HomeMy WebLinkAbout01. 17-389 AUGUST 8, 2017 17-389 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE SUBMITTAL OF 2017 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT ACTION PLAN
INITIATED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the primary objective of Title I of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended, is the development of viable urban communities,
by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic
opportunities, principally for persons of low- and moderate- income; and
WHEREAS, the 2017 Annual Action Plan to implement the Consolidated Plan has
been developed to ensure that the activities to be carried out meet one of the national
objectives of benefit to low- and moderate-income families; or aid in the prevention or
elimination of slums or blight; or meet other community development needs having a
particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the
health and welfare of the community; and
WHEREAS, the City developed the 2017 Action Plan and presented the Plan at a
neighborhood public hearing on July 26, 2017 and to the Plan Commission on August 1,
2017.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the 2017 Action Plan is hereby approved contingent upon final approval by
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development of the projected funds and
proposed projects, including any proposed acquisition projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officials are hereby authorized
and directed to file and execute the necessary documents and assurances required by the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and any and all additional
information required.
2017 CDBG Entitlement Grant
Housing/Neighborhood Initiatives
380,500
Housing Improvement Program
Neighborhood Initiatives
330,500
50,000
Central City
128,917
Public Service
110,000
Administration
142,000
Fair Housing
Admin
Community Planning
15,000
72,000
55,000
TOTAL
781,417
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Darlene Brandt
Grant Coordinator
DATE: August 3, 2017
RE: Approve Submittal of 2017 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The City of Oshkosh is a US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
designated 'entitlement community' and receives Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds annually. Entitlement communities are cities with a population greater than
50,000 and receive CDBG funding each year based on Congressional appropriations. The
2017 allocation is $761,417 (see attached proposed budget). The 2017 Program Year begins
May 1, 2017 and will end April 30, 2018.
Each year the City prepares a CDBG Action Plan that indicates to HUD how federal funds
will be spent. HUD regulations require that at least 70% of CDBG funds benefit low to
moderate income (LMI) eligible persons. Examples include housing rehabilitation loans for
owner occupied homes, public service organizations serving LMI persons, home ownership
for income eligible families, and slum and blight removal in low to moderate income areas.
Eleven public service applications were evaluated by a 6 member committee consisting of
representatives from Oshkosh Area United Way, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, and
the City of Oshkosh. Councilmember Herman is a member of this Committee. Funding for
public service programs and activities can represent no more than 15% of the allocation.
With carry over funds for payments to 2016 public service agencies, staff is recommending
that the City allocate $110,000 for general public service organizations serving low to
moderate income persons.
Owner occupied housing improvement applications (non-public service) were accepted by
the Community Development Department thru March 15. These applications do not include
downpayment assistance to income qualified homebuyers, emergency repairs or
rehabilitation of rental properties. Non-public service allocations are included in the
minimum requirement that 70% of CDBG funds benefit LMI persons. Staff is recommending
that the City allocate $330,500 for the Housing Improvement Program for owner occupied
units, downpayment assistance and emergency repairs.
Remaining funding is recommended to be distributed to Central City Redevelopment for
removal of slum and blight ($128,917), Neighborhood Initiatives ($50,000), Fair Housing
activities ($15,000), and Administration /Community Planning ($127,000).
FISCAL IMPACT
None anticipated. While the CDBG program does not require leveraging, the program does
leverage other resources. The City budgets funds in the 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. All these programs/activities leverage additional tax dollars being
brought into the City.
RECOMMENDATION
Council approves submittal of the 2017 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan to
the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The Plan Commission made a determination of consistency at its August 1, 2017 meeting that
the proposed programs and activities in the 2017 Annual Action Plan are consistent with the
City's 2005-2025 Comprehensive Plan, official maps, or other planned activities of the City.
Respectfully submitted,
AGu G� mil
Allen Davis
Community Development Director
Approved,
Mark Rohloff
City Manager
ITEM: REVIEW 2017 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Plan Commission meeting of August 1, 2017
BACKGROUND
Staff requests review and acceptance of the 2017 Annual Action Plan for the Community
Development Block Grant Program.
