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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDBG Draft 2016 Annual Action Plan 2016 Annual Action Plan 1 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 2016 Action Plan (May 1, 2016 - April 30, 2017) Community Development Block Grant Oshkosh, WI Prepared for: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development PREPARED: March 2016 2016 Annual Action Plan 2 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction The Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Action Plan represents the second year of the City's Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) for Fiscal Years 2015-2019 as approved by the Oshkosh Common Council and approved by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Action Plan is the City of Oshkosh's application for HUD entitlement grant funds and identifies the proposed programs and projects to be funded during the City's Fiscal Year (FY) 2016. During the 2016 Program Year, the City of Oshkosh will pursue the implementation of projects and activities in four major categories: 1) Central City Redevelopment & Community Facilities; 2) Housing & Neighborhood Development; 3) Public Services; and 4) Program Administration & Planning. Of the $752,818 in estimated CDBG funds plus 2015 Program Income, a minimum of 70% of funds must be spent on activities that will benefit LMI persons. Activities funded with CDBG funds in this Action Plan will meet the national objectives of benefiting LMI persons and/or preventing or eliminating slum or blighting conditions. It is important to note that the Con Plan sets goals and strategies to be achieved over the FY 2015 -2019 period and identifies a list of funding priorities. The six Con Plan Goals represent high priority needs for the City and serve as the basis for FY 2016 programs and activities identified in the Action Plan. The Con Plan goals are listed below in no particular order:  Provide safe, decent, affordable housing  Create strong and healthy neighborhoods  Create suitable living environment through Public Services  Provide overall administration of the CDBG program, conduct fair housing activities, as well as Comprehensive Planning activities.  Create suitable living environment through public facilities or infrastructure improvements  Create economic opportunities 2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan. 2016 Annual Action Plan 3 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) For details regarding the objectives and outcomes targeted in the Con Plan and this Annual Plan in relation to each of the six goals listed above, please refer to Sections AP-15 (Annual Goals and Objectives) and AP-35 (Projects). 3. Evaluation of past performance This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects. The City continues to monitor and evaluate the performance of the City's CDBG programs and activities while ensuring regulatory compliance. The City's Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPERS) have provided details about the innovations, projects and programs completed by the City over the past (documents may be viewed or downloaded from the City's website). The City recognizes that the evaluation of past performance is critical to ensuring the City and its subrecipients are implementing activities effectively and that those activities align with the City's overall strategies and goals. The performance of programs and systems are evaluated on a regular basis. The City continues to improve the CDBG subrecipient application process in order to ease the administrative burden on applicants and volunteer community-member boards and reviewers. 4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan. In accordance with the Citizen Participation Plan outlined in the Con Plan, the draft Action Plan was available online and hard copies were available at the Community Development Office at the Oshkosh City Hall. The FY 2016 Action Plan will be presented and discussed at the following meetings:  A public hearing scheduled for March 30, 2016  Plan Commission meeting scheduled on April 5, 2016  Common Council meeting scheduled on April 12, 2016 Any comments received at these public meetings will be included in the Plan before submitting to HUD. Over the past several months, City staff also consulted with representatives from area agencies participating in the Winnebagoland Housing Coalition and the Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority. These agencies provide a wide spectrum of services in the community and represent needs of many different segments of the population to ensure future CDBG programming meets the needs of the community. 2016 Annual Action Plan 4 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 5. Summary of public comments This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen Participation section of the Con Plan. Please refer to Attachment A: Citizen Participation Comments 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them Please refer to Attachment A: Citizen Participation Comments 7. Summary The City of Oshkosh’s FY 2016 Annual Action Plan has been prepared as a guide for the expenditure of CDBG funds based upon input from citizens and local agencies regarding the needs of the community and use of funds; an assessment of needs in the community related to housing and community development and an analysis of the area’s market create a picture of the environment in which the program will be administered. 2016 Annual Action Plan 5 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b) 1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source. Agency Role Name Department/Agency Lead Agency City of Oshkosh Community Development Department CDBG Administrator City of Oshkosh Community Development Department Table 1 – Responsible Agencies Narrative (optional) The City of Oshkosh has designated its Community Development Department as the lead agency responsible for administration of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and associated reports. The Department is also the major public agency responsible for administering programs addressed in the Consolidated Plan and this FY 2016 Annual Action Plan, except for Homeless Programs. The Continuum of Care (CoC) for Homeless Programming is the Winnebagoland Housing Coalition with ADVOCAP as the local non-profit agency taking the leadership role in administration. The City works with numerous community-based organizations, partners, businesses, other funders, as well as City of Oshkosh departments, to plan, develop, implement and evaluate activities outlined in this plan. Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information Darlene Brandt, Grants Coordinator City of Oshkosh PH: 920.236.5029 Email: dbrandt@ci.oshkosh.wi.us 2016 Annual Action Plan 6 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) 1. Introduction Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(l)) When developing the Consolidated Plan, the City launched a collaborative effort to consult with elected officials, City departments, community stakeholders and beneficiaries of entitlement programs to inform and develop the priorities and strategies contained within the five year plan. City staff also consulted with the Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority and the Winnebagoland Housing Coalition. The Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority’s mission is to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from discrimination. The Authority’s staff are key participants in the preparation of the Consolidated Plan as well as Annual Action Plans and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPERs). The Winnebagoland Housing Coalition has representatives from various housing and social service organizations including public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies. A representative from the City of Oshkosh Community Development Department meets monthly with the Coalition to obtain input from those focusing on housing and services related to individuals with disabilities, victims of domestic abuse, veterans, homeless, elderly persons, etc. Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness. The Winnebagoland Housing Coalition is the name of the Continuum of Care (CoC) serving the Oshkosh area. A representative from the City of Oshkosh Community Development Department meets monthly with the Coalition to obtain input from those focusing on housing and services related to individuals with disabilities, victims of domestic abuse, homeless, elderly persons, etc. The process used by the COC to identify and prioritize homeless needs includes an annual review of previous year’s services provided, bi-annual point-in-time survey of homelessness and a review of homeless client input and case notes by homeless service providers. 2016 Annual Action Plan 7 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS The City of Oshkosh does not receive or utilize emergency shelter grants within its jurisdiction. However, ADVOCAP, as the lead agency administering ESG funds, participates and consults with members of the Winnebagoland Housing Coalition, of which the City of Oshkosh is an active member. Annually, ADVOCAP consults with the Winnebagoland Housing Coalition to determine how ESG funds can be utilized to meet the needs of individuals in the Oshkosh area. 2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities 1 Agency/Group/Organization Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Author Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Housing Needs How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The Executive Director of the Housing Authority was consulted regarding public housing needs in the community and how the City and Housing Authority could work together collaboratively. 2 Agency/Group/Organization Winnebagoland Housing Coalition Agency/Group/Organization Type Local CoC What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Public services How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? CD staff attended monthly meetings; informed group of proposed programs/activities. Hope is to avoid duplicative services 2016 Annual Action Plan 8 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 3 Agency/Group/Organization City of Oshkosh Economic Development Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local Grantee Department What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Economic Development How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The Economic Development Specialist was consulted in regard to economic development strategies and initiatives that are currently in place or may be undertaken. 4 Agency/Group/Organization Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corp. Agency/Group/Organization Type non-profit private public economic development corporation What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Economic Development How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? GO-EDC the non-profit corporation working with the community to provide leadership, direction, coordination & services to advance economic development in the greater Oshkosh area 5 Agency/Group/Organization Winnebago County Health Department Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - County What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Lead-based Paint Strategy How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Winnebago County staff was consulted about actions being taken to evaluate children affected by lead based paint hazards. 6 Agency/Group/Organization ADVOCAP, INC. Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons Services-homeless Services-Education Services-Employment Services - Victims 2016 Annual Action Plan 9 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Non-Homeless Special Needs HOPWA Strategy Anti-poverty Strategy CoC How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Staff was consulted regarding various sections of the Plan and how the City and Advocap can collaborate and make better use of limited funds. 7 Agency/Group/Organization City of Oshkosh Public Works Department Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public facilities / infrastructure How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Staff was consulted in regard to the types of infrastructure improvements planned during the 2016 program year. 8 Agency/Group/Organization Neighborhood Associations Agency/Group/Organization Type neighborhood organization Neighborhood Organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Neighborhood initiatives How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Neighborhood associations were consulted on the City's current and future use of funds to create strong and healthy neighborhoods. 