients. 10 clients served. Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber Business Technical Assistance. Bilingual assistance to support small businesses in Clark County. 2106 $73,200 Yes $34,188 Mercy Corps NW - Business IDA program. Classes, credit repair, loans and matched savings for small businesses in Clark County. 2107 $250,000 $10,986 No Program underway. 21 clients served. 2108 21H5 1484 / 1485 Proud Ground - Homeownership Assistance. Home buying opportunities using a land trust model, buyers under 80% AMI. $100,000 $0 One home purchased. Working with 2 other eligible buyers. $300,000 No Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber Business Technical Assistance. Bilingual assistance to support small businesses in Clark County. 2205 $78,600 $0 Project awarded funding. N/A Mercy Corps NW - Small Business Development. Technical assistance to support small businesses in Clark County. 2206 $289,100 $0 Project awarded funding. N/A 2207 22H1 Proud Ground - Homeownership Assistance. Home buying opportunities using a land trust model, buyers under 80% AMI. $126,778 $173,222 $0 $0 Project awarded funding. N/A 01.09.23 Urban County Policy Board 11
Agenda Item VII. July to Sept Reports Affordable Housing and Homelessness Affordable Housing Contract IDIS Project Funding Expended Narrative On Schedule VBT Grand Blvd LLC - The Grand Pacific Apts. Construct 26-unit affordable mid-rise housing. Project received permanent certificate of occupancy. 19H4 1451 $100,000 $100,557 Yes Mercy Housing - Mercy PeaceHealth Housing - Construct 70 affordable family units near PeaceHealth campus. CPP - Central Park Place Rehab - Replace building exterior and systems; increase accessiblity and parking; reconfigure to add units. Second Step Housing - Market-rate unit acquisition - Purchase existing market-rate rentals for affordable housing units. Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Lifeline Recovery Rental Assistance. Provide TBRA and case management for 15 households engaged in recovery supports. Project substantially complete. Building 85% leased. 20H5 1471 $250,000 Yes $225,401 20H7 1489 $180,000 $162,000 Construction underway on Phase II units Yes 22H2 $400,000 $0 Project awarded funding N/A 2010 20H2 1457 / 1458 $9,370 $47,500 $6,228 $48,450 Project complete. 5 households served. Yes 2011 20H3 1454 / 1453 Share ASPIRE. Provide TBRA and case management for 40 individuals and families experiencing homelessness. $50,000 $250,000 $50,000 $240,024 Program completed. 42 households assisted. Yes 2109 21H1 1490 1491 Janus Youth The Nest. Provide TBRA and case management for approximately 20 youth households (ages 18-24) households. $20,000 $100,000 $12,023 $40,402 Program underway. 15 households assisted Yes 2110 21H2 1496 1497 Lifeline Recovery Rental Assistance. Provide TBRA and case management for 20 households engaged in recovery supports. $20,000 $100,000 $1,121 $7,398 No Program underway. 3 households assisted. 2111 21H4 1494 1493 Share ASPIRE. Provide TBRA and case management for 20 individuals and families experiencing homelessness. $50,000 $166,948 $2,273 $40,063 Program underway, 20 households assisted. N/A 01.09.23 Urban County Policy Board 12
Wrap Up VIII. Other Public Comment Please update County of any new appointed members or designated alternates Thank you to Councilor Julie Olson Save the Date - next UCPB meeting: February 13, 2023, 9:30am 11:30am Presentations and Q&A with 2023 funding applicants Urban County Policy Board 01.09.23 13