The purpose of this review is for the Plan Commission to make a determination of consistency
that the proposed programs and activities in the 2017 Annual Action Plan are consistent with
the City's 2005-2025 Comprehensive Plan, official maps, or other planned activities of the City.
ANALYSIS
Annually, the CDBG Action Plan is prepared to demonstrate how estimated federal funds from
HUD will be spent in the city. The 2017 Program Year begins May 1, 2017 and will end April 30,
2018. The 2017 allocation is $761,417 (see attached proposed budget). HUD regulations require
that at least 70% of CDBG funds benefit low to moderate income (LMI) persons over a one to
three year certification period. As proposed, over 70% of the funds subject to LMI benefit
calculations will be expended on activities that benefit LMI persons.
Public Service applications (via the Consortium) are currently being evaluated by a committee
consisting of representatives from Oshkosh Area United Way, Oshkosh Area Community
Foundation, and the City of Oshkosh. Staff is recommending that the City allocate $110,000 for
general public services. Public Service allocations can represent no more than 15% of the total
allocation.
Owner occupied housing improvement applications (non-public service) were due to the
Community Development Department on March 15. These applications do not include
homebuyer assistance, emergency repairs or rehabilitation of rental properties. Housing rehab
projects are included in the 70% of CDBG funds for LMI persons. Staff is recommending that the
City allocate $330,500 for the Housing Improvement Program and $50,000 for Neighborhood
Initiatives.
Remaining funding is recommended to be distributed to Central City Redevelopment for
removal of slum and blight ($128,917), Fair Housing Activities ($15,000), and Administration &
Planning ($127,000).
Final Step
Prior to Council consideration, the Action Plan is reviewed by the Plan Commission for
consistency with the City's 2005-2025 Comprehensive Plan, official maps, and other planned
activities of the City.
In this regard, staff has reviewed all proposed projects and activities and none have been
identified as being contrary to the Comprehensive Plan, official maps, or other planned activities
of the City.
RECOMMENDATIONS/CONDITIONS
Staff recommends acceptance of the 2017 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development
Block Grant Program, together with a finding that listed projects are not in conflict with the City
of Oshkosh Comprehensive Plan.
2017 CDBG Entitlement Grant
-Housing/Neighborhood Initiatives
380,500
Housing Improvement Program
Neighborhood Initiatives
330,500
50,000
Central City
128,917
Public Service
110,000
Administration
142,000
Fair Housing
Admin
Community Planning
15,000
72,000
55,000
TOTAL
761,417
The Plan Commission approved the 2017 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development
Block Grant Program. The following is the Plan Commission's discussion on this item.
Ms. Brandt presented the item and explained the objectives of the program and stated that the
City has been an entitlement community in the US Department of Housing and Urban
Development CDBG program since 1976. She further stated that the projects funded by this
program must meet one of the following objectives; benefit to low and moderate income persons
(LMI), aid in the prevention of slum and blight, or urgent need such as disasters and
emergencies. The City's allocation for 2017 is $761,417 which is broken down into four
categories and she explained the projects that would fall under each category. The allocation of
funds would be $128,917 for central city redevelopment, $330,500 for owner occupied housing
rehabilitation, $50,000 for neighborhood initiatives, $110,000 for public services, and $142,000 for
administration and planning. She reviewed photos of completed projects that were funded
from these various categories in the past year and the agencies that receive funding through the
public services consortium and the breakdown of funding for administration which is to
provide staff salaries and training as well as funding for the Fair Housing Center of
Northeastern Wisconsin. She further stated that after review by the Plan Commission to make a
determination of consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and approval by the Common
Council, the Action Plan would be submitted to HUD for approval.
Mr. Borsuk questioned if the city would meet the required 70% of funding being spent on low to
moderate income, (LMI), activities.
Ms. Brandt responded that 90% would be spent on LMI activities.
Motion by Borsuk to approve the 2017 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development
Block Grant Program.
Seconded by Kiefer. Motion carried 6-0.