9 Agency/Group/Organization Day by Day Warming Shelter Agency/Group/Organization Type Non-profit 2016 Annual Action Plan 10 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Non-Homeless Special Needs How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Increased need for warming shelters and special needs groups to address homelessness. 10 Agency/Group/Organization Greater Oshkosh Housing Neighborhood Initiatives (GO-HNI) Agency/Group/Organization Type 501(C)3 What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Neighborhood initiatives How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Discussions on how GO-HNI can continue & expand on its role in developing, expanding, & organizing neighborhood planning activities 11 Agency/Group/Organization HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF OSHKOSH INC. Agency/Group/Organization Type non-profit What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Non-Homeless Special Needs How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Discussed Habitat's continued role in construction of new affordable housing for LMI households 12 Agency/Group/Organization Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council Agency/Group/Organization Type non-profit What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Fair housing 2016 Annual Action Plan 11 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Discussion on how the Fair Housing Center's Appleton satellite office could expand training opportunities for landlords, tenants, PHA staff 13 Agency/Group/Organization Oshkosh Public Service Consortium Agency/Group/Organization Type Business and Civic Leaders What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Services How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The Consortium, consisting of the Oshkosh Area United Way, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and City of Oshkosh, will continue to collaborate to disburse funding to public service agencies 2016 Annual Action Plan 12 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting Not applicable. Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? Continuum of Care Winnebagoland Housing Coalition The 2013 Status Report provides an overview of homeless clients serviced by the Winnebagoland COC and areas for improvement in the future. 2005-2025 City of Oshkosh Consolidated Plan City of Oshkosh The City's general plan is comprised of ten elements that provide a comprehensive slate of City-wide policies and further the City's smart growth strategy for growth and development. 2005-2025 City of Oshkosh Consolidated Plan - Housing Element City of Oshkosh The Housing Element serves as a policy guide to help the City meet its existing and future housing needs. The Plan has the goal of creating and preserving affordable housing stock within the City. City of Oshkosh Analysis of Impediments City of Oshkosh The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice presents a demographic profile of the City, assesses the extent of housing needs among specific income groups and evaluates the availability of a range of housing choices for residents. Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Narrative (optional) 2016 Annual Action Plan 13 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c) 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting City staff continues to work with the Oshkosh Public Service Consortium and community groups, organizations and agencies to increase citizen participation and improve the FY 2016 CDBG application and evaluation process. The City also seeks input from the Plan Commission to ensure projects and activities to be carried out are in compliance with the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan. The Plan Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Common Council on issues related to the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, end of the year CAPER reporting, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (now known as Affirmatively Further Fair Housing), as well as the CDBG allocation. All meetings are open to the public and agendas are distributed via email, internet posting and hardcopy posting. Meeting notes summarizing the discussion items and actions taken are posted online and made available at subsequent meetings to keep interested parties informed. City staff, along with partner agencies such as Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority, Winnebagoland Housing Coalition, receive feedback from the public and other community stakeholders regarding the implementation of HUD funded programs through presentations and attendance at monthly meetings. 2016 Annual Action Plan 14 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Citizen Participation Outreach Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance Summary of comments received Summary of comments not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) 1 General public hearing Broad community 2 Plan Commission public hearing Broad community 3 Common Council public hearing Broad community 4 Oshkosh Public Service Consortium press release accepting applications for public service activities Public Service agencies 5 Email distribution list / neighborhood associations Broad community 6 Legal ad published in the local newspaper Broad community 7 Posts to City website Broad community Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach 2016 Annual Action Plan 15 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Expected Resources AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c) (1, 2) Introduction Please see information provided below. Priority Table Program Source of Funds Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 2 Expected Amount Available Reminder of ConPlan $ Narrative Description Annual Allocation: $ Program Income: $ Prior Year Resources: $ Total: $ CDBG public - federal Acquisition Admin and Planning Economic Development Housing Public Improvements Public Services 752,818 0 0 752,818 2,874,151 The city does not anticipate receiving any program income. However, any program income generated through the housing rehab loan program will be placed in a revolving loan fund and is exclusively used for the housing rehab program. 