C?T
Oshkosh
Executive Summary
AP -05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Action Plan represents the third 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) 2017.
During the 2017 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
$751,417 in estimated CDBG funds plus 2016 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 2017 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
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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.
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 2017 Action Plan was presented and discussed at the following meetings:
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• A public meeting held July 26, 2017
• Plan Commission public meeting held August 1, 2017.
• Common Council public meeting held August S, 2017.
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.
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.
Citizen comments from the various public meetings are attached in Exhibit A.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
All public comments/views were accepted.
7. Summary
The City of Oshkosh's FY 2017 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.
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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
I Name
Department/Agency
Lead Agency
OSHKOSH
CDBG Administrator
OSHKOSH
Community Development Department
HOME Administrator
Table I — 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 2017 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@cLoshkosh.wi.us
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AP -10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1)
1. Introduction
Consultation on development of this Plan was achieved through interviews and public hearings. Efforts
were made to consult agencies that provide a wide range of services so that a clear picture of
community needs would be available during development of the Plan.
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(1))
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
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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.
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
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Table 2 — Agencies. groups, organizations who narticinated
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Agency/Group/Organization
Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority
Agency/Group/Organization Type
PHA
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Public Housing Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
Discussed public housing needs in the community and how the City and
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
Housing Authority could work together collaboratively
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
2
Agency/Group/Organization
Winnebagoland Housing Coalition
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Continum of Care
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Public services
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
City staff attends monthly Coalition meetings to keep informed on services
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
available
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
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
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
Economic development strategies and initiatives that are currently in place
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
or may be undertaken.
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
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Agency/Group/Organization
Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corp.
Agency/Group/Organization Type
non-profit economic development corp
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Economic Development
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
This non-profit corporation works with the community to provide
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
leadership, direction, coordination & services to advance economic
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
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
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
Consultation about actions taken / to be taken to evaluate children
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
affected by lead based paint and how to address lead paint reduction.
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
6
Agency/Group/Organization
ADVOCAP, INC.
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Elderly Persons
Services -homeless
Services -Education
Services -Em ployment
Services - Victims
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non -Homeless Special Needs
HOPWA Strategy
Anti -poverty Strategy
Continuum of Care
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
Collaborate on various programs/activities to best serve the community
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
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Agency/Group/Organization
City of Oshkosh Public Works Department
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Other government - Local
Grantee Department
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Economic Development
public facilities/infrastructure
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consultation regarding various infrastructure improvements planned
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
during the program year
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
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Agency/Group/Organization
Neighborhood Associations
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
neighborhood initiatives
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
neighborhood programs/activities to create strong and healthy
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
neighborhoods
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
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Agency/Group/Organization
Day by Day Warming Shelter
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -homeless
Services -Health
Services -Employment
non-profit
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
provide shelter and advocacy
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
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Agency/Group/Organization
Greater Oshkosh Housing Neighborhood Initiatives (GO-HNI)
Agency/Group/Organization Type
non-profit
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
neighborhood initiatives
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
expand on GO-HNls role in developing, expanding and organizing
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
neighborhood planning projects/programs/activities
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
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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
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Strategy
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
Habitat's continued role in construction of new affordable housing for LM
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
households; first time homebuyer classes, etc. Continue partnership
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
projects with City and local Housing Authority
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Agency/Group/Organization
Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Service -Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?
fair housing
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
continue to contract with satellite office in Appleton (Northeast Wisconsin
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
Fair Housing Council)to provide training opportunities for landlords and
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
tenants, PHA staff; as well as investigate potential fair housing complaints.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Oshkosh Public Service Consortium
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Business and Civic Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Non -Homeless Special Needs
public services
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
collaboration effort between City, local Community Foundation and United
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
Way, to allocate funds to public service agencies
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
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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
Alleviate the impact of homelessness in the community through cooperation and
Housing Coalition
collaboration of social service providers
2005-2025 City of
Oshkosh Comprehensive
City of Oshkosh
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
Plan
2005-2025 City of
Housing Element serves as a policy guide to help the city meet its existing and future
Oshkosh Comp Plan -
City of Oshkosh
housing needs. The Plan has the goal of creating and preserving affordable housing stock
Housing
within the City.
City of Oshkosh Analysis of
The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice presents a demographic profile of the
i
City of Oshkosh
city, assesses the extent of housing needs among specific income groups and evaluates the
Impediments
availability of a range of housing choices for residents.
Table 3 -- Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative (optional)
Not applicable
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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 2017 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 and 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.
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Citizen Participation Outreach Table 4 — Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort
Mode of
Target of
Summary of
Summary of
Summary of
URL (If applicable)
Order
Outreach
Outreach
Comments
comments not
response/
received
accepted
attendance
and reasons
Non -
1
Public Meeting
targeted/
broad
community
Non -
Plan
targeted/
2
Commission
broad
public meeting
community
Common
Non-
Council public
targeted/
a
hearing /
broad
meeting
community
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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)
application
availability
emailed to
approx. 20
11
public
applications
service
were
organization
received
s; notice
from public
Oshkosh Public
[ion
posted on
service
4
Service
targeted/
City's
agencies.
http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/Commu,n; ye....:.velopme
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broad
webpage;
Applications
nt/Economic_ Development/index.asp
Consortium
community
Consortium
are being
members
reviewed by
also posted
the Public
on their
Service
webpages;
Consortium
discussed at
Committee.
Housing
Coalition
meeting
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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)
Notice of
the general
public
hearing on
Nan-
the Action
neighborhood
targeted/
Plan was
5
associations
broad
emailed to
email fist
community
the city's
approved
neighbor-
hood
associations
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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)
A Notice of
Public
Hearing
regarding
the City's
2017 CDBG
funding
allocations
Non -
and public
targeted/
6
Newspaper Ad
hearings to
broad
obtain
community
citizen input
was
published in
the local
newspaper
on July 12.
See Exhibit
A
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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
1
Expected
Amount
Narrative Description
Annual
Program
Prior Year
Total:
Allocation:
Income:
Resources:
$
Available
$
$
$
Reminder
of ConPlan
CDBG
public -
Acquisition
The city does not anticipate receiving any
federal
Admin and
program income. However, any program
Planning
income generated through the housing
Economic
improvement program will be placed in a
Development
revolving loan fund and exclusively used
Housing
for the housing improvement program.
Public
Improvements
Public Services
761,417
0
0
761,417
2,112,734
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Program
Source
of Funds
Uses of Funds
Expected
Amount
Available Year
1
Expected
Amount
Narrative Description
Annual
Program
Prior Year
Total:
Allocation:
Income:
Resources:
$
Available
$
$
$
Reminder
of ConPlan
HOME
public -
Acquisition
The City does not receive HOME funds
federal
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. The City budgets funds in its Capital
Improvements Program for additional programs for housing related activities, public facilities improvements, landscaping, curb appeal projects,
and acquisition of properties to eliminate slum and blight.
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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.
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
Not applicable
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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,
2015
2019
Affordable
Oshkosh
Affordable
CDBG:
Rental units rehabilitated: 1
affordable housing
Housing
Priority
Housing -
$330,500
Household Housing Unit
Non -Homeless
Areas
rehabilitation
Homeowner Housing
Special Needs
Rehabilitated: 18 Household
Housing Units
Direct Financial Assistance to
Homebuyers: 2 Households
Assisted
2
Create strong & healthy
2015
2019
Non -Housing
Oshkosh
Affordable
CDBG:
Public Facility or
neighborhoods
Community
Priority
Housing-
$50,000
Infrastructure Activities
Development
Areas
rehabilitation
other than Low/Moderate
Neighborhood
Income Housing Benefit:
Initiatives
1000 Persons Assisted
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated: 1 Household
Housing Unit
Buildings Demolished: 1
Building
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Goal Name
Start
End
Category
Geographic
Needs Addressed
Funding
Goal Outcome Indicator
Order
Goal
Description
Year
Year
Area
3
Public services
2015
2019
Homeless
Oshkosh
Public Services
CDBG:
Public service activities other
Non -Homeless
Priority
$110,000
than Low/Moderate Income
Special Needs
Areas
Housing Benefit: 25000
Persons Assisted
Homeless Person Overnight
Shelter: 600 Persons Assisted
4
Administration/Planning
2015
2019
General Program
Oshkosh
Planning and
CDBG:
Other: 1 Other
Administration
Priority
Program
$142.,000
Areas
Administration
5
Central City Redevelopment
2015
2019
Non -Housing
Oshkosh
Public Facilities &
CDBG:
Buildings Demolished: 1
& Community Facilities
Community
Priority
Improvements
$128,917
Buildings
Development
Areas
Slum and blight
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.