2016 Annual Action Plan 16 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Program Source of Funds Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 2 Expected Amount Available Reminder of ConPlan $ Narrative Description Annual Allocation: $ Program Income: $ Prior Year Resources: $ Total: $ HOME public - federal Acquisition Homebuyer assistance Homeowner rehab Multifamily rental new construction Multifamily rental rehab New construction for ownership TBRA 0 0 0 0 0 Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied While the CDBG program does not require leveraging, the program does leverage other resources with CDBG funds. The City budgets funds in its Capital Improvements Program for additional programs for housing related activities (both owner occupied and rental), public facilities improvements, landscaping, curb appeal projects, and acquisition of properties to eliminate slum and blight. 2016 Annual Action Plan 17 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and the Oshkosh United Way partner with the City of Oshkosh in forming the Oshkosh Public Service Consortium. The Consortium seeks applications from public service agencies for programs/activities that meet one of HUD's national objectives and benefit low- and moderate-income households. The City partners with local non-profit organizations on various projects to maximize the reach and impact of the City's CDBG program as well as other local, state and federal financial resources. Leverage is also a way to increase project efficiencies and benefit from economies of scale that often come with combining funding sources to achieve similar outcomes. Funds will be considered leveraged if financial commitments toward the costs of a project from a source, other than CDBG entitlement funds, are documented. If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The City of Oshkosh may provide vacant/undeveloped lots to private developers, Habitat for Humanity, Advocap or other non- profit/CHDO agencies for construction of new affordable housing units. Discussion 2016 Annual Action Plan 18 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Goals and Objectives AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e) Goals Summary Information Sort Order Goal Name Start Year End Year Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 1 Provide safe, decent, affordable housing 2016 2017 Affordable Housing Non-Homeless Special Needs Oshkosh Priority Areas; City- wide Affordable Housing - rehabilitation CDBG: $202,818 Rental units rehabilitated: 1 Household Housing Unit Homeowner Housing Units Rehabilitated: 18 Households Direct Financial Assistance to Homebuyers: 2 Households 2 Create strong & healthy neighborhoods 2016 2017 Non-Housing Community Development Oshkosh Priority Areas; city- wide Neighborhood Initiatives CDBG: $141,000 Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 1000 Persons Assisted Slum/blight buildings acquired/rehabbed/demolished: 1 building 3 Public services 2016 2017 Homeless Non-Homeless Special Needs City-wide Public Services CDBG: $110,000 Public service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 25000 Persons Assisted Homeless Person Overnight Shelter: 1100 Persons Assisted 2016 Annual Action Plan 19 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Sort Order Goal Name Start Year End Year Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 4 Administration/Planning 2016 2017 General Program Administration City-wide Planning and Program Administration CDBG: $104,000 Other: 1 Other 5 Central City Redevelopment & Community Facilities 2016 2017 Non-Housing Community Development Slum and blight Oshkosh Priority Areas; City- wide Public Facilities & Improvements CDBG: $195,000 Slum/blight buildings acquired: 2 Slum/blight buildings demolished: 2 Table 6 – Goals Summary Goal Descriptions 1 Goal Name Provide safe, decent, affordable housing Goal Description Improve housing opportunities by creating and preserving affordable rental and homeowner housing in close proximity to transit, employment, and community services. 2 Goal Name Create strong & healthy neighborhoods Goal Description Strengthen neighborhoods by investing in the City's critical public infrastructure needs and through the elimination of slum and blighted properties. ??????? 3 Goal Name Public services Goal Description Invest in community services and non-profit facilities that maximize impact by providing new or increased access to programs/services that serve highly vulnerable populations (i.e. youth, seniors, food insecure households) 4 Goal Name Administration/Planning Goal Description Administration of the CDBG program 2016 Annual Action Plan 20 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 5 Goal Name Central City Redevelopment & Community Facilities Goal Description Assist with the redevelopment of blighted properties within the central city, in designated redevelopment areas, or spot blighted properties Table 7 – Goal Descriptions Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.215(b): All assistance will be provided to extremely low income, low income and low to moderate income families/households. 2016 Annual Action Plan 21 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) Introduction During the 2016 Program Year, the City of Oshkosh will pursue the implementation of projects and activities in four major categories:  Central City Redevelopment & Community Facilities  Housing & Neighborhood Development  Public Services  Program Administration & Planning The use of CDBG funds in 2016 will focus on activities and programs that:  Improve and maintain housing and create accessibility to homeownership for first time homebuyers  Improve and maintain rental units for affordable housing  Revitalize neighborhoods through streetscaping improvements, curb appeal improvements, assist in creating neighborhood associations  Provide funding to various public service agencies, to be determined, that provide shelter/services to persons that are homeless, affected by domestic abuse, recovering from addiction, need health care services,  Provide training for landlords and/or tenants on fair housing regulations  Provide administration of the overall CDBG program # Project Name 1 Central City Redevelopment 2 Housing Rehabilitation 3 Neighborhood Initiatives 4 Public Services 5 Administration 6 Fair Housing Center of NE Wisconsin Table 8 – Project Information 2016 Annual Action Plan 22 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs The City will continue to initiate progress towards implementing programs/activities in LMI/LMA neighborhoods. City departments will continue to participate in internal discussions (Police, Inspections, Planning, Assessor, etc) and coordinate with citizens in identified areas (such as neighborhood associations). By coordinating actions of City staff, the obstacle for staff capacity will be addressed so that actions can be as concentrated as possible. Also by involving the residents of these neighborhoods, the residents will be a resource of information and for implementation of the strategies. Coordination between the public and private sectors will form a partnership to address priorities of these neighborhoods. The intended outcome of tailoring needs to the neighborhoods will be that the residents will be much more informed and intricately involved in the governance and neighborhood redevelopment activity processes in order to direct and aid in the implementation of neighborhood projects. The City's partnership with a local non-profit, Greater Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhood Initiative (GO-HNI), is intended to be used as a nongovernmental tool to assist in the establishment of neighborhood associations in priority areas. The goals of this partnership are neighborhood revitalization, community building, lending, homebuyer education, housing rehabilitation, general review of the housing and neighborhood improvement programs and broader neighborhood improvement activities, as determined by the City, GO-HNI and resident leader neighborhood associations. 2016 Annual Action Plan 23 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Projects AP-38 Projects Summary Project Summary Information Table 9 – Project Summary 1 Project Name Central City Redevelopment Target Area Oshkosh Priority Areas Goals Supported Central City Redevelopment & Community Facilities Needs Addressed Neighborhood Initiatives Public Facilities & Improvements Funding CDBG: $195,000 Description Funds will be used to assist with the redevelopment of blighted properties within the central city or in designated redevelopment areas. Activities may include acquisition, relocation, demolition, environmental remediation, public facility improvements, streetscaping and site clearance. Target Date May 1, 2016 - April 30, 2017 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Projects/activities will benefit the community as a whole, estimated population 68,000. Some projects will have a direct benefit to the surrounding LMI/LMA neighborhoods Location Description City-wide Planned Activities Activities may include elimination of slum and blight through acquisition and demolition of vacant properties, housing improvement projects, streetscaping on streets where the blocks are LMA or the property owners are LMI. 2016 Annual Action Plan 24 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 2 Project Name Housing Rehabilitation Target Area Oshkosh Priority Areas; city-wide Goals Supported Provide safe, decent, affordable housing Needs Addressed Affordable Housing - rehabilitation Affordable housing - creation of new units Funding CDBG: $202,818 Description Funds will be used to rehab and expand the City's affordable housing stock for LMI households as well as to stabilize and visually improve older and LMI neighborhoods. Also funds will be used to provide home ownership opportunities to first time homebuyers. Funds will also be used to acquire homes in need of repair, make the needed repairs and sell the homes to qualified homebuyers. Target Date May 1, 2016 - April 30, 2017 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 18 owner occupied homes will be rehabilitated; 2 first time homebuyers will be assisted; 1 rental unit will be rehabilitated. All beneficiaries will be low income or low to moderate income households or first-time homebuyers. Homes rehabbed and offered for sale could also be sold for fair market value. Location Description City-wide Planned Activities Improve and maintain affordable housing for LMI persons/households; home ownership assistance; rental rehabilitation; acquisition, rehab and resold to income qualified homebuyers. 3 Project Name Neighborhood Initiatives Target Area Oshkosh Priority Areas; city-wide Goals Supported Create strong & healthy neighborhoods Needs Addressed Neighborhood Initiatives Funding CDBG: $141,000 Description Funds will be used on a neighborhood basis for a variety of programs that benefit the LMI/LMA neighborhood. Staff will work with neighborhoods to prioritize activities. 2016 Annual Action Plan 25 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Target Date May 1, 2016 - April 30, 2017 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities An estimated 1,000 persons will benefit from public facility or infrastructure improvements in approved neighborhoods. If only one slum and blight building is removed from a neighborhood, that neighborhood (est. 1,000 people) as well as the community as a whole (population est. 66,000 people) will benefit. Location Description City-wide Planned Activities Activities may include housing rehabilitation, creation of neighborhood associations & watch groups, addressing code enforcement issues, streetscaping improvements, elimination of slum and blight through acquisition and demolition, etc. 4 Project Name Public Services Target Area Oshkosh Priority Areas; City-wide Goals Supported Public services Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $110,000 Description Funds will be combined with Oshkosh Area United Way and Oshkosh Area Community Foundation (Public Service Consortium), to provide public service funds to non-profit agencies. The Consortium allows for a streamlined application & evaluation process. Target Date May 1, 2016 - April 30, 2017 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Homeless persons in