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3
Goal Name
Public services
Goal
Description
Persons assisted under this goal are extremely low, low and low to moderate income citizens of Oshkosh.
4
Goal Name
Administration/Planning
Goal
Description
Administration of the CDBG program
5
Goal Name
Central City Redevelopment & Community Facilities
Goal
Description
Assist with redevelopment of blighted properties within the central city, in designated redevelopment areas or scattered
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, low and low to moderate income families/households.
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AP -35 Projects — 91.220(d)
Introduction
During the 2017 Program Year, the City of Oshkosh will pursue the implemention 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 2017 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,
• 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
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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. 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 lead neighborhood associations.
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Projects
AP -38 Projects Summary
Project Summary Information
Table 9 —Project Summary
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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: $128,917
Description
Funds will be used to assist with the redevelopment of blighted properties within the central city, spot
blighted properties or in designated redevelopment areas. Activities may include acquisition, relocation,
demolition, environmental remediation, public facility improvements, streetscaping and site clearance.
Target Date
4/30/2018
Estimate the number and type
Projects/activities will benefit the community as a whole, estimated population 66,700. Some projects may
of families that will benefit
have a direct benefit to an immediate surrounding LMI/LMA neighborhood.
from the proposed activities
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 on
individual parcels where the property owners are LMI.
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Project Name
Housing Rehabilitation
Target Area
Oshkosh Priority Areas
Goals Supported
Provide safe, decent, affordable housing
Create strong & healthy neighborhoods
Needs Addressed
Affordable Housing - rehabilitation
Affordable housing - creation of new units
Funding
CDBG: 330,500
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 LMI neighborhoods. Also funds will be used to provide home
ownership opportunities to eligible homebuyers by providing downpayment assistance loans. Funds will
also be used to acquire homes in need of repair, make needed repairs and sell the homes to qualified
homebuyers.
Target Date
4/30/2018
Estimate the number and type
18 owner occupied homes rehabilitated
of families that will benefit
2 first time homebuyers assisted
from the proposed activities
1 rental unit rehabilitated
Location Description
City-wide
Planned Activities
Improve and maintain affordable housing for LMI persons/households; home ownership assistance; rental
rehabilitation. acquisition, rehab and resale to income qualified homebuyers
3
Project Name
Neighborhood Initiatives
Target Area
Oshkosh Priority Areas
Goals Supported
Provide safe, decent, affordable housing
Create strong & healthy neighborhoods
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Needs Addressed
Affordable Housing - rehabilitation
Neighborhood initiatives
Funding
CDBG: $50,000
Description
Funds will be used on a neighborhood basis for a variety of programs that benefit the LMI/LMA
neighborhood. Staff will work with neighborhood associations to prioritize activities to be undertaken.
Target Date
4/30/2018
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, acquisition and
rehabilitation or demolitions, in approved neighborhoods.
Location Description
city-wide
Planned Activities
Activities may include housing rehabilitation, creation of neighborhood associations & watch groups,
addressing code enforcement issues, streetscaping improvements, curb appeal projects, elimination of
slum and blight through acquisition and demolition, neighborhood cleanups.