overnight shelters – 1100 persons assisted Other public service activities – est. 25,000 persons assisted Location Description City-wide 2016 Annual Action Plan 26 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Planned Activities The Consortium will allocate funds to public service agencies that have applied for funding. Activities may include health care assistance, emergency shelter, food pantry, peer support, advocacy and education, emergency assistance, dental care. 5 Project Name Administration Target Area City-wide Goals Supported Administration/Planning Needs Addressed Planning and Program Administration Funding CDBG: $90,000 Description Funds will be used to pay salaries of personnel involved in CDBG program management and administration, as well as training & coordination related costs. Target Date May 1, 2016 - April 30, 2017 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities Funds will be used for program administration such as staff salaries, training, coordination, etc. 6 Project Name Fair Housing Center of NE Wisconsin Target Area Community-wide Goals Supported Administration/Planning; provide safe, decent, affordable housing Needs Addressed Planning and Program Administration; fair housing Funding CDBG: $14,000 2016 Annual Action Plan 27 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Description Provide fair housing counseling and training activities to protected populations who are prospective renters and/or landlords, as well as provide fair housing services (i.e. intake, referral, technical assistance, etc.) for residents of Oshkosh Target Date May 1, 2016 - April 30, 2017 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description City-wide Planned Activities The Fair Housing Center will provide complaint/intake services; referral services with non-fair housing inquiries, and technical assistance, as well as provide two fair housing training sessions for landlords and/or tenants. 2016 Annual Action Plan 28 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed All programs, projects, and activities to be carried out under the 2016 Annual Action Plan will meet one of the three National objectives of:  Benefit to low and moderate income (LMI) persons.  Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.  Meet a need having a particular urgency Funds will be used to assist LMI persons and households on a city-wide basis or occur in and benefit LMI/LMA census tracts/block groups. Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds Oshkosh Priority Areas 75 Table 10 - Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically Assistance will be directed primarily to LMI census tracts and block groups as shown in the map in Exhibit. The majority of the LMI census tracts and block groups are located within the oldest areas of the Central City, which are predominately single and two family residential neighborhoods (though many have experienced inappropriate single family to multiple family conversions), but also include a mix of commercial, industrial and institutional uses. Residents in these areas have limited financial capacity to address housing and non-housing conditions, as well as neighborhood revitalization efforts. The City’s 2016 CDBG Action Plan activities and programs are intended to address these needs. Discussion 2016 Annual Action Plan 29 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Affordable Housing AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) Introduction In 2016, the City of Oshkosh will support affordable housing needs in Oshkosh by:  Provide funds for the City's homeowner rehabilitation program to assist low- and moderate- income homeowners with needed repairs and maintenance.  Provide downpayment assistance to low- and moderate-income first time homebuyers who have participated in approved classes.  Provide rental rehabilitation funds to assist landlords with needed repairs and maintenance.  Work with Habitat for Humanity and Advocap in acquiring properties for construction/ rehabilitation of affordable homes for low- and moderate-income families. One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0 Non-Homeless 18 Special-Needs 1 Total 19 Table 11 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 1 The Production of New Units 0 Rehab of Existing Units 18 Acquisition of Existing Units 0 Total 19 Table 12 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion 2016 Annual Action Plan 30 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) Introduction The City of Oshkosh will provide funding to support the Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority’s first time homebuyers program with downpayment assistance loans and rehabilitation as needed for repairs/code violations. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing The City of Oshkosh will work collaboratively with the Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority on projects to further affordable housing for low- to moderate-income households and/or disabled households. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership The City of Oshkosh will work collaboratively with the Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority on projects to further affordable housing for low- to moderate-income households and/or disabled households. If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance The Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority is not designated as troubled. Discussion 2016 Annual Action Plan 31 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction Coordination and delivery of homeless services is provided through a Homeless Service Providers Network as part of the Continuum of Care. ADVOCAP serves as the lead agency within the Network, which also includes Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services (CADASI), American Red Cross of East Central Wisconsin, Legal Action of Wisconsin, and The Salvation Army – Oshkosh Corps. ADVOCAP also serves as lead agency and fiscal agent for consolidated applications for HUD ESG/THP and HPP funds. Additionally, ADVOCAP serves as lead agency for participation in the Balance of State Continuum of Care organization. Both the Winnebagoland Housing Coalition and the Homeless Service Providers Network discuss homeless prevention activities and strategies. The City will continue to participate in these meetings and assist with funding where possible. Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs Homeless service providers maintain contact with other agencies that may not be active members of the housing coalition to facilitate homeless participants accessing services in a timely manner or to assure appropriate referral of persons by other agencies to the homeless service providers. Also, ADVOCAP provides staff support to conduct point in time surveys of homeless needs, prepare annual needs assessment and prioritization of unmet needs, and write grants for joint homeless activities. Joint training activities are also planned to benefit participating agencies. The City will continue to participate on the Winnebagoland Housing Coalition to provide and obtain input from organizations providing the necessary services and assist with funding where possible. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons Priorities of the Winnebagoland Housing Coalition is to continue supporting the Day by Day Warming shelter in Oshkosh that serves a small but definite population of persons with no other sheltering options in the community. The Day by Day Warming Shelter adds an important level to the continuum of care in this area by providing a safe setting to a vulnerable homeless population. The City will continue to support this public service activity in 2016. 2016 Annual Action Plan 32 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again Written goals of the Winnebagoland Housing Coalition include:  Promote public and private funds to expand affordable housing opportunities and supportive services  Educate agencies on legislative issues that impact affordable housing  Educate public officials about housing issues  Identify issues regarding emergency housing and homelessness in the community  Adopt in-service agendas and endorse solutions to emergency housing issues and homelessness As a prevention strategy, an area of emphasis is providing more employment-related services to help persons move from shelter into permanent housing. The City will continue to participate on the Winnebagoland Housing Coalition to provide and obtain input from organizations providing the necessary services and assist with funding where possible. Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs. The City will continue to participate on the Winnebagoland Housing Coalition to provide and obtain input from organizations providing the necessary services and assist with funding where possible. While City staff will not lead the effort to create a discharge policy, staff will participate in any efforts to create such a policy. 2016 Annual Action Plan 33 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Discussion The City of Oshkosh does not receive any private or public funds to address homeless needs or to prevent homelessness. Since there are already a number of public and private organizations providing these homeless services in the community, the City does not provide direct homeless assistance or identify specific planned actions at ending chronic homelessness. Thus, an action plan for ending chronic homelessness or barriers is not identified by the City. However, the Continuum of Care (CoC) in Oshkosh has a direct influence in addressing the needs of the homeless. In 2010, the following priorities were established by the CoC and continue to be followed: 1. Service gap in short term assistance 2. Case management with supportive services 3. Accessible emergency shelter along with motel vouchers 4. Medical and health related services 5. Transportation help 6. Transitional housing 7. Housing and supportive services for chronic homeless 8. Essential personal needs such as food, clothing and personal care items 9. Subsidized permanent housing 10. Foreclosure help 11. Daycare support 12. Fair housing assistance One year goals for the number of households to be provided housing through the use of HOPWA for: Short-term rent, mortgage, and utility assistance to prevent homelessness of the individual or family Tenant-based rental assistance Units provided in housing facilities (transitional or permanent) that are being developed, leased, or operated Units provided in transitional short-term housing facilities developed, leased, or operated with HOPWA funds Total 0 2016 Annual Action Plan 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) Introduction The City's 2005-2025 Comprehensive Plan calls for the following actions to maintain and rehabilitate the City's existing housing stock:  Continue housing rehabilitation programming which provides assistance to low and moderate income persons in upgrading their housing and in purchasing and improving properties in older neighborhoods.  Encourage downtown/central city residential development through rehabilitation or new construction  Implement "Neighborhood Improvement Strategies" for neighborhood and housing issues.  Develop program and encourage owners to convert non-competitive rental property back to owner occupied structures.  Create a rehabilitation code for pre-existing conditions on historic properties.  Work with public and private housing providers to plan for the development of additional housing units affordable to low and moderate income owner and renters as needed and to secure additional subsidies for rental of existing privately owned units. The City will continue to fund programs and activities that address affordable housing for all citizens to the extent possible. However, due to funding limitations both through Federal programs and at the local level, the City will have to use its funding strategically. Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment The City's Analysis of Impediments summarized actions to be taken to address barriers to affordable housing. Please see the table in Exhibit H for actions the City has completed and will continue to undertake to address impediments to fair housing. Also, there are a number of State and local regulations designed to promote the orderly development and maintenance of safe, decent and sanitary housing in the community. Sometimes these regulations can act as barriers to affordable housing. To eliminate duplication, the City uses the building codes established by the State for uniform construction standards. These standards parallel the three National Code standards and are minimum provisions to ensure general safety for the public. The State codes and guidelines are also appealable to the State. Consequently, the City’s building codes do not appear to hinder the development or preservation of affordable housing. 