4
Project Name
Public Services
Target Area
Oshkosh Priority Areas
Goals Supported
Public services
Needs Addressed
Public Services
Funding
CDBG: $110,000
Description
Funds will be combined with Oshkosh Area Untied and Oshkosh Area Community Foundation (referred to
as Public Service Consortium), to provide funds to non-profit agencies. The Consortium will allow for a
streamlined application & evaluation process and reduce funding overlaps with limited dollars
Target Date
4/30/2018
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Estimate the number and type
Homeless persons in overnight shelters- 600 LMI persons assisted
of families that will benefit
Other public service activities - estimated 25,000 LMI persons assisted
from the proposed activities
Location Description
city-wide
Planned Activities
The Public Service Consortium will allocate funds to public service agencies that have applied for funding
through the City's application process. Activities may include health care assistance, emergency shelter,
food pantry, peer support, advocacy and education, emergency assistance, oral hygiene for children
5
Project Name
Administration
Target Area
Oshkosh Priority Areas
Goals Supported
Administration/Planning
Needs Addressed
Planning and Program Administration
Funding
CDBG: $127,000
Description
Funds will be used for salaries of personnel involved in CDBG program management and administration, as
well as associated training & related costs; environmental consultants; and preparation of various
documents/plans relative to the entitlement program.
Target Date
4/30/2018
Estimate the number and type
The community as a whole will benefit from the entitlement funds and projects/programs carried out by
of families that will benefit
the city
from the proposed activities
Location Description
city wide
Planned Activities
Funds will be used for program administration costs such as salaries, training, coordination, etc. of staff
involved in CDBG program management and administration. Funds are also used to hire consultants to
assist in preparation of various plans (i.e. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Plan) and Phase I / 11
environmental assessments.
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Project Name
Fair Housing Center of NE Wisconsin
Target Area
Oshkosh Priority Areas
Goals Supported
Administration/Planning
Needs Addressed
Planning and Program Administration
Funding
CDBG: $15,000
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
4/30/2018
Estimate the number and type
15 LM1 and non-LMI city residents
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.
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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 2017 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 LME persons and households on a city-wide basis or in neighborhoods with
approved associations, occur in and benefit LMI/LMA census tracts/block groups, or in spot blighted or
approved redevelopment areas. See Exhibit B for low to moderate income census block groups and
Exhibit C for the City's approved neighborhood association map. It should be noted the neighborhood
associations map (Exhibit Q will change as new associations are recognized by the City.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Oshkosh Priority Areas75
Table 10 - Geographic Distribution
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Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
Assistance will be directed primarily to LMI census tracts and block groups and recognized neighborhood
associations (as shown in the maps in Exhibit B and Exhibit C.), as well as properties spot blighted or
designated as redevelopment areas by the City, or on a community wide basis to LMI income eligible
persons. 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 2017 CDBG Action Plan activities and programs
are intended to address these needs.
Discussion
Not applicable
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Affordable Housing
AP -55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g)
Introduction
In 2017, 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.
• Collaborate with Habitat for Humanity, Advocap and Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing
Authority 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 0
Tota 1 18
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 1
Total 20
Table 12 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
Not applicable
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AP -60 Public Housing— 97,220(h)
Introduction
The City of Oshkosh will provide funding to support the Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing
Authority's and the local Habitat for Humanity's first time homebuyers programs 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 collaborate 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
Not applicable
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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 T- 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 limited shelter options in
the community. The Day by Day Warming Shelter adds an important level to the continuum of care in
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this area by providing a safe setting to a vulnerable homeless population. The City will continue to
support this public service activity in 2017.
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.
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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 are not identified by the City.
However, the Continuum of Care (CoC) in Oshkosh has a direct influence in addressing the needs of the
homeless. 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
S) 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
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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 N/A
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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 D 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.
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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.
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
Not applicable
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AP -85 Other Actions — 91.220(X)
Introduction
A primary obstacle to meeting the underserved needs in the City of Oshksoh 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 serivices 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 approved neighborhoods, LME/LMA census tracks/block groups, spot blighted 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 into 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 provide downpayment assistance to eligible homebuyers.
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.
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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 in Winnebagoland Housing Coalition meetings 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
Not applicable
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Program Specific Requirements
AP -90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(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(1)(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. 80%
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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(2)
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
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Attachments
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Citizen Participation Comments
Grantee Unique Appendices
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