2016 Annual Action Plan 35 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Likewise, the locally established Minimum Housing Code does not create a barrier for affordable housing. These standards parallel the National Minimum Housing Code Standards and are minimum requirements established to preserve and promote the public health, safety, comfort, personality and general welfare of the people. Their enforcement is necessary to preserve and encourage the private/public interests in housing and its maintenance. At the same time, these standards are appealable, locally, to ensure there are no undue hardships. The City provides substantial resources and technical assistance to the development and preservation of affordable housing. The City’s zoning and land-use codes promote the morals, aesthetics, prosperity, health, safety and general welfare of all people in Oshkosh. These codes are constructed to allow compatible development throughout the community and are flexible enough to encourage redevelopment in the community’s existing, established areas. This is evidenced by development in both the City’s outlying and urban areas. These codes, like other local codes, are appealable locally to ensure equitable and fair treatment. All residential properties are assessed on a citywide basis using market sales data of comparable properties in and around the immediate neighborhood. Citywide assessing appears to ensure an equitable treatment of residential property and provides an incentive to those who maintain and improve their properties. The current public policies relating to housing and, in particular, affordable housing, do not appear to be excessive, exclusionary, or discriminatory nor do they duplicate any other policies. The City will work with developers, homeowners and public agencies that encounter barriers to affordable housing to address the issues and guide them through any administrative channels they can use to overcome these barriers. Discussion 2016 Annual Action Plan 36 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) Introduction A primary obstacle to meeting the underserved needs in the City of Oshkosh is the lack of available funding to the City and to the various non-profit agencies the City partners with in serving LMI residents. As entitlement grants shrink, the cost of delivery services and completing projects increases and the economy continues to be challenging -- the need is greater. Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs Due to funding limitations both through HUD programs and at the local level, the City will have to use its funding strategically. For redevelopment or neighborhood projects, funds will be concentrated first in high priority and redevelopment areas. The State of Wisconsin also continues to have issues with budget deficits, which has a direct effect on the amount of shared revenue coming back to the local level for projects and programs. The reduction of shared revenues is expected to continue or increase. This loss of funding will directly affect the amount of funds that can be budgeted locally. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City will continue to fund the housing rehabilitation program to rehabilitate and improve existing units for both homeowners and renters and assist first time homebuyers with downpayment assistance Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards Any program that undertakes rehabilitation work will meet the requirements of the lead safe housing rules. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families In the past, CDBG funds have been allocated to local homeless shelters, a domestic abuse shelter, food pantry and other public service agencies that directly serve families and individuals that are facing financial hardship. The City will continue to fund public service agencies under the CDBG program guidelines. 2016 Annual Action Plan 37 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Actions planned to develop institutional structure City staff will continue to participate and serve on community organization boards to maintain open communication with other governmental entities and service providers throughout the community. Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies City staff will continue to participate with the Winnebagoland Housing Coalition which is a valuable forum used to communicate ongoing or developing issues within the community, especially in terms of housing, homelessness and the needs of special populations. City staff will use these discussions to evaluate needs in terms of how CDBG funds may be able to fund activities to assist with these issues. Discussion 2016 Annual Action Plan 38 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4) Introduction Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out. Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1) Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out. 1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0 2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0 4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0 5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0 Total Program Income: 0 Other CDBG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities 0 2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 2016 / 72.00% 2016 Annual Action Plan 39 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2) 1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows: The City of Oshkosh does not receive HOME funds. 2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows: The City of Oshkosh does not receive HOME funds. 3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows: The City of Oshkosh does not receive HOME funds. 4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows: The City of Oshkosh does not receive HOME funds. Discussion 2016 Annual Action Plan 40 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015)